Items filtered by date: June 2025
19 August
The Revd Michel Rogers, Curate of Roehampton Holy Trinity (Southwark) 1985-1988, Vicar of Ryhill St James (Wakefield) 1988-1994, Vicar of South Elmsall St Mary the Virgin 1994-2000, who retired in 2000 and held the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, died on Wednesday, 14 August, 2024. Details of the funeral will be announced once confirmed.
15 August
The Revd Derek Honour, Vicar of Derby St Barnabas, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Derek’s last day in post will be Tuesday, 1 October 2024, with his retirement taking effect from Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
The Revd Joanna (Jo) Honour will be licensed as part-time Priest-in-Charge of Crich and South Wingfield, Diocese of Derby, on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 at 7pm at St Mary’s Crich by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Catherine (Cathie) Watson will be licensed as Assistant Curate of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon, Diocese of Derby, on Friday, 20 September at 11am at Derby Church House by the Bishop of Repton.
8 August
The Revd Ernest Buckley, Curate of Rochdale (Manchester) 1955-1958, Vicar of Hey 1958-1964, Vicar of Baguley 1964-1979, Vicar of Clun with Chapel Lawn, Bettws-y-Crwyn and Newcastle (Herford) 1979-1987, Rural Dean of Clun Forest 1982-1987, who retired in 1988, and more recently lived in the Diocese of Derby, died on Thursday, 23 May, 2024. His funeral took place on Friday, 14 June 2024 at St James’ Brassington.
The Revd Joanna (Jo) Honour, Chaplain to HMP Sudbury, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed part-time Priest-in-Charge of Crich and South Wingfield in the same diocese.
The Revd Peter Jackson, Assistant Curate of All Saints Torre and Torquay St John, and of Torquay St Luke, Diocese of Exeter, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Derby St Bartholomew and St Luke, with responsibility for Derby St Luke, Diocese of Derby..Peter will be licensed on Tuesday, 8 October at 7pm at St Luke’s Derby by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire.
The Revd Catherine (Cathie) Watson, Assistant Curate of Derby St Werburgh’s BMO, Diocese of Derby, will transfer her curacy and become Assistant Curate of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey, of Allestree St Nicholas and of Quarndon in the same diocese.
We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and beyond.
Our vision is The Kingdom of God, Good News for All and it's great to see how so many churches in the Diocese of Derby are sharing stories of their success in achieving transformed lives through growing church and building community.
Here are a few of your social media stories that have caught our eye recently:
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After finishing university and moving back home, I wanted to gain experience working with children and young people whilst also accessing some further training, so Future Youth was perfect for me.
It also gave me the chance to experience a different type of church and create a new Christian family compared to my normal church that I have grown up in.
Although based at Derby Cathedral, I have been able to explore other youth ministries within the deanery.
I would not have been able to do this scheme if it had not been paid.
Due to travel expenses and the climbing increase of living costs, it would not have been viable for me to start, never mind complete.
It has given me the life experience of working a full-time job and helped me become more independent.
The highlight of my year has been the increase of children attending Sunday morning service and that of messy cathedral.
Bringing part of who I am to the role has been great, including my agricultural background as I brought a lamb to the Easter Messy Cathedral.
Asking colleagues at the Cathedral, they have all commented on how my input has led to an increase Messy Cathedral attendance and sustainability as well as the Sunday school.
I am proud that being a part of this scheme at the cathedral has led to an increase in youth connection and outreach.
Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage growth in faith every day of the week, not just on Sundays.
The app aims to help individuals to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the whole of life.
It provides carefully curated daily reflections, including selected Bible readings, a simple prayer for the day ahead, and thoughts based on that week's theme.
- Download the Everyday Faith app: Google Play | App Store
- See our Everday Faith videos
The app builds on the success of the Everyday Faith portal, and supports the CofE's vision of becoming a church of missionary disciples, resourcing individuals to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the whole of life.
This version of the app also responds to overwhelming demand from our users for an app that delivers inspirational reflections year-round, rather than focussed on seasonal content during Lent and Advent.
The idea is to create a space encouraging Christians to grow in their faith daily and it is hoped this can be an encouragement to local church leaders and to church congregants and help all who use it.
Everyday Faith is about where and how we encounter God as we go about our lives.
