Launching 'At the heart of Christmas' on 25th November 2021
First published on: 24th November 2021Join with us and churches across the Church of England on 25 November to share what's happening locally and nationally this Advent and Christmas.
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2021 Share Joy Advent Challenge
First published on: 22nd November 2021Share joy this Advent by doing something good every day for 24 days – and raise money for The Children's Society.
Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln
First published on: 12th November 2021The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited Bishop Stephen to be the Acting Bishop of Lincoln, as well as continuing as Bishop of Ely.
Secret Knitters appear in front of Camouflage-Netting?
First published on: 9th November 2021During the Lockdowns, the Waterbeach and Landbeach communities and churches have quietly knitted and crocheted 5,000 Remembrance Poppies for commemorative installations.
Advent and Christmas 2021 Resources
First published on: 9th November 2021Have you seen the Church of England's national Christmas campaign – At the Heart of Christmas
Five ways to get your church social media and websites ready for Christmas 2021
First published on: 9th November 2021A Church of England Digital Labs Blog
Appointment Announcement: The Revd Canon Simon John Talbott
First published on: 8th November 2021The Bishop has chosen The Revd Canon Simon Talbott to be his Senior Chaplain.
Lent 2022 - Baggage and Treasures
First published on: 3rd November 2021The Diocese of Ely Lent course for Lent 2022 - find out more here.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
First published on: 3rd November 2021Parishes are reminded that the Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance page continues to be revised as circumstances change.
Holding online services?
First published on: 3rd November 2021Don't forget to set up your church's online giving page!
Is your GDPR knowledge up-to-date?
First published on: 3rd November 2021Having an up to date knowledge of (General Data Protection Regulation) GDPR is crucial, are you up-to-date?
Boost your festive fundraising
First published on: 3rd November 2021Christmas time is without doubt the peak month for donor generosity. GoodBox data showed an uplift of 60% in funds raised last December compared to previous monthly averages.
Go green for the Queen!
First published on: 1st November 2021That is the message to residents and businesses across the Diocese of Ely as Her Majesty prepares to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.
Cambs Deaf Church receives Bishop's Mission Order
First published on: 29th October 2021We are delighted to announce that Cambs Deaf Church has received a Bishop's Mission Order
Diocese of Ely Eco-Plan for Parishes
First published on: 28th October 2021The Ely Diocese Eco-Plan has been drawn up by members of the Diocesan Environmental Task Group (DETG) and is offered for use to parishes.
Funding joy for St Mary the Virgin, Gamlingay
First published on: 27th October 2021A much-loved Cambridgeshire church is to share in a £2 million funding payout from the National Churches Trust, thanks to the support of the government's Heritage Stimulus Fund. A Press Release from The National Churches Trust.
Supporting Retired Clergy
First published on: 27th October 2021The Retired Clergy section of the website is full of information and support for our retired clergy.
Harvest Festival weekend photos
First published on: 15th October 2021All Saints Church, Wretton share their glorious photographs from the Harvest Festival weekend.
Keep up to date with what is happening
First published on: 14th October 2021With the Diocesan website events calendar
General Synod Elections - Election Results
First published on: 13th October 2021Subsequent to the count of votes on 13 October 2021, candidates have now been elected to represent the Diocese of Ely: