To help mark the 50th anniversary of the Peak Centre, Edale, and to celebrate all that is good about the Chesterfield Archdeaconry, Archdeacon Carol and Ben Acty, warden at the Peak Centre, invite you to join them for a family walk on Saturday, 31st August 2019.
The walk will start at 10.30 am at the Peak Centre, S33 7ZA.
Ben will lead you on a pleasant walk around the Edale area, which will take in Edale itself, Barber Booth, and a part of the Pennine Way.
The walk will last between two and four hours and will be tailored to suit the group on the day.
>> Book your place today - it's free!
Archdeacon Carol said: “Derbyshire has some of the most wonderful landscape in the country and we should celebrate that. The Peak District in particular has a rich diversity of wildlife, terrain and communities, and it is our responsibility to ensure we both enjoy and preserve it.
“This walk is about celebrating the scenery and communities we are privileged to walk among.
“It is great to be able to use the Peak Centre in Edale as the start of our Archdeaconry walk; the centre is such a great asset for the Diocese of Derby.
“Our walk will take us on a gentle exploration of the high peaks - all ages and dogs are welcome to join us. My Jack Russell, Fudge, at 16 is definitely up for it!”
In September, the Peak Centre at Edale celebrates 50 years of helping to get people of all ages and all faiths to enjoy outdoor pursuits whilst considering the values of being a Christian - or any other faith – such as respect, teamwork and trust.
It caters mainly for primary school children and offers residential stays and day group activities.
Pictures from our beautiful Chrism Service 2019 at Derby Cathedral, led by Bishop Jan.
The Chrism Service takes place on Maundy Thursday each year. It comprises of the Blessing of the Oils - the ones used for the infirm, in baptisms and ordinations - and a renewal of vows by clergy and readers in the Diocese.
- Curate Lindsay Pearson was determined to be at the service. She arrived in Derby by train and then cycled to the Cathedral in her cassock!
The Right Reverend Libby Lane will be installed as the eighth Bishop of Derby in a service in Derby Cathedral at 2.30pm on Saturday, 25th May 2019.
The installation will mark the start of Bishop Libby’s ministry in the Diocese of Derby.
The service will see a number of special Church traditions followed: Bishop Libby will be anointed with oil, garlanded with flowers, presented with the Pastoral Staff and vested in the Diocesan cope and mitre.
And, of course, she will be placed for the first time in the cathedra, or bishop’s seat, the symbolic place from where she exercises her ministry.
Youth Council members and people representing churches and chaplaincies from all around the diocese will have roles in the service and there will be a special signed-only reading from Derby Deaf Church.
City Walk
Prior to the service, Bishop Libby will arrive in Derby by train and walk through the city, greeting people of all faiths and none, on her way to the installation service. She will be accompanied by children from local Church of England schools, including Derby Cathedral School, and celebratory flag bearers.
Bishop Libby will be joined by civic dignitaries for the final part of her walk from Market Place to the Cathedral. There, she will watch a short performance by the local branch of the National Liturgical Dance Network.
Shortly before the start of the service, the Cathedral doors will be closed and, again following tradition, Bishop Libby will bang on the door three times with her crozier to gain access to the Cathedral.
At the end of the service, Bishop Libby will stand outside the Cathedral to publicly bless the city of Derby, the county of Derbyshire and the Diocese of Derby.
Derby Cathedral’s Canon for Liturgy, the Revd Richard Andrews, said: “This will be a wonderfully joyous occasion of celebration and prayer as we welcome Bishop Libby.
“But it is also a time for both Bishop Libby and the whole Diocese to renew their commitment as we inaugurate a new phase of ministry in the Diocese of Derby.”
The service will be attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mr William Tucker, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, William Cavendish, and civic dignitaries, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Derby and members of parliament.
Clergy, lay ministers and church officials and faith leaders from around the Diocese of Derby will be attending and members of the public are also welcome to attend.
Those attending the service will need to be in their seats by 2pm.
