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To be ordained deacon on Sunday 30 June 2024, at 10:45 in Derby Cathedral
I asked Jesus into every area of my life while at a Christian Camp at Lee Abbey, Devon, when I was 17 years old.
It was a good decision!
What a faithful, loving God we serve!
Over the years, I have been part of several different churches (Pentecostal and Anglican) and have had the privilege to serve in a variety of roles.
I trained as lay minister while serving at Westerham Parish Church, then continued there as ordinand through context-based dispersed ordination training.
This loving church community, in a rural town, are now sending us out.
Life following Jesus is never boring!
Following a wonderful two-year training based at Trinity College, Bristol, being built up for the next adventure, I am very much looking forward to this unexpected and exciting step.
While on retreat, I sensed the Lord directing us back to an urban setting.
And so, I am delighted to be serving my title as curate at St Peter’s in the City!
Over many years, I have had a rewarding career as a community paediatrician, working in special schools and neurodevelopmental clinics.
Prior to hanging up my stethoscope in 2021, I specialised in the health of looked-after children.
I also developed a refugee focus, addressing health needs of unaccompanied minors.
I have been involved in local church-based refugee ministry in London and on steering committees of national and European refugee ministry networks.
The dissertation that I am currently undertaking relates to refugee ministry in the CoE.
All this has led to a growing passion for accessibility and inclusion.
I look forward to joining in with all God is doing within the diocese, particularly among those often marginalised.
Enjoying being outdoors, I spend time off with my husband Andrew, family, and friends, walking in the countryside, bird watching, gardening, and working the allotment.
Yes, I have my name down for an allotment in Derby!
We enjoy being hospitable and relish time with our extended family.
Your prayers are greatly appreciated as we set sail for Derby!
How green are we?
How is your parish doing in its quest to become carbon net zero by 2030?
How is the Diocese of Derby doing as a whole?
To know the answers, we need facts and figures.
We track those details using the Energy Footprint Tool that is available to all parishes.
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How green are we?
The Energy Footprint Tool, available to all parishes provides the facts and figures.
This easy-to-use tool will tell your church what your carbon footprint is annually, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings. The tool is provided for free!
It is a great feeling to know that you are making a difference and reassuring you that you are on the right Practical Pathway to Net Zero 2030.
All over the diocese, PCCs are moving to green-energy suppliers, others are moving away from fossil-fuel heating systems, some are moving towards more energy-efficient lighting, and all are considering how they can reduce their energy consumption.
Reducing consumption has the obvious benefit of reducing bills. But knowing your carbon footprint may support applications for funding to help you on your Net Zero journey. Reduced energy consumption means you really are caring for God's creation, helping to sustain a greener environment to live and work in, etc.
You are helping the diocese to fulfil elements of its vision – becoming greener, and ultimately challenging climate injustice by reducing inequalities, making the world a better and fairer place. Good news for all!
We should be immensely proud of our continuing efforts to reduce our carbon footprints and being able to demonstrate it with the hard evidence you can get from the Energy Footprint Tool.
The tool makes use of data that the CofE already holds about your church buildings, and that means it needs very little additional input from you.
It was designed to be simple. If you need assistance we are here to help, so get in touch.
All you need is to have your 2024 electricity and gas/oil bills to hand and input the figures to the Energy Footprint Tool by Monday, 30 June 2025.
This will make a huge difference to your church, the diocese, and the CofE.
For further help with the Energy Footprint Tool, contact the Net Zero Carbon Team
Will Rolls
Net Zereo Carbon Program and Project Manager
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 that have caught our eye recently:
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Are you raising money for projects to help you cut your carbon footprint?
You could access a matched grant of up to £10k
Give To Go Green is a match-funding project from the Church of England helping you double your locally raised donations for carbon-cutting projects.
The scheme is available only in certain dioceses, including the Diocese of Derby!
Through a targeted digital fundraising campaign you will be able to engage your community in building a sustainable future for your church and the world around you.
Applications have re-opened with the following timetable:
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Funding is available for churches that want to carry out small to medium sized projects that will reduce their carbon footprint and cost between £5,000 - £20,000.
