Andrew Salt
More than 60 people working to reduce carbon emissions across the Church of England gathered in Gloucester for the first time to share ideas and learnings.
A two-day Net Zero Carbon Connect Conference, sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of the Benefact Group, was held to gather and connect colleagues from 35 dioceses plus other denominations to share expertise on the Net Zero Carbon Programme.
Gareth Greenwood, Church Buildings Support Officer from The Diocese of Derby attended the event. He said: “There was a lot of energy and expertise at the conference, also a good deal of appreciation of the size of the task of reaching Net Zero by 2030. The Church Commissioners have committed funding to resource net zero projects across all the (CofE) Diocese. This is not a time for scepticism, but a time to work together for the good of the planet.”
The Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon by 2030 programme aims to equip, resource, and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030.
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The Revd John (Jack) Archer, NSM at Derby St Thomas (Derby) 1980-1986, Vicar of Edlington (Sheffield) 1987-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Lichfield’s Permission to Officate until 2010, and more recently lived in the Diocese of Derby, died on 31st January 2024. In respect of his family’s wishes, funeral details will not be published.
5 February 2024
The Revd Michael Gowdey, Curate of Ashbourne with Mapleton and Clifton (Derby) 1958-1963, Vicar of Chellaston 1963-1969, Assistant Chaplain Ellesmere College Shropshire (Lichfield) 1969-1974, Chaplain Trent College Nottingham (Derby) 1974-1981, Chaplain King Edward’s Worcester (Worcester) 1981-1997, who retired in 1997 and was appointed Honorary Priest-in-Charge Beeley and Edensor (Derby) 1997-2002 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officate in retirement, died on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The funeral will take place on Friday, 23 February at 11 am at St Peter's Edensor.
25 January 2024
The Revd Michael (Mike) Gilbert, Rector of Baslow and Eyam and Area Dean of Peak, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler in the Deaneries of Hallam and Ecclesfield, Diocese of Sheffield.
The Revd Canon Helen Guest, Rector of Killamarsh and Renishaw, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Helen’s last day in post will be Friday, 31 May 2024, with her first day of retirement being Saturday, 1 June 2024. Helen will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.
12 January 2024
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 19 March at 7 pm at St Wystan’s Repton, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
5 January 2024
The Revd Rebecca (Bex) Allpress, Assistant Curate of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, of Newhall and of Gresley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Rector of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley in the same diocese.
21 December 2023
The Revd Bruce Johnson, Associate Minister of the parishes of Walton-on-Trent, Croxall and Rosliston (within the benefice of Walton-on-Trent with Croxall, Rosliston with Linton and Castle Gresley) and the parish of Coton-in-the-Elms (within the benefice of Seale and Lullington with Coton-in-the-Elms), Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. Bruce’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 December 2023 with his resignation taking effect from Monday, 1 January 2024.
The Revd Mark Griffin will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 3 pm at St Peter’s Edensor by the Bishop of Derby.
The Revd Kate Smedley, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Spondon, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) in the benefice of Spondon, the benefice of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark and in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the Benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock) in the same diocese.
The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) of the benefice of Spondon and the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) of the same benefice and parish. Kate and Anthony were licensed to these new posts on Wednesday 20th December at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
7 December 2023
The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short, Rector of Melbourne, Ticknall, Smisby and Stanton-by-Bridge, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington in the same diocese. Steve will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s commission as Assistant Area Dean of Mercia alongside this new role.
General Synod report written by Revd Alicia Dring.
Around £10m each year directly or indirectly supports Church of England mission and ministry through parishes, churches and other worshipping contexts, our schools and partner agencies across the Diocese of Derby.
That’s a huge amount of money to raise each year, so we have a duty to manage and deploy it well.
Our new publication On the money sets out to explain how we do just that.
In addition to On the money, we have introduced a new page on our website - Our Finances.
Here you will find details about:
- On the money
- Common Fund
- Annual Budget
- Annual Report & Financial Statements
- Encouraging generous giving in your church
Why not take a look?
The relevant documents for your parish Common Fund request for 2024 are available to download using the links below.
Standing order forms are included for your convenience along with guidance.
If you have any queries, please contact finance@derby.anglican.org.
>> Standing Order 2024 mandate
>> Common Fund - Discussion points for a PCC
>> On the money
Standing Order guidance
Please complete your standing order mandate, filling in the highlighted boxes, including adding your unique 6‐digit parish reference number in the box at the bottom of the form.
If you are unsure of this code, please refer to the Common Fund Request 2024 section of the website where all parishes are listed by Deanery. This is important so that we can easily identify who the payment has come from.
You will also find listed the Common Fund request for your parish.
Once completed, please send one section to your bank and the other to:
Finance Department
Derby Church House
Full Street
Derby
DE1 3DR
Or email it to: finance@derby.anglican.org
In 2023, Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday, 19 November 2023.
It is a safeguarding awareness raising campaign for churches run by the charity Thirtyone:eight.
Each year, thousands of churches from diverse backgrounds and traditions across the UK come together to reflect on their own safeguarding journey, and to highlight and celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.
On Sunday, 19 November, a service will be held in Derby Cathedral to give thanks and to celebrate the work of our Parish Safeguarding Officers and to recognise their work through an Act of Commissioning.
Hannah Hogg, Head of Safeguarding for the Diocese of Derby, said: “The Safeguarding Team are really looking forward to having the opportunity to recognise all the hard work our PSOs do across the diocese. We hope as many as possible will join us, both for the service and for a cup of tea afterwards”.
Resources for churches are available at: thirtyoneeight.org/get-involved/safeguarding-sunday