Maundy Thursday Services
Belper, St Mark - Parish Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday - 7pm
Blackwell, St Werburgh - Maundy Thursday Communion - 7pm
Chaddesden, St Philip - Mass of the Last Supper, washing of feet and watch - 7.30pm
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Eucharist with foot washing - 7.30pm
Derby, St Luke - Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by watch with Blessed Sacrament until midnight - 7.30pm
Duffield, St Alkmund - Maundy Thursday Communion Service - 6.30pm
Matlock, St Giles - Sung Eucharist and Watch until Midnight - 7.30pm
Ripley, All Saints - Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday - 7.30pm
Wingerworth, All Saints - Eucharist of Last Supper, washing of feet and watch until midnight - 7.30pm
Good Friday Services
Belper, St Peter - Meditation and reflection service - 7pm
Blackwell, St Werburgh - Good Friday Meditation - 10am
Chaddesden, St Philip - Reflective Good Friday service including reserved sacrament - 2pm
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Informal service of reflection - 10am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Good Friday Liturgy - 2pm
Derby, St Luke - Meditation and Stations of the Cross - 1pm
Derby St Luke - Good Friday Liturgy - 2pm
Duffield, St Alkmund - Good Friday reflections at the Cross - 2pm
Blackwell, St Werburgh - Good Friday Meditation - 10am
Chaddesden, St Philip - Reflective Good Friday service including reserved sacrament - 2pm
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Informal service of reflection - 10am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Good Friday Liturgy - 2pm
Derby, St Luke - Meditation and Stations of the Cross - 1pm
Derby St Luke - Good Friday Liturgy - 2pm
Duffield, St Alkmund - Good Friday reflections at the Cross - 2pm
Holloway, Christ Church - Reflective Good Friday service - 11am
Linton and Castle Gresley, Christ Church - The Cross of Christ - 7pm
Linton and Castle Gresley, Christ Church - The Cross of Christ - 7pm
Matlock, St Giles - The Liturgy for Good Friday - 2pm
Tibshelf, St John the Baptist - Good Friday Meditation and Choral Music - 2pm
Wingerworth, All Saints - A Pilgrimage for children and families - 9.45am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Stations of the Cross - 11am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Last Hour Service - 2pm
Wingerworth, All Saints - Good Friday Choral Meditation Service - 7.30pm
Tibshelf, St John the Baptist - Good Friday Meditation and Choral Music - 2pm
Wingerworth, All Saints - A Pilgrimage for children and families - 9.45am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Stations of the Cross - 11am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Last Hour Service - 2pm
Wingerworth, All Saints - Good Friday Choral Meditation Service - 7.30pm
Easter Sunday Services
Belper, St Mark - Holy Communion - 10am
Belper, St Mark - Evening Prayer - 6.30pm
Belper, St Peter - Holy Communion - 6.30am
Belper, St Peter - Holy Communion - 10am
Belper, St Swithun - Holy Communion - 11.00am
Blackwell, St Werburgh - Easter Communion - 9.15am
Chaddesden, St Philip - Easter Sunday sung mass - 10.45am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Easter Family Eucharist - 9.45am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Easter Evensong - 6.30pm
Blackwell, St Werburgh - Easter Communion - 9.15am
Chaddesden, St Philip - Easter Sunday sung mass - 10.45am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Easter Family Eucharist - 9.45am
Derby, St John the Evangelist - Easter Evensong - 6.30pm
Dethick Church Dethick Church - Easter Evensong - 6.30pm
Duffield, St Alkmund - Family Communion - 10am
Holloway Christ Church - Eucharist - 11am
Linton and Castle Gresley, Christ Church - Celebrations of Easter Sunday - 11am
Little Eaton, St Paul - Easter Celebration - 6.30pm
Matlock, St Giles - Eucharist - 8am
Matlock, St Giles - Sung Eucharist and blesing of the Easter Garden - 9.30am
Tibshelf, St John the Baptist - Easter Communion - 11am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Said Eucharist of Easter - 8am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Celebratory Sung Easter Eucharist - 9.30am
Duffield, St Alkmund - Family Communion - 10am
Holloway Christ Church - Eucharist - 11am
Linton and Castle Gresley, Christ Church - Celebrations of Easter Sunday - 11am
Little Eaton, St Paul - Easter Celebration - 6.30pm
Matlock, St Giles - Eucharist - 8am
Matlock, St Giles - Sung Eucharist and blesing of the Easter Garden - 9.30am
Tibshelf, St John the Baptist - Easter Communion - 11am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Said Eucharist of Easter - 8am
Wingerworth, All Saints - Celebratory Sung Easter Eucharist - 9.30am
Other Easter Events
Sun 13 April 2019 - Messy Easter - 10.30am - St John the Baptist, Tibshelf
Sun 13 April 2019 - Easter Kids - 10.30am - St Werburgh, Blackwell
Sun 14 April 2019 - Crown of Thorns (an original cantata) - 6pm - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley
Sun 14 April 2019 - Easter Afternoon Tea for Mums and Daughters - 2.30pm (£2 per family) - St Alkmund, Duffield.
