News and Events
The Diocese of Derby is gearing up for one of the busiest months of the year as churches and community groups hold special events during the Advent season.
A series of posters advertising events taking place throughout Derbyshire have been released and further information is available on the diocesan website www.derby.anglican.org
A variety of events are taking place this year including Christmas Tree Festivals, Carol and Crib services, Christingles, Christmas fairs and concerts.
For further information about the events taking place you can visit: www.derby.anglican.org/index.php/home/parish-events-
Getting ready for Christmas is the subject of a new video broadcast today on the Diocesan website www.derby.anglican.org
Revd Alicia Dring from St Peter’s Church Littleover shares a reflection on how we prepare for Christmas in the three minute video – complete with special Christmas Pyjamas!
She says: “ Advent is about getting ready. Most of us seem to get ready with outward stuff for Christmas but we forget to prepare what’s going on inside. It’s not just the run up to Christmas, where we buy lots of cards and presents. Advent isn’t just opening the door of the advent calendar and eating the chocolate. Advent is supposed to help us get ready for the most exciting day ever. The day we remember God coming to Earth, not as a mighty warrior but as a tiny baby.”
She continues “ With each Chocolate ask God to bless you, with each bit of tinsel ask God to show you that he is the light of the world and with every gift remember God’s gift of Christ to the world”
A different video will be shown each week in advent featuring people from all around the Diocese and what advent means to them.
Members of the Derby Diocesan Synod met in Darley Dale on Saturday (9 November) to discuss the governance, mission and financing of the Church of England in Derbyshire.
It was the first time the members have met under the new governance structure as the Diocesan Board of Finance. The meeting was also the first for new Diocesan Secretary, Maureen Cole.
In his presidential address, The Bishop of Derby, Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern described how the diocese was experiencing a new chapter, with a real sense of new thinking combined with shifts in the organisation. He shared his reflection on some research into the decline in church growth in the early 20th century. He challenged synod to look at the reasons and question whether the church today could use the lessons of the past to influence how we lead today.
Mark Titterton, Chairman of the Board of Finance then led a discussion on the budget for 2014. He described the budget as ‘a mission led budget for a year of transition’ and said that despite a deficit of nearly half a million pounds Derby diocese was not alone and many dioceses are in the same position. He described how the board intended to pay for the deficit by using reserves and a reduction to the parsonages grant. He added that despite a deficit the budget included £145,000 of growth projects to allow the diocese to continue to be a living, growing body. He underlined the importance of this investment to be able to do new things in order to grow.
The Synod then voted and passed the 2014 budget. The Archdeacon of Chesterfield then updated the group on governance. The synod then voted and passed the “Memorandum and Articles of Association of the DBF as amended by the special resolution of the DBF on 4 July 2013.”
Carole Lloyd, stewardship officer, then led an update and discussion on stewardship and gift aid.
Synod were then asked to vote on the formula used to calculate the number of lay representatives on each deanery synod for the elections held in 2014. After synod closed there was a short meeting of the Derby Diocesan Board of Finance. The Registrar, Nadine Waldron, led an introduction and described the legal entity and responsibilities of the new structure.
Mark Titterton then asked for an open and honest conversation about finance. He indicated that a top priority will be to make the figures more accessible and to put systems and procedures in place to be able to give monthly updates of where the Diocese really is. He added that the message to take away from the meeting is one of opportunity.
“Derby is average in terms of diocesan finances, we are neither the richest nor the poorest, but given the plans we have described and investment opportunities we have a real chance to grow.”
The meeting closed at 1.15pm
The Bishop of Derby will be presenting his “Bishops Badge” to people in the community who have shown an outstanding contribution to their community or church at two special services at Derby Cathedral (3pm) and St John’s Buxton (6pm) on Sunday 29 September.
123 people from all over Derbyshire have been nominated to receive the Badge.
The Bishop of Derby, Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern said: "The Bishops Badge is an important event each year for the Diocese. It's a moment when we stop to say thank you to people who selflessly, week after week, just get on with doing what the Gospel is about. Nobody can apply for it. You are nominated by your community. It's a real pat on the back to people who aren't looking for recognition."
