FacebookXFlickrInstagramInstagram

Friday, 17 June 2022 16:18

Ordinands 2022: Fiona Barber

I felt that I’d missed out on so many years with God and I want others to have the opportunity

Ordained deacon in July 2022 | Ordained priest in July 2023

Hi, I’m Fiona and I will serve my curacy just south of the city in Sinfin Moor.

I have just finished an amazing three years studying a BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission at St. Mellitus College, East Midlands and The Good Shepherd, Loughborough.

Although I spent my childhood attending church I didn’t come to faith until my mid-thirties, through an Alpha course.

I have had a passion for mission from the outset because I felt that I’d missed out on so many years with God and I wanted others to have the opportunity to know God’s story and to be able to choose to follow Him.

"The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood." (John 1:14) This verse is my inspiration to share my faith in my neighbourhood and encourage others to do the same so I’m thrilled to be serving my curacy in a pioneering setting on a new housing estate in Sinfin Moor, working to build community amongst those who come to live and work there.

I am creative at heart having studied Jewellery and Silversmithing at art college and having used my creativity later as a primary school teacher and then as children's and families leader in my sending church.

I move to Derby with my husband, Martin, and our two daughters, Alice, (21) who is at Leeds University and Rosie, (18) who will be heading off to university this autumn.

We are looking forward to the adventures and opportunities that God has for us in this new place and with these new people.


Favourite Bible verse: John 1:14 (The Message) “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighbourhood.”

Favourite hymn: I have a vast range of taste musically (my CD collection has from Abba to Stormzy in it!) - my two favourite hymns/songs are also on different ends of the spectrum: “Be Thou my Vision” and “Oceans” by Hillsong.

Last modified on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 16:50

Ordinands 2023

Ordinands 2023 - Clare Owen

Ordinands 2023 - Clare Owen

Former teacher Clare is a self-confessed history geek and also keen to explore faith in families and schools. See More
Ordinands 2023: Peter Dale

Ordinands 2023: Peter Dale

Peter felt called to be a church leader when he was just a teenager. He will serve at St Francis, Mackworth. See More
Ordinands 2023: Emma Mallord

Ordinands 2023: Emma Mallord

Emma, who will serve in Littleover and Blagreaves, is passionate about church planting and new ways of being church. See More
Ordinands 2023: Josie Chamings

Ordinands 2023: Josie Chamings

Josie is passionate about diversity in the church and will serve her curacy in Chesterfield. See More
Ordinands 2023: Nicholas Radford-Powell

Ordinands 2023: Nicholas Radford-Powell

Meet Nicholas, who will serve his curacy in the Buxton area, following his ordination on 2 July. See More
Ordinands 2023: Lisa Price

Ordinands 2023: Lisa Price

Lisa will serve in the Benefice of the White Peak Group and the benefice of Youlgreave, Middleton, Stanton in Peak and Birchover. See More
  • 1

community of prayer footer sq 1080

deepening your faith footer sq 1080

giving and generosity footer sq 1080

amazing grace logo

Contact and Find Us

Derby Church House

Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR

01332 388650

Email: 

enquiries@derby.anglican.org

Who's who at Derby Church House

Map and parking information

 

FacebookFlickr