Advent Sunday with Bishop Libby The first in a series of videos inspired by the Church of England's Advent and Christmas theme of "Joy". Bishop Libby offers a short Advent Sunday reflection 1 Baptisms and Confirmations in 1 night at Wirksworth 2 Baptisms and 11 Confirmations held in 1 night at this special Carsington Deanery service Advent Hope - Light in the Darkness The Joy of Christmas On this page you will find Advent and Christmas resources for churches, individuals and schools designed to help all ages to be drawn into the joy of the first Christmas. 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
