Our Diocesan Vision is that the Kingdom of God is good news for all, and that fundamentally includes Children, Young People and Families.

A key priority of our Parish Support Team strategy is to support and enable parishes to Grow Active Young Disciples. The Growing Younger team has been put together around this priority and a lot of our work is based around the national Church of England movement that is Growing Faith.

We really hope that the Growing Younger pages give you what you need to strengthen your ministry amongst children and young people. We try to cover all areas of your ministry; celebrate your local stories and inspire new growth. 

Contact us at GrowingYounger@derby.anglican.org if there is anything we can do to support you in growing a ministry or building a new ministry amongst children and young people.

What might it look like if our churches truly connected with children, young people and families in today’s world?

The Growing a Younger Church Conference is a practical, hope‑filled day for anyone passionate about seeing younger generations flourish in faith.

Drawing on real stories, research and hands‑on experience, the day will explore what’s already working – and how we can build on it in our own contexts.

Only 6 weeks to go ... 

Date: Saturday 6th June 2026

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Place: St Johns, Walton Back Lane, Walton, Chesterfield, S42 SLT

Places are filling up so book your place now:
Book your tickets here

The Quiet Revival - the story continues

The Bible Society have expressed their disappointment at the discovery that the Quiet Revival report was flawed because of the data that they recieved from YouGov.. They explain what happend and what they are doing to correct it. 

.. 'this isn't the end of the Quiet Revival story. During the last year we've heard amazing stories of growth from churches across England and Wales. We've found new data and surveys that back up our conviction that a real change is happening. Our new report, The Quiet Revival one year on: what's the story? outlines our reasons for believing this. We hope you'll be encouraged'. 

Click on the image to go to the full report

Never too old to make a difference for young people in your church

 Click on the image for to play the video.

Don't miss out on these youth prayer and worship nights scheduled to hold this year

Please save the dates and spread the word! 

• Summer Term date: Friday June 12th 7pm to 9pm
  • Venue - St Werburgh's church. Friar Gate, Derby. DE1 1BU.
• Autumn term date : Friday October 23rd. 7pm to 9pm  
  • Venue - Reach Church Derby , Reach Centre, Pride Park, Derby. DE24 8HY

Save the dates and keep an eye out here and on their website by clicking this link for more information!

**Time to Book!**

Join young adults from across the East Midlands and beyond for a weeklong pilgrimage to Taizé, near Cluny, France. Young adults aged 18 - 35 are very welcome. 

There will be a limited number of spaces for those who are over 35 and would like to join us.

 Click on the flyer to find out more 

Growing a Younger Church newsletter.

Are you on the mailing list for our mailing? It's packed full of creative ideas and resources for you to use in your Parishes; whether you are starting out with a dream to build something new with your children and young people or whether you have an established group and are looking for fresh ideas.. We've got you. We are also going to be sharing stories from across the Diocese of ways that churches are ministrering to their children and young people so do send in your stories that we can share with others. 

We send the mailing out every couple of months.. all you need to do is sign up and you will receive the mailing direct to your In-Box. 

Sign up for our mailing by following this link

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• Home

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• Introducing Growing Faith

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• Making Church Accessible

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• Growing Faith in schools

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• Youth Ministry Resources

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• Training, Events and Opportunities

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• Children's and Family Ministry resources

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• Good News Stories from our Parishes

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• Funding - Children and Youth Work

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• Growing a Younger Church conference 2026

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Meet the Growing Younger Team

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  Growing Younger Communications & Resourcing Officer (job-share)

  Debbie Patrick 01332 388665 debbie.patrick@derby.anglican.org Debbie works on a Monday and Wednesday
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  Growing Younger Communications & Resourcing Officer (job-share)

  Rowan Rankin 01332 401726 rowan.rankin@derby.anglican.org Rowan works on a Monday and Wednesday

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If you are looking to develop your youth, children's families and/or schools ministry, or if you have stories of innovative ministry with children, young people and families to share with others.....

please get in touch at growingyounger@derby.anglican.org.