Draw Near this Lent The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent. 1 A letter from Archbishop Hosam Naoum on the conflict in the Middle East The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem has shared a pastoral letter following on from the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Quiet day for Readers Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) from across the diocese gathered at St Helen's Church, Darley Dale, for their annual Lent Quiet Day Celebrate the ministry of Bishop Malcolm An invitation to all to a service of thanksgiving for the ministry of Malcolm, Bishop of Repton on Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Derby Cathedral. 1 2 >> More stories from around the diocese 1 ► Subscribe to our monthly eNews ► Download the monthly Cycle of Prayer ► Join the 2027 Community of Prayer ► Disability Inclusion Action Group and accessiblechurch.net 1 SAFEGUARDING ► Report a concern Training: book a course Parish Dashboard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) CLERGY ► Clergy wellbeing Continuing Ministerial Development Housing guide Emergency contractors list CHURCHWARDENS ► Parishes in vacancy Churchwarden-led worship Churchyard regulations Diocesan Registry FUNDING ► Giving and Generosity Parish Giving Scheme Grants Fees ABOUT US ► Vacancies Who's who Governance Deaneries MISSION ACTION TOOLKIT ► Mission action planning Vision resources ENVIRONMENT ► What's happening Carbon net zero CHURCH BUILDINGS / DAC ► Online faculty system Guidance notes OUR FAITH ► Everyday Faith 2027 Community of Prayer VOCATIONS ► Vocations advisers Meet some ordinands 1
