Lucy Harrison
Contact details for our local Ecclesiastical Insurance Group (EIG) representative:
Liam Whelan
Email: liam.whelan@ecclesiastical.com
Tel:01242 587742
Mobile:07827 831125
This site is provided by the church of England's National Stewardship and Resources team and offers over 400 pages of resources (web and PDF) to support all aspects of finance, accounting and reporting, stewardship, administration and management in the local church, as well as links to other sites and pages of interest.
The Board of Finance has negotiated a block membership for all PCC Treasurers. Please contact the Finance Office at Derby Church House for details
Available to download from here http://www.parishresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/PCC-Accountability-5th-Edition.pdf
Many people, lay and ordained, now recognise that it can be helpful to have someone alongside them on their pilgrimage, someone who has the gift of listening creatively to others and who offers a safe place of acceptance and encouragement.
Sometimes this need grows out of a fruitful experience on retreat.
Often it can be at a time of crisis, when old patterns are disturbed or when we feel an urge to take seriously our quest for meaning in life and we want to go deeper into our journey of faith.
Maybe we want help with our prayer life or to test a particular calling. Maybe we are finding it difficult to deal with events or relationships in our life.
This can be a chance to reflect on what has been happening and to put things in perspective.
This is called ‘Spiritual Direction’ or ‘Spiritual Companionship’, but other terms such as ‘Soul Friend’ (from the Celtic tradition) are used.
It is available to all who wish to see more clearly where God is at work in their lives.
Become a spiritual accompanier
Applications are now open until mid-December for the next experiential Art of Spiritual Accompaniment course, which begins in March 2022 for both lay and ordained people, exploring listening, prayer and discernment seeking to determine whether God might be calling them to the ministry of accompanying others in their spiritual journey.
It consists of four face-to-face Saturdays and 11 evening Zoom sessions which include space and silence, an exploration of different ways of praying, practical listening skills in triads, reflection time in small groups and teaching about spiritual traditions and good practice.
For more information, please contact Cameron Butland - cameron.butland@derby.anglican.org.
What happens?
Most people see their Spiritual Companion once every four to twelve weeks.
It may be a long-term relationship or for a limited period. There are no rules about this.
The meeting has a sacramental nature, for God uses it as a channel for grace.
It calls for a sense of trust, confidentiality and for openness from both, in the knowledge that the meeting takes place in the presence of God.
The purpose is to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal the direction.
Suggestions may be offered of ways to pray, ideas for helpful reading, as well as practical suggestions relating to life choices, but the final decisions are always left in the hands of the person seeking guidance.
How do you find someone?
In the Diocese of Derby we have a list of people of different traditions and backgrounds who offer this service and two Portfolio Holders in Spiritual Direction who will help you to find the right person.
The choice of a companion is likely to have important consequences in your life.
For this reason you might be invited to come for an informal meeting with one of them, so that they could talk with you about your expectations and ‘get a feel’ for the sort of person you would hope for.
To access a spiritual director, please contact:
Cameron Butland - cameron.butland@derby.anglican.org
See also: Spirituality index
Spirituality Statement
The Diocesan Spirituality Group have been reviewing its role and seek to closely align the spirituality work with the Diocesan Vision and Strategy.
A new statement was drafted at the November meeting which aims to explain the role of the DSG, which reads as follows:
‘We recognise that spirituality is something that every human being has and is something to be nurtured and developed in all of us regardless of age. The Diocesan vision of "transformed lives through growing church and building community" is rooted in our making and encouraging of Christian disciples. The diocesan spirituality group (DSG) seeks to offer ways to deepen your walk with God, following Jesus as the Holy Spirit works to transform your inner journey leading to outward faith’.
Cycle of Prayer
Please prayer for the ministry and mission of the diocese, the parishes, churches and individuals.
Many people still seem unaware of the diocesan Cycle of Prayer, this can be accessed via the Diocesan website.
>> Diocesan Cycle of Prayer (webpage)
Spirituality Newsletter
February 2025 [PDF]
Contact
For more information about spirituality in the diocese please contact:
The Revd Canon Cameron Butlland
The Bishop’s Spirituality Adviser
Cameron.butland@derby.anglican.org
More about spirituality:
>> Prayer of the Heart - Sat, 15 June 2024 - Darley Dale [pdf]
>> The Art of Spiritual Accompaniment course 2025 [pdf]
Spirituality learning
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Leading IntercessionsHow to lead God's people in prayer. Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
Planning a Prayer WalkTop tips and information for planning a prayer walk near you. Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
Spirituality in Later LifeDementia and creating a dementia-friendly church. Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins
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A series of Lenton Addresses at St Werburgh's church Spondon by Bishop Alastair. To download a copy of the booklet please click here
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2023 [PDF]
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2022 [PDF]
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2021 [PDF]
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2020 [PDF]
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2019 [PDF]
>> Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018 [PDF]
We are grateful to Ali Campbell, DYO for Chichester Diocese who has given permission to share this document. Please click here to get the finished PDF for the “Lent Bible Reflections for Young People”.
"My hope with the resource is that young people themselves will use it, with so many now having their own tablets and phones that can be used as readers – this seemed the simplest way. Use it however you like as youth and children’s leaders – if it also personally helpful – that is great! Please pass it on as you see fit."
Ali Campbell
