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Bishop Libby has presented around 30 Bishop's Badges to those nominated for missional long service and missional innovation awards.

The special service, A Celebration of Lay Ministry, took place in Derby Cathedral.

The second service will be held on Sunday, 6 October

The annual presentations celebrate ministry and service in church and community, and recognise the distinguished service and dedication of many individuals contributing in Jesus’s name to the mission of the church.

>> See photos from the Bishop's Badge service

 

Those receiving their Bishop's Badges on Sunday, 16 September, were

 

Awards for Missional Innovation

Philippa Buchanan, St John, Long Eaton

Lucy Coleman, St Michael and All Angels, Brimington

Rosemary Corfield, St Anne's, Derby

Christine Hill, St Michael and All Angels, Brimington

Kevin Jones, St Peter, Elmton with St Mary Magdelene, Creswell

Robert Wheat, St Michael, Stanton by Bridge

 

Awards for Missional Long Service

Rosemary Annable, Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby

Carol Austin, All Saints, Wingerworth

Frank Bagshaw, Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby

David Baldry, Ashford-in-the-Water

Marlene Bennett MBE, St Martin, Alfreton

Stuart Boon, St Bartholomew and St Luke's, Derby

Ann Capstick, Glossop, All Saints

Christopher Charlton, Derby Diocese

Carole Clay, St Bartholomew and St Luke's, Derby

Tom Corfield, St Anne's, Derby

Margaret Crosdale, St Katherine's, Rowsley

Les Dodd, Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby

Sue Elson, St Mary the Virgin, Newton Solney

Jennifer Hogg, St John the Baptist, Tibshelf

Hilary Hull, Ashford-in-the-Water

Janet Jordan, St Michael and All Angels, Brimington

John Loveless, St Edmund's, Castleton

Derek Marbeck, Glossop, All Saints

Diana Marshall, All Saints, South Wingfield

Maggie Mellish, St George, Ticknall

David Meredith, Christ Church, Belper

Cheryl Mulvey, St Peter's, Hope

Tim Norman, St Mary the Virgin, Newton Solney

Pamela Pickard, Holy Trinity, Shirebrook

Brenda Pickford, Glossop, All Saints

Christine Pycroft, Glossop, All Saints

Lesley Richardson, Glossop, All Saints

Barrie Rogers, St Mary the Virgin, Newton Solney

Richard Taylor, Derby Diocese

Eileen Margaret Taylor, St Michael and All Angels, South Normanton

Lynn Warren, St Katherine's, Rowsley

John Whitfield, St Edmund's , Castleton

Keith Womble, St Lawrence, Whitwell with All Saints, Steetley

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I’ve enjoyed the summer months - fresh air, warmer weather and a definite holiday feel. Many of you will no doubt have enjoyed time with friends and family, perhaps with children and grandchildren as they have relished the long holidays.

But for some, it will feel like there’s been no break from the rigors and stresses of everyday life at all.

For reasons that are well known, people are feeling increased pressures on their finances – the need to pay bills is there whatever the season and, especially for those who might benefit from free school meals, feeding a family over the holidays can be particularly hard.

Then, as autumn arrives and colder weather approaches, the pressures may feel intolerable for many.

Some will have to make stark choices: how do you keep a roof over your head, pay the bills and feed yourself and your household?

Something has to give.

Many of us in difficulty will turn, or may already have turned, to food banks for the first time to try to get through these difficult times.

And be in no doubt, sudden changes in circumstances and prices can cause even those who consider themselves to be financially comfortable to have to make difficult decisions; parents will go without so that their children can eat.

It troubles me deeply that right here and now, in Derby and Derbyshire in the 21st century, people are having to make choices about who can and can’t eat.

As Christians, we pray daily the Lord’s Prayer: ‘Give us this day our daily bread’.

When we pray this, we’re not simply asking God to provide for us as individuals or family units, but we are reinforcing the commitment to ‘us’ as a community, a nation, a world, human beings sharing a common space, planet Earth.

And that means sharing generously all of God’s gifts, and sharing means that we must do our best to make sure that everyone has enough.

No-one should go hungry.

All that we have depends on God’s grace and generosity and we are called to be generous with our share.

At the moment, food banks and other projects combatting food insecurity are themselves struggling.

Those financial pressures mean that people who would normally buy a few extra tins or boxes of food to donate are no longer able to do so – but the demand on food banks is already increasing sharply.

So this year my harvest appeal is ‘Our Daily Bread’ which is hoping to raise £10,000 to support food banks and other food projects across Derby and Derbyshire.