Where is God in our daily lives? How do we find God in the fullness of everyday life?
Whether you wish to develop your faith or support others in theirs, Everyday Faith is designed to support you in your life discipleship or vocational journey.
St Alkmund's Church in Derby is to host one of a series of vocational events for those who are disabled or neurodivergent.
The event, on Saturday, 21 September, could give those who are deaf, disabled or neurodivergent the opportunity to explore their sense of calling to lay or ordained ministry, in a safe, accessible space with engaging presentations by keynote speakers.
The speakers at the Derby event are:
- Haydon Spenceley - Peterborough Diocese Director of Ordinands
- Lynda Herbert - Licensed Lay Minister, Diocese of Derby Disability Inclusion Action Group member
Drawing directly from their own lived experience, they will share their stories and talk about how they worked through their sense of vocation.
They’ll also be able to answer questions about how accessible they found the discernment process and how they were able to deal with barriers which arose in connection with their disability and difference.
The national Disability Project is working to improve accessibility, inclusion and participation for those who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent in all aspects of our church life, as part of the Church of England’s vision to be ‘younger and more diverse’.
For full details, visit https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/barrier-free-belonging/explore-your-calling
Bishop Libby is encouraging us all to pray ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain
The Church of England's lead bishop for sport was in York for General Synod when she watched England's thrilling penalty-shootout victory over Switzerland.
And she posted simply 'Go England!' on Facebook following the semi-final win over the Netherlands that put England's men into their first-ever final on foreign soil.
Here is a prayer you can use ahead of this Sunday's final:
God of grace and mercy,
for all that gives us joy and offers us hope,
we give you thanks.
We rejoice that we are brought together,
across our rich and vibrant diversity, in celebration and shared experience -
and we pray the goodness of all that will last long beyond Sunday (whatever the result).
You know the desires of our hearts,
and we know those hopes are echoed in hearts across the Netherlands.
And so, as we turn to you again in prayer;
we do not ask for victory (though we are honest in naming that we want it) –
rather we ask, once more, that striving for excellence
will be marked by humility and fair play
and rooted in respect for others, on and off the pitch.
May our desire to win not overwhelm our common humanity
and may we, finally, find our hope and peace in you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Peter's Church in Fairfield, Buxton, is one of over 100 churches to be offered a grant as part of the £5.2M Demonstrator Churches project from the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme.
This aims to help 114 churches in 2024 and 2025 pay for items such as solar panels, heat pumps, insulation, secondary glazing, LED lighting and infrared heating systems.
The Victorian church has been given funding for net zero projects as part of a new project from the Church of England.
As work progresses, the network of Demonstrator Churches - representing many different types of community and situations - will share what they have learned more widely with dioceses and parishes so that all Church of England churches can learn from their experiences.
Fairfield St Peter has received a Church of England Demonstrator Churches grant of £15,000 to explore transforming its carbon footprint and energy use by replacing its defunct boiler with a low-carbon alternative. The grant will be used to employ consultants to assess the alternatives and the needs of the church going forwards.
The Revd Howard Robson, priest-in-charge, said: “We’re delighted to have been selected by the Diocese of Derby to be a Demonstrator Church and showcase what can be done to reduce a church’s carbon emissions, and we're keen top see what he consultants come up with!"
“Climate change is having negative effects on communities everywhere and by exploring how to best make changes to reduce our own emissions, we can play a part in tackling the problem and make a real difference.
"We’re pleased we'll be able to share our experience, knowing we can help other churches in our area with their net-zero projects.”
Abi Hiscock, Project and Grants Manager for the Church of England’s Net Zero Demonstrator Churches Project, said: “Ultimately, we want to demonstrate that with the right support and infrastructure, churches from diverse settings and facing a variety of challenges can reach net zero by 2030.
“By the end of this project, we will have over 100 case studies on what to do and when, and what not to do. Along the way, the supported churches are all required to act as champions to other churches in their dioceses or geographically near to them, or simply to other churches working from similar baselines to them, so that the learnings from these projects engage, influence and support this vision.”
It is hoped the project will reduce carbon emissions by 6,615 tonnes by 2030 – targeting some of the highest emitting churches across the UK.
The Demonstrator Churches project is part of the Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon Programme which aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030.
