Andrew Salt
29 June
The Revd Mina Munns will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Derby St John the Evangelist, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday 27th July at 7 pm at St John’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Area Dean of Derby City.
22 June
The Revd Phil Mann, Pioneer Minister of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO and Priest-in-Charge of Mackworth St Francis, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Allenton and Shelton Lock (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock)
The Revd Jeff Golding, Assistant Curate of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate in the parish of Allenton and Shelton Lock (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock)
Phil and Jeff will be licensed to their new posts on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 2pm at St Edmund’s Allenton and Shelton Lock by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
The Revd Chris Neilson will be licensed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 21 August 2023 at 7pm at St Luke’s Whitfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
19 June
The Revd Dr James Hughes, Vicar of Duffield and Little Eaton, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Area Dean of Dove and Derwent. James will take up this appointment from Friday, 1 September 2023.
The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church and Turnditch, Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford and Assistant Area Dean of Dove and Derwent, has also been appointed Acting Area Dean of Dove and Derwent with immediate effect. Jonathan will step down as Acting Area Dean with effect from Friday, 1 September 2023 and also resign as Assistant Area Dean from this date.
The Revd Stella Greenwood, Priest-in-Charge of Etwall and Egginton and Assistant Curate (Minister Responsible) of Dalbury, Sutton on the Hill and Trusley, has been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Dove and Derwent with immediate effect.
1 June
The Revd BJ Facey, Vicar of Chellaston, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. BJ’s last day in post will be Friday, 28 July 2023 with her retirement taking effect from Saturday, 29 July, 2023. BJ will be staying in the diocese in retirement.
25 May
The Revd Duncan Ballard, Priest-in-Charge of Ashbourne with Mapleton, Ashbourne St John, Clifton and Norbury with Snelston, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar and Ministry Area Leader in Cowbridge, Diocese of Llandaff.
The Revd John Ferguson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 2pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton. The licence will take effect from 1 July 2023.
The Revd Ally Kay will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 5.30pm in the Bishop’s Chapel, Duffield by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Mina Munns, Vicar of Derby St Alkmund and St Werburgh, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Derby St John the Evangelist in the same diocese.
The Revd Chris Neilson, Assistant Curate of St John the Baptist Burscough, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Anne Wilkins will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 2 October 2023 at 7pm at All Saints Sawley, by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
11 May
The Revd Ally Kay, Rector of Wyke Regis, All Saints and St Edmunds, Diocese of Salisbury, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (SSM) at Spondon and in the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund in the same diocese.
The Revd Anne Wilkins, Rector of Hutton and Locking, Diocese of Bath and Wells, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby.
4 May
The Revd John Ferguson, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Derby St Barnabas, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich with effect from Saturday, 1 July 2023.
Derbyshire has its very own version of the Bayeux Tapestry to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Residents in the parish of Brailsford and Ednaston worked together to create the impressive embroidery, which measures 10.85 metres.
The project was organised by Brailsford and Ednaston Churches Together.
Planning committee member Lucy Thompson had the idea of creating the commemorative embroidery, drawing on the history of All Saints Church in Brailsford and village resident Laura Burrill, a community arts practitioner, was commissioned to design the embroidery and facilitate workshops throughout March.
Working together with residents, Laura created a design depicting an imagined scenario of the coronation day, with villagers parading from community buildings to the King and his royal party.
The section depicting the Coronation is flanked by hundreds of small squares embroidered with motifs inspired by the things villagers love about the place they live.
The connection between Brailsford and Ednaston goes back to the Domesday Book where Brailsford was awarded ‘a priest and half a church’ and Ednaston ‘half a church’ resulting in All Saints Church, situated between the two villages.
The Brailsford Bayeux was unveiled at a special service in All Saints Church on Saturday, 29 April attended by Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, the Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby and Revd Andy Fyall, Nottingham and Derby Methodist District Chair.
The tapestry will be on display over the Coronation weekend.
After the Coronation celebrations, it is hoped that the tapestry will be on display in various places locally throughout the year.
Some interesting facts about the Brailsford Bayeux:
- 406 small squares (4x the original goal) were completed by individuals and groups in the community. Each square shares memories, love, and gratitude.
- A team of 26 worked the main panel in just seven weeks.
- 292 members of the community were involved, the youngest being 2 and the eldest 94.
- The tapestry went from idea to finished result in less than 16 weeks.
28 April
The Revd Peter Barham, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew and Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Peter’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023 with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 1 May 2023.
27 April
The Revd Karen Bradley, Team Vicar in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry and Assistant Area Dean of Hardwick, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Area Dean of Hardwick with immediate effect. Karen will continue as Team Vicar alongside this role.
13 April
The Revd Cliff Warner, NSM of Swanwick and Pentrich (Derby) 1979-1988, NSM of Allestree St Edmund 1988-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement, died on Sunday, 2 April 2023. The funeral will take place on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11.15am at St Edmund’s Allestree.
6 April
Sarah Brown, Diocesan Children’s Adviser, Diocese of Derby, has decided to leave her role after 11 years in post. Sarah’s last day in post was Friday, 31 March 2023.
Hannah Hogg, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed National Safeguarding Officer for Swim England. Hannah’s last day in post will be Friday, 30 June 2023. Arrangements regarding cover for this role will be announced in due course.
