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Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will take place from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19. The theme for this year is "Movement: Moving more for our mental health. It’s a great opportunity to focus on physical activity and its positive impact on mental well-being. Regular movement can release “feel good” hormones, reduce stress, and improve sleep. Let’s all find moments for movement in our daily routines!
Bishop Malcolm is going the extra mile for vulnerable communities around the world during Christian Aid Week 2024.
He is taking part in ‘70k in May’ – a challenge to cover 70 kilometres in whatever way you like, in solidarity with millions of people who have to walk long distances for clean water or to sell their produce.
This year’s Christian Aid Week - from May 12–18 - is focussing on work in Burundi, one of the most densely populated and poorest countries in Africa.
Bishop Malcolm said his connections with Burundi are spurring him on to complete the challenge: “Every year, during Christian Aid Week, people across this country raise funds, act and pray for their global neighbours in a celebration of hope for a fairer world.
“I’m doing 70k in May not only to get more exercise, (though that in itself is going to help me) but mainly to encourage folks to give to Christian Aid’s work.
"With family and friends in Burundi, I want to help Christian Aid empower local communities facing extreme poverty and the impact of climate change.
“Here in the Diocese of Derby, we have been supporting the Diocese of Bujumbura’s work with people on the fringe of the city whose property is vulnerable to mudslides due to climate change.
"Christian Aid’s work with people in Burundi, on most counts the country with the world’s lowest per capita income, can make an immense difference.
“I plan to walk, cycle, and on a good day run a bit every day, to encourage people to join with me in supporting this work.”
Money raised during Christian Aid Week will help the organisation’s partners empower vulnerable communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.
Heavily reliant on agriculture, Burundi is also one of the least prepared to combat the effects of climate change, including droughts, floods and landslides.
The global cost of living crisis has intensified the challenges: more than 70 per cent of the population live in poverty and more than half of children are chronically malnourished.
To support Bishop Malcolm, please visit his fundraising page.
Exciting opportunity to support the mission of this greater church affectionately know to pilgrims, tourists and the local community as the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’.
We are looking for an enthusiastic priest with a pastoral heart, inclusive theology and passion for rural ministry. Someone who can work collaboratively across these five village communities to engage creatively and missionally sustaining existing church life, developing lay ministries while also innovating and forming new partnerships and worshipping communities.
This post also offers a unique and significant opportunity to explore ways that a greater church can enable visitors and tourists to become pilgrims. We need someone with imagination, skill and an interest in buildings to help us maximise the opportunities within the variety of church buildings including our cottage and halls so they can be good news for the community, church and local economy and support our desired impact and outreach within our communities.
We have good relationships with our local schools that can easily be built upon and a desire to develop the new worshipping communities we have formed that offer creative and innovative worship styles alongside our traditional pattern of services.
We offer a single PCC with a full complement of officers, a Friends group of people interested in the heritage and development of the building, a team of willing volunteers, strong ecumenical relationships, and a modern vicarage within easy walk of local shops, primary school, and the main parish church.
Enquiries to: Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales: nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
For further information and to apply, please use the links below:
Letter from the Bishop of Derby
Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 18 June 2024
Interview dates: Wednesday 26 June
9 May
The Revd Stephen Monk, Rector of Darley, South Darley and Winster, Diocese of Derby, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Matlock Bath and Cromford in the same diocese. Stephen was licensed on Sunday 5th May 2024 by the Bishop of Repton at Holy Trinity Matlock Bath.
The Revd Anne Stratton, Vicar of Belper St Peter, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Anne’s last day in post will be 11th October with her retirement taking effect from 12th October 2024.
We offer a once in a life-time opportunity to partner with us in building from scratch and pioneering in brand new contexts.
Our benefice was formed on 1st January 2024 and so we are coming together for the first time and seeking a new priest-in-charge who will work with us to explore creative and innovative ways of communication,administration and governance to enable us to flourish and thrive in our existing ministry so that we can prioritise the new missional opportunities available to us.
The Wirksworth Team comprises 10 parishes in the heart of Derbyshire surrounded by the splendour of the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales.
The Diocese of Derby is committed to becoming a greener, net zero carbon diocese as it responds to the fifth mark of mission, to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
The postholder will work in collaboration with existing and yet to be appointed officers within a new ‘buildings for mission’ sub-team within the Department of Discipleship, Mission & Ministry to support, enable and develop initiatives that inspire, encourage and assist individuals, churches, schools and other Christian communities to decarbonise their activities as they work towards a net zero carbon ambition.
The role of Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager will take operational leadership and governance of the Diocesan Net Zero programme implementation. The post holder will ensure the effective delivery of activities within the Net Zero action programme ensuring full participation of all stakeholders to secure successful outcomes including the direct project management of locally based decarbonisation initiatives and interventions. The post holder will be supervised by the ‘Buildings for Mission’ Team Leader, who is also the Church Buildings Support Officer.
The role is open to either lay or ordained applicants.
Closing date for applications: 29 May 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
"Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth I call to you, when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy."
I was one of those holding hands around Crich memorial tower for the Clypping service during Archbishop Justin’s visit, praying for the coming of God’s kingdom among us – that all within our diocese might know the love of God.