A video introducing a few of those nominated was published on the diocesan website, www.derby.anglican.org today.
Brian Hamilton said “I was delighted to receive a letter from the Bishop saying I was going to be awarded the Bishop’s Badge which is very much unexpected. It’s a privilege and an honour to be able to receive it in acknowledgement of the work I do in the parish.”
Vernon Mather MBE said: “ I was quite shocked when I got the letter from the Bishop saying I’d been nominated for one of his badges, that coming on top of an MBE from Buckingham Palace a few years ago was quite something.“
The Bishop of Derby, Dr Alastair Redfern has announced that this years’ Harvest Appeal will raise money for a building project in the slums of Peru.
Dr Redfern has worked with The Bishop of Peru, Bishop William Godfrey, who has a family link to Chesterfield, on the project.
The Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern, Bishop of Derby, has welcomed the European Union’s new guidelines on promoting and protecting freedom of religion and belief and warned that they must not be ‘left on the shelves of EU missions gathering dust’.
A key event in the Diocese of Derby’s calendar takes place this weekend with 6 people being ordained deacon and a further 13 candidates to be ordained priests.
It is traditional for candidates who are called to ordained ministry in the Church of England, to take part in special services known as the Petertide Ordinations.
Norman William Shaw is to be ordained deacon by the Bishop of Derby, Alastair Redfern, on Sunday 30th June (10.45am) at Derby Cathedral. He will subsequently be taking on the role of assistant curate at Glossop Parish Church of All Saints.
The General Synod meets in York on 5th - 9th July for the first time since the rejection of the draft legislation on Women Bishops last November. A large period of time on the Saturday will be devoted to work on this issue with a debate on the Monday. The Friday afternoon will see the first Presidential Address by the new Archbishop of Canterbury, which will be an opportunity for him to outline the main challenges facing the Church of England over the coming period.
Diocesan Events
Archdeacons' Visitations 2013
Last Updated on Thursday, 06 June 2013 10:36
(all start at 7.30pm)
Derby
6 June Ashbourne, Duffield, Longford St Mary’s, Marston on Dove
11 June Melbourne and Repton St Michael w St Mary, Melbourne
Chesterfield
11 June Chesterfield/Bolsover Deaneries Holy Trinity, Chesterfield
27 June Bakewell/Glossop/Buxton Deaneries All Saints, Bakewell
Flower Festival 2013
A 2013 Flower Festival calendar will be issued towards the end of March for display on parish noticeboards throughout the diocese. If you would like your church's events to be included, please complete the attached form and return by Friday 1st March. Events will also be published on the new diocesan tourism site www.derbyshirechurches.org. Alternatively you can email details through to communications@derby.anglican.org
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Inspiring Christian Community Engagement Event
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 11:06
You are invited to ‘Inspiring Christian Community Engagement’ at Lady Manners School, Bakewell on Saturday 22 June, 10am.
Keynote speaker Roy Crowne of HOPE: a national organisation encouraging and resourcing churches in Christian mission.
The programme includes a variety of workshops designed to resource and inspire you in your parish.
Workshops will include:
· Including people with learning disability with Pete Winmill from ‘Prospects’
· Leading in Society, the role of priest, chaplain and community development worker with Simon Cartwright
. Engaging with children and young families in small rural churches
· Changing the Atmosphere with Terry Thake, portfolio holder for the Environment and members of the ecumenical Environment Group
· Taking music into the community: Singing for the brain / choir on wheels
· Engaging older people with Holmewood luncheon club and Rendevous holiday club leaders
. Terrifying Teenagers
· Engaging through hospitality featuring Wirksworth s ‘soup and surprise’ and the manager of St Thomas’s café
. Experience Messy Church
To book or for more information tel: 01332 388684. Please click here for the booking form.
If you would like a full list of workshop options please click here.
