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28/04/2008
Licensing Details - The Revd Sheila Anthony More...

18/04/2008
Announcement of Rural Dean Appointment - The Revd Canon Wim Zwalf More...

18/04/2008
Announcement of Rural Dean Appointment - The Revd Canon Shamus Williams More...

18/04/2008
Announcement of Rural Dean Appointment - The Revd Canon Dr John Binns More...

14/04/2008
Announcement of Appointment - The Revd Sheila Anthony More...

11/04/2008
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Christopher Strong More...

11/04/2008
Parish of Trumpington More...

09/04/2008
The Parish of Trumpington More...

01/04/2008
Departure Announcement - The Revd Anna Hult More...

01/04/2008
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Geoff Turner More...

01/04/2008
Retirement Announcement - The Revd David Spencer More...

18/03/2008
Appointment Announcement - The Revds Alan & Jane Hulme More...

11/03/2008
St Catharine’s College Girls’ Choir More...

01/03/2008
The Launch Of 'Breathe' More...

20/02/2008
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Richard Bunyan More...

15/02/2008
Licensing Details - The Revd Kylie Hodgins More...

04/02/2008
Appointment Annnouncement - The Revd Margaret Ann Gurner More...

04/02/2008
The Revd Stanley Brown More...

25/01/2008
Institution Details - The Revd Matthew Bradbury More...

24/01/2008
Licensing Details - The Revd Dr Paul Andrews More...

23/01/2008
DIOCESE OF ELY PRESS RELEASE - Trumpington Tribunal More...

18/01/2008
Bishop’s Lent Appeal to support people affected by leprosy More...

16/01/2008
Diocesan Children's Work Adviser More...

11/01/2008
Appointment Announcement - Chair of the Diocesan Youth Council More...

10/01/2008
Bishop Anthony backs sustainable initiatives for local democracy More...

05/01/2008
New Year's Honours Awards More...

04/01/2008
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Matthew Bradbury More...

03/01/2008
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Kylie Hodgins More...

03/01/2008
Appointment of New Honorary Canons More...

13/12/2007
Four new Honorary Canons to be installed early next year More...

11/12/2007
Departure Announcement - The Revd Dr Giles Kendall More...

10/12/2007
Bishop takes seat in House of Lords More...

03/12/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Reverend Dr Paul Andrews More...

02/12/2007
Hundreds say fond farewell to Bishop John More...

25/11/2007
Hundreds of local parishioners expected at Bishop's farewell More...

24/11/2007
FAREWELL TO BISHOP JOHN More...

19/11/2007
The Reverend Nigel Cooper More...

16/11/2007
The Reverend Professor Dan Hardy More...

13/11/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Annabel Shilson-Thomas More...

05/11/2007
Departure Announcement - The Revd Dale Gingrich More...

01/11/2007
Appointment and Licensing Details - The Revd Rachel Nicholls More...

29/10/2007
Bishop’s Adviser for Music appointed More...

29/10/2007
A day of prayer for the Armed Forces More...

25/10/2007
Lent Appeal More...

22/10/2007
Presentation Gift for Bishop John More...

22/10/2007
Departure Announcement - The Revd Dr Diana Sanders More...

22/10/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Val Fernandez More...

20/10/2007
Provincial Tribunal - Trumpington More...

17/09/2007
Bishop John's Farewell Service More...

17/09/2007
Departure Announcement - The Reverend David Deboys More...

16/09/2007
55 Lay Ministers commissioned More...

12/09/2007
The hidden world of labour slavery in Britain More...

03/09/2007
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Canon Fred Kilner More...

17/08/2007
Church thefts More...

17/08/2007
Flood appeal More...

10/08/2007
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Colin Backhouse More...

09/08/2007
Announcement of New Rural Dean Appointment : Keith Johnson More...

09/08/2007
Announcement of New Rural Dean Appointment : James Blandford-Baker More...

09/08/2007
Announcement of New Rural Dean Appointment Annette Reed More...

03/08/2007
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Canon Jeremy Pemberton More...

30/07/2007
Flood Appeal - closing date & gift aid More...

25/07/2007
From Bishop Anthony: the recent flood disaster More...

12/07/2007
Lent Appeal raises over £10,560 to challenge poverty More...

10/07/2007
Bishop John Inge to become Bishop of Worcester More...

06/07/2007
Licensing Details - The Revd Stuart Mews More...

