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Tea and Toast is a ministry that has been set up at Holy Trinity Dinting Vale.
This fantastic ministry is engaging with young people in the community from local secondary schools, and in partnership with other churches they are seeking to be good news for young people.
To find out more visit http://www.dintingchurch.org.uk/
To find out more about Growing Faith and the Diocese of Derby's work to support youth and children's ministry across churches, schools and households visit http://www.derby.anglican.org/youngpeople
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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.
The Venerable Carol Coslett, the outgoing Archdeacon of Derby Peak and Dales, writes:
To all my diocesan friends,
Thankyou so much for your generosity and lovely gifts as I prepare to leave Derbyshire.
The people and places I have got to know and love in my time with you all will remain close to my heart as I travel south.
I have made some very special friendships and enjoyed many a conversation.
I take with me a little bit of the land in the Blue John Stone earnings which I shall treasure, and having got to know this wonderful part of the country I am sure Martin and I will be visiting from time to time to get away from the smoke and take in the fresh air of this wonderful landscape.
My prayers and blessings for you all, and Martin joins with me in saying Thank you God Bless.
Carol
Carol's Farewell Service was held at St John the Baptist, Buxton.
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Hundreds of people walked through Derby to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, starting the biggest conflict in Europe sice World War II.
Accompanied by a giant Ukrainian flag, members of a number of communities, including the Ukrainian community, civic dignitaries and the Dean of Derby, processed from Cathedral Green, along Full Street, through the Market Place, along Iron Gate and to Derby Cathedral.
>> In pictures: Derby's Ukraine 365 walk
Many of the walkers carried candles, sunflowers and Ukrainian flags, and once they arrived at the cathedral they placed candles in the formation of '365' at the foot of the tower.
Iryna Dobrowolskyj, a leader of the Ukrainian community in Derby, said: "Ukraine has had 365 days of war, 365 days of aggression, but it has also received 365 days of kindness, 365 days of support, 365 days of love."
Inside the Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, led the communities in prayer, standing behind a candle whose flame had been burning continuously for each of the 365 days.
He said: "Today is hugely significant and I have felt quite emotional.
"We pray for the people of Ukraine and their families and we pray for an end to the war, conflict, violence and suffering.
"We thank God for the love and support that Ukrainians all over the world have received."
People were invited to write messages of support and solidarity on petals that were added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.
The event included a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris and was also supported by Derby's Multi-Faith Centre and Derby CAN (Derby Creative Arts Network)
On Sunday, 26th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled to start at 2pm, also in Derby Cathedral.
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The Very Revd Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, will join a candlelit procession to mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
The procession, on Friday, 24 February, will start from Cathedral Green at 6.20pm and then move along full street, Derby Market Place, and up Iron Gate to Derby Cathedral.
Those who wish to join in are asked to congragate at Cathedral Green at 6pm.
At the end of the procession, those taking part will be invited to place their candles near the foot of the cathedral tower to spell out '365' as a powerful, visual reminder.
Afterwards, Dean Peter will lead prayers inside the cathedral. All are welcome.
And on Sunday, 26th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer short prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled from 2pm to 3pm.
The event will include a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris.
People in attendance will have opportunities for quiet prayer and to light a candle for an end to violence and suffering.
They will also be invited to write messages of support on a petal that will be added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.
Derby Cathedral’s Bakewell Screen has beaten off stiff competition to take third place in the national Cathedral Treasures campaign
Almost 4,500 people voted on their favourite cathedral treasure from the top ten finalists in the Association of English Cathedrals campaign which showcased 50 remarkable treasures and glories cared for and preserved by cathedrals in England and the Church in Wales.
The latest publication, Deans’ Choice: Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales by Janet Gough, tells the story of the treasures, each one chosen by the dean or senior clergy of the cathedral featured.
The Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby said: “We are delighted that the Bakewell Screen is so admired and loved by the public. It is a signature treasure in our beautiful cathedral and I’d like to extend a big thank you to all who voted it as their favourite!”
Commenting on the announcement, Janet Gough said: “I am delighted to see the Bakewell Screen from Derby Cathedral, perhaps a less well-known cathedral - although full of treasures - voted one of the top three cathedral treasures in England and Wales.
"The 1720s Bakewell Screen is a masterpiece in painted and gilded wrought iron, traversing the full width of Derby Cathedral and dividing the chancel from the nave like any traditional rood screen.
"The screen’s transparency symbolises the light of reason beloved of the Age of Enlightenment and, made at the same time as Bakewell’s gates to Derby’s adjacent silk mill – today the Museum of Making - ushers in the Industrial Revolution."
The runner-up was The Nave Ceiling at Peterborough with the winner being The Leaves of Southwell Cathedral.
Together the 50 treasures span over 1,000 years of history with the earliest treasure, Ripon Cathedral’s ancient crypt of St Wilfrid established in 672 AD, the oldest building of any English cathedral still is use today, to the newest, the Newport Cathedral Rood, a modern work of art by Singaporean artist Tay Swee Siong that was installed in 2020.