Churches can access a matched grant of up to £10k towards their project if they can raise the same amount through digital giving (through Give A Little) during a targeted six-week campaign in the autumn.
Ideally, this should cover the total cost of the project so you can get straight on with implementing it after you receive your grant.
>> Start by downloading the application pack
What can be funded?
- Carbon-cutting projects in churches and church halls.
- Eligible measures from the Practical Path to Net Zero.
- Eg: quick win projects to improve heating efficiency, fixing broken windows, heated seat cushions, solar PV (if you’ve done other efficiency measures), insulation, electrical upgrades, LED lights, pew heaters, draught proofing etc. A list of eligible measures can also be found in the Project Pack
- Other measures not on the list can be considered, if it has been recommended for your church to reduce energy and carbon.
Please note if your project will require a faculty or planning permission it will be very challenging to complete this in the required time. Please speak to the DAC office as early as possible to find out what permissions you will need.
What do you need to do?
- Read the Project Application Pack to find out whether your project could be eligible.
- Set up a small project team, and set up a Give A Little account if you don’t have one.
- Think about your project, ideally you’ll need to get three quotes – but if you have a good project and only estimated costs please consider applying.
- Complete the Energy Footprint Tool (see page 8 of the application pack)
- Submit your application by the 16 March 2025.
- If accepted, attend the onboarding webinars and plan your fundraising campaigns.
- Run your fundraising campaign between 17 May - 28 September 2025.
- Deliver your project and spend the grant within 12 months of receiving it.
Apply here
>> Use this link to access the Diocese of Derby application form (opens in a new window)
>> Read the Give to Go Green Privacy Policy which relates to the data collection of these forms.
>> If you need it, you can download a Sample Application Form for reference.
Modern Slavery briefing is an optional session looking at national and local statistics and the issues around modern slavery.
This course will explore what it may look like, the most common forms of modern slavery, and what to do if you have a concern.
This course should be done as a national e-learning course available online via the Church of England Training Portal, which takes about 60 minutes to complete. If you have difficulties logging on or sharing an e-mail address with someone else who also uses the portal please contact the administrators by e-mail following the link on their Portal. This is managed nationally and we are unable to help.
No Zoom courses planned at present.
If you feel you may be affected by the contents of any safeguarding training and would like to discuss an exemption for a specific training course please contact Sue Griffin sue.griffin@derby.anglican.org our Victim and Survivor Lead, or Lisa Marriott lisa.marriott@derby.anglican.org our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor for a confidential discussion.
This is an update regarding DBS checks for PCC members and churchwardens (ex officio PCC members), because guidance has recently changed.
Whether PCC members and churchwardens are entitled to an enhanced DBS check is dependent on the nature of the arrangements in the particular church body - requirements will therefore vary across different parishes and churches.
Being a member of a PCC does not automatically mean that the DBS threshold for an enhanced DBS check is met, unless the parish conducts work with children or vulnerable adults. This is because an enhanced DBS check without barred list check can only be applied for if the PCC itself qualifies as a children's or vulnerable adult's charity, or if an individual PCC member is undertaking work with children or vulnerable adults.
Therefore, if your parish does NOT do any work with children and/or vulnerable adults, your PCC members do NOT need an enhanced DBS check. If you wish to carry out a DBS check, that will be limited to a Basic check at the cost to the parish of £22.79 each (correct as at 15 May 2024).
If your parish DOES do any work with children and/or vulnerable adults, your PCC members should have an enhanced volunteer DBS check (without barred list), in their capacity of trustee. The Charity Commission states that 'whenever there is a legal entitlement to obtain a DBS check in respect of such a trustee, a check should be carried out'. The PCC member does not need to work with children or vulnerable adults themselves tobe eligible for this check - they are being checked because of the work of the charity.
Please note:
Churchwardens are ex officio members of the PCC, so where the PCC qualifies as a children's or vulnerable adult's charity, then the churchwardens, along with the other members of the PCC as trustees of a children's or vulnerable adult's charity, should also have an enhanced volunteers DBS check without barred list check.