Please take a few minutes to find out more, and donate, through the diocesan website: derby.anglican.org/bread

Being generous to one another in this way helps us to live out the Lord’s Prayer as we respond to genuine need, show our solidarity and, at this harvest time, our deep gratitude to God.

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The Rt Revd Libby Lane
Bishop of Derby

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The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, giving thanks for the rich diversity of Derby and Derbyshire, is praying for calm and peace amid heightened tensions.

Bishop Libby is asking people to heed the advice of Derbyshire Police and to stay away from potential, planned protests in Derby today.

The police have asked that people should not head out onto the streets to join counter-protests in displays of solidarity with communities.

Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred, who leads policing in Derby, said: "We are fully aware of information circulating online about planned protests on Wednesday.

"Since the incidents that were seen elsewhere in the country, we have put in place a full operational and resourcing plan which is being led by our Assistant Chief Constable Michelle Shooter.

"We are continuing to communicate with our local communities and ensure that we understand their concerns – and they understand the policing ability to keep them safe.

"We will continue to monitor the information about any events planned in the county and review our policing plans in line with any new information.

"Myself and officers will continue to work round the clock to keep you safe - and I would urge everyone to remain calm, work with us to understand any concerns that you may have and ensure that our city continues to be the friendly, welcoming place we know that it is."

 

Derby City Council is also issuing advice.

A message on its website points people to the Attacks on organisations - HOPE not hate guide website and details a four-point plan of what to do if you feel you are in danger.

 

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We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and beyond.

Our vision is The Kingdom of God, Good News for All and it's great to see how so many churches in the Diocese of Derby are sharing stories of their success in achieving transformed lives through growing church and building community.

Here are a few of your social media stories that have caught our eye recently:

 

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St Alkmund's Church in Derby is to host one of a series of vocational events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent.

The event, on Saturday, 21 September, could give those who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent the opportunity to explore their sense of calling to lay or ordained ministry, in a safe, accessible space with engaging presentations by keynote speakers.

The speakers at the Derby event are:

  • Haydon Spenceley - Peterborough Diocese Director of Ordinands
  • Lynda Herbert - Licensed Lay Minister, Diocese of Derby Disability Inclusion Action Group member

Drawing directly from their own lived experience, they will share their stories and talk about how they worked through their sense of vocation.

They’ll also be able to answer questions about how accessible they found the discernment process and how they were able to deal with barriers which arose in connection with their disability and difference.

The national Disability Project is working to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for those who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent in all aspects of our church life, as part of the Church of England’s vision to be ‘younger and more diverse’.

For full details, visit https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/barrier-free-belonging/explore-your-calling

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St Peter's Church in Fairfield, Buxton, is one of over 100 churches to be offered a grant as part of the £5.2M Demonstrator Churches project from the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.

This aims to help 114 churches in 2024 and 2025 pay for items such as solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, secondary glazing, LED lighting and infrared heating systems.

The Victorian church has been given funding for net zero projects as part of a new project from the Church of England.

As work progresses, the network of Demonstrator Churches - representing many different types of community and situations - will share what they have learned more widely with dioceses and parishes so that all Church of England churches can learn from their experiences.

Fairfield St Peter has received a Church of England Demonstrator Churches grant of £15,000 to explore transforming its carbon footprint and energy use by replacing its defunct boiler with a low-carbon alternative. The grant will be used to employ consultants to assess the alternatives and the needs of the church going forwards.

The Revd Howard Robson, priest-in-charge, said: “We’re delighted to have been selected by the Diocese of Derby to be a Demonstrator Church and showcase what can be done to reduce a church’s carbon emissions, and we're keen top see what he consultants come up with!"

“Climate change is having negative effects on communities everywhere and by exploring how to best make changes to reduce our own emissions, we can play a part in tackling the problem and make a real difference.

"We’re pleased we'll be able to share our experience, knowing we can help other churches in our area with their net-zero projects.”

Abi Hiscock, Project and Grants Manager for the Church of England’s Net Zero Demonstrator Churches Project, said: “Ultimately, we want to demonstrate that with the right support and infrastructure, churches from diverse settings and facing a variety of challenges can reach net zero by 2030.

“By the end of this project, we will have over 100 case studies on what to do and when, and what not to do. Along the way, the supported churches are all required to act as champions to other churches in their dioceses or geographically near to them, or simply to other churches working from similar baselines to them, so that the learnings from these projects engage, influence and support this vision.”

