Janice and Sarah, who were involved in this venture in Hathersage, write:

Hathersage held its first Repair Cafe on a Saturday morning which was very well received and well supported.

From the initial trepidation of ‘will anyone come’, we moved to an excited buzz with customers arriving at 9.45am even though we didn’t open until 10am!

Our experts were kept busy throughout the morning as the attached photos show, and tackled a range of requests which they met with skill, expertise and good humour.

A steady request for bacon butties kept Paul and Lucy busy in the kitchen, although they still managed to pop out from time to time to socialise.

Not everyone needed the assistance of our experts and it was lovely to see friends who had popped in for a coffee and a natter, ably overseen by Charlotte, our curate and chief natterer!

Our thanks to those who gave their time and talents so willingly and to all those who came along, with or without an item needing repair.

We hope to repeat the Repair Cafe in the new year and we will publicise it when details have been finalised.

A reflection by Revd Ellie Launders-Brown

As a Christian and a veteran of the Royal Navy, Remembrance Sunday is always an important part of the calendar and will always hold a special place in my heart.

I have spent Remembrance Sunday, at sea, on land in both the UK and abroad, during conflict and at peace.

To stand alongside my serving comrades in remembrance of the sacrifice of all who gave their lives in the service of their country is quite a poignant moment and never fails to stir up many emotions.

As there are very few veterans remaining of the two world wars, it always felt important to me that all people of every nationality should stand together as a living memorial to the fallen in all conflicts.

Hearing the guns fall silent as a mark of respect, gives an insight into how that silence must have felt on 11/11/18, it is quite a deafening and spine-tingling silence to behold.

As I begin my ordained ministry, I feel that this living memorial is still important, but also that our act of remembrance should be a journey.

Yes, we should still look back and remember the sacrifice of others for a freedom that we are fortunate enough to enjoy today, but we should also learn from the past as we look to the present, and how our fellow human beings are still suffering oppression, discrimination, and abuse.

That living memorial we make on Remembrance Sunday is futile if we still allow the mistreatment and injustice that is around today.

I am always drawn at this time of Remembrance to the Words of Micah: ‘Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees and no one shall make them afraid; for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken.’ (Micah 4:3-4).

My prayer as we enter the season of Remembrance is that if we can come together and unite with our fellow human beings, regardless of race, nationality, gender, sexuality, ability or disability, can we then look with hope towards a new future where we can accept and embrace our differences and live together as children of God in peace.

Ellie Launders-Brown was ordained a deacon in 2021 and is currently serving her curacy with East Scardsale Team Ministry.

She is also a veteran of the Royal Navy.

Christian Aid is asking people to join the global day of action on Saturday, 6 November, as people around the world take to the streets to march together for climate justice.

Many walks and marches are planned throughout the country, and for those who are unable or prefer not to join an organised event, there is the opportunity to join a virtual march, for which thousands have already registered.

The COP26 climate talks provide a unique opportunity for the nation to call on the UK Prime Minister and world leaders to take action that will end climate injustice.

Christian says our leaders must:

• increase financial support to the world’s poorest countries to confront the climate crisis take action
• limit global temperature rises to 1.5C
• take action to stop the expansion of fossil fuel energy and to support clean energy

Find out more on the Christian Aid website.

Parishes are being urged to mark the start of the COP26 climate change summit by ringing bells.

The plan is for church and cathedral bells to be peeled for 30 minutes at 6pm on Saturday, 30 October.

The idea of the mass bellringing was devised by Edward Gildea, the adventurer and environmentalist, who is a member of St Mary's church in Saffron Walden, Essex, as a vivid warning of the danger from the climate emergency.

He said: “Church bells would normally be used to call people to church on Sundays.

"But this time, they'll be ringing out a warning - a 'code-red for humanity' warning.'

Mr Gildea created a Facebook page to support the idea. 

A post from him reads: "Wouldn't it be great if every church, chapel and cathedral bell around the world were to ring out its warning to humanity on the eve of COP 26?

"This website is for people of all faiths and none, who share a common concern for the future of humanity."

Bell ringers across the country are supporting the initiative.

Simon Linford, President of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, commented: “Bellringers understand how important the bells they ring are not only to the church but also to the local community. 

“The sound of bells was missed during lockdown, and it is now being welcomed back as part of the nation’s soundscape. 

“Many bellringers are planning to join in with “ring out for the climate’, lending their powerful voice in support of efforts to halt climate change.”

Where churches participate, a notification on social media or in newsletters can help make the local community aware of the significance of the bells.

