Archdeacon Nicky writes... Giving thanks to God for God’s goodness One of the theological threads running throughout the… Jason Tailby – The Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England For outstanding work in supporting Safe Spaces England and Wales as a representative of victims… Communications survey 2026 Help shape the future of our communications We are conducting a survey to find out… The diocese bids farewell to Archdeacon Matthew On Sunday 20 September a special service was held at Derby Cathedral for The Venerable Matthew… Lynda Herbert preaches for the national Disability Sunday service On Sunday, 20 September 2026, and our very own Lynda Herbert joined the service from St… Bishop's Badge service 2026 Derby Cathedral welcomed people from all over the diocese on Sunday 13 September for the… Synod 2026 Candidates We are pleased to announce the candidates for election to the General Synod. Voting details… “Good News for all” in the Parish Support communications team "The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away" Job 1:21 Aidan Melville recently left… A Special Farewell Evensong for The Ven, Matthew Trick Preparations are underway for a special Evensong service, following the recent accouncement that The Ven.… The Dean of Derby writes... The Festival of Creation in Christ As I write this at the beginning of August,… Acting Archdeacon Derby City Bishop Jackie, the Acting Bishop of Derby, is delighted to announce that the Revd Sarah… The Venerable Matthew Trick appointed as next Dean of Guernsey His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of The Venerable Matthew Trick as the next Dean of… Ad Clerum 31 July 2026 Dear Friends, We are reaching the end of July and I have been with you… Ad Clerum Ad Clerum are messages written by the Bishop 'to the clergy'. A list of previous… Our journey together - Bishop Jackie writes... ‘Blessed are those whose strength is in you; whose hearts are set on pilgrimage’ Ps… Renewing Church to shine the light How the community at St Francis, Mackworth, embraced change for good Angeline Murray (pictured with… Our journey together - Bishop Jackie writes... ‘Blessed are those whose strength is in you; whose hearts are set on pilgrimage’ Ps… The Venerable Emma Sykes writes... I have been reflecting recently on “transitions”. This is not surprising as in the last… A joyful celebration This weekend, the Diocese of Derby celebrated with two joy-filled ordination services at Derby Cathedral. … ‘All shall be well’: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 13 June 2026 The Diocesan Synod for the Diocese of Derby convened for its 149th session this weekend… Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in… Etwall Church "blooming treat" for the community St Helen’s, Etwall, was awash with colour and vibrancy when they held their Well Dressing… God has called you by name ‘God has called you by name and made you his own’ These are the words… The Venerable Matthew Trick writes... Can you believe that we’re already halfway through 2026? In many ways, the first half… 1 2
