FacebookXFlickrInstagramInstagram

Subscribe to this RSS feed

Resources for Clergy

Emergency Contractors List

Property Repairs and Maintenance

Please contact the property team during normal working hours on 01332 388650 or email propertyteam@derby.anglican.org

Any out of hours emergency please refer to the Emergency Contractors list from the links below.

 

Clergy Housing Emergency Repairs out of hours (including public holidays).

If an emergency occurs out of hours inlcuding public and seasonal holidays (Easter, Christmas etc), do not delay, instruct a Diocesan approved contractor immediately and inform the Property team of the problems when the office is open.  An approved contractors list has been issued to all parishes and can also be found below.

Please be aware that not all contractors will cover Christmas day, Boxing day or New Year day so in the event of emergency please use a reliable local contractor. 
Emergency work should be done immediately and the bill sent to the Property team for payment or reimbursement.
In case of a plumbing leak, please ensure you know the location of the stopcock for the water main.

 

Resources 

To ensure the best use of our resources, we have compiled a list of suitably approved contractors for your reference.

Whenever possible, please try to ensure that only emergencies are dealt with out of hours.

As you will appreciate an emergency out of hours repair costs the Diocese substantially more than a repair carried out during normal office hours. 

Please ensure all emergency repairs are to be reported to the Church House Property Team as soon as possible.

  • You should contact us on 01332 388650 Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
  • You will need to provide a brief description of the repair, the contractor who attended, and most importantly your contact details. This way the repair can be monitored, audited and managed. 

 

Emergency contact information:

>> All Derby Deaneries and Carsington Emergency Contacts [PDF] updated November 2023

>> Hardwick and North East Deaneries Emergency Contacts [PDF] updated November 2023

>> High Peak Deanery Emergency Contacts [PDF] updated November 2023

 

What is an emergency?

An emergency repair is any fault which threatens harm to persons or property. Examples include; 

1 Heating and hot water 
Where you or your home is at risk due to a major water leak from any part of the heating system, and where the heating system fails. 
Please note: Not having hot water is not considered an emergency if you have an electric immersion heater and/or an electric shower.
An exception to this would be for household members who are frail, elderly or registered disabled.

2 Gas leaks 
If you smell gas, please telephone (British Gas) on 0800 111 999 who will attend to isolate the meter and make safe where necessary. 

3 Total lack of water supply 
Before contacting a plumber, please check with the water utility company to ensure that works are not being carried out in the area. 

4 Total lack of electricity supply 
Before contacting an electrician, please check with the electricity utility company to ensure that works are not being carried out in the area. 
Please check the electrical distribution box – has one or more fuses tripped? 

5 Plumbing leaks 
If the leak is causing damage, then it will be considered an emergency - especially if penetrating into an electrical fitting. In the interim you should turn off your water supply at your stopcock or gate valve, and your electricity supply. 

6 Blockages 
If you have access to more than one WC, and only one is blocked, then please arrange for a plumber to attend during normal working hours.

7 Roof leaks or other damage 
Where the damage to the roof is likely to worsen or when it is hazardous (eg roof tiles may fall onto a path, drive or highway), ring a roofing or general building contractor identified within the guides above.
Please be aware that in the event of adverse weather conditions, the contractor will only make the roof safe. The Church House Property Team, will then liaise with the contractor to arrange a permanent repair for a later date when good weather permits. 

8 Downpipes and gutters 
Please only contact an emergency building contractor if water is entering the building causing major damage or the loose part is dangerous. 

9 Broken windows & Doors 
Where the damage is caused as a result of a crime. In this case, please notify the local police force who will supply you with a crime reference number, which we will need for our records and report the matter to the Church House Property Team. 
For other breakages, if they pose a security risk or are letting rainwater in, then please arrange for a contractor to attend.

10 Door locks 
Please arrange to contact the locksmith: 
1. If you cannot open or secure a door. 
2. In the unfortunate event that you have been the target of criminals who may have stolen your keys, then please report this matter to the police and obtain a crime reference number, and report the matter to the Church House Property Team. 

11 Dangerous trees 
Trees are particularly vulnerable to the effects of high winds during a storm and sustain various types of damage as a result. If a tree is unsafe and unstable and there is imminent danger to persons and property, where possible please take supportive photographic evidence and contact the emergency tree work specialist outlined within this booklet. 

We are committed to offering a first class repair service. If you have to arrange for a contractor to attend to an emergency, then please ensure the Church House Property Team are informed as soon as possible.

Last modified on Tuesday, 12 December 2023 09:07

Changes to the Registration of Marriages

Changes to the Registration of Marriages

On 4 May 2021, the long-trailed changes to the way marriages are registered come into force.

