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The Rt Revd
Dr Dagmar Winter

Acting Bishop of Ely

 Welcome to the Diocese of Ely

UPDATE: On the 15th July 2024 it was announced that the Crown Nominations Commission, which was considering the nomination of the next Bishop of Ely, was not able reach the level of consensus required to nominate a new Diocesan Bishop. You can read this announcement and what it means here.

Further information on the overall process can be found on the Diocesan website - click here.

This website offers resources, guidance and inspiration to all those in the Diocese, helping us to grow a confident Christian presence in every community in our region.

 Our church communities exist to serve their parish in all kinds of loving ways. That love is inspired through our Christian faith. Church schools exist to provide education like any other school, but have distinct values drawn from the Christian faith.

We have an exciting, hopeful vision and strategy to help us grow and develop. We created this together to give us direction, right up to the year 2025.

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Vacancies

Rector for the Benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge & Coates, near Peterborough

The role of Rector of the benefice of Whittlesey, Pondersbridge and Coates is an opportunity to lead 4 diverse but interconnected churches with a desire to grow in mission and grace. We serve 18000 people in this fenland town and surrounding communities within 4 miles of Peterborough.

Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords

The role of Rector (designate) for The Paxtons with Diddington, Southoe and The Offords is an opportunity to lead 5 rural churches with a vision to grow in faith together, to be at the centre of village life and to share the message of Jesus. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.

Rector for the Benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst

The role of Rector of the benefice of Somersham, Pidley, Woodhurst and Old Hurst is an opportunity to lead 4 rural churches with a desire to grow. Building on faithful ministry, you will work with a team of loyal and resourceful paid and volunteer staff. You will find villages that value the role of the church and actively work alongside church members.

Priest in Charge, Buckden, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire

We are looking for a new Priest-in-Charge for St Mary’s, Buckden. This will be a part-time (3 days per week, plus Sunday duties) position in a newly formed single parish benefice serving a population of 3000 people in a beautiful village location. The village is well located for travel (next to the A1) and served by an excellent Church Academy Primary school.

New Housing Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a pioneering curate to lead mission and ministry in an area of significant new housing.

Rural Curacy Vacancy (Title Post), Diocese of Ely

An opportunity for a curate to lead mission and ministry in a rural multi-parish benefice context.

What's On

Wednesday 15th October
9:30am - 2:30pm -
'Difference' for Primary Schools
11:15am - 11:55pm -
New Rural Deans Conference
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Thursday 16th October
12:00am - 2:00pm -
New Rural Deans Conference
7:15pm - 9:30pm -
Alpha at HT Cambridge
Saturday 18th October
10:00am - 1:00pm -
LyCiG Follow up Day
10:00am - 4:00pm -
The Ferrar Women
Monday 20th October
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
CAP Money Course at HT Cambridge
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
SSOM monthly Zoom call
Tuesday 21st October
7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Book Launch Celebration
Wednesday 22nd October
7:00pm - 8:00pm -
Explorers Evening
8:00pm - 9:00pm -
Community football
Thursday 23rd October
7:15pm - 9:30pm -
Alpha at HT Cambridge

News

The Very Revd Mark Bonney DL to retire as Dean of Ely

15th October 2025

The Very Reverend Mark Bonney, Dean of Ely, has announced plans to retire at the end of July 2026. He will have served as the spiritual and executive head of the Cathedral since 2012, and his retirement will mark the end of over 40 years of stipendiary ordained ministry, including 14 years at Ely.

INEQE Safeguarding Group want to hear your views!

13th October 2025

INEQE Safeguarding Group have been asked to carry out Safeguarding Audits of the Church of England to make sure dioceses, cathedrals and palaces are doing all they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Now they want to hear your views! Please tell INEQE what you think to help inform the recommendations of the Independent Safeguarding Audits.

Sustainable Wreath-Easy at All Saints' Landbeach

10th October 2025

As part of the Harvest and Creationtide events at All Saints’ Landbeach, volunteers ran three two-hour wreath-making workshops during their Harvest weekend, providing welcome and involvement to visitors, community and church members alike.

LLM Training reviewed and commended in the Diocese of Ely

9th October 2025

The Church of England has a programme of external monitoring and review of the training delivered by Theological Education Institutions. ERMC, which trains most of our LLMs, was recently reviewed.

New Licensed Lay Ministers for 2025

6th October 2025

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.
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