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Global Hunger Summit - 7 June, 3.30pm, Derby Cathedral
Last Updated on Monday, 13 May 2013 13:10
"Food links everyone on our planet. We can play our part in encouraging our government and the G8 leaders to make better policies for the hungry.
On 7 June at Derby Cathedral from 3.30pm onwards there will be a Global Hunger Summit to highlight food poverty across the world.
The event will launch the Fareshare food distribution service that will take place at St Thomas' in the Walbrook Epiphany. There will be talks from Bob Rushton, Director of Fareshare, and Fiona Twycross, the London Assembly Member who published a report on food poverty in London for Boris Johnson.
There will be an international development session to high-light the IF campaign and the role of government in eradicating poverty.
From 6 p.m. Mrs Pauline Latham OBE MP will host a lecture by Andrew Mitchell, former Secretary of State for International Development, regarding the importance of aid.
This event in Derby is a chance for us to come together to show solidarity with those who go hungry, locally and across the globe. Also we can celebrate and support the efforts of food banks in our own city and county."
All are welcome to attend. Please use this link to RSVPhttp://hungersummit2013.eventbrite.co.uk
Contact the Bishop's Office for more information: chaplain@bishopofderby.org or 01332 840132
Bishop's Badge 2013
The Bishop's Badge recognises the contribution of lay people to the parish, local community and to the Diocese. This extends to age groups and areas of participation.
Nominations should be submitted by a parish priest or warden in a vacancy to the Bishop's office using a nomination form. The closing date is 1 June.
The Bishop will write to proposed candidates in July for their acceptance of the award.
There will be a presentation service in each Archdeaconry on 29 September 2013: Derby Cathedral at 3 p.m. and St John’s Buxton at 6 p.m. This is in response to the increasing involvement of the whole Diocese.
Last year the service in September was a great success and the Cathedral was filled to capacity.
For more information contact Pippa Rowen chaplain@bishopofderby.org or 01332 840 132
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Spirituality Summer School 2013
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On Earth as in Heaven - Earthing our Spirituality
22-26 July 2013, St Helen's Darley Dale
A one week school of spirituality in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Join a group of people who will come togeher to form a community exploring approaches to prayer and ways of growing in spiritual insight and practice.
Speakers this year:
- The Revd Philip Roderick, Spirituality Officer for the Diocese of Sheffield and founder of the Quiet Gardens Movement and Contemplative Fire.
- The Revd Sue Starkey
- Canon Elaine Jones
Cost £55 (lunch, tea and coffee provided every day)
Led by the Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern, Canon Alan Harper, Ros Harper and the Revd Val Hart
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Patrick John Douglas, a former youth worker, is to be ordained deacon by the Bishop of Derby, Alastair Redfern, on Sunday 30th June (10.45am) at Derby Cathedral. He will subsequently be taking on the role of Pioneer Curate in Walbrook Epiphany Team Ministry.
The diocese has recently participated research which the national Church is conducting to identify the health, and otherwise, of Fresh Expressions. George Lings, from the Church Army Research Unit, contacted all those who had described themselves as having a Fresh Expression in their 2012 Annual Returns. In conversation, he explored whether their mission initiative might be considered a genuine Fresh Expression of Church and has highlighted for us the various opportunities and issues which were revealed.
Angela Plummer, a former florist, is to be ordained deacon by the Bishop of Derby, Alastair Redfern, on Sunday 30th June (10.45am) at Derby Cathedral. She will subsequently be taking on the role of Assistant curate at St Michael with St Mary, Melbourne.
Pippa Rowen from Duffield will be joining thousands of people in a mass rally in Belfast on Saturday 15 June, calling on world leaders to act on global hunger.
The Archbishop of Cape Town, the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba, the chair of the Anglican Communion Environment Network (ACEN), is encouraging the 85 million Anglicans in 38 Provinces to use new ACEN prayers and resources from South Africa and England in church services on or around Environment Sunday (2nd June) and World Environment Day (5th June). They include a children’s prayer (written by 10-year-old Jackie from South Africa) and are available at http://www.churchofengland.org/media/1772230/worldenvironmentday resources2013.docx.