Clergy have already been sent links to the government's training pages. 

Clergy may share the link to the online training with parish administrators – and it should be shared with churchwardens where the parish or benefice is in vacancy.

 

Register of Marriage Services, 

Churches will need a new Register of Marriage Services which is now available to pre-order via this link:

Register of Marriage Services - Hardback (chpublishing.co.uk)


Obtaining the Marriage Document 

GRO will be sending out very clear information about the marriage document and where clergy can get it from.   The free on-line admin tool provided by the Church of England www.lifeeventsdiary.org  will be updated to enable printing of the marriage document after 4th May.

 

Charge for Marriage Certificate

From May 4th  Marriage Certificates will be issued by the Register Office and not the church, so couples should no longer be charged for a certificate.  The Fees table , fees form and fees information for couples will be updated to reflect this change. 

 

There is an FAQ regarding the changes available on the LRSA's website.

 

How will this impact the work and responsibilities as a member of the Clergy?

What won’t change:

  • You will still be required to ensure couples meet the requirements to marry in your building.
  • You will still be required to ensure couples complete the relevant preliminaries, i.e.: the calling of banns, issue of common or special licence or, where required, the prior attendance of the couple at the relevant register office to give their notices of marriage in the correct timescale.
  • You will still be required to conduct pre-marriage checks and confirm that the details contained on the marriage document or marriage schedule are correct before the marriage proceeds.
  • The marriage will still be performed by Church of England or Church in Wales rites.
  • You will still use registration ink to complete the marriage schedule.

 

What will change:

  • You will be required to create a marriage document or obtain the marriage schedule prior to the date of marriage.
  • You will no longer complete the formal register for the marriages you solemnize (There will still be a register kept by you for the records of your church).
  • You will no longer issue the legal marriage certificates.
  • The completed marriage document or marriage schedule must be returned to the register office for the registration to take place in the electronic marriage register before a certificate can be issued.
  • You will no longer need to complete quarterly returns for marriages which take place in your building.
  • You will no longer be responsible for corrections in marriage registers. After the changes are introduced, all corrections to marriage entries will be carried out by the registration officers or GRO.
  • The electronic register will also allow for the names of parents of the couple (mother / father / parent) to be included in the marriage entry instead of only their fathers’ names as is currently the case.
Last modified on Wednesday, 07 April 2021 11:15

Continuing Ministerial Development - CMD

Last modified on Monday, 22 June 2020 13:47

Initial Ministerial Education - IME2

Welcome to IME2

"Flourish within God's call so that you may help others to do the same"

Meet the Team

 

Dwayne Cowboy Hat

Ordained Ministries Development Officer (IME2 Coordinator): Rev'd Dwayne Engh, e-mail

Dwayne has worked in the Diocese of Derby since 2021.

Before becoming the Ordained Ministries Development Officer, Dwayne served in the parish of St Mary Magdalen, Chapelfields in Coventry.  Before being ordained, he was an educator and musician.

IME2 Administrator: Marietta Forman, e-mail

Marietta has worked for the diocese over many years.

Before becoming PA to the Director of DM&M and Ordained Ministries Development Officer, Marietta supported the former Bishop of Repton, Humphrey Southern, as his personal assistant.

 

Dates for Ordination 2024

Deacons: Sunday 30 June 2024 at 10.45am

Priests: Saturday 29 June 2024 at 4.00pm

Dates for Ordination 2025

Deacons: Sunday 29 June 2025 at 10.45am

Priests: Saturday 28 June 2023 at 4.00pm

 

 

Downloadable resources

Resources for CURATES:

For 2023 & 2024 Cohorts - NOT Applicable for 2022 cohort

 

 

Additional Lay Report Forms for 2023 Cohort:

 

2022 cohort ONLY - NOT Applicable for 2023 & 2024 cohorts

 

 

 

Additional Lay Report Forms:
 
General Template forms:

Resources for ALL TRAINING INCUMBENTS:

TI Assessment Reports for 2023 Cohort and onwards - NOT Applicable for 2021 and 2022 cohorts

TI Assessment Reports for 2021 and 2022 cohorts - NOT Applicable for 2023 cohort onwards

 

Last modified on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 10:42

The Area Dean Handbook

Introduction to the Handbook

The role of the Rural Dean

The role of The Assistant Rural Dean

The role of the Lay Chair of Deanery Synod

Really useful resources for new Rural Deans

Rural Deans guidelines for payment of expenses

Specimen contract for the use of Rural Deans

 

 

 

Last modified on Friday, 08 October 2021 03:38

Clergy Housing Guide

To download a copy of the Clergy Housing Guide please click here

For enquiries regarding clergy housing please contact the Property Team

email: propertyteam@derby.anglican.org

Tel: 01332 388650

 

Last modified on Tuesday, 11 July 2023 15:39

Permission to Officiate

This page is currently being updated, in the interim period please contact the Bishop's Office for further information 01332 840132.