We are building this communications toolkit to help parishes understand and develop best communications practice.
If there is anything you would like to see covered, email communications@derby.anglican.org
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Can we show online videos in our church?
Video-sharing platforms offer a treasure trove of content for almost every conceivable situation.
However, as the sheer volume of content and the number of channels increases, understanding if and when you can show this content in church becomes ever more challenging.
So is it okay to stream videos during your church services and activities?
Showing content from video-sharing websites in church
Put simply, you should always have permission from the copyright owner, regardless of the source.
CCLI recommends you always use official sources when you are playing copyrighted content.
Not all videos uploaded to video-sharing websites have been done so by, or with the permission of, the copyright owner or licensor.
With a staggering number of videos being uploaded to the internet every minute, it is impossible for any platform to control or police the content being uploaded.
It’s likely that many ofthese videos infringe copyright, either accidentally or deliberately, and many sites will place the responsibility for obtaining permission on the creator (check the platform’s T&Cs for details).
If you can find content that has been uploaded by an official source, the permission you need to show it may be obtained in a number of ways.
Movies (and scenes and clips from movies and TV)
The easiest way for churches and ministries to get permission to show authorised movies and television shows is through CCLI’s Church Video Licence.
In this case, the licence is considered as consent from the “respective licensor”.
Check that the scene has been uploaded by the copyright owner or someone authorised by the owner.
If the scene has been uploaded to the studio’s own channel, or that of an official partner, you can be confident you’re viewing content from an official source.
Studios may have agreements with third parties to upload their content for them.
In this case, check carefully that the channel is an official one.
If a scene has been uploaded by an individual, e.g. a fan of the movie, then it should not be deemed covered by the Church Video Licence and consequently it should not be shown during church activities.
Note: If you show movies in your church/church hall, the CCLI licence covers you to show the movie (as per above) but the rules on advertising your film events mean that you CANNOT advertise them outside of the church building - including on websites, social media and in newsletters. Be sure to check the wording of the terms and conditions of your licence! If in doubt, contact CCLI.
Lyric videos
Videos that show the lyrics for communal singing are increasingly common on video-sharing platforms.
The CCLI Church Copyright Licence and Streaming Plus Licence do not cover the visual element of a song video.
Therefore, regardless of the source, it is recommended you have direct permission from the owner before displaying a song or lyric video in church.
Sometimes, videos may be embedded on the publisher’s website with details of how they can be used.
If the owner or publisher’s description permits a video’s use in church, then this would constitute consent.
If there is any doubt, contact the publisher or copyright owner for permission before showing the video.
Changing lyrics
Song lyrics cannot be changed to fit a church’s preferences or theology unless permission has been given by the song owner.
One of the exclusive rights of a copyright owner is 'derivative works', so any changes must have the owner’s permission.
You are free to arrange songs as you wish, as long as it doesn’t change the melody, lyrics or fundamental character of a song.
You may want to start with the chorus, for example, if it fits the flow of your worship set.
Feel free to skip verses etc - just don’t change the lyrics!
Other videos
As a general rule, CCLI recommends that you don’t show any other videos without the explicit permission ofthe copyright owner.
If in doubt, it may be possible to establish who owns the copyright.
Seeking their direct permission is the safest way to ensure that you’re acting legally and doing the right thing.
Copyright notice on projections and in print
Part of the agreement for the CCLI licence is that your church includes the copyright information on each printed or projected song copy.
For a song projection, the information only has to appear once, and is usually placed at the beginning or end.
An example of the information to display is:
“Hallelujah”
Words and music by John Doe
© 2018 Good Music Co.
Used by Permission.
CCLI Licence #12345
The number e.g. #12345, should be your church’s CCLI licence number, not the song’s CCLI ID number.
Need further information or guidance?
Contact the Diocese of Derby Communications Team: communications@derby.anglican.org
Or contact CCLI: uk.ccli.com
St Peter's Church, Littleover and Blagreaves is the latest church in the diocese to have received a bronze Eco Church award.
Just over 12 months ago, Littleover church began the work to become an Eco Church. Starting with a Climate Sunday service the congregation made a total of 99 pledges to each commit to one action that would help take better care of the environment. The church also formed a ‘Creation Care’ mission group with the aim of working together to care for creation in a constructive, positive, and supportive way.
Some of the things the church has done are:
- Planted a wildflower area of the churchyard
- Recycled pill strips
- Spread the message at the local school fair with a ‘splat the landfill’ game
- Shared vegan recipes and food at the church fete.
- Written and shared articles
- Worked with St Peter’s school to enable children to make the best use of pre-loved uniform.
Julie Scott, PCC Secretary said: “The fantastic news is that our church is now officially an ‘Eco Church’ and has achieved a Bronze Award under the scheme. Our survey results show that we have achieved gold level for worship and teaching and bronze level for each of the other four categories, Management of church buildings, Management of church land, Community and global engagement, Lifestyle and this equates to Bronze altogether.”
You can find out more about the Arocha Eco Church project here
