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14 March 2024

The Revd Emma Mallord, Assistant Curate in Littleover and Blagreaves, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Curate of Findern in the same diocese. Emma will start in her new post on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of her priesting at Derby Cathedral.

The Revd Frank Startin, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Stapenhill Immanuel, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Frank’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 March 2024 with his first day of retirement being Monday, 1 April 2024.

 

7 March 2024

The Revd Adele Barker, interim Priest-in-Charge of the White Peak Group and interim Priest-in-Charge of Youlgreave, Middleton, Stanton-in-Peak and Birchover, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby in the same diocese. Adele will start in post on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, being licensed on Thursday, 9 May 2024 by the Bishop of Derby.

The Revd Sam Mackie, Assistant Curate of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, of Newhall and of Gresley (known as Swadlincote Minster), Diocese of Derby, will transfer their curacy and become Assistant Curate in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry in the same diocese. Sam will be licensed on Tuesday 26th March at 6.30 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton. 

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29 February 2024

The Revd Rebecca (Bex) Allpress, will be collated as part-time Rector of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 21 March 2024 at 7pm at All Saints Brailsford by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Malcolm Pyatt will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Associate Priest - SSM) of St John, Newbold with Dunston, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 14 April at 3pm at St John’s Newbold by the Bishop of Repton.

16 February 2024

The Revd Malcolm Pyatt, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Brimington, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest – SSM) of St John, Newbold with Dunston, in the same diocese.
The Revd John (Howard) Robson, Team Rector of Cottesloe Benefice, Diocese of Oxford, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Fairfield, Peak Forest and Dove Holes, Diocese of Derby.

 

14 February 2024

The Revd Michael (Mike) Royle, Curate of Boulton St Mary (Derby) 1982-1985, Curate of Belper St Peter 1985-1987, Priest-in-Charge of Morley with Smalley 1987-1995, Rural Dean of Heanor 1989-1994, Vicar of Charlesworth, Gamesley and Dinting Vale 1995-2002, who retired in 2002 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on 5th February 2024.
The funeral will take place on Friday 23rd February at 1.30 pm at All Saints Marple.

 

9 February 2024

The Revd John (Jack) Archer, NSM at Derby St Thomas (Derby) 1980-1986, Vicar of Edlington (Sheffield) 1987-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Lichfield’s Permission to Officate until 2010, and more recently lived in the Diocese of Derby, died on 31st January 2024. In respect of his family’s wishes, funeral details will not be published.

 

5 February 2024

The Revd Michael Gowdey, Curate of Ashbourne with Mapleton and Clifton (Derby) 1958-1963, Vicar of Chellaston 1963-1969, Assistant Chaplain Ellesmere College Shropshire (Lichfield) 1969-1974, Chaplain Trent College Nottingham (Derby) 1974-1981, Chaplain King Edward’s Worcester (Worcester) 1981-1997, who retired in 1997 and was appointed Honorary Priest-in-Charge Beeley and Edensor (Derby) 1997-2002 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officate in retirement, died on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. The funeral will take place on Friday, 23 February at 11 am at St Peter's Edensor.

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25 January 2024

The Revd Michael (Mike) Gilbert, Rector of Baslow and Eyam and Area Dean of Peak, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Associate Archdeacon Transition Enabler in the Deaneries of Hallam and Ecclesfield, Diocese of Sheffield.

The Revd Canon Helen Guest, Rector of Killamarsh and Renishaw, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Helen’s last day in post will be Friday, 31 May 2024, with her first day of retirement being Saturday, 1 June 2024. Helen will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.

12 January 2024

The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 19 March at 7 pm at St Wystan’s Repton, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

5 January 2024

The Revd Rebecca (Bex) Allpress, Assistant Curate of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, of Newhall and of Gresley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Rector of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley in the same diocese.

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21 December 2023

The Revd Bruce Johnson, Associate Minister of the parishes of Walton-on-Trent, Croxall and Rosliston (within the benefice of Walton-on-Trent with Croxall, Rosliston with Linton and Castle Gresley) and the parish of Coton-in-the-Elms (within the benefice of Seale and Lullington with Coton-in-the-Elms), Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. Bruce’s last day in post will be Sunday, 31 December 2023 with his resignation taking effect from Monday, 1 January 2024.

The Revd Mark Griffin will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 3 pm at St Peter’s Edensor by the Bishop of Derby.

