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The General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It came into being in 1970 under the Synodical Government Measure 1969, replacing an earlier body known as the Church Assembly.
The General Synod considers and approves legislation affecting the whole of the Church of England, formulates new forms of worship, debates matters of national and international importance, and approves the annual budget for the work of the Church at national level.
Houses of the General Synod
There are 483 members of General Synod. Members are arranged into three Houses:
House of Bishops
House of Clergy
House of Laity
More information about General Synod and the Houses can be found on the Church of England website.
A list of General Synod members from the Diocese of Derby can be found here.
People from all over the Diocese of Derby have been presented with their Bishop's Badge in celebration of their lay ministry.
Bishop Libby presented the badges at a special service in Derby Cathedral, and online to those joining the service from home.
The badges recognise the distinguished service and dedication of many individuals contributing to the mission of the Church.
A number of awards were made to celebrate mission and innovation whilst others were presented to recognise long service.
>> See photos from the Bishop's Badge service [on Flickr]
Awards for Mission and Innovation
Paul Black - St John the Baptist, Tideswell
Nigel Brown - St. Mary's, Marston on Dove
Angela Cope - St Thomas, Somercotes
Mark Depiedge - St Thomas, Brampton
Sarah Johnson - The BMO of The Journey Community, St Osmund's Parish, Wilmortion
Sara Krohl - St Werburgh, Spondon
Lorraine and Simon Marrow - Buxton Team Parish
Janet Micklewright - All Saints' with St Mary's Sawley (and long service)
Katrina Pargma - The BMO of The Journey Community. St Osmund's Parish, Wilmorton
Nick Roberts - St Peter and St Paul, Old Brampton
Tim Scott - The BMO for The Journey Community in St Osmand's parish, Wilmorton
Leon Shufflebotham - St George the Martyr, New Mills
Susan Silcock - Kirk Langley, Mackworth and Mugginton
Christine Tilbrook - St Giles, Killamarsh
Julie Ann Tilbrook - St Giles, Killamarsh
Awards for Long Service
Meleta Barlow - Charlesworth with Gamesly
Pauline Boon - Buxton Team Parish
Marylyn Bryan - St James Codnor
Sylvia Bunting - St Mary's Cromford
Barbara Buxton - St Osmund Wilmorton
Barrie Clayton - Charlesworth with Gamesley
Maggie Davis - Buxton Team Parish
David Gardner - Wallbrook Epiphany
Lawrence Green - St. Mary in the United Benefice of Calow with Sutton-cum-Duckmanton
Mille Guthrie - St Thomas, Brampton
Sheila Harper - Oakwood
Christine Hill - St Michael and All Angels Brimington
Paul Hunter - Holy Trinity, Matlock Bath
Ena Johnson - Newbold with Dunston
Vicks Keane - St Helen's, Etwall
Robin Lacey - St Michael and All Angels
Evelyn Lowe - Newbold with Durston
Gay Lowe - St John the Baptist, Croxall
Peter Lowe - St John the Baptist, Croxall
Janet Mowman - St Osmund, Wilmorton
Lesley Mundy - St Andrew's, Hadfield
Beryl Murdy - Marlpool
Diane Peet - Stanton In Peak
Douglas Poole - Derby Cathedral
John Roberts - Hadfield
Peter Robinson - St John the Baptist, Tideswell
Helen Smart - St Mark's, Winshill
Hilary Smith - All Saints, Hatton
Arthur Stamper - Clowne
Barbara Stringer - St Peter and St Paul, Old Brampton
Marion Tauibut - St Alkmund's, Duffield
Paul Taylor - Buxton Team Parish
Ruth Taylor - St Margaret's, Tideswell
Josephine Vallence - St Clement's, Horsley
Calow with Sutton-cum-Duckmanton
Protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of us all, whether they are in the communities in which we live or part of our Christian family.
If you have a concern about a child, young person or adult who may be at risk of harm please speak to one of the parish safeguarding coordinators or the priest within the parish.
If you have concerns about a member of the clergy or an employee of the diocese please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser on 01332 388678 or one of the archdeacons.
You can also report any concerns to the Police or Social Care.