The wind was so strong we were all struggling to stand still and not be blown off our feet.
It reminded me of the power of God’s Spirit at work amongst us and the privilege of being invited to join in with what God is already doing amongst us.
As a diocese, we have chosen to intentionally focus on deepening our relationship with God and pray for new disciples to join us in our journey of faith during the period from Easter to Pentecost.
Our bishops are holding prayer days and pilgrimages within each deanery to which all are invited and will be warmly welcomed.
They are:
- 6 May - Peak Deanery
- 7 May - Derby City Deanery
- 8 May - Hardwick Deanery
- 10 May - Dove and Derwent Deanery
- 11 May - North East Derbyshire Deanery
- 13 May - South East Derbyshire Deanery
- 14 May - Mercia Deanery
- 18 May - Carsington Deanery
We are also joining in the global prayer movement ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ encouraging us all to commit to praying for five people we know to come to faith, following the example of the first disciples who after the resurrection devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 1:14).
Resources to help you pray have been disseminated to our churches – resources available include a prayer journal, novena and Cheeky Panda sticker and online activities.
Take a look:
It is my prayer that as we set these days apart to pray and wait upon God with expectation and anticipation that we will be refreshed and renewed as God pours out his Spirit and more people come to know the transforming, life-giving love of God.
The Venerable Nicky Fenton
Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales
Growing Faith in Churches – Youth Ministry Resources
The wording around the national aim to grow young disciples is important. As we as a church encouraging discipleship in children, for the faith that is grown to be lasting we are striving to develop youth ministry across the diocese.
As Strategic Lead for Youth Ministry, Rev. Aidan Watson is here to support youth workers, both paid and volunteer, across the diocese. Please get in touch by emailing aidan.watson@derby.anglican.org
Below are a series of links for starting, developing and growing youth ministry in your church.
- Confirmation Resources
Our colleagues at the Bath and Wells and Bristol Diocese have produced some excellent downloadable confirmation resources. If you have a young person or a group of young people you are preparing for confirmation and would like to use this resource, then click here to have a look and download your own version.
- Youthscape Podcast
A fantastic resource for any Christian working with young people, the youthscape podcast has several years-worth of episodes covering a range of areas so there will be plenty for your context to learn. Find on any major podcast platform or here https://www.youthscape.co.uk/podcast
- Youthwork Resources
Various fantastic organisations exist to support churches in running activities for young people with varying levels of faith involvement. Some of our recommendations include:-
Youthscape – originally working Luton, YS now has a national focus and is leading the way in research and innovation for Christian youthwork - https://www.youthscape.co.uk/
Scripture Union – in addition to their decades of church based youth and children’s resources, they are focussing most of their work resourcing churches to reach the 95% of children and young people nationally who have no connection with church - https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/resources-activities
The RSCM – for more traditional contexts church choirs can provide a way of engaging with young people, including developing them as young leaders. https://www.rscm.org.uk/learn-with-us/
Urban Saints Energize - Thousands of engaging and adaptable biblical sessions, training articles and support resources - https://www.urbansaints.org/what-we-do/online-resources
- Living Out Love – a youth group resource
Our colleagues in Birmingham diocese have created a series of short films to help young people think through issues of sexuality, gender, relationships, and justice based on the six pastoral principles which are:
- Acknowledging Prejudice
- Speaking into silence
- Addressing ignorance
- Casting out fear
- Admitting hypocrisy
- Paying attention to power
They come in two versions a 30 min and 60 min versions, they can be used all together or as stand-alone sessions. To download your free copy click here.
- Bishop’s Youth Council
The Bishop’s Youth Council exists to hear the voices of young people in the decision-making processes of the diocese. It is made up of 16-25 year olds across the diocese and is invited to feed recommendations into Bishop’s council and Diocesan Synod. The council is overseen by Ben Martin (Lay Pioneer and Bishop’s Council Member) and Rev. Aidan Watson (Strategic Youth Lead). As well as having their voices heard, members are invested in as young leaders in the church.
If you or a young person you know are interested in hearing more about youth council then email aidan.watson@derby.anglican.org
- Local partners
Valley Cids - an independent Christian charity based in Derbyshire, committed to serving children, young people and families through out-reach work in schools and the wider community. https://www.valleycids.co.uk/
The Peak Centre – A Christian-run activity centre in the Peak district that gives preference to young people - https://www.peakcentre.org.uk/
- Training
As a diocese we seek to facilitate training of youth leaders, both paid and volunteer. We are keen to invest in potential youth leaders, and anticipate that more will be announced on this shortly.
Alternatively, members of the diocesan staff are ordained/licensed lay readers and can come preach/speak to churches about the place of youth ministry in the church. If you would like to do a training day with your volunteer team(s) or to discuss options, then contact aidan.watson@derby.anglican.org
- Youthworker networks
Across the diocese we are setting up or supporting regional networks of paid/volunteer youth workers. If this would interest you then email aidan.watson@derby.anglican.org
We also work with Missional Church Youth Network – an organisation seeking to enable local schools, churches and community projects to work together to reimagine church with young people. We facilitate a Learning Community in order that youth leaders and volunteers can come together for training, encouragement, prayer and support as they build for the future. https://www.mycn.org.uk/