 

Last modified on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 14:36

Continuing Ministerial Development

 Page Includes Training Opportunities & Grants / Sabbaticals

 

Dwayne Cowboy Hat 

Continuing Ministerial Development (CMD) 

Revd Dwayne Engh, Ordained Ministries Development Officer, has responsibility for the CMD programme for clergy. A number of programmes are in development.  Check back here often for more information.  (And please feel free to share any ideas or requests you may have)!

 

Training Opportunities within the Diocese

 

Resilience Course: ‘Developing Resilience, Maintaining Well-Being’

Ordained life is demanding, and the ability to ‘bounce back’ is an important part of maintain well-being.  Drawing from a framework cpas has developed working with hundreds of clergy in this area, these days provide practical tools to develop resilience that engage with the realities of ordained ministry.  (Note to Curates: You will receive this training in the second year of your curacies).

It has been a huge success again this year!  Because of the positive feedback over the past two years, we are running the course again for the 2025 year (together with the Diocesan Wellbeing Team).  Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org if you are interested.  

The 2023-2024 cohort is set, but there is room for a maximum number of 24 people total for the 2025 cohort. Please make certain you are available for all three days before signing up.  One learning community of clergy will attend this course, which occurs on three different days over the course of the year.  Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org if you are interested.  

For the 2025 year:

Wednesday 15 January 2025
10.00am – 4.00pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU.
 
Thursday 3 April 2025 
10.00am – 4.00pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU.
 
Wednesday 3 June 2025
10.00am – 4.00pm
St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Road, Danesmoor, Chesterfield, S456 9BU.

 

FYI: Diocesan Leadership Course

We are pleased to be launching a pilot cpas led Diocesan Leadership Course starting in January 2024 and running for the entire calendar year. The cohort of 19 people have been meeting once a month for content and once a month with a mentor.  We will evaluate at the end of the course and, assuming the feedback is as strong as we anticipate, run the programme again in two years.

Leadership of churches is an exciting and complex role.  Changes have occurred in our missional landscape and in the ordained role over the past 30 years.  These have an impact on the leadership aspect of our priestly clergy roles.  The course focusses on (a) the inner life of the leader as one who follows Christ and (b) the outer life of the leader as one who, with others, leads missional churches.  We will also explore the practical aspects of our journey together, including mentors, leadership groups and developmental goals.

Desired Outcomes of the Course - Participants will have:

  • Identified a helpful pattern of working with a core group to lead well with others.
  • Embedded two evangelism practices in their church(es) life to make a shift towards a faith-sharing culture.
  • Led through an adaptive challenge and reflected on lessons learned.
  • Experienced ministry enhancing collegiality amongst other clergy.

There is room for a maximum number of 24 people total. Please make certain you are available for all days before signing up. One learning community of clergy will attend this course over the course of the year.  Attendance is at invitation of the Bishop and/or Archdeacons.  Bishop Libby will invite a number of participants individually but, if you would like to register interest for the anticipated 2026-2027 year, please do get in touch with your Archdeacon or with dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org. 

 

Theological Book Group

Join our Learning Community looking at classic and contemporary theological texts!  We meet on Zoom three times a year (looking at a different book each time).  Just drop in for one session or plan to be at every meeting - you're welcome either way. Exact time and date is determined by doodle poll to best suit everyone involved. Download PDF of poster here.  

We have read a wide range of books such as: Borders & Belonging - The Book of Ruth: A Story for our Times by Pádraig Ó Tuama & Glenn Jordan; How to Eat Bread: 21 Nourishing Ways to Read the Bible by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes; Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis; The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian Belief by John-Francis Friendship; and The Showings by Julian of Norwich.

Interested in joining us?  Email: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.

 

Leadership Book Group

Join our Learning Community looking at leadership books from both Christian and secular sources!  We will meet on Zoom three times a year (looking at a different book each time).  Just drop in for one session or plan to be at every meeting - you're welcome either way. Exact time and date is determined by doodle poll to best suit suit everyone involved. Download PDF of poster here.  

We have read a wide range of books such as: How to lead when you don't know where you're going: Leading in a Liminal Season by Susan Beaumont; Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges; Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader's Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You by Francis Frei & Anne Morriss; Just Leadership by Simon Barrington & Justin Humphreys; and The Power of Reconciliation by Justin Welby.