It is hoped the project will reduce carbon emissions by 6,615 tonnes by 2030 – targeting some of the highest emitting churches across the UK.

The Demonstrator Churches project is part of the Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon Programme which 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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Bishops Libby and Malcolm have ordained four new deacons and six new priests in Petertide services at Derby Cathedral.

Ordination services are a time to celebrate and welcome new deacons (those to be given the title Reverend) and priests (deacons who have been training under an incumbent for a year) into the diocese.

 

The new deacons (ordained by Bishop Libby) are:

Benjamin Andreo-Boosey, to serve in the the Benefice of Chesterfield Ss Augustine

Kara Gander, to serve in the Benefice of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, Newhall, and Gresley (collectively known as Swadlincote Minster)

Ailsa Hunt, to serve in the Benefice of Kirk Hallam

Sue Leather, to serve in the Benefice of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity.

 

The new priests (ordained by Bishop Malcolm) are:

Josephine Chamings, to serve in the Benefice of Brampton St Thomas and Brampton St Mark,

Peter Dale, to serve in the Benefice of Mackworth St Francis,

Emma Mallord, to serve in the Benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves, and Findern,

Clare Owen, to serve in the Benefice of Mickleover and the Parish of Radbourne,

Lisa Price, to serve in the Benefice of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell,

Nicholas Radford-Powell, to serve in the Benefice of Wirksworth (Team Ministry).

 

The preacher was The Revd Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall College, who led the ordination retreat.

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Around 40 children have received Bishop's Badge Awards at a special service in Derby Cathedral.

Bishops Libby and Malcolm celebrated the contribution the children have made to the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Derby.

Individuals and groups of children were honoured for their commitment to generous faith, courageous hope and life-giving love after Bishop Libby invited headteachers to nominate the child in their school who they feel best exemplifies the diocesan values in an age-appropriate way.

Speaking directly to the youngsters during the service, Bishop Libby said: "Don't ever let anyone tell you that you're not good enough or not valued - you are someone special and Jesus has seen that in you all. Thank you for all you are doing."

Each child presented with a badge also received a certificate of excellence.

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| Children from Scargill CE Primary School led the congregation in prayer

Information About the Recipients

Breadsall CE Primary School - Bella, Bobby, Ronnie, Kathryn, Agnes, Ellen, Xander, Maisie, Poppy, Edward, Isabelle, Harper, Eilis, Callum and Rhys.
Generous Faith

The children joined with the congregation of Breadsall All Saint’s Church to take part in their annual Lent Challenge to support Kumi Primary School in Uganda to purchase some locally produced desks for their school.

Children undertook a variety of jobs for family and friends throughout the 40 days of Lent and were paid small amounts for these jobs.

The idea of using the period of Lent to take positive action rather than “giving up” something resonated with our community and thanks to the generous gift of time given by the pupils, the generosity of the families and friends who paid them to do a wide variety of jobs and the support of the Church, four desks (made by local people in the Kumi region) will be given to the Ugandan school.

Jacob - Monyash CE Primary School
Generous Faith

Jacob has been a shining light in our school all year. As an active member of the worship team he has led prayers which have been thoughtful, caring and reflective. He has never failed to amaze us with his maturity.

Ben – Church Broughton CE Primary School
Courageous Hope

Ben embodies courageous hope as he has shown an amazingly positive attitude towards his treatment and changes that his body and life has undergone. The plan has often changed, but he takes everything in his stride. Ben is able to talk openly about his condition and his treatment, showing others that there is hope.

Lily – Coton-In-the-Elms CE Primary School
Courageous Hope

Lily has personally taken it upon herself to set up a small enterprise, selling eggs from her chickens to raise money for toys for the local preschool in Rosliston. She is always offering to help around the school - in her own time as well. She has faced her own challenges in life but continues to put others first and outwardly be positive encouraging others to be so too.

Izzy – Dinting CE Primary School
Generous Faith

Izzy is so giving with her time to others, she is an incredibly thoughtful and caring human being, who always thinks of others.

Hudson-Lee – Langley Mill CE Infant and Nursery School
Generous Faith

Hudson-Lee has raised £465 for the ‘Little Princess Trust’ and donated his hair to make wigs for children who have lost their hair because of life changing medical conditions.

Isla – Loscoe CE Primary School
Generous Faith

Isla is an outstanding, dedicated worship leader, whose faith shines out and inspires those around her. She is a supportive, kind role model for everyone within our community.

