Archdeacons' Visitation News - Diocese of Ely - Issue 21, Summer 2026
First published on: 12th June 2026The latest edition of the Archdeacons' Visitation News is out.
News
Online Services Register on A Church Near You
First published on: 11th June 2026The online Services Register is the digital equivalent of keeping a paper Services Register book.
St Peter's Horningsea Funding Success
First published on: 11th June 2026St Peter's Church in Horningsea have been awarded £104,000 in Grant Funding for Major Restoration Work
Celebrate and discover the role of the School Chaplain
First published on: 5th June 2026All those working or volunteering in schools across the Diocese are invited to join us for an afternoon afternoon of discovery and celebration of School Chaplaincy.
World Environment Day 2026
First published on: 26th May 2026World Environment Day, taking place on 5 June 2026, is the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
Being Intergenerational
First published on: 21st May 2026Book now to join us for a morning dedicated to exploring intergenerational ministry in different contexts.
Bishop's Study Day - Neurodiversity
First published on: 18th May 2026In this session Claire will present some definitions and understandings of neurodivergence and provide some initial ideas about how this relates to our theology. There will be time for group discussions and questions where we can share our thoughts and concerns.
It's Not Just Policy, It's Personal
First published on: 14th May 2026Take part in this two-week campaign (between 1-14 June) to raise awareness of how to report safeguarding concerns.
Record Retention Guidance
First published on: 13th May 2026New best practice guide on record and information management for churches has been produced by the Church of England.
Keeping people safe: Resources for churches
First published on: 13th May 2026A new section on the Church of England website signposts PCCs to existing mandatory and best practice information relating to protecting people from harm in a church setting.
Petertide Ordinations 2026 - Meet our new Deacons
First published on: 8th May 2026Our new Deacons, to be ordained at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 4 July at 11.00am
Departure Announcement: The Ven Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge
First published on: 8th May 2026It was announced today, 8 May 2026, that the Ven Dr Alex Hughes, Archdeacon of Cambridge has been appointed as the next Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough.
A fond farewell to the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter
First published on: 7th May 2026In Bishop Dagmar's last monthly letter to the Diocese, she gave thanks for the fellowship, companionship and prayers shown to her since she joined us at the Diocese of Ely back in 2019. She also gave her thanks for the very many kind cards and emails received since announcing her departure in February (2026) to be Bishop of Edinburgh.
RECOGNISE is back for 2026
First published on: 6th May 2026Who makes a difference to children, young people, and families in your church?
Thy Kingdom Come - Resources for Youth
First published on: 6th May 2026New edition of the Youth Digital Detox Prayer Devotional Available
Parish Accessibility Fund - Applications now open
First published on: 6th May 2026Are you looking to enhance accessibility and inclusion for those who are Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent?
Bishop Dagmar's Farewell Evensong
First published on: 5th May 2026A selection of photographs from Bishop Dagmar's Farewell Evensong service, which took place on Sunday 3 May at Ely Cathedral.
Incumbents List Dedication Service
First published on: 1st May 2026All Saints Church, Wretton with Stoke Ferry, welcomed friends from around the benefices of Wissey Valley and Grimshoe as we reconnected with past incumbents. The Ven Richard Harlow led us in a joyful service where the new Incumbents Board was dedicated.
St Mary’s Doddington celebrates 100th anniversary of BBC radio in Cambridgeshire
First published on: 30th April 2026On the occasion of Easter Sunday, 1926, a choir of over 50 sang Handel’s Messiah in St Mary’s Church, Doddington, thought to be the first live outside broadcast from Cambridgeshire by the BBC.
PCC and APCM Tools added to The Church Organiser
First published on: 29th April 2026The Church Organiser now has a Governance module, which includes tools for managing PCC and APCM meetings.