05/07/2007
Licensing Details - The Revd Nick Devenish More...

04/07/2007
Attempted car bombings More...

01/07/2007
Bishops ordain record number of clergy this year More...

11/06/2007
ELY DIOCESAN SYNOD 9.6.2007 - A STATEMENT BY THE BISHOP OF ELY More...

08/06/2007
Licensing Details - The Revd Keith Jeffries More...

22/05/2007
Appointment Announcement - Honorary Rural Officer More...

16/05/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Nick Devenish More...

13/05/2007
Christian Aid Week More...

08/05/2007
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Canon Roger Arguile More...

08/05/2007
Licensing Details - The Revds Michael Banyard & Kate Peacock More...

08/05/2007
Licensing Details - The Revd Dr Robin McKenzie More...

30/04/2007
Retirement Announcement - The Revd Canon Christine Sindall More...

19/04/2007
New Schools' Bulletin launched More...

18/04/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Reverend Dr Robin McKenzie More...

09/04/2007
Diocesan Children's Work Adviser More...

03/04/2007
The Reverend Richard Kenneth David Watkins-Wright More...

03/04/2007
Appointment Announcement - Honorary Assistant Directors of Ordinands More...

30/03/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Revd Michael Hore More...

29/03/2007
Institution details - The Revd Nick Moir More...

27/03/2007
Mission Shaped School Study Day 20th April More...

20/03/2007
Living with climate change in the Fens More...

19/03/2007
Appointment Announcement - The Reverend Kate Peacock More...

16/03/2007
Licensing Details - The Revd Gareth Rowlands More...

15/03/2007
Licensing Details - The Reverend Jim Mynors More...

28/02/2007
Licensing Details - The Reverend Michael Matthews More...

27/02/2007
Appointment Announcement More...

21/02/2007
Challenging Poverty More...

21/02/2007
Appointment Announcement More...

09/02/2007
For England and Saint George More...

08/02/2007
Rave in the Nave 2007 More...

29/01/2007
Chaplaincy to People at Work More...

27/01/2007
Four new Honorary Canons installed More...

22/01/2007
Schools Service Level Agreement More...

12/01/2007
Schools Admissions Guidance Issued More...

11/01/2007
The Young Ones More...

09/01/2007
Website More...

23/12/2006
Former Archdeacon of Ely celebrates 70 years in the ministry More...

18/12/2006
Diocesan Children’s Adviser More...

12/12/2006
Good News for Church Schools in League Tables More...

12/12/2006
Education Sunday materials online More...

07/12/2006
Church of England New Chief Education Officer appointed More...

06/12/2006
December Thoughts by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Willams More...

23/10/2006
Making your voice heard More...

21/10/2006
Diocesan Fresh Expressions Advisor licensed More...

15/10/2006
81 Lay Ministers commissioned More...

09/10/2006
Appointment of four new Honorary Canons More...

30/09/2006
New lay minsters licensed More...

27/09/2006
High Sheriff’s Justice Service More...

02/09/2006
Downham Market High School More...

29/08/2006
Bishop supports CEN Hospice at Home campaign More...

18/08/2006
England’s first vicar sub-postmaster? More...

03/08/2006
John Eddy More...

13/07/2006
Archdeaconry of Cambridge More...

01/07/2006
Clergy numbers in Ely Diocese boosted More...

24/06/2006
Diocesan Schools Team posts More...

23/06/2006
Resignation of the Revd John Coombs More...

16/06/2006
Diocesan website wins national award More...

14/06/2006
Recent appointments and departures More...

12/06/2006
new Priest-in-Charge for Stanground More...

05/06/2006
Departure of the Reverend Anne Haselhurst More...

20/04/2006
New Chaplain among Deaf People More...

20/04/2006
Networking among Faith Groups More...

19/04/2006
Low flying Screaming Swift Survey More...

16/04/2006
The Bishop of Ely's Easter sermon More...

07/04/2006
Retirement of the Revd Frank Fisher More...

03/04/2006
Imagine! -- an outdoor children's party at Anglesey Abbey More...

02/04/2006
Appointment of Diocesan Fresh Expressions Advisor More...

31/03/2006
Ground-breaking appointment for fresh approaches to Christian mission and ministry More...

30/03/2006
Licensing of new Curate for East Leightonstone Group More...

30/03/2006
Licensing of new Assistant Priest for Haddenham and Wilburton More...