Tue 16 April 2019 - Christians Together in Swanwick at Swanwick Methodist Church - Messy Easter - 10.00am : 2.00pm
Fri 19 April 2019 - Good Friday Frugal Lunch - 12.30 noon - St John the Baptist, Tibshelf
Sat 20 April 2019 - Struggling Saints, A Holy Saturday time with God - 12.30pm : 4.15pm - St Mark, Brampton
Sat 20 April 2019 - Easter Concert with Mike Swan, James & Emma Rollin - 7.30pm - St Alkmund, Duffield
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Ault Hucknall
Sun 23 Dec - Service of Nine Lessons and Carols - St John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall - 6.30am
Mon 24 Dec - Blessing of the Crib - St John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall - 2.30pm
Bakewell
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - All Saints, Bakewell - 4pm
Belper
Thu 20 Dec - Carol Service - St Swithun, Belper - 7.30pm
Sun 23 Dec - All Age Nativity - St Peter, Belper - 10.45am
Sun 23 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - St Peter, Belper - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Christingle - St Peter, Belper - 6pm
Brampton
Sun 23 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - St Thomas, Brampton - 4.30pm & 6.30pm
Breaston
Mon 17 Dec - Community Carol Service - St Michael, Breaston - 7pm
Sun 23 Dec - Nine Lessons and Carols - St Michael, Breaston - 6.30pm
Burbage
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - Church Church, Burbage - 5pm
Buxton
Sun 23 Dec - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - St John the Baptist, Buxton - 6pm
Mon 24 Dec - Messy Church Crib Service - St Mary, Buxton - 4pm
Creswell
Mon 24 Dec - Christingle - St Mary Magdalene, Creswell - 5pm : 6pm
Crich
Sun 16 Dec - Carol Service - St Mary, Crich - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Mary, Crich - 4pm
Derby
Sun 16 Dec - Carol Service - St Matthew, Darley Abbey - 11.15am
Sun 16 Dec - Community Carols around the tree - St Nick's, Allestree - 5pm - 6pm
Sun 16 Dec – Traditional Carol's by Candlelight (Readings and Carols) – St Francis, Mackworth – 5.30pm
Sun 16 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - St Paul, Quarndon - 4pm
Wed 19 Dec - Lunchtime Carols & mince pies - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 12pm : 1.30pm
Wed 19 Dec - Carols at the Circus - Sussex Circus, Chaddesden (joint churches event) - 4pm
Thu 20 Dec - Derwent community Nativity and carols - St Mark, Derby - 6.30pm
Fri 21 Dec - Sing Christmas Carol Service - Derby Cathedral - 12.45pm
Fri 21 Dec - Derby Latvian Choir Carol Concert - St Philip, Chaddesden - 7pm
Sun 23 Dec - Journey to Bethlehem - Derby Cathedral - 3pm
Sun 23 Dec - Christingle and Nativity - St Barnabas, Derby - 4pm
Sun 23 Dec - Nine Lessons and Carols - St Edmund, Allestree - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Christmas Eve Carol Services - Derby Cathedral - 4pm & 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Christmas Eve Crib Service - St Edmund, Allestree - 2.30pm & 4pm
Mon 24 Dec - Nativity Play and Christingle - St Francis, Mackworth – 4pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Matthew, Darley Abbey - 5.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Carol Service - St Philip, Chaddesden - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Christmas Eve candle-lit Carol Service - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 6.30pm
Eckington
Sun 16 Dec - Carol Service - St Peter and St Paul, Eckington - 4pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Peter and St Paul, Eckington - 4pm
Kirk Hallam
Sun 16 Dec - Christingle with Uniformed Groups and Parade - All Saints, Kirk Hallam - 11am
Sun 23 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - All Saints, Kirk Hallam - 6.00pm
Linton and Castle Gresley
Sun 16 Dec - Toy Service - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley - 11am
