The Venerable Carol Coslett, the outgoing Archdeacon of Derby Peak and Dales, writes:
To all my diocesan friends,
Thankyou so much for your generosity and lovely gifts as I prepare to leave Derbyshire.
The people and places I have got to know and love in my time with you all will remain close to my heart as I travel south.
I have made some very special friendships and enjoyed many a conversation.
I take with me a little bit of the land in the Blue John Stone earnings which I shall treasure, and having got to know this wonderful part of the country I am sure Martin and I will be visiting from time to time to get away from the smoke and take in the fresh air of this wonderful landscape.
My prayers and blessings for you all, and Martin joins with me in saying Thank you God Bless.
Carol
Carol's Farewell Service was held at St John the Baptist, Buxton.
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Hundreds of people walked through Derby to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, starting the biggest conflict in Europe sice World War II.
Accompanied by a giant Ukrainian flag, members of a number of communities, including the Ukrainian community, civic dignitaries and the Dean of Derby, processed from Cathedral Green, along Full Street, through the Market Place, along Iron Gate and to Derby Cathedral.
>> In pictures: Derby's Ukraine 365 walk
Many of the walkers carried candles, sunflowers and Ukrainian flags, and once they arrived at the cathedral they placed candles in the formation of '365' at the foot of the tower.
Iryna Dobrowolskyj, a leader of the Ukrainian community in Derby, said: "Ukraine has had 365 days of war, 365 days of aggression, but it has also received 365 days of kindness, 365 days of support, 365 days of love."
Inside the Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, led the communities in prayer, standing behind a candle whose flame had been burning continuously for each of the 365 days.
He said: "Today is hugely significant and I have felt quite emotional.
"We pray for the people of Ukraine and their families and we pray for an end to the war, conflict, violence and suffering.
"We thank God for the love and support that Ukrainians all over the world have received."
People were invited to write messages of support and solidarity on petals that were added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.
The event included a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris and was also supported by Derby's Multi-Faith Centre and Derby CAN (Derby Creative Arts Network)
On Sunday, 26th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled to start at 2pm, also in Derby Cathedral.
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The Very Revd Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, will join a candlelit procession to mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
The procession, on Friday, 24 February, will start from Cathedral Green at 6.20pm and then move along full street, Derby Market Place, and up Iron Gate to Derby Cathedral.
Those who wish to join in are asked to congragate at Cathedral Green at 6pm.
At the end of the procession, those taking part will be invited to place their candles near the foot of the cathedral tower to spell out '365' as a powerful, visual reminder.
Afterwards, Dean Peter will lead prayers inside the cathedral. All are welcome.
And on Sunday, 26th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer short prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled from 2pm to 3pm.
The event will include a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris.
People in attendance will have opportunities for quiet prayer and to light a candle for an end to violence and suffering.
They will also be invited to write messages of support on a petal that will be added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.
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Derby Cathedral’s Bakewell Screen has beaten off stiff competition to take third place in the national Cathedral Treasures campaign
Almost 4,500 people voted on their favourite cathedral treasure from the top ten finalists in the Association of English Cathedrals campaign which showcased 50 remarkable treasures and glories cared for and preserved by cathedrals in England and the Church in Wales.
The latest publication, Deans’ Choice: Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales by Janet Gough, tells the story of the treasures, each one chosen by the dean or senior clergy of the cathedral featured.
The Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby said: “We are delighted that the Bakewell Screen is so admired and loved by the public. It is a signature treasure in our beautiful cathedral and I’d like to extend a big thank you to all who voted it as their favourite!”
Commenting on the announcement, Janet Gough said: “I am delighted to see the Bakewell Screen from Derby Cathedral, perhaps a less well-known cathedral - although full of treasures - voted one of the top three cathedral treasures in England and Wales.
"The 1720s Bakewell Screen is a masterpiece in painted and gilded wrought iron, traversing the full width of Derby Cathedral and dividing the chancel from the nave like any traditional rood screen.
"The screen’s transparency symbolises the light of reason beloved of the Age of Enlightenment and, made at the same time as Bakewell’s gates to Derby’s adjacent silk mill – today the Museum of Making - ushers in the Industrial Revolution."
The runner-up was The Nave Ceiling at Peterborough with the winner being The Leaves of Southwell Cathedral.
