The main roles of the Archbishop of Canterbury The various roles and responsibilities of the Archbishop of Canterbury have developed over more than 1400 years of history. The one constant is his ministry as a senior bishop, though the nature … Continue reading →
Who is Justin Welby?
Biographical details of the Right Reverend Justin Welby . Born in 1956 in London, the Right Reverend Justin Welby was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied history and law. For 11 years – five … Continue reading →
Lambeth Palace announcement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury
Lambeth Palace press release: 9 November 2012 The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Justin Welby for election as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. He will succeed Dr Rowan Williams who is retiring at the end of December … Continue reading →
Bishop of Ely congratulates next Archbishop of Canterbury
PRESS RELEASE – 9 November 2012 The Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, today welcomed the appointment of the Bishop of Durham, the Rt Revd Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Stephen said: “I give thanks … Continue reading →
WCCYM Annual Report
If you are interested in youth work in our local area then read on. WCCYM – West Cambridge Churches Youth Ministries – is a network of youth workers and youth events in local churches including those in the Lordsbridge Team. Members … Continue reading →
Bringing children to the area wide service?
GenR8 are running a children’s session as part of the area-wide, multi-denominational celebration service on 25 November. To avoid the queues, please pre-register your child (aged 5-11) for the GenR8 session, by sending the following details to Vicki Farmer, by email: … Continue reading →
This year’s united area-wide service
All Christians living in the villages and towns west of Cambridge are invited to gather for the annual celebration at Comberton Leisure on Sunday 25 November at 10.30. This service is supported by the local Anglican team churches, the Baptist, … Continue reading →
Calling all singers/choir members
We would love to form a special joint choir to help lead the sung worship at the United Area Wide Service on Sunday 25 Nov, at Comberton Leisure. We’re looking for experienced choir members as well as those who love … Continue reading →
It’s shoebox time!
Operation Christmas Child is the world’s largest children’s Christmas project – sending gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need around the world since 1990. Right now, thousands of churchgoers across the UK are busy wrapping, packing and filling shoeboxes with great … Continue reading →
September issue of eLife
The September 2012 issue ofeLife, the Diocesan Newsletter is available via the Ely Diocese website. Click here to find it. 2012 Diocese elections Ride & Stride 2012 Diocesan visit to Vellore Imagining the Future Messy Cathedral Godbaby image aims to show … Continue reading →