20/03/2006
Licensing of new Area Dean of Cambridge Deanery South More...

14/03/2006
New Secondary School for Downham Market More...

01/03/2006
Church schools affirm broadening RE teaching More...

01/03/2006
new Area Dean of Cambridge Deanery South More...

01/03/2006
2005 Annual Report on the diocesan schools' work More...

01/03/2006
'See It Like It Is' photo exhibition More...

10/02/2006
Institution of new Vicar of the East Marshland Benefice More...

06/02/2006
St Mary's, Godmanchester More...

06/02/2006
new Priest-in-Charge of St Mark's, Newnham More...

02/02/2006
Oarsmen celebrate historic link with Church More...

30/01/2006
Diocese launches Lent Appeal 2006 to support AIDS victims in Vellore More...

23/01/2006
Licensing of new Priest-in-Charge of Great Gransden with Abbotsley & Little Gransden and Waresley More...

05/01/2006
new Chair of the Diocesan Children's Council More...

04/01/2006
Church thefts More...

17/11/2005
Churches embrace new hi-tech opportunities with their latest website More...

27/10/2005
Local Ecumenical Partnership with North Elbe parish More...

What's On

Prayer Diary

May 2008

9th May
Great And Little Abington St Mary The Virgin

In Interregnum
At this time of our interregnum we ask that you will pray for our parish, lay people and surrounding clergy who are a great help. We are indebted to them for their support.

Chichester - The Rt Revd John William Hind; Chichester - Horsham - The Rt Revd Lindsay Urwin; Chichester - Lewes - The Rt Revd Wallace Parke Benn

10th May
Hildersham Holy Trinity

In Interregnum
We give thanks for all the help received during our interregnum and pray that a new priest may come to us soon.

Chile (South America) - The Rt Revd Hector Zavala

11th May
For Christian Aid and both professional and volunteer workers particularly those delivering and collecting envelopes this week. Meetings this week of Bishop’s Council, Schools Executive and Selection of Licensed Lay Ministers

PRAY for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East The Most Revd Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis President Bishop, Jerusalem & the Middle East & Bishop in Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa

Egypt (Middle East) - The Rt Revd Andrew Proud

12th May
Cambridgeshire And Peterborough Mental Health Partnership Nhs Trust

Please pray for all patients, their families and all the staff especially at this time of uncertainty in the NHS.

Chotanagpur (North India) - Vacant (the Rt Revd P S P Raju is the Moderator's Episcopal Commissary)

13th May
Mental Health Chaplaincy

Chaplain: John Nicholson
Asst Chaplains: Alan Goddard, Andrew Neate, Evelyne Hanley, June Hughes, Hillary Jolly.
For the good mental health of all people, especially those currently distressed and tormented, and those who care for them or about them.

Christ the King (South Africa) - The Rt Revd Peter John Lee

14th May
Addenbrooke’S Hospital

Lead Chaplain: Dr Derek Fraser
Chaplains: Ann Aldridge; Philip Staves; Keith Morrison; Debbie Ford; Deborah McVey and many volunteer chaplains
We give thanks for all who work in Addenbrookes and pray especially for the entire chaplaincy team, employed and volunteers. May God bless this important area of ministry and comfort all patients and their friends and families.
St Matthais

Christchurch (New Zealand) - The Rt Revd Dr David John Coles

15th May
Doddington Community Hospital, March

Pray for the staff, patients and their families
Kneesworth House Hospital
Chaplain: Debbie Ford
Thanksgiving for the commitment and ongoing participation and leading of Sunday Worship services by the local churches (RC, Anglican, Methodist and Free Church); for their faithful presence and prayer. Intercession: for those involved as volunteers in the life of the Chaplaincy feel part of the “team”; and for staff and patients in seeking God’s presence and life amongst the community here.

Chubu (Japan) - The Rt Revd Francis Toshiaki Mori

16th May
Arthur Rank House (Hospice) And Davison House On The Brookfields Hospital Site

Chaplain: Jonathan Burrough
Thank God for the team of Chaplaincy Volunteers whose input is very well received and appreciated by all. As I write there is continuing uncertainty over the future of Davison House which is extremely demoralising for the staff.

Clogher (Ireland) - The Rt Revd Michael Geoffrey St Aubyn Jackson

17th May
Princess Of Wales Hospital, Ely : North Cambridgeshire Hospital, Wisbech

For all patients and staff at the hospitals and all who share in the life of these communities.