Together the 50 treasures span over 1,000 years of history with the earliest treasure, Ripon Cathedral’s ancient crypt of St Wilfrid established in 672 AD, the oldest building of any English cathedral still is use today, to the newest, the Newport Cathedral Rood, a modern work of art by Singaporean artist Tay Swee Siong that was installed in 2020.
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We are building this communications toolkit to help parishes understand and develop best communications practice.
If there is anything you would like to see covered, email communications@derby.anglican.org
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Can we show online videos in our church?
Video-sharing platforms offer a treasure trove of content for almost every conceivable situation.
However, as the sheer volume of content and the number of channels increases, understanding if and when you can show this content in church becomes ever more challenging.
So is it okay to stream videos during your church services and activities?
Showing content from video-sharing websites in church
Put simply, you should always have permission from the copyright owner, regardless of the source.
CCLI recommends you always use official sources when you are playing copyrighted content.
Not all videos uploaded to video-sharing websites have been done so by, or with the permission of, the copyright owner or licensor.
With a staggering number of videos being uploaded to the internet every minute, it is impossible for any platform to control or police the content being uploaded.
It’s likely that many ofthese videos infringe copyright, either accidentally or deliberately, and many sites will place the responsibility for obtaining permission on the creator (check the platform’s T&Cs for details).
If you can find content that has been uploaded by an official source, the permission you need to show it may be obtained in a number of ways.
Movies (and scenes and clips from movies and TV)
The easiest way for churches and ministries to get permission to show authorised movies and television shows is through CCLI’s Church Video Licence.
In this case, the licence is considered as consent from the “respective licensor”.
Check that the scene has been uploaded by the copyright owner or someone authorised by the owner.
If the scene has been uploaded to the studio’s own channel, or that of an official partner, you can be confident you’re viewing content from an official source.
Studios may have agreements with third parties to upload their content for them.
In this case, check carefully that the channel is an official one.
If a scene has been uploaded by an individual, e.g. a fan of the movie, then it should not be deemed covered by the Church Video Licence and consequently it should not be shown during church activities.
Note: If you show movies in your church/church hall, the CCLI licence covers you to show the movie (as per above) but the rules on advertising your film events mean that you CANNOT advertise them outside of the church building - including on websites, social media and in newsletters. Be sure to check the wording of the terms and conditions of your licence! If in doubt, contact CCLI.
Lyric videos
Videos that show the lyrics for communal singing are increasingly common on video-sharing platforms.
The CCLI Church Copyright Licence and Streaming Plus Licence do not cover the visual element of a song video.
Therefore, regardless of the source, it is recommended you have direct permission from the owner before displaying a song or lyric video in church.
Sometimes, videos may be embedded on the publisher’s website with details of how they can be used.
If the owner or publisher’s description permits a video’s use in church, then this would constitute consent.
If there is any doubt, contact the publisher or copyright owner for permission before showing the video.
Changing lyrics
Song lyrics cannot be changed to fit a church’s preferences or theology unless permission has been given by the song owner.
One of the exclusive rights of a copyright owner is 'derivative works', so any changes must have the owner’s permission.
You are free to arrange songs as you wish, as long as it doesn’t change the melody, lyrics or fundamental character of a song.
You may want to start with the chorus, for example, if it fits the flow of your worship set.
Feel free to skip verses etc - just don’t change the lyrics!
Other videos
As a general rule, CCLI recommends that you don’t show any other videos without the explicit permission ofthe copyright owner.
If in doubt, it may be possible to establish who owns the copyright.
Seeking their direct permission is the safest way to ensure that you’re acting legally and doing the right thing.
Copyright notice on projections and in print
Part of the agreement for the CCLI licence is that your church includes the copyright information on each printed or projected song copy.
For a song projection, the information only has to appear once, and is usually placed at the beginning or end.
An example of the information to display is:
“Hallelujah”
Words and music by John Doe
© 2018 Good Music Co.
Used by Permission.
CCLI Licence #12345
The number e.g. #12345, should be your church’s CCLI licence number, not the song’s CCLI ID number.
Need further information or guidance?
Contact the Diocese of Derby Communications Team: communications@derby.anglican.org
Or contact CCLI: uk.ccli.com
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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.
Growing Faith is the movement that exists to change the culture of the Church of England, so that everyone instinctively puts children, young people and families at the heart of all the ministry and mission of the Church.
Growing Faith involves churches, schools and households working together to help children, young people and families have life in all its fullness.
