An accessible Christmas and year The Diocese’s Disability Inclusion Action Group provided a simple accessibility guide to churches to give support over this season. A great end to a great year! 1 Bishop Malcolm announces retirement The Rt Revd Malcolm Macnaughton, Bishop of Repton, has announced his retirement. Bishop Malcolm’s final day in post will be Thursday, 30 April 2026. 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 Baptisms and Confirmations in one night at Wirksworth 2 Baptisms and 11 Confirmations held in 1 night at this special Carsington Deanery service 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
