Andrew Salt
The Cathedral & Church Buildings Department’s expanded £5million conservation grants programme is now open for applications on our website Conservation Grants | The Church of England.
If you have a conservation project in mind relating to bells and bell frames, books and manuscripts, church plate, churchyard structures, clocks, monumental brasses and decorative metalwork, monuments, organs, paintings and wall paintings. stained glass, textiles or wooden objects, you can now include related fabric repairs up to a maximum of £25k.
An example might be a PCC looking to conserve an alabaster sculpture in a niche where there is existing water ingress due to a building defect adversely affecting the area. As part of the application for money to conserve the sculpture, a request for additional monies to rectify that defect can now be considered.
You will be familiar with our conservation grants programme (long funded by The Pilgrim Trust, the Radcliffe Trust and other funders) to support the conservation of special features in church, including bells, clocks, organs, stained glass, wall paintings and monuments. All this remains, with additional funding to help more churches. The expanded programme allows us to make grants towards building repairs of up to £25,000 that are linked to the conservation of an object.
Bids for specialist surveys and help for existing recipients’ conservation projects to reach completion will be considered for funding as well.
For further information, please contact colleagues in CCB via conservationgrants@churchofengland.org
About the Vacancy In See Committee
This is a statutory committee, serving for a three-year term, who only meet when there is a Vacancy in See.
Meaning, in the case of the Diocese of Derby, if the post of the Bishop of Derby were to become vacant, then the Vacancy in See committee would meet.
- Members don’t need to be on any other committee, synod or be a PCC member.
- Members do need to be on an electoral roll or be a clerk in holy orders within the Diocese*
Should a Vacancy in See arise, Members would then meet to identify the needs of the Diocese and work with the Crown Nominations Commission of the General Synod, to identify the next Diocesan Bishop.
This process is governed by The Vacancy in See Committees Regulation 2024. The General Synod makes the Regulation, which is a Consolidation Instrument within the meaning of Standing Order 71(9) of the General Synod.
*Eligibility Criteria (in full…)
Any cleric beneficed in the Diocese or licensed under seal by the Bishop of Derby is eligible for election by members of the House of Clergy of the Diocesan Synod, except that no archdeacon and no person in Episcopal orders is eligible to be elected in this election. (The election involves the whole House of Clergy of the Diocesan Synod. This means that a person from one Area/archdeaconry can be proposed, seconded and be voted for by persons from another).
Any lay person who is an actual communicant, as defined in Church Representation Rule 83(2), and whose name is entered on the electoral roll of a parish in the Diocese is eligible for election by the House of Laity of the Diocesan Synod. (The election involves the whole House of Laity. This means that a person from one Area/archdeaconry can be proposed, seconded and voted for by persons from another).
More information
For more information, please contact the Presiding Officer - presidingofficer@derby.anglican.org.
Resources
>> Diocesan Synod Members for Triennium 2024 - 2027 [PDF]
20 December
The Revd Stanley (Stan) Frost, NSM Lower Kersal (Manchester) 1982-1987, NSM Convenor 1987-1995, NSM Patricroft 1987-1989, Licensed Preacher 1989-2003, Priest-in-Charge Pittenweem and Elie and Earlsferry (St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane) 2003-2004, who retired in 2004 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on 15 December 2024. In respect of his family’s wishes, funeral details will not be published.
The Revd Rachel Burdett, Assistant Curate of Belper Christ Church with Turnditch and of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Belper Christ Church and Turnditch, of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford, and of Ambergate and Heage in the same diocese.
12 December
The Revd Fiona Kouble will be instituted as Vicar of Tideswell, on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 at 6.30 pm at St John the Baptist Tideswell by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Max Marsh will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Ilkeston Holy Trinity and of Long Eaton St. Laurence, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 at 6.30 pm at St Laurence’s Long Eaton by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Phillippa Taylor, Assistant Curate of Church of the Martyrs Leicester, Diocese of Leicester, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Boulton St Mary, Diocese of Derby.
>> Guide to Parochial Fees 2025 - includes Parochial Fees Table [PDF]
>> Parochial Fees Table 2025 [PDF]
>> Parochial Fees Form 2025 [Excel file]
25 July
The Revd Peter Barham, Curate of Fornham All Saints and Fornham St Martin with Timworth (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1994-1997, Priest-in-Charge of Cockfield with Bradfield St Clare, Felsham and Gedding 1997-2001, Minor Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1998-2003, Chaplain at St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2001-2003, Canon Residentiary of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2003-2008, Vicar of Ponteland (Newcastle) 2008-2016, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew (Derby) 2016-2023, Diocesan Ecumenical Officer 2017-2023, who retired in 2023, died on Thursday, 11 July 2024. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, 31 July at 12.30pm at Hexham Abbey.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 7.30pm at St Thomas Becket’s Chapel-en-le-Frith by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge (SSM) of Glossop, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed interim Priest-in-Charge of the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry in the same diocese. David will be licensed on Thursday, 26 September at 7.30pm at St John the Baptist Buxton by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, Canon for Community Learning at Derby Cathedral, has been appointed part-time Chaplain for Central and Eastern Algarve, Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe.