Sun 23 Dec - Nine Lessons and Carols - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley - 6pm
Mon 24 Dec - Christingle - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley - 3pm
Litton
Fri 14 Dec - Christmas Round the World Carol Service - Christ Church, Litton - 6pm
Fri 14 Dec - Christmas Round the World Carol Service - Christ Church, Litton - 6pm
Millers Dale
Sun 16 Dec - Community Carol and Crib Service - St Anne, Miller's Dale - 3pm
Sun 16 Dec - Community Carol and Crib Service - St Anne, Miller's Dale - 3pm
Morley
Sun 16 Dec - Carol Service - St Matthew, Morley - 11am
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Matthew, Morley - 3.00pm
Morton
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - Holy Cross, Morton - 3pm
Old Whittington
Sun 16 Dec - Carol Service - St Bartholomew, Old Whittington - 4pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Bartholomew, Old Whittington - 4pm
Openwoodgate
Sun 23 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - St Mark, Openwoodgate - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Mark, Openwoodgate - 4pm
Over Haddon
Sun 23 Dec – Carol Service – St Anne, Over Haddon – 4pm
Repton
Sun 16 Dec - Messy Christingle - St Wystan, Repton - 4pm
Sun 23 Dec - Nine Lessons and Carols - St Wystan, Repton - 6.30pm
Mon 24 Dec - Crib Service - St Wystan, Repton - 4pm
Ripley
Sun 16 Dec - Carols by Candlelight - All Saints, Ripley - 5pm
Wed 19 Dec - Lunchbreak Carols - All Saints, Ripley - 1pm
Scarcliffe
Mon 24 Dec - Family Carol Service - St Leonard, Scarcliffe - 4.30pm
Tideswell
Sun 16 Dec - Service of Lessons and Carols - St John the Baptist, Tideswell - 6pm
Whitwell
Sun 16 Dec - Christingle and Crib service - St Lawrence, Whitwell - 3.00pm
Wormhill
Sun 23 Dec - Village Carol and Crib Service - St Margaret's, Wormhill - 6.30pm
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
Allestree
Christmas Eve Crib Service - St Edmund, Allestree - 2.30pm & 4pm
Ault Hucknall
Blessing of the Crib - St John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall - 2.30pm
Midnight Communion - St John the Baptist, Ault Hucknall - 11.15pm
Bakewell
Crib Service - All Saints, Bakewell - 4pm
Midnight Mass - All Saints, Bakewell - 11.30pm
Belper
Christingle - St Peter, Belper - 6pm
Midnight Holy Communion - St Peter, Belper - 11.30pm
Burbage
Crib Service - Christ Church, Burbage - 5pm
Midnight Mass - Christ Church, Burbage - 11.30pm
Buxton
Messy Church Crib Service - St Mary, Buxton - 4pm
Midnight Mass - St John the Baptist, Buxton - 11.30pm
Chaddesden
Carol Service - St Philip, Chaddesden - 6.30pm
Midnight Mass - St Philip, Chaddesden - 11.30pm
Creswell
Christingle - St Mary Magdalene, Creswell - 5pm - 6pm
Darley Abbey
Crib Service - St Matthew, Darley Abbey - 5.30pm
Midnight Mass - St Matthew, Darley Abbey - 11.30pm
Derby City & Derby Cathedral
Candle-lit Carol Service - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 6.30pm
Christmas Eve Carol Services - Derby Cathedral - 4pm & 6.30pm
Midnight Mass - Derby Cathedral - 11.30pm
Eckington
Midnight Holy Communion - St Peter and St Paul - 11.30pm
Linton and Castle Gresley
Christingle - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley - 3pm
Mackworth
Nativity Play and Christingle - St Francis, Mackworth – 4pm
Midnight Mass - St Francis, Mackworth – 11.30pm
Morley
Crib Service - St Matthew, Morley - 3.00pm
Midnight Communion - St Matthew, Morley - 11.30pm
Morton
Crib Service - Holy Cross, Morton - 3pm
Old Whittington
Crib Service - St Bartholomew, Old Whittington - 4pm
Midnight Mass - St Bartholomew, Old Whittington - 11.30pm
Openwoodgate
Crib Service - St Mark, Openwoodgate - 4pm
Quarndon
Christmas Story - St Paul, Quarndon - 4pm
Midnight Communion - St Paul, Quarndon - 11.15pm
Repton
Crib Service - St Wystan, Repton - 4pm
Midnight Eucharist - St Wystan, Repton - 11.30pm