The Revd Kate Smedley, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Spondon, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) in the benefice of Spondon, the benefice of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark and in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the Benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock) in the same diocese.

The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) of the benefice of Spondon and the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) of the same benefice and parish. Kate and Anthony were licensed to these new posts on Wednesday 20th December at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.

7 December 2023

The Revd Stephen (Steve) Short, Rector of Melbourne, Ticknall, Smisby and Stanton-by-Bridge, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Foremark and Repton with Newton Solney and of Willington in the same diocese. Steve will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s commission as Assistant Area Dean of Mercia alongside this new role.

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30 November

The Revd Catrin Hubbard, Assistant Curate in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Student Missioner (Assistant Curate) in the parish of Derby St John the Evangelist in the same diocese. Catrin will be licensed on Wednesday, 17 January 2024 at 7.30pm at St John’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd Christopher (Chris) Smedley, Rector of Wilne and Draycott with Breaston, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Chris’ last day in post will be Friday, 31 May, with his retirement taking effect from Saturday, 1 June, 2024.

23 November

The Revd Mark Griffin, Rector of St Martin and St Paul Canterbury, Diocese of Canterbury, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby.

The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church with Turnditch and Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Jonathan’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 January 2024, with his retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 February 2024.

16 November

The Revd John Wigram, Vicar of Ripley and Priest-in-Charge of Swanwick and Pentrich, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. John’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 30 April 2024, with his resignation taking effect from Wednesday, 1 May 2024.

15 November

The Revd Margaret Slyfield, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) in the parishes of Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington, within the benefice of The White Peak Group in the same diocese. Margaret will be licensed on Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 11am at St Michael’s Taddington by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd Sarah Watson (to be Priest-in-Charge) and the Revd Rachael Brooks (to be Associate Minister) will be licensed to their new roles in Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, in Allestree St Nicholas and in Quarndon, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 14 January 2024 at 3pm at Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary School, Darley Abbey, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

9 November

The Revd Christopher Holden, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Denby Group, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Chris' last day in post will be Thursday, 30 November, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 1 December 2023. Chris will hold the Bishop of Derby's Permission to Officiate in retirement. 

3 November 

The Revd Stephen (Steve) Boswell, Assistant Curate of Normanton-by-Derby, has been appointed Interim Associate Priest for the deanery of Mercia in this diocese. Steve will be licensed on Monday, 6 November 2023 at 11am by the Bishop of Repton at Repton House.

The Revd Kenneth (Ken) Johnson, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Somercotes, of Alfreton and of Riddings and Ironville has announced his retirement. Ken’s last day in post will be Thursday, 14 December 2023, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 15 December 2023. Ken will hold the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement.

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11 October 

The Revd Sarah Watson, Enabling Minister of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark, of Spondon, of the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund, of the Derwent Oak Bishop’s Mission Order and of the Journey Community Bishop’s Mission Order, and Area Dean of Derby City, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese. Sarah will continue to hold the Bishop of Derby’s commission as Area Dean of Derby City alongside this new role.

The Revd Rachael Brooks, Assistant Curate of Littleover and Blagreaves, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Associate Minister of Allestree St Edmund & Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese.

5 October 

The Revd Frances (Fran) Grant, Assistant Curate (SSM - known as Associate Priest) of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM - to be known as Associate Priest) in the benefice of Spondon and in the parish of Chaddesden St Philip (within the benefice of Chaddesden St Philip and Derby St Mark) in the same diocese. Fran will be licensed on Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 6.30 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.

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28 September

The Revd Alan Griggs, Agricultural Chaplain, and Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Carsington Deanery, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation as Associate Priest. His last day in this post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023. Alan will continue as Agricultural Chaplain.

The Revd Stephen Potter, Rector of South Normanton, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. His last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023, with his retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023.

21 September

Tumpa Das has been appointed full-time Administrator to the Bishop of Derby. She started in post on Monday, 18 September 2023. Her contact details are: tumpa.das@derby.anglican.org, 01332 278165. 

