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News from the Diocese of Derby

Say hello to our newly ordained Deacons
Four people were ordained as Deacon in the Church of England on Saturday 28 June.…
New accessibility project, enhancing inclusivity for all churches
The project includes a range of downloadable icons, designed to easily identify church assessable features…
Thy Kingdom Come 2025
Bishop Malcolm has been visiting schools and churches this week as part of Thy Kingdom…
Bishop of Derby hosts ministerial visit to anti-poverty projects
The Bishop of Derby hosted the Department for Work and Pensions Minister, Baroness Sherlock OBE,…
Karen Hamblin to retire as Archdeacon for East Derbyshire
After many years of faithful and fruitful ministry in our Diocese, the Venerable Karen Hamblin…
Reader licensing 2025
On Saturday 3 May we welcomed 12 new readers. Here are the photos from the…
Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Libby reflects of the life of Pope Francis.
LLM Quiet Day
Recently, many Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) came together with Bishop Libby for a quiet day.
Belper Town welcome Revd Rachel Burdett as new chaplain
Living Hope Resources for Lent 2025
Living Hope is The Church of England’s Lent theme for 2025. A range of resources…

10 July The Revd Dwayne Engh will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of the benefice… See More

26 June The farewell services of celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of the Venerable… See More

30 May The Revd Geoffrey Borrowdale, Rector of the benefice of Hasland and Vicar of the… See More

The monthly senior staff message is available for you to download here. See More

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Diocesan meetings and important dates for your diary. See More