New Archdeacon announced for East Derbyshire The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, has appointed the Revd Emma Sykes as… An accessible Christmas and year At Christmas services, our doors will be open to many people within our communities who… Bishop Malcolm announces retirement The Rt Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Bishop of Repton, has announced his retirement. Bishop Malcolm’s final… Advent Sunday with Bishop Libby Baptisms and Confirmations in one night at Wirksworth A wonderful congregation gathered on a very cold night on Thursday, 20 November 2025, to… Advent Hope - Light in the Darkness As I write it is not even December yet but by 4pm it is already… The Joy of Christmas The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you… A special service to mark Safeguarding Sunday On 16 November 2025, a special diocesan service was held for Safeguarding Sunday at St… Accessible Church symbols – created in our diocese The Diocese of Derby Disability Inclusion Action Group (DIAG) successfully launched their recognisable symbols project;… Journeying together: a summary of the recent Diocesan Synod Journeying together: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 18 October 2025 Diocesan finances and our Net… St Peter's Church, Hartshorne awarded grant from the Heritage Fund for Restoration Project St Peter's Church in Hartshorne is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a… Derby City Deanery Chair retires Madelaine Goddard retired from Derby city deanery after over ten years as their lay chair.… Bishop's Badge: A Celebration of Lay Mission in local Ministry Derby Cathedral welcomed people from all over the diocese on Sunday 5 October for the… Shining with Solar Success: Sinfin Moor's 'Give to Go Green' journey In September, Bishop Malcolm visited Sinfin Moor church for a special tree planting service to… Bishop Libby responds to announcement of new Archbishop of Canterbury The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby today reflected on the announcement of The Rt… The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt… Celebrating George Stephenson and “The Railway That Changed the World.” Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield, was alive with activity as they marked 200 years since the… Interview with Revd James Lee from the North Wingfield Team Our Growing Younger team recently met with Revd James Lee, Team Vicar in the North… Bishop's Badge 2025: A celebration of lay mission in local ministry Derby Cathedral welcomed people from all over the diocese on Sunday 14 September for the… Reflections from our new priests: Rev Kara Gander Rev Kara Gander was ordained as Priest in July this year. We asked her to… Appointment of Honorary and Lay Canons to Derby Cathedral Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, and the Very Revd Peter Robinson, Dean of… St. Mary’s Church Wirksworth awarded £300,000 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund St. Mary’s Church in Wirksworth has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund… Archbishop of Alexandria visits St Giles’ Normanton St Giles’ Normanton by Derby were thrilled and honoured to welcome the Most Rev Dr… Children awarded with 2025 Bishop's Badge The Bishop's Badge service for schools took place on Monday 23 June at Derby Cathedral.… 1 2