The Revd David Lawrence-March, Vicar of Long Eaton St Laurence and Priest-in-Charge of Ilkeston Holy Trinity, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Team Vicar in the North Cheltenham Team Ministry, with pastoral responsibility for All Saints Pittville, Diocese of Gloucester. David will be licensed to his new post on Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

14 September

The Revd Karen Padley, Vicar of Marlpool and Priest-in-Charge of Heanor, Langley Mill and Aldercar, and Area Dean of South East Derbyshire, Diocese of Derby, will step away as Area Dean with effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023. After this date, please contact the Deanery Administrator, Helen Bridger (01332 278148, helen.bridger@derby.anglican.org) in the first instance about deanery matters.

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24 August

The Revd Alicia Dring, Vicar of Littleover and Blagreaves, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Findern in the same diocese. Alicia will be licensed on Thursday, 14 September at 6pm at All Saints Findern by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

 

17 August

Collation and Installation of the Revd Canon Nicola (Nicky) Fenton as Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales
Derby Cathedral - Saturday, 30 September 2023 at 2.30 pm.

The clergy and laity of the Archdeaconry of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, and all those wanting to support from elsewhere in the diocese, are warmly invited to join the Bishop of Derby in the Cathedral church as Nicky begins her new ministry.

Nicky will be collated by the Bishop to her new role and the Dean of Derby will place her in her stall within the Cathedral. We hope you will be able to attend this service. Please hold Nicky and the Archdeaconry in your prayers.

 

4 August

The Revd Jason Kennedy will be licensed as half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Associate Minister) in the benefices of Littleover and Blagreaves and of Findern, and as half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Enabling Minister) at the Haven LEP in Derby City Deanery, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 14 September at 7pm at The Haven Christian Centre by the Bishop of Repton.

 

3 August

The Revd Arthur Champion, currently holding the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Chaplain to Retired Clergy in the Archdeaconry of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.

The Revd Robert (Bob) Atkins, currently holding the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Chaplain to Retired Clergy in the Archdeaconry of East Derbyshire.

The Revd Canon Christine (Chris) Dyer, currently holding the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Chaplain to Retired Clergy in the Archdeaconry of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

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27 July

The Revd Canon Richard Andrews, Canon for Liturgy at Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Richard’s last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September 2023 with his first day of retirement being Sunday, 1 October 2023. Richard will be appointed Canon Emeritus of Derby Cathedral in retirement.

The Revd Simon White, Vicar of the benefice of Tideswell, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Simon’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 31 October 2023 with his first day of retirement being Monday, 1 November 2023.

20 July

The Revd Dr Peter Bold, Priest-in Charge of Ashover and Brackenfield with Wessington and Minister Responsible for Handley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Rector of Ashover and Handley, and Brackenfield with Wessington. Peter will be instituted on Tuesday 1st August at 7 pm at All Saints Ashover by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.

13 July

The Revd Judy Henderson Smith, Priest-in-Charge of Ault Hucknall and Scarcliffe, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Judy’s last day in post will be Saturday, 30 September, with her retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 October 2023. Judy will continue to live in the diocese in retirement.

10 July

The Revd Jason Kennedy, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Littleover, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Associate Minister) in the benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves and in the benefice of Findern.  Jason has also been appointed half-time Assistant Curate (to be known as Enabling Minister) at the Haven LEP in Derby City Deanery, in the same diocese, for a five-year fixed term. 

6 July

The Revd Canon Nicky Fenton, Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby and Residentiary Canon of Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. Nicky will be collated later in the year. Further information will be circulated when details are confirmed.

 

Beverly Bunting has been appointed PA to Bishop Malcolm, the Bishop of Repton. Bev started in post on Monday, 3 July 2023 and will work Monday - Thursday mornings. Her contact details are: 01332 388657, beverly.bunting@derby.anglican.org 

The Revd Tony Luke, Rector of Aston-on-Trent, Elvaston, Weston-on-Trent and Shardlow, Barrow-upon-Trent with Twyford and Swarkestone, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Tony’s last day in post will be Saturday, 31 August 2024 with his retirement taking effect from Sunday, 1 September 2024. Tony will be staying in the diocese in retirement. 

The Revd Anthony Till will be licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM) at Spondon and in the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 9am at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton. 

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29 June

The Revd Mina Munns will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Derby St John the Evangelist, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday 27th July at 7 pm at St John’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Area Dean of Derby City. 