The important thing is that your concerns are shared with someone in a position to help.
To report a safeguarding concern to the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, Hannah Hogg, please complete the form below.
Bishop Libby is pleased to announce that Ian Blaney of Lee Bolton Monier-Williams has been appointed the next Registrar of the Diocese of Derby and her Legal Secretary, following the retirement of Nadine Waldron.
The appointment will take effect on 1 October 2021 and all Registry enquiries should be directed to the new registrar from that date.
He is to be supported by three deputy registrars, Howard Dellar, Susan Newell and Ed Henderson who each have their own specialist expertise.
Susan Black is to be the principal registry clerk, supported by Kevin Diamond.
Ian Blaney is a solicitor with over 15 years’ experience in ecclesiastical law. He has written various publications on church, burial and marriage law and has a degree in canon law.
He lives in north London where he is a member of his parish church, on the PCC, and is Vice-Chair of Governors of the church school.
He hails from Cheshire and Staffordshire where family members still live. He has served as Registrar of the Diocese of Lincoln for the last 4 years and will continue in that post.
His firm, Lee Bolton Monier-Williams is known for its expertise in ecclesiastical, charity and educational law.
Bishop Libby said: “I am delighted that Ian is joining us as our new registrar. His knowledge, experience and expertise will be an valuable addition to our diocesan team. I am inspired by his commitment to live out his faith by offering the best practice of law in the service of the Church for the sake of the Kingdom. I am looking forward to working together so that we can be good news for all in transforming lives through growing the church and building community.”
Ian Blaney said: “I would like to thank the Bishop and her team for appointing me to this important role. I look forward to exploring the parishes of the Diocese and getting to know the clergy, lay officers and volunteers who faithfully make their churches a place of welcome and sanctuary. I am grateful to my predecessor Nadine Waldron for her steadfast work over many years for and making the handover as smooth as possible. My office is based in London, where the Registry is easily contactable by phone, email, ‘snail mail’ and video. Although the last year has highlighted the convenience and usefulness of online meetings, I and my team value forming relationships and maintaining a presence through personal visits, and we look forward to being with you.”
The contact details for the new Registrar are:
Derby Diocesan Registry
1 The Sanctuary
Westminster
London
SW1P 3JT
Reception Telephone: 020 7222 5381
Direct Telephone (Registry Clerk): 0207 960 7152
Email: derby.registry@1thesanctuary.com
A registry website is in the process of being built and information about this will be published in due course.
Welcome to the Diocese of Derby and thanks for considering serving your curacy with us!
If you are completing ordination training in 2025 and have been officially released by your sponsoring diocese to look elsewhere, then please consider coming to the Diocese of Derby to serve your curacy.
If you are interested:
- Check out our curacy training programme
- Explore the parish profiles below
If you would be interested in discussing these posts further, please contact:
The Revd Ben Griffiths, Diocesan Director of Ordinands & Vocations: ben.griffiths@derby.anglican.org - 01332 278169
The Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org - 07425 606421
Parish profiles
>> St Peter's in the City (Derby)
>> The United Benefice of Barlborough and Clowne
Dr Alison Brown explains how church schools came about and what they are.
Have you thought about becoming a churchwarden? This video tells five things you need to know in 30 seconds.
More learning for churchwardens
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10 October is Safeguarding Sunday. It is a great opportunity to highlight that protecting vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message and to explore what safer places look like.
Bishop Jonathan Gibbs, the Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop said recently:
"Whether churches can give just a few minutes or dedicate their whole service, Safeguarding Sunday is a really helpful and important way of focusing on all the work that goes on 365 days a year in our churches to make them safe places."
"From our children’s and young people’s activities to clubs for the elderly and foodbanks, our churches are involved in every community. Protecting vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message."
"Safeguarding Sunday is all about creating an opportunity for churches to show their communities that they take this responsibility seriously"
If you are interested in taking part, please visit the thirtyone:eight website where you can download free resources, including prayers and videos:
The latest Safeguarding Newsletter has just been sent to all Parish Safeguarding Officers. If you do not receive a copy and would like to read more about the work happening in Safeguarding in the Diocese and a little more about one of the safeguarding team you can download the newsletter here.
