Draw Near this Lent The Church of England’s theme for Lent 2026 is Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent. 1 Reporting back: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 14 March 2026 Derby Diocesan Synod met for its 148th session this month at St John’s Walton near Chesterfield. Book now for our "Growing a Younger Church" conference Book now for our event tailored to clergy, leaders, and helpers who want to be equipped and encouraged in their children’s and youth ministry. Not to be missed. A letter from Archbishop Hosam Naoum on the conflict in the Middle East The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem has shared a pastoral letter following on from the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. 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
