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Mention the Derbyshire village of Eyam, and the chances are that the word ‘plague’ will also end up being part of the conversation.
Eyam (pronounced ‘eem’, by the way!) had its extraordinary history shaped around 350 years ago when the village quarantined itself to avoid the plague spreading beyond its locale.
Download a copy of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook 2019. [PDF]
More information will be available on this page soon.
How your church can start taking card payments!
As fewer people carry cash, it’s becoming increasingly important for parishes to look at alternative ways to receive payments and donations.
There’s a new category on the Parish Buying website to help churches consider the different types of reader for contactless and chip and pin card payments.
Alongside small hand-held card readers (which cost as little as £19 each) there now are more sophisticated self-service donation units available for churches to buy.
To find out more visit www.parishbuying.org.uk/contactless
>> Churches that have trialled a digital collection box have reported a 97% increase in donations! Read more (from BBC News)
How can my Church start taking card payments? 
Watch this short video from the National Stewardship Team: https://vimeo.com/album/5118798/video/265190588
How do I download an app to use my card reader?
Watch this short video from the National Stewardship Team: https://vimeo.com/album/5118798/video/265198072
Why should I set up products?
Watch this short video from the National Stewardship Team: https://vimeo.com/album/5118798/video/265201230
How do I claim Gift Aid on a card donation?
Watch this short video from the National Stewardship Team: https://vimeo.com/album/5118798/video/264576213
>> See also: Parish Giving Scheme
"If God is in control of your life then nothing is impossible."
Jan Hutchinson: ordained priest, 29 June 2019
Hi, my name is Jan Hutchinson; the Reverend Jan Hutchinson.
Gosh! That’s taking some getting used to, especially so in that it involved a long journey of discovery.
My Brother and I were streetwise kids, left to our own devices, we learned to survive in any way we could. Along with my mother we often found ourselves sleeping on the streets.
I didn’t attend school until I was 11 and left school at the age of fourteen, barely able to read.
Shortly after leaving school I also left home.
Finding low paid work, I mostly sheltered in empty houses.
At 17, I joined the Army where, during tests, it was discovered that I was dyslexic.
Despite this, I scored well on the intelligence scale. The Army placed me into special education and brought me to a good reading standard.
I went on to train as a radar operator and spent most of my time in the Outer Hebrides with the responsibility for air traffic control.
I have to say that the Army was my first experience of a stable home; it was my family.
On leaving the Army I married my Husband Peter, we had our 48th wedding anniversary in June 2018. We have one son, also called Peter, and four Grandchildren.
I suppose I could say my journey to faith was an “on the road to Damascus experience.”
I was in my mid- thirties when one morning I went to buy a Sunday paper and found myself walking past the shop and into the nearby church.
Despite never having attended a church, I can only describe that experience of being one of an instant understanding and an acceptance of God in my life.
I continued to attend church, was baptised and confirmed.
Growing in faith over the years (which included a good deal of growing pains) I went forward by being licensed as a Reader in 1999. I was licensed in York Minster by Archbishop John Sentamu, who gave me a personal message which I have carried over the years and continue to do so.
That message played a massive part in my journey to ordination.
Directed by God and prompted by others, and with the support of my family, I set out on what appeared to be another impossible journey.
I think we can all agree, though, that if God is in control of your life then nothing is impossible.
Needless to say, the impossible did indeed become possible and my journey continues.
>> See also: Vocations - hearing God's call
That journey is incredibly important to me, simply because people are incredibly important to me, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who feel they have little worth.
God gave me worth, my mission is to do likewise - to give of myself and to share my life experiences to inspire others to not only find worth in themselves, but to find the loving God in their lives.
Therefore, in trepidation, in the vulnerability of who I am, I hope to serve those in my benefice, in my community and those I meet in the circumstances of everyday life.
Jan is now serving as Assistant Curate at St Wilfrid West Hallam, Holy Trinity Mapperley and St Andrew Stanley.
Just because it’s on the web, it doesn’t mean you can use it!
Copyright – a quick guide
Whenever you produce material for the diocese, your parish, church, group or organisation, you need to be aware of copyright law and best practice.
This applies to both printed material (posters, magazines, leaflets etc) and digital work (websites, e-newsletters, social media, including video and audio).
Here’s a quick guide to help you not fall foul of copyright law.
The Rt Revd Libby Lane legally became the Bishop of Derby on Monday, 11 February 2019.
At a service at St Mary-le-Bow in London, The Archbishop of Canterbury confirmed Bishop Libby's Election by the College of Canons.
It was attended by members of Libby's family, Bishop Jan, Archdeacon Carol and other representatives from the Diocese.
