This is a summary of the monthly Church Leaders' mailing which was sent on Friday, 17 July 2026.
The full version can be found here
Looking ahead
- Generous Faith: Lay Ministry conference 2026 - book now
- STAND FOR SYNOD: CofE General Synod Elections 2026
- The Centenary: Register your interest in joining the working group
- Changes in the communications team: Aidan Melville leaving to pursue full-time training for ordained ministry
- Online Faculty System development
- How do you welcome visitors to your church?: Help us to produce a Church Visitor toolkit
Mission and Ministry
- Places of Worship Renewal Fund: Historic England launched the new Fund.
- Disability Awareness Sunday: 27 September 2026
- Hazelnut Communities – The Potting Shed: Book onto their course
- A Gift That Lasts Beyond a Lifetime - email Steve Johnson about Legacy gifts
- Sunday Services: Archdeacon Nicky has availability to lead morning worship on various Sundays incl Christmas - email Julie Ford
- Financial Support for Clergy
- Clergy Transition Service re-launch
Upcoming Diocesan Events
- CMD Ministry Mondays - 17 August 2026 - Well-being in Ministry with Archdeacon Emma Sykes, 1 pm to 2 pm - Zoom - Access via this link
- CMD Ministry Mondays - 21 September 2026 - Pensions and the CofE Financial Wellbeing Service, 1 pm to 2 pm - Zoom - Access via this link
Safeguarding
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New training session available: supervising individuals subject to a Church Safety Plan - email safeguardingtraining@derby.anglican.org for more information and book your place.
Future dates for your diary
- Annual Clergy Conference - Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 October 2026 - The Hayes Conference Centre