18 July
The Revd Mark Broomhead, Ordained Pioneer Minister to the Order of the Black Sheep, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Mark’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with his resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Catherine (Cath) Hollywell, Pioneer Minister of the Journey Community Bishop’s Mission Order in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Cath’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with her resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
11 July
The Revd Mark Griffin, Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Peak. Mark started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
The Revd Dawn Knight, Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of South East Derbyshire. Dawn started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
4 July
The Revd Karen Bradley will be collated as Team Rector of the East Scarsdale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 30 September 2024 at 7 pm at Holy Trinity Shirebrook by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Susannah (Susie) Curtis, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Derby City, Diocese of Derby. Susie started in post on Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
The Revd Nicholas (Nick) Gurney, Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Dinting Vale and Pioneer Minister of Glossop, of Charlesworth and Gamesley, of Hadfield and of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Youth Pioneer, Diocese of Hereford. Nick’s last day in post will be Monday, 30 September 2024, with his new role starting on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.
The Revd James Lee will be licensed as Team Vicar in the North Wingfield, Clay Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 9 September 2024 at 7 pm at St Lawrence’s North Wingfield by the Bishop of Repton, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
Growing Younger Additional Needs Training Events
The Diocese of Derby is hosting two key training events being led by Dr Naomi Fox, the Founder and CEO of Growing Hope, a charity that works with local churches to offer free therapy for children with additional needs.
The events will both be held on 8 July 2024, with the first session from 10.30am – 1pm and the second session 7pm – 9pm.
Both training events will be held at St Alkmund’s Church.
Join us for a time of learning and collaboration as we explore how to better serve children, young people and families with additional needs in our ministries.
Our churches have the opportunity to be good news to their communities as they face the challenge of supporting children, young people and families where any members have additional needs.
With resources stretched and waiting lists increasing, the local church has resources which can positively impact the lives of families who often do not get the level of support that they need.
The morning is suitable for all but is aimed particularly at leaders of ministry with children and young people, as well as church leaders and clergy.
The evening event is open to all, but is especially relevant for volunteers with children, young people and families.
Youth and children's ministers and/or clergy may want to come on their own in the morning and then come with their volunteer teams in the evening.
>> Lean more
>> Book your ticket for the morning event (10.30am - 1pm)
>> Book your ticket for the evening event (7pm - 7pm)
Participants will be placed in one of four ministry placements across the diocese. After successful applications and interviews, the Diocesan team will work with the candidates to work out the placement where they are most likely to flourish. This decision will be based on location, church tradition, ministry interests and where there is most likely to be the best working relationship with placement supervisors. This allocation will be a conversation where successful candidates will have a chance to meet with placement supervisors and agree focuses for the placement.
The range of placements offered will offer diverse opportunities to minister with CYPF across urban, post-industrial, estate and rural contexts, with a wide range of theological and pastoral contexts available. The three placement contexts for the FY MES 2025/2026 are:-
- Churches of Stanton-by-Dale, Dale Abbey and Risley, supervised by Revd Phil Selby
- Christ Church Cotmonhay and Shipley, supervised by Rev Dawn Knight.
- St Francis Church Mackworth, supervised by Rev Andy Bond.
The national and diocesan aim for the scheme is to encourage and equip more people to discern a calling to CYPF ministry and the hope is that a significant proportion of participants will go on to be CYPF ministers in their placement contexts beyond the conclusion of the scheme. However, there is no commitment from either party beyond the initial Future Youth Scheme.
Salary: £23,588.00
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Duration: Fixed Term - 1 September 2025 to 24 July 2026
Application closing date: 20 July 2025.
>> FUTURE YOUTH Role Description and Person Specification 2025-2026 (Word)
>> More details about the FYMES
>> Email Aidan.Watson@derby.anglican.org, Strategic Lead for Youth Ministry
>> To Apply, please forward a current CV and covering letter to mandy.francis@derby.anglican.org
27 June
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Baslow and Eyam, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Firth and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, in the same diocese.
21 June
The Revd Karen Bradley, Vicar of East Scarsdale (Team Ministry), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Rector in the same benefice.
The Revd Eleanor (Ellie) Launders-Brown, Assistant Curate in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Succentor of York Minster, Diocese of York. Ellie will be licensed to her new role on Monday, 5 August 2024.
6 June
The Revd James Lee, Assistant Curate of Stanton-by-Dale with Dale Abbey and Risley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Vicar in North Wingfield, Clay Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry, in the same diocese.