22 June

The Revd Phil Mann, Pioneer Minister of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO and Priest-in-Charge of Mackworth St Francis, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the parish of Allenton and Shelton Lock (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock)

The Revd Jeff Golding, Assistant Curate of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate in the parish of Allenton and Shelton Lock (within the benefice of Pride Park, Wilmorton, Allenton and Shelton Lock)

Phil and Jeff will be licensed to their new posts on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 2pm at St Edmund’s Allenton and Shelton Lock by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

The Revd Chris Neilson will be licensed as Interim Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 21 August 2023 at 7pm at St Luke’s Whitfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.

 

19 June

The Revd Dr James Hughes, Vicar of Duffield and Little Eaton, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Area Dean of Dove and Derwent. James will take up this appointment from Friday, 1 September 2023.

The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church and Turnditch, Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford and Assistant Area Dean of Dove and Derwent, has also been appointed Acting Area Dean of Dove and Derwent with immediate effect. Jonathan will step down as Acting Area Dean with effect from Friday, 1 September 2023 and also resign as Assistant Area Dean from this date.

The Revd Stella Greenwood, Priest-in-Charge of Etwall and Egginton and Assistant Curate (Minister Responsible) of Dalbury, Sutton on the Hill and Trusley, has been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Dove and Derwent with immediate effect.

 

1 June

The Revd BJ Facey, Vicar of Chellaston, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. BJ’s last day in post will be Friday, 28 July 2023 with her retirement taking effect from Saturday, 29 July, 2023. BJ will be staying in the diocese in retirement.

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25 May

The Revd Duncan Ballard, Priest-in-Charge of Ashbourne with Mapleton, Ashbourne St John, Clifton and Norbury with Snelston, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar and Ministry Area Leader in Cowbridge, Diocese of Llandaff.

The Revd John Ferguson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 25 June 2023 at 2pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton. The licence will take effect from 1 July 2023. 

The Revd Ally Kay will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 5.30pm in the Bishop’s Chapel, Duffield by the Bishop of Derby. 

The Revd Mina Munns, Vicar of Derby St Alkmund and St Werburgh, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Derby St John the Evangelist in the same diocese.

The Revd Chris Neilson, Assistant Curate of St John the Baptist Burscough, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Interim Priest-in-Charge of the benefice of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby.

The Revd Anne Wilkins will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 2 October 2023 at 7pm at All Saints Sawley, by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire. 

 

11 May

The Revd Ally Kay, Rector of Wyke Regis, All Saints and St Edmunds, Diocese of Salisbury, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby.

The Revd Anthony Till, Assistant Curate (SSM) in the Walbrook Epiphany Team, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (SSM) at Spondon and in the parish of Derby St Andrew and St Osmund in the same diocese.

The Revd Anne Wilkins, Rector of Hutton and Locking, Diocese of Bath and Wells, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sawley, Diocese of Derby.

 

4 May

The Revd John Ferguson, Assistant Curate (SSM) of Derby St Barnabas, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate (Stipended) of Ripley and of Swanwick and Pentrich with effect from Saturday, 1 July 2023.

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28 April

The Revd Peter Barham, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew and Diocesan Ecumenical Officer, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Peter’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023 with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 1 May 2023.

 

27 April

The Revd Karen Bradley, Team Vicar in the East Scarsdale Team Ministry and Assistant Area Dean of Hardwick, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Area Dean of Hardwick with immediate effect. Karen will continue as Team Vicar alongside this role.

 

13 April

The Revd Cliff Warner, NSM of Swanwick and Pentrich (Derby) 1979-1988, NSM of Allestree St Edmund 1988-1998, who retired in 1998 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement, died on Sunday, 2 April 2023. The funeral will take place on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 11.15am at St Edmund’s Allestree.

 

6 April

Sarah Brown, Diocesan Children’s Adviser, Diocese of Derby, has decided to leave her role after 11 years in post. Sarah’s last day in post was Friday, 31 March 2023.

Hannah Hogg, Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed National Safeguarding Officer for Swim England. Hannah’s last day in post will be Friday, 30 June 2023. Arrangements regarding cover for this role will be announced in due course.

The Revd Neil Barber will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen, and the Revd Will Eley will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 24 April at 7pm at St Stephen’s Sinfin by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.

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30 March

The Revd Rhoda Blackwell will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Newbold, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 7.30pm at St John the Evangelist Newbold, by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.

Lisa Hall, PA to Bishop Malcolm, the Bishop of Repton, has resigned her post. We wish Lisa success in her future endeavours. Please hold Lisa in your prayers.