Poster
These posters can be used to promote upcoming trainings in your church / parish / deanery.
Two posters are available in word format - one with a grid to complete with your trainings and the other blank for freetext.
We kindly ask that you refrain from amending the header and footers in the word documents.
A4 Word Poster (no grid - freetext)
A4 PDF Poster (header and footer only)
Images
Promotional images for use with Parish magazines, screens, PowerPoint etc
Promotional image in PNG format (2020 image to be added shortly)
Promotional Image in JPEG format (2020 image to be added shortly)
Ilkeston's first Winter Shelter is proving to be a huge success.
Based at St John's Church, Ilkeston, the shelter was originally set up to sleep 12 people each night - but demand has meant that number has expanded to 17, plus a dog, during the freezing cold nights at the end of January.
Guests not only get a warm bed for the night, they also get hot drinks, supper, breakfast and a lunch bag. They get access to a shower and the offer of clean clothes and a warm coat.
This page is in the process of being updated
Information for Churchwardens on Clergy Wellbeing
>> Resources for churchwardens on wellbeing [PDF]
Resources for Churchwardens - Parish Support Office:
Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire - The Ven. Matthew Trick - 01332 388658, matthew.trick@derby.anglican.org
Archdeacon of East Derbyshire - The Ven. Karen Hamblin - karen.hamblin@derby.anglican.org
Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales - Revd Canon Nicky Fenton - nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
Acting DAC Secretary - Kat Alldread - dac@derby.anglican.org
HR Manager - Mandy Roberts - 01332 388650, mandy.roberts@derby.anglican.org
Registrar -
Head of Discipleship, Mission & Ministry - Revd Canon Matt Barnes - Matt.Barnes@derby.anglican.org
Community Action Officer - currently vacant
Community Projects Development Officer - Gareth Greenwood - 01332 388690, Gareth.greenwood@derby.anglican.org (using buildings for mission)
Communications team - Lucy Harrison, Dave King, Andrew Salt - 01332 388668 communications@derby.anglican.org
Convener of the Clergy Wellbeing Reference Group Karen Hamblin - karen.hamblin@derby.anglican.org
Good sources of a wide variety of information:
Practical Church Management by James Behrens (Gracewing, 2014)- a very good guide to all aspects of church management (about £20)
The PCC Member’s Essential Guide by Mark Tanner (2015) - informative guide about the role of the PCC, answers all the basic questions (What is a PCC? What jobs does it do? How does it fit into the bigger picture?) in a straightforward way but also offers prayerful reflections. (about £8)
Rules, Rotas & Rectors - How to Thrive Being a Churchwarden by Matthew Clements (2018) - written by an experienced churchwarden to give practical information for those new to the role or considering it. (about £10)
Parish Resources https://www.parishresources.org.uk/ (extensive links and resources on church administration, church governance, data protection, parish finance, employing and managing staff and volunteers, looking after church buildings)
Church Care www.churchcare.co.uk (Ecclesiastical Insurance website on the care of churches with extensive information on looking after churches and churchyards, making changes, insurance, health & safety, risk assessments and much more)
John Truscott www.john-truscott.co.uk (organisation, leadership, management, administration, communication etc for churches and Christian organisations- very helpful information on a wide variety of topics)
Helpful information for specific areas:
Safeguarding: Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/safeguarding (policies, procedures and information, how to report a concern, DBS)
Diocesan safeguarding team - 01332 388678, safeguarding@derby.anglican.org
Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
Governance: Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/pccs (includes a compliance checklist to ensure PCC’s governance and policies are as they should be)
Church Representation Rules https://www.churchofengland.org/more/policy-and-thinking/church-representation - rules/church-representation-rules-online (online version of rules governing churches)
Parochial Church (Powers) Measure http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/Eliz2/4-5/3/contents (law governing PCCs)
Buildings: Church Care www.churchcare.co.uk (Ecclesiastical website on the care of churches with extensive information on looking after churches and churchyards, making changes to buildings, insurance, health & safety etc)
DAC on Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/en/church-admin/dac.html (guidance and access to online faculty system)
The Value of Maintenance? Project Report from Historic England (very helpful report looking at the impact of on time church maintenance compared to the cost impact of delaying repair work)
Copyright: CCLI https://uk.ccli.com/ (information about copyright law and church licenses)
Training & courses: Diocesan website https://derby.anglican.org/lif (Bitesize modules for churchwardens)
Vocations: Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/vocations (information on discernment, connecting with a vocations adviser)
Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/vocations (discernment, exploring calling, roles in the church and whole life discipleship)