Ripley
Crib Service - All Saints, Ripley - 4pm
Midnight Communion - All Saints, Ripley - 11.30pm
Scarcliffe
Family Carol Service - St Leonard, Scarcliffe - 4.30pm
Holy Communion - St Leonard, Scarcliffe - 6.30pm
Tideswell
Nativity Service with Tideswell Band - St John the Baptist, Tideswell - 4pm
Midnight Communion by Candlelight - St John the Baptist, Tideswell - 11.30pm
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
Ashbourne
A Festival of Angels - St Oswald, Ashbourne - 16 Dec to mid Jan 2019
Bakewell
Christmas Tree Festival - All Saints, Bakewell - 14 to 23 Dec
Belper
Christmas Tree Festival - Christ Church, Belper - 14 to 24 Dec
Brampton
Christmas Craft Market (various dates from Sat 1 Dec), St Thomas Brampton, 10am - 1.30pm
Breaston
Flower Festival - St Michael, Breaston - 14 to 16 Dec
Burbage
Christmas Tree Festival - Christ Church, Burbage - 16 to 22 Dec - 2pm : 4pm
Burbage Band Christmas Concert - Church Church, Burbage - 16 Dec - 2pm
Derby
Derby Bach Choir Concert - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 15 Dec - 7.30pm
Voices Meditation - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 16 Dec - 4.00pm
Community Carols around the tree - St Nick's, Allestree - 16 Dec - 5pm : 6pm
Voices Meditation - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 16 Dec - 4.00pm
Community Carols around the tree - St Nick's, Allestree - 16 Dec - 5pm : 6pm
Sitwell Christmas Concert - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 17 Dec - 7.30pm
Derby Latvian Choir Carol Concert - St Philip, Chaddesden - 21 Dec - 7pm
Christmas Tree Festival - St Philip, Chaddesden - 22 to 24 Dec ...more information
Eckington
Christmas Tree Festival - St Peter and St Paul, Eckington - 11 Dec to 16 Dec - times vary
Christmas Tree Festival - St Peter and St Paul, Eckington - 11 Dec to 16 Dec - times vary
Repton
Christmas Concert in aid of Rainbows Hospice - St Wystan, Repton - 14 Dec - 7.30pm
Staveley
Seasonal Music (Recitals at Eight) - St John the Baptist, Staveley - 19 Dec - 8pm
Wirksworth
Christmas Tree Festival - St Mary, Wirksworth - 15 Dec
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
Allestree
Christmas Day Choral Communion - St Edmund, Allestree - 10am
Christmas Day @ St Nicks - St Nick's, Allestree - 9am & 10.45am
Bakewell
Christmas Day Family Eucharist - All Saints, Bakewell - 11am
Belper
Early Christmas Holy Communion - St Swithun, Belper - 9.30am
Family Holy Communion - St Peter, Belper - 10am
Buxton
Christmas Day Communion Service - St Mary, Buxton - 10.30am
Christmas Day Communion Service - St. John the Baptist, Buxton - 11am
Burbage
Christmas Day Communion Service - Christ Church, Burbage - 10am
Chaddesden
Christmas Day Holy Communion - St Philip, Chaddesden - 10am
Darley Abbey
Choral Communion - St Matthew, Darley Abbey - 10am
Derby City and Derby Cathedral
Christmas Day Family Eucharist - St Johns, Mill/Bridge St - 10am
Christmas Cathedral Eucharist - Derby Cathedral - 10.45am
Eckington
Christmas Day Holy Communuion - St Peter and St Paul - 9.30am
King Sterndale
Christmas Day Holy Communion - Christ Church, King Sterndale - 9.30am
Linton and Castle Gresley
Christmas Day Holy Communion - Christ Church, Linton and Castle Gresley - 9.30am
Mackworth
Family Communion Service - St Francis, Mackworth – 10am
Quarndon
Christmas Day informal worship - St Paul, Quarndon - 10am
Repton
Christmas Day Family Carol Service - St Wystan, Repton - 10.30am
Ripley
Quiet Christmas Communion - All Saints, Ripley - 9.15am
Christmas Family Celebration - All Saints, Ripley - 10am
Tideswell
Churches Together Christmas Family Celebration - St John the Baptist, Tideswell - 10am
See also: Christmas Tree Festivals | Carols, Christingles and Cribs | Christmas Eve Services | Christmas Day Services | Christmas at Derby Cathedral | More church and parish events | #FollowTheStar
