Items filtered by date: April 2026
Visit a Religious House in Person
Anyone can visit a Religious House as a guest by prior arrangement whether for a few nights or even just for half a day. This will include being invited to join the community in their corporate prayer. It may also include eating with the Sisters or Brothers.
>> Find a Religious House near you
Attend a Religious Vocation Event in Person or Online
Throughout the year all kinds of “Zoom hangouts” and Monastic Taster Days take place around the country to help those wishing to find out more about Religious Life.
The easiest way to stay aware of upcoming events is to subscribe / check the Anglican Religious Life Project X feed
Other Valuable Resources
>> The Anglican Religious Life Project website
>> The Anglican Religious Life Directory
Derby Cathedral has launched a search for a new Head Verger, offering an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated leader to play a central role as the Cathedral approaches its 100th anniversary in 2027.
This pivotal position comes at a transformative moment in the Cathedral’s story. The successful candidate will help shape the next chapter of a historic and much‑loved institution, supporting major events, growing visitor numbers, and ambitious development projects.
The Head Verger will lead the Cathedral’s Vergers and Facilities team, ensuring the smooth and dignified delivery of worship, events, and daily operations. Working closely with clergy, staff, and volunteers, the role is key to maintaining the Cathedral’s reputation for welcome, hospitality, and high‑quality visitor experience.
Derby Cathedral welcomes applications from current Vergers and Deputy/Head Vergers, as well as experienced managers from heritage, hospitality, operations, or similar settings.
The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally will be installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral
The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, will be installed at Canterbury Cathedral on 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation.
The live stream will start at 2.30 pm.
>> BBC website
>> Download the order of service [PDF]
The Most Revd Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, has shared a pastoral letter following on from the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
28 February 2026
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you are all now painfully aware, in the early hours of this morning, February 28th, a coordinated and massive military assault was launched by the United States and Israel against numerous cities and installations within Iran. This operation, described by the leaders of the two nations as a ‘pre-emptive’ attack, has brought fire and destruction to the heart of Tehran, Isfahan, and beyond, striking at the very centers of governance and civilian life. Moreover, just prior to these events, Israel had also ‘pre-emptively’ attacked various targets in southern Lebanon, where the number of casualties has yet to be determined.
Tragically, the cycle of violence has expanded with terrifying speed. In the hours following, Iran launched a widespread reprisal, with missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. military assets across the Gulf—striking installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kurdistan-Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar. Sirens also blared across the Holy Land, warning of incoming missiles from Iran. Suddenly, our people from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf find themselves once again huddled in shelters, fearing for their lives as the shadow of a total regional war looms over us.
These developments strike at the very soul of our Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Every single nation now engaged in this combat, and those bearing the brunt of the retaliatory strikes, resides within our ecclesiastical boundaries. Our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Iran are currently enduring the terror of aerial bombardment; our members in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf are witnessing the arrival of war at their doorsteps; and our faithful in the Diocese of Jerusalem—extending across Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria—face an unprecedented threat of military escalation.
In the face of such overwhelming force, we recall the words of our Lord Jesus Christ: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God’ (Matt 5:9). Today, that calling feels heavier than ever before. When the ‘spirit of fear’ threatens to consume our hearts, we must anchor ourselves in the ‘spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind’ (2 Tim 1:7).
First, I call upon the global Church to join us in urgent, unceasing prayer. We implore God to protect the innocent—the mothers, the children, and the elderly—who are caught in the crossfire of this ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and the subsequent ‘crushing responses.’ We pray specifically for a ‘sound mind’ for the leaders of the United States, Israel, and Iran, that they might recognize the futility of this bloodshed and turn back from the precipice of a global catastrophe.
Second, we must offer each other the sanctuary of Christian love. I therefore urge our clergy and laity to be beacons of comfort. In a time of ‘regime change’ rhetoric and military ultimatums, let our message be the unchanging promise of Christ’s peace: to build each other up (1 Cor 8:1), for our hope is not in the strength of armadas or missile shields, but in the Prince of Peace.
Finally, we must remain ‘Bridge Builders.’ Even as diplomatic windows seem to slam shut, the Church must keep the doors of reconciliation open. We refuse to see our neighbors as enemies, whether they be in Tehran, Tel Aviv, or the military bases of the Gulf. I extend an urgent invitation to the wider Anglican Communion and all people of goodwill: Intercede for us now. The hour is late, and the danger is great. We remain “battered and bruised, but not defeated.” May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
In Christ,
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum
Primate and President Bishop
The Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East
Full time permanent stipendiary role
Buxton is a thriving market town in the beautiful landscape of the High Peak of Derbyshire known for its heritage as a spa town and internationally renowned Arts Festival. The two key elements of this role are holding delegated oversight for three village churches of Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington and leading on work amongst children, young people and families across all the communities in the Team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pastoral hearted, missional priest to work collaboratively to:
- hold delegated oversight for Chelmorton, Earl Sterndale and Taddington, welcoming them into the Team
- deepen relationships with God, embracing the churches unique identities and distinctiveness while developing their worship and discipleship
- serve our local communities, forming and developing community partnerships
- make new disciples, forming new worshipping communities
- challenge rural isolation and injustice, building on ministry to the farming community.
- create an efficient and sustainable model of governance
- lead on income generation, generous stewardship and financial resilience
- work collaboratively with the Team Rector, staff and volunteers within the Team
- lead the Team in growing younger, developing work with children, young people, schools and households and offering Chaplaincy to the University of Derby Buxton Campus;
The Diocese of Derby is committed to safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. For information on safeguarding and recruitment checks, visit https://bit.ly/DODSaferRecruitment.
Enquiries and expressions of interest to: Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
For further information please use the links below:
Letter from the Bishop of Derby
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On Saturday 7th March, 28 Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) from across the diocese gathered at St Helen's Church, Darley Dale, for their annual Lent Quiet Day. Led by the Archdeacon of Peak and Dales, Nicky Fenton, they spent the day reflecting on the life and stories of Saint Brigid through the use of scripture, prayers, nature, poems, creative stations, silence and sharing.
Festival Evensong for the Third Sunday of Easter
The Bishop of Derby, together with The Dean of Derby invite you to a service of thanksgiving for the ministry of
Malcolm, Bishop of Repton.
Derby Cathedral
Sunday, 19 April 2026
17:15
Everyone is welcome to attend what will be a truly special service.
