Admission of Churchwardens
First published on: 31st May 2023Our annual events for the Admission of Churchwardens are taking place around the Diocese over the next few weeks
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Ministry Experience Scheme
First published on: 31st May 2023Our Ministry Experience Scheme for young people aged 18-30 explained in detail
Growing as a Disciple
First published on: 30th May 2023This ten session course is about deepening your personal faith, and raising your awareness of how God might be calling you to contribute your abilities and time to your churches and communities.
Bishop's Study Day
First published on: 30th May 2023The July Bishop's Study Day focuses on Canon Law and their place within the life of the church
Announcement to the Diocese of Ely of the Bishop's move to Lincoln
First published on: 24th May 2023The Bishop of Ely, Stephen Conway, has written to parishes in the Diocese of Ely following the announcement by Downing Street that he will leave Ely to take up the position of Bishop of Lincoln later in the year.
Annual Gathering of Licensed Lay Ministers
First published on: 23rd May 2023The recent annual gathering of LLMs showcased the range of ministry that our LLMs are involved in across the Diocese.
Leading your Church into Growth - first Ely conference
First published on: 22nd May 202325 people from around the Diocese took part in the first Ely Diocesan Leading your Church into Growth conference in Spring 2023.
Anna Chaplaincy comes to Ely Diocese
First published on: 18th May 2023The first Anna Chaplain in Ely Diocese is commissioned at St Edmund's Downham Market
The Bloom Report: Does Government do God?
First published on: 17th May 2023A landmark review into faith engagement has found the government needs to recognise faith groups as a force for good.
Mental Health Awareness Week
First published on: 16th May 2023Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
New Warden of LLMs, Cathy Watts
First published on: 15th May 2023Providing important links between the Bishop, Mission and Ministry team and LLMs, the Warden of LLMs (Warden of Readers) role will promote the work and profile of LLMs throughout the diocese.
Risk and Health and Safety Management Training
First published on: 12th May 2023This course is designed to equip churches to meet their legal duties under health and safety law, and to think about risk management in its more general application. This course is aimed at charity trustees (PCC members), church wardens, parish safeguarding officers, and volunteers who have responsibility for risk management, health and safety in their church context. It is also highly recommended for people in any role with responsibility for running church activity.
Heritage crime reported in Ely Diocese Church
First published on: 10th May 2023An incidence of Heritage Crime, an offence involving damage or loss to historic assets or cultural property, has been reported following a break-in at St Mary Magdalene Church in the Diocese of Ely.
'And Breathe...'
First published on: 9th May 2023An oasis in the desert for youth, sports, and children and families ministers
Coronation Flowers at All Saints' Landbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023All Saints' Church, Landbeach created a stunning display of Coronation themed flower arrangements.
The Big Help Out at St John's Waterbeach
First published on: 9th May 2023What do feather dusters, pencil sharpeners and gardening gloves have in common? They all featured in an amazing morning of volunteering for the Big Help Out on 8 May!
Spiritual Abuse and Healthy Church Cultures
First published on: 5th May 2023This course will explore issues of Spiritual Abuse: Coercion and Control within Christian organisations and communities. Two available dates - 5th June (in-person) or 20th June (via Zoom).
Prayers for the Royal Family
First published on: 4th May 2023Church of England's prayers for the Royal Family to refer to 'Queen Camilla' from 6 May
iKnowChurch - Everything under one roof
First published on: 26th April 2023iKnowChurch provide Church Management Software, providing all the tools you might need under one roof. If you have not yet explored what they might be able to offer, now could be the time.
National Churches Trust: All Grants Now Open
First published on: 24th April 2023The National Churches Trust paused its grant programmes in 2022 to launch a new strategy and grant database. Medium Grants, is the last of the three programmes to re-open - the deadline for applications is the 4th May 2023.
