Karen Hamblin to retire as Archdeacon for East Derbyshire After many years of faithful and fruitful ministry in our Diocese, the Venerable Karen Hamblin will retire as Archdeacon for East Derbyshire in September this year. Archdeacon Matthew writes... Words of wisdom and reflection for this month from the Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire. Reader licensing 2025 On Saturday 3 May, 12 new people will be admitted to the office of Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) at a special service at Derby Cathedral. 1 >> More stories from around the diocese 1 ► Subscribe to our monthly eNews ► Download the monthly Cycle of Prayer ► Join the 2027 Community of Prayer 1 SAFEGUARDING ► Report a concern Training: book a course Parish Dashboard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) CLERGY ► Clergy wellbeing Continuing Ministerial Development Housing guide Emergency contractors list CHURCHWARDENS ► Parishes in vacancy Churchwarden-led worship Churchyard regulations Diocesan Registry FUNDING ► Giving and Generosity Parish Giving Scheme Grants Fees ABOUT US ► Vacancies Who's who Governance Deaneries MISSION ACTION TOOLKIT ► Mission action planning Vision resources ENVIRONMENT ► What's happening Carbon net zero CHURCH BUILDINGS / DAC ► Online faculty system Guidance notes OUR FAITH ► Everyday Faith 2027 Community of Prayer VOCATIONS ► Vocations advisers Meet some ordinands 1