25 July
The Revd Peter Barham, Curate of Fornham All Saints and Fornham St Martin with Timworth (St Edmundsbury and Ipswich) 1994-1997, Priest-in-Charge of Cockfield with Bradfield St Clare, Felsham and Gedding 1997-2001, Minor Canon of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1998-2003, Chaplain at St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2001-2003, Canon Residentiary of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 2003-2008, Vicar of Ponteland (Newcastle) 2008-2016, Vicar of Allestree St Edmund and Darley Abbey St Matthew (Derby) 2016-2023, Diocesan Ecumenical Officer 2017-2023, who retired in 2023, died on Thursday, 11 July 2024. The funeral will take place on Wednesday, 31 July at 12.30pm at Hexham Abbey.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 7.30pm at St Thomas Becket’s Chapel-en-le-Frith by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Dr David Mundy, Priest-in-Charge (SSM) of Glossop, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed interim Priest-in-Charge of the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry in the same diocese. David will be licensed on Thursday, 26 September at 7.30pm at St John the Baptist Buxton by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, Canon for Community Learning at Derby Cathedral, has been appointed part-time Chaplain for Central and Eastern Algarve, Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe.
18 July
The Revd Mark Broomhead, Ordained Pioneer Minister to the Order of the Black Sheep, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Mark’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with his resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
The Revd Melanie (Mel) Hartley will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Chapel-en-le-Frith and of Chinley with Buxworth and Hayfield, Diocese of Derby, on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Catherine (Cath) Hollywell, Pioneer Minister of the Journey Community Bishop’s Mission Order in the parish of Derby St Andrew with St Osmund, Diocese of Derby, has resigned. Cath’s last day in post was 16 May 2024, with her resignation taking effect from 17 June 2024.
11 July
The Revd Mark Griffin, Priest-in-Charge of Beeley and Edensor, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Peak. Mark started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
The Revd Dawn Knight, Priest-in-Charge of Cotmanhay and Shipley, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of South East Derbyshire. Dawn started in post on Monday, 8 July 2024.
4 July
The Revd Karen Bradley will be collated as Team Rector of the East Scarsdale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 30 September 2024 at 7 pm at Holy Trinity Shirebrook by the Bishop of Repton and inducted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
The Revd Susannah (Susie) Curtis, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has also been appointed Assistant Area Dean of Derby City, Diocese of Derby. Susie started in post on Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
The Revd Nicholas (Nick) Gurney, Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Dinting Vale and Pioneer Minister of Glossop, of Charlesworth and Gamesley, of Hadfield and of Whitfield, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Youth Pioneer, Diocese of Hereford. Nick’s last day in post will be Monday, 30 September 2024, with his new role starting on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.
The Revd James Lee will be licensed as Team Vicar in the North Wingfield, Clay Cross and Pilsley Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, on Monday, 9 September 2024 at 7 pm at St Lawrence’s North Wingfield by the Bishop of Repton, assisted by the Archdeacon of East Derbyshire.
Bishops Libby and Malcolm have ordained four new deacons and six new priests in Petertide services at Derby Cathedral.
Ordination services are a time to celebrate and welcome new deacons (those to be given the title Reverend) and priests (deacons who have been training under an incumbent for a year) into the diocese.
The new deacons (ordained by Bishop Libby) are:
Benjamin Andreo-Boosey, to serve in the the Benefice of Chesterfield Ss Augustine
Kara Gander, to serve in the Benefice of Swadlincote and Hartshorne, Newhall, and Gresley (collectively known as Swadlincote Minster)
Ailsa Hunt, to serve in the Benefice of Kirk Hallam
Sue Leather, to serve in the Benefice of Derby St Peter and Christ Church with Holy Trinity.
The new priests (ordained by Bishop Malcolm) are:
Josephine Chamings, to serve in the Benefice of Brampton St Thomas and Brampton St Mark,
Peter Dale, to serve in the Benefice of Mackworth St Francis,
Emma Mallord, to serve in the Benefice of Littleover and Blagreaves, and Findern,
Clare Owen, to serve in the Benefice of Mickleover and the Parish of Radbourne,
Lisa Price, to serve in the Benefice of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell,
Nicholas Radford-Powell, to serve in the Benefice of Wirksworth (Team Ministry).
The preacher was The Revd Prebendary Dr Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall College, who led the ordination retreat.