William Loscoe CE Primary School
Generous Faith

William is an inspirational, committed worship leader, who always shows dedication and resilience. He mentors younger worship leaders and inspires everyone to be the best that they can be.

Millie – Norbury CE Primary School
Generous Faith, Courageous Hope and Life-Giving Love

Since her diagnosis of diabetes, Millie has shown incredible courage, managing medication, sharing her awareness of signs and symptoms by running events and assemblies and raising £6,000 for diabetes charities.

Isla – Ripley St John’s CE Primary School 
Life-giving Love

For spreading our school values all day, every day. Isla is an upstanding member of our school community, she is always making the right choices and supporting her peers. She lives through our Christian values every day and models our school rule of 'treat other people how you would like to be treated' at all times.

Seth – Ripley St John’s CE Primary School
Generous Faith

For leading our Worship Team with enthusiasm and courage and wants to encourage all of our children to be the best that they can be! Seth spreads our worship values and messagesdaily and wants to encourage all of our pupil to see things from different points of view.

Scargill CE Primary School - Edith, Lucia, Edward, Beatrix, Una, Hattie, Kauan, Reggie, Anya, Ava.
Generous Faith

Being part of the Collective Worship Committee of Scargill Church of England Primary School who work together as a team to inspire others through our Bible message ‘Let all that you do, be done in love’

Isla – St Chad’s CE Nursery and Infant School
Courageous Hope

Isla has overcome some personal challenges this academic year. She demonstrates so much bravery and courage. With ongoing love and encouragement from her wonderful mummy and school she has learnt that her voice matters.

Abdulrahman – St Chad’s CE Nursery and Infant School
Courageous Hope

Abdulrahman has not been in the UK long after arriving from Afghanistan with his father. He has faced personal difficulties and continues to show fierce bravery. He has a smile that brightens up any room. His thirst for learning is infectious.

Charlie – St Werburgh’s CE Primary School
Courageous Hope

Charlie is a courageous advocate for hope and inclusion. He uses his actions and words to stand up for what he knows to be right, respectfully challenging injustice.

Olivia Turnditch CE Primary School
Generous Faith, Courageous Hope, Life Giving Love

For being a real team player, showing compassion for others and being determined to help raise money for the school.

Oriel  – Youlgrave All Saints CE Primary School
Life-giving Love
Oriel has lived out our school ethos since her first day in school. She has an obvious love of learning and looks to help everyone, always with a smile.

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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)

 

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We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and beyond.

Our vision is The Kingdom of God, Good News for All and it's great to see how so many churches in the Diocese of Derby are sharing stories of their success in achieving transformed lives through growing church and building community.

Here are a few that have caught our eye recently:

 

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Bishop Malcolm is going the extra mile for vulnerable communities around the world during Christian Aid Week 2024.

He is taking part in ‘70k in May’ – a challenge to cover 70 kilometres in whatever way you like, in solidarity with millions of people who have to walk long distances for clean water or to sell their produce.

This year’s Christian Aid Week - from May 12–18 - is focussing on work in Burundi, one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in Africa.

Bishop Malcolm said his connections with Burundi are spurring him on to complete the challenge: “Every year, during Christian Aid Week, people across this country raise funds, act and pray for their global neighbours in a celebration of hope for a fairer world.

“I’m doing 70k in May not only to get more exercise, (though that in itself is going to help me) but mainly to encourage folks to give to Christian Aid’s work.

"With family and friends in Burundi, I want to help Christian Aid empower local communities facing extreme poverty and the impact of climate change.

“Here in the Diocese of Derby, we have been supporting the Diocese of Bujumbura’s work with people on the fringe of the city whose property is vulnerable to mudslides due to climate change.

"Christian Aid’s work with people in Burundi, on most counts the country with the world’s lowest per capita income, can make an immense difference.

“I plan to walk, cycle, and on a good day run a bit every day, to encourage people to join with me in supporting this work.”

Money raised during Christian Aid Week will help the organisation’s partners empower vulnerable communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.

Heavily reliant on agriculture, Burundi is also one of the least prepared to combat the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and landslides.

The global cost of living crisis has intensified the challenges: more than 70 per cent of the population live in poverty and more than half of children are chronically malnourished.

To support Bishop Malcolm, please visit his fundraising page.

Last modified on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 15:15

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A total of 72 local men who died in service during the First World War are now remembered in a Roll of Honour mounted in the Church of Saints Augustine on Derby Road, Chesterfield.

Their names are on permanent display for the first time in around 100 years, after the original roll was taken down to allow the construction of the existing church building.

