A joyful celebration Two ordination services were held at Derby Cathedral this weekend. 1 The Venerable Emma Sykes writes... ‘All shall be well’: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 13 June 2026 The Diocesan Synod for the Diocese of Derby convened for its 149th session this weekend (Saturday 13 June 2026), at St Werburgh’s Church in Derby. Church of England apologises for role in post-war historical adoption practices The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes. 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
