Karen Hamblin to retire as Archdeacon for East Derbyshire After many years of faithful and fruitful ministry in our Diocese, the Venerable Karen Hamblin… Archdeacon Matthew writes... On the day I wrote this article, the stock markets were down 11% as the… Reader licensing 2025 On Saturday 3 May, 12 new people will be admitted to the office of Licensed… Death of Pope Francis Bishop Libby writes: It was my profound privilege to have an audience with Pope Francis… LLM Quiet Day Recently, many Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) came together with Bishop Libby at St Barnabas Centre… Belper Town welcome Revd Rachel Burdett as new chaplain On 1 March 2025, Belper Town Football Club welcomed their new Chaplain Revd Rachel Burdett.… Living Hope Resources for Lent 2025 This Lent we are encouraged to put down deep roots of hope by connecting with… Christmas Lunch on Jesus 2024 A team of volunteers has been packing and delivering special Christmas food packages to families and… The vision in action: your Christmas photos We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and… Lambeth Palace award winners announced Christine McMullen, the Diocese of Derby's former chair of the House of Laity, has been… Archdeacon Nicky's sermon from Safeguarding Sunday Archdeacon Nicky preached at the Safeguarding Sunday service at Ashbourne on Sunday 18 November 2024… Statement - The Archbishop of Canterbury A statement from the Right Reverend Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, following the resignation of… New gold, silver and bronze eco awards for churches The Diocese of Derby has a new gold Eco Church, and new silver and bronze… Digital giving devices hailed a success Churches in the Diocese of Derby that have tried contactless giving have hailed the devices a… The Vision in action: your stories October 2024 We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and… Bishop's Badge 2024 Bishop Libby has presented around 140 Bishop's Badges to those nominated for missional long service and missional innovation… The vision in action: your stories - July 2024 We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and… Derby to host vocational event for disabled and neurodivergent people St Alkmund's Church in Derby is to host one of a series of vocational events for… Fairfield St Peter is net-zero demonstrator St Peter's Church in Fairfield, Buxton, is one of over 100 churches to be offered a… Deacons and priests ordained by bishops Bishops Libby and Malcolm have ordained four new deacons and six new priests in Petertide… Parish event leaflet 2024 To download a copy of this years event list please follow the link below Events… Children celebrated in Bishop's Badge service Around 40 children have received Bishop's Badge Awards at a special service in Derby Cathedral.… Growing Younger Additional Needs Training events Growing Younger Additional Needs Training Events The Diocese of Derby is hosting two key training… The vision in action: your stories - May 2024 We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and beyond.… 1 2
