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!
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Retired Clergy Study Day
First published on: 9th May 2023A study day for Retired Clergy and their Spouses, Partners, Widows and Widowers. To take place in Over on 5 October 2023.
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
Eco Networking Lunches
First published on: 3rd May 2023Our Eco networking lunches are about connecting people locally, so watch out for the one in your area, and please get in touch if you think you might be able to host one for your area.
Churches Count on Nature: Get involved
First published on: 3rd May 2023Parishes across England and Wales can now register to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter.
Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops
First published on: 3rd May 2023"As Meg Munn starts her role as Acting Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Board, we affirm our confidence in her and her ability to lead the Board's important work."
Update from the Living in Love and Faith implementation working groups
First published on: 3rd May 2023A series of working groups taking forward proposals for the Church of England on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage are up and running.
The Coronation Liturgy: 'Called to Serve'
First published on: 3rd May 2023Lambeth Palace has published the Liturgy for the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May. The theme of the Liturgy is 'Called to Serve'.
Families and Households Commission
First published on: 3rd May 2023In its new Report - 'Love Matters' - the Archbishops' Commission on Families and Households has outlined five ambitions to support and strengthen family life.
Contested Heritage Guidance Review
First published on: 28th April 2023The Church of England's Cathedral & Church Buildings Division is reviewing the Contested Heritage guidance issued by the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and the Church Buildings Council. We would appreciate your feedback to help us improve this guidance.
Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers Monthly Zoom Call
First published on: 26th April 2023Amanda O'Neill, the Bishop's Advisor on Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers is setting up a monthly Zoom call for all SSOMs.
Ringing for the King and St Etheldreda
First published on: 26th April 2023The bell ringers of St Mary's Church Ely have finalised their programme to 'Ring for the King'
Leading your Church into Growth: Get involved
First published on: 26th April 2023Join us for an online conference, 'Leading your Church into Growth' on 19 - 21 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.
New Housing Conversation Day
First published on: 25th April 2023Are you missionally engaging in new housing? Do you have new housing being built near you? Are you wondering about the Christian response? Are you enabling others to missionally engage in new housing? If so, this event may be for you!
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.
The Community of St Etheldreda
First published on: 20th April 2023A collective of people from across the Diocese of Ely exploring pioneering forms of mission and ministry.
Climate Change: The Bishops share a call for action
First published on: 17th April 2023Ahead of 'The Big One' climate change protest this month, the Bishop of Ely and the Bishop of Huntingdon have released a statement in support of the global fight against climate change.
Contemplation and Action Prayer Days
First published on: 13th April 2023Finding wellsprings of prayer, hope & vision in parched times. A ministry training day for clergy and LLMs in the Diocese of Ely, as people and leaders of prayer and mission.
