Andrew Salt
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
With New Year resolutions all done with for another year, now could be the perfect time to start a community choir!
But where to start? What should you know before taking on this venture?
The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer for the Diocese of Derby, has the answers and is sharing his knowledge in his book “Starting a Community Choir: Using Music in Outreach and Mission” which has been published by Grove Publishing.
Dwayne has been blessed to work around the world as a composer, conductor, percussionist, and educator.
The book covers both practical steps to take and some theological underpinnings of using music as an evangelistic outreach tool.
Throughout our history, the church has used the potential of music and art to be propositional, conveying both theological and devotional meaning.
Singing sacred (including both traditional and contemporary worship) music allows people to connect with God and be led to Christ while they explore their spiritual questions in a non-threatening environment.
Dwayne said, “I’m really pleased to have published this small Grove book – as well as to be able to combine my passion of music from my previous roles as conductor, composer and percussionist with my current roles as a priest and Ordained Ministries Development Officer, doing mission by loving people into God's kingdom. I hope the book helps churches and communities see how easy it is to start a community choir and encourages them to ‘give it a go’. (And, of course, to encourage them to buy as many dozens of copies of the book as they would like)!”
27 January 2023
The Bishop of Derby has announced the new Diocesan Secretary will be Will Hagger, who is currently Director of Housing and Investment Property in the Diocese of London.
Will brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked for the London Diocesan Fund for eight years. He is a chartered surveyor and has previously worked for property fund management business, Newcore Capital.
Will said: “I am really excited by the opportunities and challenges that my new role in Derby will present, both professionally and personally. Whilst I will be sad to leave the Diocese of London, I am looking forward to getting acquainted with the Diocese of Derby and the whole of Derbyshire.”
On announcing the appointment, Bishop Libby said: “I know you will join me in warmly welcoming Will to the Diocese of Derby. He will be a great asset to the diocese and in leading DBF colleagues from Church House. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as they prepare to move, and through all their transitions.”
Will’s first day with us will be 1st May 2023.
26 January 2023
The Revd Neil Barber, Vicar of Normanton-by-Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen in the same diocese.
The Revd Will Eley, Assistant Curate of Normanton-by-Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen.
The Revd Lynn Hayler, Team Vicar in the North Wingfield Team Ministry, has announced her resignation. Lynn’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023.
12 January 2023
The Revd Jenny Simpson, Assistant Curate of the St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of the same BMO.
6 January 2023
The Revd Stuart Baxter, Curate of Kirby (Diocese of Liverpool) 1970-1973, Curate of Ainsdale 1973-1976, worker for the Church Mission Society, including time in Sierre Leone 1976-1984, Vicar of Nelson in Little Marsden (Diocese of Blackburn) 1984-1992, Vicar of Lostock Hall (1992-1999), Priest-in-Charge of Hatton (Diocese of Derby) 1999-2004, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Sudbury 1999-2003, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Foston Hall 2003-2006, who retired in 2006 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Saturday, 31 December 2022.
The funeral will take place on Friday, 13 January 2023 at 12.30 pm at St Peter’s Belper.
5 January 2023
The Revd Trevor Beedell, Curate of Walton (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1965-1968, Rector of Hartshorne (Derby) 1968-1979, Rural Dean of Repton 1974-1979, Chaplain to HMP Foston 1979-1980 Vicar of Doveridge 1979-1986, Diocesan Director of Christian Stewardship 1979-1997, who retired in 1997, was Retirement Chaplain with his wife Mary until 2009, and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate until 2018, died on Tuesday, 20 December 2022.
A thanksgiving service will be held on Monday, 23 January 2023 at 11.30 am at St Wilfrid’s West Hallam, following a private service at the Crematorium. If you plan to attend please email mdleb@icloud.com.
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.
The Revd Sandra Doore, Team Vicar in the Gateacre Team Ministry, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.
The Revd Nicola McNally, Assistant Curate in the benefice of Tideswell, has been appointed interim part-time Priest-in-Charge of ‘The Peak Five’ Benefice (comprising Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale) and interim part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) for Carsington Deanery.