30 May
The Revd Katrina Jenkins will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Matlock, St Giles and Dethick Lea and Holloway, Diocese of Derby, on Saturday, 13 July 2024 at 2pm at St Giles Matlock by the Bishop of Derby, assisted by the Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales.
The Revd Lisa Price will start in the post as Assistant Curate of Hope, Castleton and Bradwell, Diocese of Derby, on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of her priesting at Derby Cathedral.
23 May
The Revd Claire Mitchell, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Assistant Curate of Amington, Diocese of Birmingham.
The Revd Nicholas Radford-Powell, Assistant Curate in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, will transfer his curacy and become Assistant Curate in the Wirksworth Team Ministry within the same diocese. Nicholas will start in his new post on Saturday, 29 June 2024, the day of his priesting at Derby Cathedral.
16 May
The Revd Elizabeth (Liz) England, Rector of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Incumbent of the Rural Daneside parishes, Diocese of Chester.
The Venerable Matthew Trick will be collated as Canon Residentiary at Derby Cathedral, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 2nd June at 5.15 pm by the Bishop of Derby and installed by the Dean of Derby (amended 23 May)
The Revd Alan Winfield will be licensed as Assistant Curate (Associate Priest-SSM) of Melbourne, Smisby, Stanton-by-Bridge and Ticknall, Diocese of Derby, on Monday 17th June at 2 pm at Repton House by the Bishop of Repton.
9 May
The Revd Stephen Monk, Rector of Darley, South Darley and Winster, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Matlock Bath and Cromford in the same diocese. Stephen was licensed on Sunday 5th May 2024 by the Bishop of Repton at Holy Trinity Matlock Bath.
The Revd Anne Stratton, Vicar of Belper St Peter, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Anne’s last day in post will be 11th October with her retirement taking effect from 12th October 2024.
Part-time permanent stipendiary role
These rural parishes lie on the edge of the City of Derby giving easy access to beautiful rural Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District but also within 15 minutes drive of vibrant city life.
What is the Diocesan Synod?
The Diocesan Synod is the largest and most representative governing body in a diocese and operates at the highest level of overview.
It contributes to setting direction by acting as a sounding board and forum for debate and giving higher level approval.
The Diocesan Synod brings together elected clergy and lay representatives from our parishes within the diocese's eight deaneries.
The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, is the Diocesan Synod president.
The term of office of the current Diocesan Synod ends on 31 July 2027, therefore the Diocese of Derby will be required to elect a new Diocesan Synod from among its clergy and laity, starting in April 2027.
Here's what you need to know about the election process
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The next triennial elections to Diocesan Synod will take place from April to July 2024. The Diocese of Derby must elect a new Diocesan Synod from among its clergy and laity. See More -
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Clergy and lay people stand separately for Houses of Clergy and Laity. The House of Laity is made up of lay people; church members who are not bishops, priests, or deacons.
All licensed clergy and church members on an electoral roll can stand for election (lay members do not need to be a current Deanery Synod or Parochial Church Council (PCC) member).
We particularly encourage applications from the following groups, who are currently underrepresented on Diocesan Synod and in Diocesan Governance, to put themselves forward for nomination to Diocesan Synod:
- Eligible UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) members of clergy and representatives of the laity
- Eligible youth representatives (minimum 16 years)
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Who can nominate and elect members? +
Deanery Synod members. This includes current Diocesan and General Synod members who are ex-officio Deanery Synod members.
A deanery is a collection of parishes across a wider area. In the Diocese of Derby, there are eight deaneries. The Deanery Synod is the part of the synodical system between the PCC and Diocesan Synod, elected to represent parishes.
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What is an electoral roll and how do I get on it? +
An electoral roll is the list of electors at a church. In the same way that being on the civic electoral roll allows you to vote in parliamentary and local elections and referenda, joining a church electoral roll means that you can vote on church matters, attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and stand for election to the PCC (Parochial Church Council) and Deanery Synod.
You can speak to your PCC Secretary, churchwardens or vicar about how to get on the electoral roll.
