This is a summary of the monthly Church Leaders' mailing which was sent on Friday, 19 June 2026.
The full version can be found here
Introductions
- Ali Davies-Marsh, Centenary Programme Manager.
- Vanessa Whitehead - Racial Justice Project Manager
- Kaiya Lee - Racial Justice Project Enabler
Latest news
- Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices
- ‘All shall be well’: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 13 June 2026
Looking ahead
- Vocations Exploration Day on 4 July 2026
- Energy Footprint Tool – Final Reminder - must be completed by end of June 2026
- Parish Finance Returns - must be completed by end of June 2026
- Fuel mileage rates expenses update
Upcoming Diocesan Events
- Sustainable Governance Evening - Mon, 13 July 2026, 7 pm - Holy Trinity, Matlock Bath - book your place
- Solar Panels event - Fri, 17 July 2026, 10 am to 12.30 pm - Sinfin Moor Church, Derby - Book your place
- CMD Ministry Mondays - Employment Law: HR advice for employers - Mon, 20 July 2026, 1 pm to 2 pm - Zoom - Access via this link
- Vocations Exploration Day - Sat 4 July 2026, 10 am – 3 pm - All Saints, Wingerworth - find out more
Mission and Ministry
- Introducing Financial Wellbeing from the Church of England Pensions Board [YouTube]
- Living Generously – A New Monthly Focus coming soon
- Calling all musicians! If you would like to offer your gifts during Clergy Conference in October, please contact susie.curtis@derby.anglican.org before the end of July.
- National Emergency Briefing
- Girls' Brigade - if you're interested to open a branch or be involved, register your interest – Nicky.Fenton@derby.anglican.org
External Events
Future dates for your diary
- Lay Ministry conference - Save the Date for Generous Faith - Sat, 12 September 2026 - Cliff College, Calver. Prebook your place.
- Annual Clergy Conference - Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 October 2026 - The Hayes Conference Centre
