Dave King
The Rt Revd Libby Lane legally became the Bishop of Derby on Monday, 11 February 2019.
At a service at St Mary-le-Bow in London, The Archbishop of Canterbury confirmed Bishop Libby's Election by the College of Canons.
It was attended by members of Libby's family, Bishop Jan, Archdeacon Carol and other representatives from the Diocese.
Poster
These posters can be used to promote upcoming trainings in your church / parish / deanery.
Two posters are available in word format - one with a grid to complete with your trainings and the other blank for freetext.
We kindly ask that you refrain from amending the header and footers in the word documents.
A4 Word Poster (no grid - freetext)
A4 PDF Poster (header and footer only)
Images
Promotional images for use with Parish magazines, screens, PowerPoint etc
Promotional image in PNG format (2020 image to be added shortly)
Promotional Image in JPEG format (2020 image to be added shortly)
Ilkeston's first Winter Shelter is proving to be a huge success.
Based at St John's Church, Ilkeston, the shelter was originally set up to sleep 12 people each night - but demand has meant that number has expanded to 17, plus a dog, during the freezing cold nights at the end of January.
Guests not only get a warm bed for the night, they also get hot drinks, supper, breakfast and a lunch bag. They get access to a shower and the offer of clean clothes and a warm coat.
This page is in the process of being updated
Information for Churchwardens on Clergy Wellbeing
>> Resources for churchwardens on wellbeing [PDF]
Resources for Churchwardens - Parish Support Office:
Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire - The Ven. Matthew Trick - 01332 388658, matthew.trick@derby.anglican.org
Archdeacon of East Derbyshire - The Ven. Karen Hamblin - karen.hamblin@derby.anglican.org
Acting Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales - Revd Canon Nicky Fenton - nicky.fenton@derby.anglican.org
Acting DAC Secretary - Kat Alldread - dac@derby.anglican.org
HR Manager - Mandy Roberts - 01332 388650, mandy.roberts@derby.anglican.org
Registrar -
Head of Discipleship, Mission & Ministry - Revd Canon Matt Barnes - Matt.Barnes@derby.anglican.org
Community Action Officer - currently vacant
Community Projects Development Officer - Gareth Greenwood - 01332 388690, Gareth.greenwood@derby.anglican.org (using buildings for mission)
Communications team - Lucy Harrison, Dave King, Andrew Salt - 01332 388668 communications@derby.anglican.org
Convener of the Clergy Wellbeing Reference Group Karen Hamblin - karen.hamblin@derby.anglican.org
Good sources of a wide variety of information:
Practical Church Management by James Behrens (Gracewing, 2014)- a very good guide to all aspects of church management (about £20)
The PCC Member’s Essential Guide by Mark Tanner (2015) - informative guide about the role of the PCC, answers all the basic questions (What is a PCC? What jobs does it do? How does it fit into the bigger picture?) in a straightforward way but also offers prayerful reflections. (about £8)
Rules, Rotas & Rectors - How to Thrive Being a Churchwarden by Matthew Clements (2018) - written by an experienced churchwarden to give practical information for those new to the role or considering it. (about £10)
Parish Resources https://www.parishresources.org.uk/ (extensive links and resources on church administration, church governance, data protection, parish finance, employing and managing staff and volunteers, looking after church buildings)
Church Care www.churchcare.co.uk (Ecclesiastical Insurance website on the care of churches with extensive information on looking after churches and churchyards, making changes, insurance, health & safety, risk assessments and much more)
John Truscott www.john-truscott.co.uk (organisation, leadership, management, administration, communication etc for churches and Christian organisations- very helpful information on a wide variety of topics)
Helpful information for specific areas:
Safeguarding: Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/safeguarding (policies, procedures and information, how to report a concern, DBS)
Diocesan safeguarding team - 01332 388678, safeguarding@derby.anglican.org
Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding
Governance: Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/pccs (includes a compliance checklist to ensure PCC’s governance and policies are as they should be)
Church Representation Rules https://www.churchofengland.org/more/policy-and-thinking/church-representation - rules/church-representation-rules-online (online version of rules governing churches)
Parochial Church (Powers) Measure http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukcm/Eliz2/4-5/3/contents (law governing PCCs)
Buildings: Church Care www.churchcare.co.uk (Ecclesiastical website on the care of churches with extensive information on looking after churches and churchyards, making changes to buildings, insurance, health & safety etc)
DAC on Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/en/church-admin/dac.html (guidance and access to online faculty system)
The Value of Maintenance? Project Report from Historic England (very helpful report looking at the impact of on time church maintenance compared to the cost impact of delaying repair work)
Copyright: CCLI https://uk.ccli.com/ (information about copyright law and church licenses)
Training & courses: Diocesan website https://derby.anglican.org/lif (Bitesize modules for churchwardens)
Vocations: Diocesan website http://www.derby.anglican.org/vocations (information on discernment, connecting with a vocations adviser)
Church of England website https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/vocations (discernment, exploring calling, roles in the church and whole life discipleship)
In co-operation with the incumbent, churchwardens, as part of the ministry team, are generally responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the parish and/or ministry area.