The church only realised the roll was missing in 2022, when military historian Michael Orme produced a 1920 newspaper cutting confirming that a roll of 72 names had once hung in the original building on the site.

The church’s vicar, Revd Sally-Anne Beecham, believes it is likely to have been lost when that building was demolished.

Revd Beecham said: “It’s extraordinary to think that no-one living has ever seen the original roll of honour and its whereabouts remain a mystery.

"It very quickly became a priority for us to replace the Roll and ensure these men are forgotten no longer, especially as the majority are not remembered anywhere else in the UK.”

In 2023, Michael Orme wrote Only Remembered, a book based on his research of the 72 local men who perished. 

A local committee was also formed, led by Revd Beecham, and together they planned, designed and raised money for the replacement. 

Mr Orme said: "The writing of Only Remembered was entirely motivated by the hope that, in sharing its story with a wider audience, Birdholme's lost roll of honour might eventually be replaced.

"It should, therefore, be obvious that I am both delighted and humbled by the fact that this has now been accomplished.

"I can only express my sincerest thanks to all those volunteers who shared this vision and have done such splendid work to make it a reality.”

The Roll has now been hung in the Lady Chapel of the church following a short ceremony on Saturday, 27 April.

The Rt Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Bishop of Repton, marked its return along with uniformed personnel representing a number of military organisations.

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new readers outside derby cathedral

On Saturday 20th April, Bishop Libby admitted 11 new people to the office of Licensed Lay Minister (Reader), in a special service at Derby Cathedral.

Licensed Lay Ministers are volunteers who are called and theologically trained to teach, lead, and equip the church for mission.

They are people from a variety of backgrounds, occupations, and contexts who have heard God's call.

LLMs are communicators, story tellers and teachers who can shape the minds, hearts and souls of people and congregations around the good news of Jesus Christ, the story of Scripture and the wisdom of our tradition so that they can live out their calling as disciples in everyday life.

They work collaboratively with clergy as fellow ministers with complementary gifts and callings.

Please hold in your prayers those who were licensed as they begin this new phase in public ministry:

Beth Hawkins to serve in the Benefice of Walkbrook Epiphany.

Diana Houghton to serve in the Benefices of Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop en le Dale.

Steve Johnson to serve in the Benefices of Etwall, Egginton, Dalbury, Sutton-on-the-Hill and Trusley.

Ben Martin to serve in the Benefice of St Alkmund and St Werburgh.

Vickie Melling to serve in the Benefice of Hilton with Marston on Dove, Hatton, Boylestone and Church Broughton. 

Liz Runcorn to serve in the Benefice of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity. 

Pete Townsend to serve in the Benefice of Ashover and Handley, and Brackenfield with Wessington. 

Ben Wheelhouse to serve in the Benefice of Killamarsh and Renishaw.

Jenny Whittaker to serve in the Benefice of Dronfield with Holmesfield.

Chris Wilkins to serve in the Benefice of Sawley.

Steve Dunning to serve with Permission to Officiate in the Benefice of Hulland, Atlow, Kniveton, Bradley and Hognaston.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd & Rt Hon Justin Welby, has been in the Diocese of Derby, leading communities in prayer.

Arriving at Chesterfield station, he was welcomed by Bishop Libby and Bishop Malcolm and taken to Saints Augustine Church in Chesterfield where he prayed with members of the congregation and those who help run the foodbank.

He told the congregation: "There is no set way to pray and you don't have to be sure of your faith to pray.

"God knows what is in your heart and so simply chatting with God is prayer."

He also dropped in to the adjacent Hope House to see the great work being done by the Christian charity of the same name that provides accommodation for previously homeless people.


The day in pictures

  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury in Chesterfield
    Archbishop Justin started his Day of Prayer in Chesterfield, visiting Saints Augustine Parish Church and the adjacent Hope House. Saturday, 13 April 2024
  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury in Youlgreave
    The Archbishop met people from the farming community as he stopped off for elevenses in Youlgreave! Saturday, 13 April 2024
  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury at Crich Stand
    At Crich Stand, Archbishop Justin enjoyed a picnic, fabulous views of Derbyshire and led a short Clypping Service (his first ever!). Saturday, 13 April 2024
  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury in Ilkeston
    In Ikeston, Archbishop Justin met and prayed with people outside St Mary's Church in the town's Market Place. Saturday, 13 April 2024
  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury in Shelton Lock
    Archbishop Justin joined a wonderful children's tea party at St Ed's in Allenton and Shelton Lock, and what a party it was! Saturday, 13 April 2024
  • In pictures: The Archbishop of Canterbury at Derby Cathedral
    In Derby, Archbishop Justin joined in with the cathedral's own day of prayer and reflected on his day in Derbyshire. Saturday, 13 April 2024
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(Many more photos from Archbishop Justin's visit will be made available in the coming days)


 

Then, in Youlgreave, Archbishop Justin met members of the farming community, hearing about some of the challenges they face as farmers and farming familes. 