As a diocese we are adopting Growing Faith as the basis for our strategic plans to grow younger.
Big news!!
We are launching our Growing a Younger Church newsletter.
We are so excited to be launching our seasonal newsletter. It will be 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 accross 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 will be sending 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
Book your place at our Growing a Younger Church Conference Day here
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RECOGNISE (7-13 July) is a national week of recognition for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families (CYPF).
Sunday 13 July is a day for churches nationwide to celebrate and thank those involved in this vital ministry.
The 30k Project want to RECOGNISE all the hard work of those serving in CYPF Ministry. There are so many individuals giving tirelessly to nurture the faith of the emerging generations. Help create a wave of appreciation and echo their heartfelt thanks across the Church.
Click this LINK to find out how to register.
Meet the Growing Younger Team
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Strategic Lead for Youth MinistryRevd Aidan Watson 01332 278144 aidan.watson@derby.anglican.org Aidan Watson (Strategic Youth Lead) oversees our efforts to Grow Younger active disciples and Growing Faith. -
Growing Younger Communications & Resourcing Officer (job-share)Debbie Patrick 01332 388665 debbie.patrick@derby.anglican.org Debbie works on a Monday and Wednesday -
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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Glossop parish church of All Saints has become the first church in the Diocese of Derby to achieve a gold Eco Church award.
The award is the highest accolade given by A Rocha UK, a Christian conservation charity, and reflects the church’s commitment to put creation care at the heart of their activities, and highlights how Eco Churches benefit biodiversity and reduce their carbon footprint.
To achieve the award, Glossop parish church developed its churchyard to be a living sanctuary at the heart of the community.
The planting scheme encourages bees, butterflies and birds, there are bird boxes, bug and hedgehog hotels, and the hedges aren’t cut when birds might be nesting.
The land is used for outdoor services and learning about creation, and events such as The Great British Birdwatch, the Bellringers BBQ and the end-of-season party for Dark Peak Children’s orchestra.
Joining with churches and community groups across Glossopdale, they took part in the ‘Great British Spring Clean’ in April and October and collected a total of over 40 bags of litter from a local ‘grot spot’.
The church also had a green Christmas, renting a Christmas tree which the Reverend David said is returned after Christmas so it can continue growing.
They also sent candle stubs and used tea lights to a company in the southwest of England who recycle them into candles.
During January month they are being part of ‘Buy Nothing New Month’, trying out alternatives like renting, repairing and buying pre-loved items to save both money as well as the planet.
The Vicar at All Saints, the Reverend David Mundy, said All Saints had put the concept of caring for creation at the heart of all their thinking: "The Eco Church award scheme has been instrumental in helping us understand practical ways to engage with the Anglican Communion’s ‘Fifth Mark of Mission’: 'To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth'.
"Working to achieve the different levels of award has challenged us about our faith.
"We have increasingly come to recognise that the lifestyle choices we make – what we eat, what we wear, how we travel, how we dispose of our waste, and so on – have implications not only for the planet but also for our sisters and brothers in the global South.
"The gold award is not the end of our journey; it is a staging post. I am very proud of the Eco Church team at All Saints.
"Our next steps include investigating how we might work towards the net zero targets and supporting other parishes on their Eco Church journeys."
On hearing of the award, the Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, said: "My congratulations go to everyone at All Saints, Glossop, and especially Barbara Fearnley and Eric Igo for the amazing work they have done as they have travelled towards and been awarded with Gold Eco Church status.
"Projects undertaken have included tending the churchyard and developing it as a sanctuary for humans, plants and animals, litter picking, toilet twinning, recycling candle stubs, partnering with USPG Green Schools programme in South India and 'renting' a Christmas tree which will be replanted so it can continue growing.
"I look forward to more of our churches following this example and being more environmentally sustainable and ecologically friendly.
"This is great news for the parish, for the diocese and, above all, for the environkment and the wildlife that will benefit from this remarkable effort in caring for God's creation."
And the Reverend Lucy Foster, A Rocha UK’s Eco Church Officer for Northern England said, “All Saints’ creation care is deeply rooted in their worship and prayer life and flows through all they do - from the beautiful accessible sacred space of their churchyard, and Toilet Twinning to initiatives with community partners to combat air pollution in areas of deprivation.
"They are an inspiring example of how church environmental action benefits both global and local neighbours."
Learn more about the Eco Church award scheme
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