It is important that churchwardens nourish and maintain their own Christian faith, and not let it fade with the administrative and practical issues which may arise in the church.
Churchwardens are not expected to do everything themselves, but to make sure that there are other people available to carry out the various tasks.
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Guidance for Churchwardens
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Can I be a churchwarden?Five things you need to know if you are considering becoming a churchwarden in the Diocese of Derby. Video 30 secs -
Being a churchwardenWhether you’re an experienced warden or new to the role, this module will tell you all the basics you need to know. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 35 mins -
Churches as community buildingsBuilding strong, lasting relationships with the whole community is central to effective mission. For churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
The DAC and facultiesUseful information about how the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) can help you and facts about faculties. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 35 mins -
Faculty applicationsThis module will tell you need to know about how to make, and what to include, in a faculty application. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
Church buildings management throughout the yearKnow what you need to do throughout the year to look after your church building. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
Leading Worship at Short NoticeWhat you need to know and what you can and can't do when leading worship. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins -
Leading intercessionsHow to lead God's people in prayer. For: Churchwardens Interactive lesson Approx time: 30 mins
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Those who are asked to lead worship on behalf of others are undertaking an important responsibility.
Clergy and Readers are licensed by the Bishop to lead worship.
Churchwardens may also lead worship.
Many churches now have groups of worship leaders who prepare and lead non-eucharistic worship.
>> Find out more about leading worship as a churchwarden here.
Downloads
Here are a worship resource sheet (PDF) and some orders of service that churchwardens can use if they need to lead an act of worship at short notice. The orders of service are Word docs so they can be adapted if needed.
BCP - Morning Prayer (Word doc)
CW - Morning Prayer (Word doc)
BCP - Evening Prayer (Word doc)
CW - Evening Prayer (Word doc)
Once described as a “stone-built preaching box” St Mary’s in Cromford has evolved into a uniquely decorated Derbyshire church.
“Wow! Really impressive”, reads a comment in Cromford St Mary’s visitors’ book. It’s not untypical of the many remarks.
They are, no doubt, referring to the collection of magnificent murals painted around the inside of the church.
Dr Alison Brown is one of a group of 35 who have visited Kolkata, India, to build and strengthen the Derby Diocesan Board of Education's links with the area.
Jacqueline Stober decided at the age of nine that she was going to work for God.
And as well as her own route to ordination, she’s been exploring those of other BAME clergy in the Church of England.
Remembering the ‘light-bulb moment’ is something many people do when it comes to discovering God or hearing His call.
The next Bishop of Derby will be the Right Reverend Libby Lane.
Bishop Libby is currently the Suffragan Bishop of Stockport, in the Diocese of Chester – a post she has occupied since 2015.
Libby describes Derbyshire as ‘the place that holds my heart’. She grew up in Glossop in the north-west of the county and was selected for ordination while working in the parish of St Thomas Brampton, Chesterfield.