Coimbatore (South India) - The Rt Revd Masilamani Dorai

18th May
For all organists and choirs and others who provide music for worship in our Churches and the Cathedral, and all Church School choirs and those who teach them. Meetings this week of the Royal College of Church Music and Investments Committee

Confirmation North Stowe Deanery, University, St John’ Cambridge

PRAY for The Anglican Church of Kenya The Most Revd Benjamin M P Nzimbi Archbishop of Kenya & Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese

19th May
St Neots St Mary

P.I.C: Dr Paul Andrews
Curates: Margaret Marshall, John Watson

Colombia - The Rt Revd Francisco Jose Duque-Gomez

20th May
Great Staughton St Andrew

Rector: Judi Clarke
Rtd Priest: John Alford
Ordinand: Janice Ward
Link: St James Hospital, Lesotho (USPG)
Give thanks for the completion of roof repairs. Pray for our ordinand, Janice Ward as she prepares for ordination as deacon in June and moves to Haverhill to begin her curacy. Also for “Andrew’s Crew” our new youth group for 10-13 year olds.

Colombo (Ceylon) - The Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera

21st May
Hail Weston St Nicolas And Southoe St Leonard

Rector: Judi Clarke
Ordinand: Janice Ward
Southoe: Give thanks for the commitment of this very small congregation and pray for continuing growth and support from the village community.
Hail Weston: Pray for a growing sense of community and mission within the village and the church.

Colorado - The Rt Revd Robert O’Neill

22nd May
Everton St Mary

Rector: Stephen Rothwell
LLM: Chris Miller
We pray for all who are committed to maintaining the life and mission of the church. We give thanks for all who offer their time, energy and gifts.
Thanksgiving for Holy Communion/Corpus Christi

Connecticut - The Rt Revd Andrew Donnan Smith

23rd May
Gamlingay St Mary The Virgin And Hatley St George

Rector: Stephen Rothwell
LLM: Chris Miller
ALMs: Phil Loudon, Christine Titmus, Mary Thomas, Valerie Miller
Link: Niassa, Mozambique
We give thanks for the gifts and time offered and shared by many. We pray for the continued enthusiasm for our new “First Sunday” service and for the new Quiet Service. Please pray for our Pastoral Team, and all recently appointed to serve in different capacities at our annual meeting.

Connor (Ireland) - The Revd Canon Alan Francis Abernethy

24th May
Eynesbury St Mary

Vicar: Terence McCabe

Cork, Cloyne & Ross (Ireland) - The Rt Revd William Paul Colton

25th May
The Finance and Budget Committee facing the challenges and opportunities of Diocesan and wider Church finances. Meeting this week of the Diocesan Advisory Committee

PRAY for The Anglican Church of Korea The Most Revd Francis Kyung Jo Park Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of Korea & Bishop of Seoul

26th May
Papworth Team Ministry : Bourn St Helena And St Mary

Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve
Bourn Church of England Primary School

The Most Revd Rowan Douglas Williams Archbishop of Canterbury; Canterbury - Dover - The Rt Revd Stephen Squires Venner; Canterbury - Ebbsfleet - The Rt Revd Andrew Burnham; Canterbury - Maidstone - The Rt Revd Graham Alan Cray; Canterbury - Richborough

27th May
Papworth Team Ministry : Caxton St Andrew

Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve

Costa Rica (Central America) - The Rt Revd Hector Monterroso

28th May
Papworth Team Ministry : Croxton St James

Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve

Coventry - The Rt Revd Colin James Bennetts; Coventry - Warwick - The Rt Revd John Ronald Angus Stroyan

29th May
Papworth Team Ministry : Eltisley St Pandionia And St John The Baptist

In Interregnum
Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve

Cueibet (Sudan) - The Rt Revd Reuben Maciir Makoi

30th May
Papworth Team Ministry : Kingston All Saints And St Andrew

Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve

Cuernavaca (Mexico) - The Rt Revd Ramiro Delgado Vera

31st May
Papworth Team Ministry : Longstowe St Mary

Acting Team Rector: Fiona Windsor
Vicar: Alastair McCollum
Curates: Dr Alexandra Clarke, Nigel Pearson, Paul Gildersleve
Visit of BVM to Elizabeth

Curitiba (Brazil) - The Rt Revd Naudal Alves Gomes

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