 

23 March

The Revd Neil Barber will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, on Monday 24th April at 7.30 pm at St Stephen’s Sinfin by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire. The Revd Will Eley will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen, Diocese of Derby, during the same service. 

The Revd Neil Griffiths will be collated as Rector of the Wirksworth Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday 25th May at 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Wirksworth by the Bishop of Derby and inducted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. 

 

16 March 2023

A service of thanksgiving for the life of the Revd Tom Comley will be held on Friday, 14 April 2023 at 2.30 pm in Loundsley Green Church (LEP).

 

The Revd Rhoda Blackwell, Assistant Curate of Newbold, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of the same benefice.

Ms Stella Collishaw, Diocesan Community Action Officer and Diocesan Environment Officer, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Independent Living Coordinator at an Almshouse Complex in Beeston, Nottingham. Stella’s last day in post will be Thursday, 16 March 2023. During the interim please contact Amanda Shreeve: Amanda.Shreeve@derby.anglican.org.

The Revd Mel Hartley, Assistant Curate of Baslow and Eyam, has also been appointed Acting Bishop’s Advisor for Spirituality from Wednesday, 1 March 2023 until Thursday, 31 August 2023.

The Revd Jacqueline Stober, Priest in Charge of Kirk Langley and Mackworth and of Mugginton and Kedleston, and Area Dean for Dove and Derwent Deanery, has been appointed Senior Associate Priest of the parish of Christ Church Cathedral Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

The Venerable Lee Townend will be instituted as Rector of the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 7.30 pm at St John the Baptist Dronfield by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.

 

9 March 2023

The Revd Tom Comley, Curate of Leadgate St Ives (Diocese of Durham) 1964-1967, Curate of Shirley St James (Diocese of Birmingham) 1967-1971, Vicar of Smethwick St Alban 1971-1976, Permission to Officiate 1976-1982, Vicar of North Wembley St Cuthbert (Diocese of London) 1982-1992, Vicar of Taddington, Chelmorton and Flagg, and Monyash (Diocese of Derby) 1992-2001, who retired in 2001 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Thursday, 2 March 2023. Funeral details will follow.

 

Bishop Libby is pleased to announce that the Venerable Carol Coslett will be appointed Archdeacon Emeritus from Saturday, 1 April 2023. 

The Revd Neil Griffiths, Rector of the Colsterworth Group of Churches, Diocese of Lincoln, has been appointed Rector of the Wirksworth Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.

The Revd Jason Kennedy, Diocesan Missioner, Diocese of Derby, has announced his resignation. Jason’s last working day will be Thursday, 6 April, with his resignation taking effect from Thursday, 20 April 2023. Jason will continue in post as Assistant Curate (SSM - Associate Priest) of Littleover after his resignation. 

The Revd Dawn Knight will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 10 May at 7.30 pm at Christ Church Cotmanhay and Shipley by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire. 

The Revd Nicola McNally will be licensed as interim part-time Priest-in-Charge of ‘The Peak Five’ Benefice (comprising Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale) and interim part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) for Carsington Deanery, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 23 July 2023 at 2 pm at St Peter’s Parwich by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. 

The Venerable Lee Townend, until recently Archdeacon of Carlisle, Diocese of Carlisle, has, with the Lord Chancellor’s approval, been appointed Rector of the Dronfield with Holmesfield Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.

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23 February 2023

The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Dwayne will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.

The Revd Mick Futers, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Chaddesden St Philip with Derby St Mark, has been appointed Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Derby. Mick will be licensed on Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 5.15 pm at Derby Cathedral by the Bishop of Derby.

The Revd Sharon Murphy, Assistant Curate in the Derwent Oak Bishop’s Mission Order, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Pioneer Priest-in-Charge of St Mary Westfield, and Associate Priest for Harrington and Distington, Diocese of Carlisle.

 

16 February 2023

The Revd Dawn Knight, Assistant Curate of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley in the same diocese.

The Revd Jenny Simpson will be licensed as Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order on Monday, 20 March 2023 at 7.30 pm at St Werburgh’s Derby by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd Felicity Walters, Vicar of Hadfield and Vicar of Charlesworth and Gamesley, has announced her retirement. Felicity’s last day in post will be Wednesday, 31 May 2023, with her retirement taking effect from Thursday, 1 June 2023. She will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.

