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.
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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.
Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers are recruiting
First published on: 29th April 2026If you enjoy singing Choral Music, then have you considered joining The Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers?
Called by name: A weekend for all of UKME/GMH heritage
First published on: 29th April 2026A two-day residential event at Sarum College, exploring vocation and ministry in the Church of England, created for those of UKME.
Articles of Enquiry 2026
First published on: 28th April 2026Churchwardens are requested to complete the annual Articles of Enquiry for 2026 by Saturday 30 May
Petertide Ordinations 2026 - Meet our new Priests
First published on: 28th April 2026Welcome to our new Priests to be Ordained on Saturday 4 July at 3.30pm at Ely Cathedral.
Upcoming events from The Faraday Institute
First published on: 27th April 2026The Faraday Institute has a range of upcoming events which may be of interest to clergy and other church leaders in the Diocese of Ely.
New Courageous Advocacy Awards launched
First published on: 22nd April 2026Our Education team are delighted to announce a new development for Courageous Advocacy Awards.
Confirmation of Election of Bishop Sarah Clark
First published on: 19th April 2026Bishop Sarah legally became the Bishop of Ely at her Confirmation of Election service at St Mary Le Bow Church, London, on Friday 17 April 2026.
Public Faith, Common Good, Christian Social Order
First published on: 16th April 2026A one-day Symposium organised in partnership with The Church Times, the Common Good programme at St John’s College, University of Cambridge, and the Diocese of Ely.