Interested in joining us?  Email: dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org. 

 

Empowering Leadership Forum

A series of practical training and formational events throughout the year for all Clergy & Laity.  Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.

 empowering leadership forum

  

Challenging misuses of power - calling others to account

Tuesday 16 April 2024 on Zoom from 7.30-9.00pm with Sandra Cobbin

 

Using power well, personally - calling self to account

Tuesday 14 May 2024 on Zoom from 7.30-9.00pm with Sandra Cobbin 

Please contact marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org to register.

 

Training Opportunities with West Midlands Partners 

West Midlands CMD

We are excited to join in partnership with West Midlands CMD to provide excellent training opportunities for you.  A variety of courses also now run in collaboration with our regional partner dioceses across the West Midlands. This enables us to offer quality training opportunities around identified development objectives. We usually invite participants individually but, if you would like to register interest in one of the courses below, please do get in touch with your Archdeacon or with dwayne.engh@derby.anglican.org.

There is no cost to you or your PCC besides travel expenses.  However, because each course costs the diocese in excess of £500 per person, in order to make it financially viable for the diocese while still offering you this opportunity, the decision has been made to apply your annual CMD Grant towards the cost of the training.  (Or to state it differently, if you attend one of the West Midland Courses this year, you will not be able to receive a separate CMD Grant as well). 

You can find out more about the courses on offer below or visit the West Midlands CMD website, where there is more information including dates and venues of the upcoming events.

 

First Incumbents

This year long course is for clergy who have taken on a post of primary responsibility for the first time during the preceding year. As well as some of the practicalities of legal responsibilities, there is the opportunity to explore managing the processes of change that a new vicar is expected to undertake.

Developing Ministry - Leading in a Changing Church

This year long course is especially suitable for those who are incumbents for the first time and have been in post for about eighteen months, or those who have become team rectors, or those who have recently been given responsibility for a multi-parish benefice. Sector ministers have also participated in the course and found it very helpful. 

Celebrating Ministry

A residential course for clergy and ministers of the West Midlands who want to renew their vision for their ministry. 

Transforming Conflict

This course offers an opportunity to look at conflict in the church differently. Participants will develop skills that enable them to engage with difficult behaviours, heightened emotions and conflict.

Celebrating Wisdom

A residential course for clergy of the West Midlands who want to renew their vision for their ministry.

Pre-retirement retreat/conference

For clergy and spouses as they prepare for retirement.

 

Grants & Sabbaticals

 

 

Applications for Clergy Retreat Grant

The Ordained Ministries Development Officer, the Rev'd Dwayne Engh, has responsibility for authorising applications for Clergy Retreat grants.

Download Clergy Retreat Grant Information form here.

Download the Clergy Retreat Grant application form here (Word doc).

Application forms should be sent directly to Marietta Forman at Derby Church House or by email to marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org. 

If you have any queries, do please get in touch with Marietta on 01332 388673.

 

Applications for CMD Grants

The Ordained Ministries Development Officer, the Rev'd Dwayne Engh, has responsibility for authorising applications for CMD grants.

Download the CMD Discretionary Grant Application Information form here.

Download the CMD grant application form here.

Download the Additional Discretionary Academic Grant Application form here.

Application forms should be sent directly to Marietta Forman at Derby Church House or by email to marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org. 

If you have any queries, do please get in touch with Marietta on 01332 388673.

 

Applications for Sabbaticals

The Guidelines and applications form have recently been revised. 

Sabbatical and Study Leave applications for 2024, 2025 and 2026 have closed.  Do get in touch with the Rev'd Dwayne Engh by the end of February 2025 if you wish to pursue the possibility of an application for submission for a Sabbatical or Study Leave in 2026 - there is the potential that the bishop may be willing to approve more than the usual number if there is demand.  Appointments can be arranged through Marietta Forman at marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org or 01332 388673. 

Download the process as set out in Guidelines for Clergy Sabbatical

Download Application for a Sabbatical - Form A

Download Grant Application for a Sabbatical - Form A1

 

Applications for Study Leave

The Guidelines and applications form have recently been revised. 

Sabbatical and Study Leave applications for 2024, 2025 and 2026 have closed.  Do get in touch with the Rev'd Dwayne Engh by the end of February 2025 if you wish to pursue the possibility of an application for submission for a Sabbatical or Study Leave in 2026 - there is the potential that the bishop may be willing to approve more than the usual number if there is demand.  Appointments can be arranged through Marietta Forman at marietta.forman@derby.anglican.org or 01332 388673. 