 

2 February 2023

The Revd Canon Nicky Fenton, Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, has been seconded to be Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. She will legally be Assistant Archdeacon from Wednesday. 1 March 2023, to become Acting Archdeacon on Saturday, 1 April 2023. She will continue as Residentiary Canon at Derby Cathedral. Contact details for Nicky during this period will be: nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org. Ellie Ballard will act as PA to Nicky: Ellie.Ballard@derby.anglican.org   |   01332 388658.

The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge of Glossop and Assistant Area Dean of Peak Deanery, has also been appointed part-time Acting Chaplain to the Bishop of Derby, alongside his current roles. David will start in post on Wednesday, 1 March 2023. David’s contact details for this period will be:david.mundy@bishopofderby.org.

The Revd Sandra Doore will be licensed as Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, on Sunday, 2April 2023 at 3 pm at St Marys Buxton by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.

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27 January 2023

The Bishop of Derby has announced the new Diocesan Secretary will be Will Hagger, who is currently Director of Housing and Investment Property in the Diocese of London.

Will brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked for the London Diocesan Fund for eight years. He is a chartered surveyor and has previously worked for property fund management business, Newcore Capital.

Will said: “I am really excited by the opportunities and challenges that my new role in Derby will present, both professionally and personally. Whilst I will be sad to leave the Diocese of London, I am looking forward to getting acquainted with the Diocese of Derby and the whole of Derbyshire.”

On announcing the appointment, Bishop Libby said: “I know you will join me in warmly welcoming Will to the Diocese of Derby. He will be a great asset to the diocese and in leading DBF colleagues from Church House. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as they prepare to move, and through all their transitions.”

Will’s first day with us will be 1st May 2023.

 

26 January 2023

The Revd Neil Barber, Vicar of Normanton-by-Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Sinfin St Stephen in the same diocese.

The Revd Will Eley, Assistant Curate of Normanton-by-Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Normanton-by-Derby and of Sinfin St Stephen.

The Revd Lynn Hayler, Team Vicar in the North Wingfield Team Ministry, has announced her resignation. Lynn’s last day in post will be Sunday, 30 April 2023.

 

12 January 2023

The Revd Jenny Simpson, Assistant Curate of the St Werburgh’s Derby Bishop’s Mission Order (BMO), Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of the same BMO.

 

6 January 2023

The Revd Stuart Baxter, Curate of Kirby (Diocese of Liverpool) 1970-1973, Curate of Ainsdale 1973-1976, worker for the Church Mission Society, including time in Sierre Leone 1976-1984, Vicar of Nelson in Little Marsden (Diocese of Blackburn) 1984-1992, Vicar of Lostock Hall (1992-1999), Priest-in-Charge of Hatton (Diocese of Derby) 1999-2004, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Sudbury 1999-2003, Assistant Chaplain of HMP Foston Hall 2003-2006, who retired in 2006 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Saturday, 31 December 2022.

The funeral will take place on Friday, 13 January 2023 at 12.30 pm at St Peter’s Belper.

 

5 January 2023

The Revd Trevor Beedell, Curate of Walton (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1965-1968, Rector of Hartshorne (Derby) 1968-1979, Rural Dean of Repton 1974-1979, Chaplain to HMP Foston 1979-1980 Vicar of Doveridge 1979-1986, Diocesan Director of Christian Stewardship 1979-1997, who retired in 1997, was Retirement Chaplain with his wife Mary until 2009, and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate until 2018, died on Tuesday, 20 December 2022.

A thanksgiving service will be held on Monday, 23 January 2023 at 11.30 am at St Wilfrid’s West Hallam, following a private service at the Crematorium. If you plan to attend please email mdleb@icloud.com.

 

A service of celebration and thanksgiving for the ministry of the Venerable Carol Coslett, Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales, will take place on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at 3 pm at St John’s Buxton. This will be an opportunity to say farewell as Carol leaves for her new post in the Diocese of Southwark. Several choirs will be participating and offering different musical contributions during the service.

The Revd Sandra Doore, Team Vicar in the Gateacre Team Ministry, Diocese of Liverpool, has been appointed Team Vicar in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby.

The Revd Nicola McNally, Assistant Curate in the benefice of Tideswell, has been appointed interim part-time Priest-in-Charge of ‘The Peak Five’ Benefice (comprising Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale) and interim part-time Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) for Carsington Deanery.

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