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What deanery am I in? +
If you are unsure which deanery you are in, please speak to your PCC Secretary, churchwardens or vicar who will be able to inform you.
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How many members can be elected? +
Elected places for Diocesan Synod are in proportion to the number of clergy and church members in that deanery. If a larger number stand than there are places for, an election is required. Additionally, the synod has bishop’s nominees, ex-officio and co-opted members.
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Election timetable +
12 April 2024 - Nomination forms and notices distributed
27 May 2024 - Nominations close
6 June 2024 - Ballot papers issued
26 June 2024 - Closing date for return of ballot papers
3 July 2024 - Election count results
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What's the term of office? +
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How much time do I have to commit? +
Diocesan Synod meets three times a year in March, June and October on a Saturday morning. Breakfast is available, and the meeting ends at lunchtime.
In March 2025, we are looking to trial a midweek evening virtual Synod.
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What’s expected from members? +
Members participate in small group discussions , provide feedback, can speak in debates and vote on decisions. They are supported in reporting back to Deanery Synod and PCCs.
Members have the opportunity to join other key committees and working groups, including Bishop’s Council.
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The Diocesan Synod considers matters relating to the work and mission of the Church of England. It formulates diocesan policy on a wide range of issues, advises the bishop and is consulted by them, and contributes to and approves the diocese’s plans and budget.
For example, in the upcoming period, we will have focus on our diocesan vision and strategy, the measures we are taking towards Carbon Net Zero 2030 and eco-diocese and revision of the Common Fund formula.
The bishop gives an address at every meeting. Reports, business and motions are brought from boards and teams in the diocese (eg Education, Ministry Development) and from Deanery Synods. Matters are also referred from the General Synod.
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Will I understand the meeting procedures? +
Although there are set procedures involved in parts of meetings to help manage participation, we work hard to ensure meetings are informal, participatory and accessible.
We make sure that rules and processes are explained – in writing and on the day – and that members are inducted and supported effectively.
All representatives for 2024 will received an information booklet that provides more details about the workings of the synod and how the meetings are structured.
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What about my accessibility needs and expenses? +
We continue to develop measures in relation to papers and resources, venues, audio-visual elements and worship to ensure that the Diocesan Synod is inclusive as possible. We are keen to support individual needs and receive further recommendations.
Please contact Amanda Shreeve at amanda.shreeve@derby.anglican.org if you would like to discuss further.
Travel expenses and childcare arrangements will be supported for meetings.
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Bishop Malcolm is going the extra mile for vulnerable communities around the world during Christian Aid Week 2024.
He is taking part in ‘70k in May’ – a challenge to cover 70 kilometres in whatever way you like, in solidarity with millions of people who have to walk long distances for clean water or to sell their produce.
This year’s Christian Aid Week - from May 12–18 - is focussing on work in Burundi, one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in Africa.
Bishop Malcolm said his connections with Burundi are spurring him on to complete the challenge: “Every year, during Christian Aid Week, people across this country raise funds, act and pray for their global neighbours in a celebration of hope for a fairer world.
“I’m doing 70k in May not only to get more exercise, (though that in itself is going to help me) but mainly to encourage folks to give to Christian Aid’s work.
"With family and friends in Burundi, I want to help Christian Aid empower local communities facing extreme poverty and the impact of climate change.
“Here in the Diocese of Derby, we have been supporting the Diocese of Bujumbura’s work with people on the fringe of the city whose property is vulnerable to mudslides due to climate change.
"Christian Aid’s work with people in Burundi, on most counts the country with the world’s lowest per capita income, can make an immense difference.
“I plan to walk, cycle, and on a good day run a bit every day, to encourage people to join with me in supporting this work.”
Money raised during Christian Aid Week will help the organisation’s partners empower vulnerable communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.
Heavily reliant on agriculture, Burundi is also one of the least prepared to combat the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and landslides.
The global cost of living crisis has intensified the challenges: more than 70 per cent of the population live in poverty and more than half of children are chronically malnourished.
To support Bishop Malcolm, please visit his fundraising page.
