Edale’s Peak Centre is a haven for youngsters to enjoy outdoor learning – but all ages, and all faiths, are welcome.

Whilst many of the parishes in the Diocese spend time trying to get people IN, there is one that focuses on trying to get them OUT – out into the great outdoors to enjoy some of the fantastic scenery and open spaces Derbyshire has to offer.

St Augustine's Church, in the parish of Walbrook Epiphany, has presented three Derby schools with a range of Christian books.

Sally-Anne Beecham: ordained deacon on 30 June 2019

"God is on the move and I’m excited to be joining in!"

I’m Sally-Anne Beecham and live in Chesterfield with my husband and two children aged 12 and 14. 

I became a Christian at 21 after a friend at University told me about her faith and I nervously tried her church one Sunday. 

The Right Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby, has been introduced to the House of Lords by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

The Lord Bishop was joined by her husband, Revd George Lane, senior chaplain of Manchester airport, and her parents who live in North Derbyshire.

Also in attendance were Stephen Hance, the Dean of Derby, Rachel Morris, Diocesan Secretary, and Mark Titterton, the Executive Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance.

The Very Revd Dr Stephen Hance, the Dean of Derby, has been appointed National Lead for Evangelism and Witness for the Church of England.

The Diocese of Derby has welcomed eight new deacons into ordained ministry in a service at Derby Cathedral.

Ossie’s Kitchen, the community café of Ashbourne, has officially opened its doors.

The low-cost, sociable eating space will open once month and will help tackle loneliness and social isolation by providing opportunities for local communities to forge new friendships.

Elaine Jones: ordained deacon on 30 June 2019

"I met Jesus sitting on a beach one evening at Easter"

I was born in Scotland and raised in the Church of Scotland, until the age of 9 when we moved to live in Cyprus after my dad was posted there. 

In between riding horses and enjoying the Mediterranean beaches I attended a Pentecostal church. 

Anthony Till: ordained deacon on 30 June 2019

"I have a strong sense of needing to stand up for people and address social justice issues"

My Name is Anthony Till and I'm married to Sandra who is also an ordinand. We have three adult children and six grandchildren and Kazbah our 13 year old Border Collie.

I have always lived in Derby and my family have always had a connection with St Edmund's, Allenton & Shelton Lock. My Aunty Edna was a founding member of the Church even before they had the existing Church that was built in 1939.

Dawn Knight: ordained deacon on 30 June 2019

"I am completely open to what and where God's mission takes me."

I’ve been married to Kevin for nearly 30 years, and am mum to 3 adult children, two here on earth, and one in God’s care.

I grew up in a working-class family in East London. My only involvement with Church was through “Church parades” when I was in the Brownies and Guides. At the age of 11, I was presented with a New Testament at school, decided to read it, and began to pray.