The Revd Neil Barber will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen, and the Revd Will Eley will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 24 April at 7pm at St Stephen’s Sinfin by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
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Important - the deadline to apply for a free contactless giving station has now passed.
You can contact Steve Johnson, Living Generously Adviser, at steve.johnson@derby.anglican.org.
The CofE is funding 50 contactless giving stations for parishes in the Diocese of Derby.
In addition to the weekly congregational giving, the devices enable churches cashless payment options for events including weddings, christenings, church fetes and concerts, as well for making one-off donations and the booking of churches and halls.
Applications for contactless devices opened on Monday, 6 February 2023 and can only be made through the Parish Buying website, where more information on the available Giving Stations can be found.
Steve Johnson, Living Generously Adviser for the Diocese of Derby, said: "We have an amazing opportunity for all our parishes to enable community generosity through contactless giving from a generation who are increasingly using cashless methods in their lifestyles.
"I am extremely excited for the Diocese of Derby to be part of this initiative and in supporting our churches giving income and I strongly encourage every parish to apply for a free device."
Churches have until Saturday, 4 March 2023 to submit their application.
If a church/parish doesn’t already have a Parish Buying account they can register first before accessing the Diocese of Derby's Digital Giving page to apply.
As we rapidly move towards being a cashless society, it is important that churches can receive gifts in the way people find it easiest to give.
Cards overtook cash as the preferred form of payment in 2017, so the ability to accept digital donations will be key for many churches in the years to come.
In 2022 alone, churches across the country received more than £6.5m in digital donations.
The Church of England’s National Giving Team has embarked on a three-year project to help thousands more churches access digital mechanisms for receiving donations.
If you would like to contact Steve Johnson, please email steve.johnson@derby.anglican.org or call him on 07359 067631.
23 February 2023
The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Dwayne will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Mick Futers, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Mick will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Sharon Murphy, Assistant Curate in the Derwent Oak Bishop’s Mission Order, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Pioneer Priest-in-Charge of St Mary Westfield, and Associate Priest for Harrington and Distington, Diocese of Carlisle.
16 February 2023
The Revd Dawn Knight, Assistant Curate of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley in the same diocese.
The Revd Jenny Simpson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 7.30 pm at St Werburgh’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton.
The Revd Felicity Walters, Vicar of Hadfield and Vicar of Charlesworth and Gamesley, has announced her retirement. Felicity’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 May 2023, with her retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 June 2023. She will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.
2 February 2023
The Revd Canon Nicky Fenton, Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, has been seconded to be Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. She will legally be Assistant Archdeacon from Wednesday. 1 March 2023, to become Acting Archdeacon on Saturday, 1 April 2023. She will continue as Residentiary Canon at Derby Cathedral. Contact details for Nicky during this period will be: nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org. Ellie Ballard will act as PA to Nicky: Ellie.Ballard@derby.anglican.org | 01332 388658.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge of Glossop and Assistant Area Dean of Peak Deanery, has also been appointed part-time Acting Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, alongside his current roles. David will start in post on Wednesday, 1 March 2023. David’s contact details for this period will be:david.mundy@bishopofderby.org.
The Revd Sandra Doore will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, on Sunday, 2April 2023 at 3 pm at St Mary’s Buxton by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
On Sunday, 22 January 2023, St Peter’s Chellaston welcomed members of the Diocese of Derby Disability Inclusion Action Group (DIAG) for a service focused on the experience of disabled people. The congregation showed their support with over 60 people attending the service.
Reader Lynda Herbert, who works for ‘Through the Roof’ - an organisation highlighting these issues - spoke from Mark 2 1-12 about overcoming obstacles churches too often inadvertently place in the path of disabled people.
Bishop Malcolm actively supports the Diocesan DIAG and presided at the service said, “We look forward to offering assistance to parishes as they consider how best to welcome people with disabilities - more information and resources will soon be available on the diocesan website”.
Lynda Herbert commented "We, the members of DIAG were given such a warm welcome by all at St Peter's and it was lovely to experience their willingness to explore how they can make the church a welcoming and accessible environment for everyone. We look forward to working with them on the forthcoming access and inclusion audit".
Pictured (L-R) are Carl Veal (Chair of the DIAG) and his guide dog Eaton, Rachel Harrison (Reader and warden), Bishop Malcolm, Lynda Herbert (Reader and DIAG member), Revd BJ Facey (Vicar of St Peter’s Chellaston) and Terry Nash (DIAG member).
In March 2023, the DIAG will be launching their webpage on the Diocesan website which will it is hoped will be a great platform for parishes to learn more about the group, seek assistance and guidance, and download a range of resources.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of the Venerable Carol Coslett, Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, will take place on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at 3 pm at St John’s Buxton.
This will be an opportunity to say farewell as Carol leaves for her new post in the Diocese of Southwark.
Several choirs will be participating and offering different musical contributions during the service.
Archdeacon Carol would love you to come and join the choir to sing at her Farewell Service.
There will be a rehearsak in church at 1.30 pm with the service taking place at 3 pm.
If you are interested, please email Archdeacon Carol or Michael Williams by Monday, 30 January 2022 indicating with your contact number, whether you are Soprano, Alto, Tenor or Bass, and brief details of your choral experience.
Contact Archdeacon Carol at Carol.coslett@derby.anglican.org
Contact Michael Williams at mwilliams@bemerton.co.uk
