Nourishment in the Desert
First published on: 13th February 2026Deepening Roots of our Life in Christ. A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.
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Deepening Roots of our Life in Christ. A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.
On Saturday 4 October, we welcomed 7 newly licensed lay ministers, re-licensed all lay ministers for the triennium, and collectively celebrated 280 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 45 years. A selection of photographs from the service.
Some of our new LLMs tell us a little bit about themselves and their journey through discernment, selection and training to licensing, in their own words.
A day of refreshment for busy ministers, Clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely and beyond.
A blessing of the backpacks is not just for children. Older students, University students, Teachers and Adults who work in Education can be invited too.
The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.
Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Saturday 5 October, we welcomed 3 newly licensed lay ministers, admitted 2 licensed lay ministers from other Dioceses, and collectively celebrated 564 years of licensed lay ministry in the Diocese of Ely, with long service awards ranging from 3 to 60 years.
On Wednesday 25 September 2025, Bishop Dagmar was delighted to welcome three new Lay Canons and five new Honorary Canons to Ely Cathedral.
Katrina, a healthcare Chaplain at Addenbrookes and Papworth hospitals, talks about her role as a Chaplain and her journey to becoming one.
Charities and churches launch course on practical activism ahead of a much-anticipated General Election
Our service for licensing and admission of Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) in the Diocese of Ely took place on the 30th September.
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place each year on 27 January
Volunteers at St Mary's Church in Linton have teamed up with national Christian charity Transforming Lives for Good to make lunch
The recent annual gathering of LLMs showcased the range of ministry that our LLMs are involved in across the Diocese.
On the 3rd November, the parish of Fen Drayton with Fenstanton celebrated the gift of ministry with three Licensed Lay Ministers.
On Saturday 5th October we were delighted that two of our newly licensed LLM's (Licensed Lay Ministers) are the first to complete a specialised course in children and family ministry.
On the 5th October the Diocese of Ely was delighted to Admit and License 13 new LLMs at a service held at Ely Cathedral.