Journeying together: a summary of the recent Diocesan Synod Diocesan finances and our Net Zero Carbon strategy were the focus of conversation at the 147th Derby Diocesan Synod. 1 The Dean of Derby writes… This month's diocesan message comes from the Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson. Accessible Church symbols – created in our diocese New symbols enable churches to make a positive difference by openly displaying the accessibility for worshippers with disabilities and neurodiversity. St Peter's Church, Hartshorne awarded grant from the Heritage Fund for Restoration Project St Peter's have been awarded a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support essential repairs to their historic building 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