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.
A unique opportunity to be refreshed, learn more about prayer and to reflect on our spiritual wellbeing.
Come along to meet the Mission and Ministry team, ask any questions you may have, and explore the possibilities of Lay Ministry.
Katrina, a healthcare Chaplain at Addenbrookes and Papworth hospitals, talks about her role as a Chaplain and her journey to becoming one.
Catalyst is a dynamic training course that aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.
The Faraday Institute has a range of events this term which may be of interest to clergy and other church leaders in the Diocese of Ely.
Charities and churches launch course on practical activism ahead of a much-anticipated General Election
Rosey was commissioned as an Anna Chaplain on Sunday, September 24, at the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Shelford.
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
Looking ahead to the new lectionary year and helping children, youth and families encounter Christ in John’s Gospel, Clergy and LLMs are invited to the October Bishop's study day.
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.
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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.
