A special service to mark Safeguarding Sunday A special service was held for Safeguarding Sunday to thank those working in safeguarding in our parishes, and to remember victims and survivors of abuse. 1 The Dean of Derby writes… This month's diocesan message comes from the Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson. Accessible Church symbols – created in our diocese New symbols enable churches to make a positive difference by openly displaying the accessibility for worshippers with disabilities and neurodiversity. Journeying together: a summary of the recent Diocesan Synod Diocesan finances and our Net Zero Carbon strategy were the focus of conversation at the 147th Derby Diocesan Synod. 1 2 >> More stories from around the diocese 1 ► Subscribe to our monthly eNews ► Download the monthly Cycle of Prayer ► Join the 2027 Community of Prayer ► Disability Inclusion Action Group and accessiblechurch.net 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