Vigils

Meanwhile, Derby Cathedral, and other churches within the Diocese of Derby, are holding vigils.

The Dean of Derby, the Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson, will lead a prayer vigil at the cathedral on Saturday, 30th October, at 11am.

Dean Peter said: "This is such a pivotal moment. Carbon emissions and temperatures continue to rise, the biodiversity of the planet is decreasing and the very future of the human race is threatened.

"Now is the time to act and the faith communities across the globe have the capacity to act together and influence the outcome of COP26 for the better.

"Not only will be praying for radical change in policies and practice by all nations but we will be demonstrating our solidarity with the global poor who suffer disproportionately from the impact of global heating.

"Please do come and join us for this critical moment in history and let’s take action together!"

And Saint Michael's Kirk Langley will hold a vigil on Wednesday, 3 November at 7.30pm

Edward Gildea's video message to all churches in the country

This course is for anyone involved in the recruitment, selection and management of staff or volunteer within church communities. 

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

Please email safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org if you require any further assistance.

The Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse course is a specialist course exploring the nature and dynamics of domestic abuse, with a focus on church settings.

Some people can find the content of this course upsetting, and can lead to some people feeling retraumatised.There is support and information for those impacted by domestic abuse available here.

 If you feel you may be affected by the contents of this course and would like to discuss an exemption, please contact Sue Griffin (sue.griffin@derby.anglican.org) our Victim and Survivor Lead, or, Lisa Marriott (lisa.marriott@derby.anglican.org) our Diocesan Safeguarding Officer for a confidential discussion.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes around 120 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

Online via Zoom

This course will have pastoral support available for delegates. 

Cohort 26/J1 - Tuesday 16th June - 7-9pm - Zoom - Book Here

Cohort 26/L1 - Wedensday 29th July - 7-9pm - Zoom - Book Here

In Person

This course will have pastoral support available for delegates.

Cohort 26/J2 - Tuesday 7th July - 12:30-14:30pm - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here

Cohort 26/K1 - Thursday 9th July - 2-4pm - Tansley Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Tansley, Matlock. DE4 5FE -  Book Here - 1 Space Remaining!

Please email safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org if you require any further assistance.

The Leadership Pathway is designed for those people who play a lead role in shaping the culture of the Church body in their context.

The Leadership Pathway can only be booked via the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal and is only available to those who have already completed Basic & Foundation training.

When logged into the portal navigate to ‘Leadership’ and ‘Derby Diocese – Leadership’, You will be asked to enrol initially, and then once approved, you must book onto either a Zoom or In-person course.

There is both preparation work and an evaluation task required to successfully complete the Leadership Pathway. These are completed via the portal.

For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

For any other queries please contact safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org

Our next available dates are listed below, please direct to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to book;

Cohort L/23 - Thursday 9th July - 9.30-11am & 12-1.30pm -  Tansley Holy Trinity Church 2 Portway Drive, Tansley, Matlock. DE4 5FE

Cohort L/24- Thursday 23rd & 30th July - 1-2.30pm - Zoom

Cohort L/25 - Thursday 23rd & 30th July 7-8.30pm - Zoom

The Foundation course is for those who hold responsibility for the safeguarding of others within church settings and activities. It can be completed by any member of the congregation, to support awareness raising and a culture of support and vigilance in the Church.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

In Parish

Parishes are able to deliver this in small groups using the online e-learning course. For advice on how this can be done please contact safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org

In Person

There are a limited number of Foundation sessions offered in person for those unable to access online sessions. We currently have the following sessions available for booking:

B&F/03 - Tuesday 7th July - 09:30-12:00pm - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here 

Please email safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org if you require any further assistance.

The Basic course is for everyone within Church communities who needs to have a basic awareness of safeguarding issues.

E-Learning

Please navigate to the Church of England Safeguarding Training Portal to complete this course. It generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to complete.For assistance with the portal, please email the help desk at elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org as this is managed nationally.

Please ensure that you list Derby as your Diocese, so we are notified of your completion of the course. If you do not indicate Derby, we will not be notified and your records will not be updated.

In Parish

Parishes are able to deliver this in small groups using the online e-learning course. For advice on how this can be done please contact safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org

In Person

There are a limited number of Basic sessions offered in person for those unable to access online sessions.  We currently have the following sessions available for booking:

B&F/03 - Tuesday 7th July - 09:30-12:00pm - Emmanuel Church, 31 Church Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8LF - Book Here 

Please email safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org if you require any further assistance.