Although gales and rain threatened to spoil the lunchtime party at Crich Stand, the archbishop took time to picnic, talk and pray with families and young people - around 200 people in all - and to enjoy the views across the county.

It was there that he led everyone in an act of clypping where usually a church, but in this case Crich Stand, is encircled by people who link hands and pray for the building they surround. 

Afterwards, they faced outwards and said prayers for the Diocese of Derby.


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Yet more crowds gathered outside St Mary's Church in Ilkeston's Market Place, where once again Archbishop Justin and his team prayed with locals and enjoyed a chat.

The Archbishop received a warm welcome, too, at St Ed's in Shelton Lock, where a children's tea party was underway.

As part of the day, local children had been invited to ask him questions about his job and his life.

Having prayed many times for the diocese and it's people, the tables were turned on Archbishop Justin when 13-year-old Hadassah asked if this time she could pray for him.

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Archbishop Justin shares a joke before 13-year-old Hadassah (right) offers to pray for him

 

Finally, he made his way to the city centre to lead prayers at the close of a prayer day at Derby Cathedral.

Whilst there, he reflected on his day in Derbyshire, describing the joy he had found in praying with so many people, and the "extraordinarily wonderful" views he had encountered in the diocese.

(Many more photos from Archbishop Justin's visit will be made available in the coming days)

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I was nominated by the Bishop of Derby, Bishop Libby, along with Madelaine Goddard, to receive Royal Maundy at Worcester Cathedral, a great honour for us both and, in my case, for reasons that are not at all clear, because I have simply been carrying out my role as churchwarden at St Anne’s church, Ambergate, during long years of interrregnum.

The distribution is in two parts and the gifts handed to the recipients are symbolic.

Two leather purses are given, one red and the other white.

They have been beautifully manufactured with leather thongs, which are tied together to form a single presentation package of the two purses.

The red purse contains a nominal allowance for clothing and provisions, formerly given in kind, and a payment for the redemption of the royal gown and consists of a crown (£5) with an image of a Tudor Dragon and, this year, a 50p celebrating 200 years of the RNLI.

The white purse contains the Royal Maundy, a set of silver coins, in denominations of 1p, 2p, 3p and 4p, that amount to the age of the King, seventy-five years.

Each individual pouch amounts to 10p and a separate pouch contains a 2p and a 3p to make the total up to 75p.

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The Lord High Almoner, The Right Reverend Dr John Inge, who is also the Bishop of Worcester, talked to the recipients as well as the rest of the congregation, about the service, its history and origins quoting the mandatum and setting the scene for the service.

Then, the processions started and the whole service became, for me, highly emotional and overwhelming.

Those wonderful words of the great hymn "When I survey the wondrous Cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride” came into my mind and I became acutely aware of the honour that I was about to receive.

Christ, in all His glorious resurrection, was present in this service and I am very grateful for being nominated by the Bishop of Derby!

When it came to the Distribution of the Royal Maundy, I was positioned on the south aisle at the rear of the main section, one set of rows forward of the west door.

Queen Camilla came down the south aisle bestowing Royal Maundy on each recipient, positioned at the end of each row of pews.

When it came to my turn to receive the Royal Maundy, the Queen said: “Thank you for your service”, to which I replied: “Thank you, your Majesty, it is much appreciated.”

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Maundy facts

The tradition of presenting alms on Maundy Thursday goes back to at least the 4th-Century.

The Maundy money ceremony itself began in 1662, when Charles II gave out coins.

This year, Queen Camilla distributed the Maundy money to 75 men and 75 women from around the country - one man and one woman for each year of the monarch's age.

The gift is presented in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years.

In recent times it has been the tradition for the service to travel to different cathedrals; last year the service was held at York Minster. It was last held in Derby in 2010.

The word ‘Maundy’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘commandment’ - it was on this Thursday, the day before he died, that Jesus gave his disciples what he described as a new commandment: ‘that you should love one another as I have loved you’.

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