Mothering Sunday Resources
First published on: 15th March 2025The Mothers' Union central website contains a sermon, prayers and other resources, including for children, which you might like to use on Sunday 30 March.
News
The VAT Refund Scheme - Important deadline
First published on: 15th March 2025VAT claims need to be in by 31st March 2025 at the latest
Ten simple steps churches can take to reach net zero carbon
First published on: 7th March 2025Churches can find practical and easy tips to help them reach net zero in a new animation and guide launched this week.
Evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 6th March 2025We need as many churches as possible to participate, no matter how modest the claim to the LPWGS might have been.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2025
First published on: 3rd March 2025We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Receive the daily Diocesan Prayer straight to your inbox
First published on: 16th February 2025The Diocesan Prayer is available to receive each day by email for those who wish to sign-up.
Have you discovered our Net Zero Carbon News?
First published on: 10th February 2025Read the latest Net Zero Carbon and Environment news from around the Diocese, including details of local initiatives and funding opportunities.
Covid-19 National Day of Reflection - 9 March 2025
First published on: 10th February 2025Sunday 9 March 2025 is the Day of Reflection across the UK for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications invited for 5 million pound (GBP) conservation fund for churches
First published on: 7th February 2025Applications for grants to fund the conservation of special objects such as stained glass, paintings, bells, organs and clocks in churches are open from today as part of an expanded 5 million pound (GBP) scheme administered by the Church of England.
Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 7th February 2025Please join us in prayer as we seek to discern the person God is calling to this role.
What does it mean for our communities to flourish and thrive?
First published on: 3rd February 2025What does it mean for our communities to flourish and thrive? Why does aspiration matter? How might life in all its fullness be found & expressed by the churches especially in urban estates and disadvantaged areas of Ely Diocese?
Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day Service
First published on: 31st January 2025Canon Jutta Brueck and the Rev'd Devin McLachlan attended an interfaith Holocaust Memorial Day service at the guildhall in Cambridge this week.
Exploring Lay Ministry
First published on: 27th January 2025If you're exploring, thinking about, or just curious about what Lay Ministry could look like for you, please join our Lay Ministry Team for one of our online Explorer evenings, happening soon!
Leading your Church into Growth - for 2025 and beyond
First published on: 27th January 2025There's still time for you to join our Leading your Church into Growth (LyCiG) conference for 2025.
A warm welcome
First published on: 23rd January 2025Churches across the Diocese are providing warm spaces for people struggling to pay energy bills this winter, offering not just a refuge from the cold, but in many cases, food, activities and a chance to make friends and be part of a community.
Clothed in Glory Exhibition at Ely Cathedral
First published on: 16th January 2025An exhibition of exquisite embroidery from 1876 to the 1960s, from the archives of the Community of the Sisters of the Church.
Church Buildings Support Network - February 2025
First published on: 16th January 2025Join us for an in-person drop in Church Buildings Support Network surgery event, at St Bartholomew, Great Stukeley.
Complete the Energy Footprint Tool for 2025 now!
First published on: 16th January 2025The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool allows churches to enter fuel and power use from the previous year. The data collected from the tool will help your church understand its carbon footprint and will mean you may be eligible for grants to help kickstart your net zero projects.
SSOM Monthly Zoom Call
First published on: 13th January 2025The monthly Zoom calls for Self-Supporting Ordained Ministers will continue on the 20th of each month at 7pm throughout 2025.
Candlemas Ordinations 2025
First published on: 13th January 2025On the occasion of the Feast of the Presentation of Christ, there will be the following ordinations: On Saturday 1 February, 11am at St Andrew’s, Cherry Hinton, Bishop Dagmar will ordain Jeff Heiderscheit deacon and Leo Orobor priest. On Sunday 2 February, 5pm at Christ Church, Cambridge, Bishop Rob will ordain Alex Macdonald deacon.