Download the process as set out in Guidelines for Study Leave

Download Application for a Study Leave - Form B

Download Grant Application for a Study Leave - Form B1

 

Other sources of funding

It is also worth looking at the following document which lists possible external sources of funding as well:

Download the Derby External Grants for Clergy & Their Families handbook

 

Lichfield Funding

Clergy seeking funding for personal development or for academic courses might also consider applying to Lichfield Theological College Trust: Please note that Application Forms for grants from the Lichfield Theological College Trust must be submitted to The Revd Dwayne Engh to be counter-signed before they are sent to the Trust.

Download the Lichfield funding form for personal development (Word doc)

Download the Lichfield funding form for academic courses (Word doc)

Last modified on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 14:13

A message from the Chaplain to Retired Clergy

Dear Friends

I am happy to write that Bishop Alastair has commended me to the post of Chaplain to the Retired Clergy within the Diocese, assisted by my wife Rachel Mookerji. The Bishop is very keen to see that all the Retired Clergy are given all help, care and support particularly in their time of need, realizing how much time and effort they give to maintain the much cherished parish ministry within the Diocese. Our personal initiative will be to maintain the relationship with each other and to this end importantly praying and where necessary visiting them.

 

I am grateful my predeccessors have already established the link between the local Retired Clergy and the Retirement Officers so called the Deanery Representatives. We will continue with the tradition of an annual phone call to each one knowing how valuable this could prove pastorally for all of us. However, we believe the Pastoral Care of the Retired Clergy is of course primarily the responsibility of the local Parish Priest, and where necessary they would contact wither their Deanery Representatives, or us directly for any specialist care and support, and if any particular need arising we would then liaise with the Bishop.

 

We have been in the Diocese for over 30 years, and now happily retired and live in the Parish of Church Gresley in Repton Deanery. Our journey to this diocese began in the year 1985, when I served my title at the Parish Church St Lawrence, Heanor, and then moved to St James, Codnor, my first incumbency; in the same deanery stretching over 17 years; and which laid a firm foundation to our life and ministry in this country. We finally retired from the Parish Church of St Marks Winshill, in the Repton Deanery after having served the parish for over 13 years. It has been a priviledge to serve this diocese and now commended by the Bishop to serve the Retired Clergy in the diocese.

We have two sons Michael (Jr) married to Bryony and they have a daughter called Elsa and live in Norway, Noel married to Nathalie and have two children Noah and Yasmin, and live in London. by God'd grace they are all doing well in their respective families, and we all have a happy family bond. 

We now joyfully look forward to serving our Retired Clergy friends within the diocese, and take this opportunity to wish you all a blessed year 2016, and may God bless is all richly with good health and happiness. 

Regards

Revd Michael Mookerji

michael.mookerji@live.co.uk

01283 335582

Last modified on Monday, 22 June 2020 15:22

Role Descriptions

Role descriptions were introduced into the diocese to complement and inform Ministerial Development Reviews (MDR), and are a requirement of the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Regulations 2009.

The following documents will help you write a role description which you are advised to develop after you have been in post for six months, and when you have met with your Archdeacon at the six month review point:

How to write a Role Description

Role Description Template Curate

Role Description Template Incumbent

Role Description Worked Example

Should you have any questions or queries regarding the development of your role description please contact Mandy Roberts at Derby Church House: 01332 388650, mandy.roberts@derby.anglican.org

Last modified on Monday, 22 June 2020 15:18

Clergy Handbook

Downloads:

Section 1: Common Tenure explained (Word)

Section 2: Starting and ending an appointment (Word)

Section 3: Stipend, Fees, Expenses, Grants and Pensions (Word)

Section 4: Housing (Word)

Section 5: Personal and Professional Development (Word)

Section 6: Clergy holiday, rest periods, other time off and working time (Word)

Section 7: Family-friendly policies (Word)

Section 8: Sickness (Word)

Section 9: Discipline, capability and grievance procedure (Word)

Section 10: Other policies (Word)

 

Last modified on Tuesday, 11 July 2023 15:44

The Ministerial Development Review Scheme

Ministerial Development Review (MDR) 

MDR is a shared process of reflection and discernment in which you and the reviewer assigned to you by the Bishop explore and articulate how your ministry is developing in your local context.

As disciples of Christ, we all seek to go on learning and growing in faith, and this is especially so for those of us who serve, lay and ordained, as leaders in the church. We do so in mutual relationship, as part of Christ’s body. The Ordinal speaks of a shared ministry, a working together within the Body of Christ. This implies a mutual accountability. Our wellbeing and further development in ministry invite regular reflection in changing times and contexts.

We pray that this will be a blessing both to you and to those you minister amongst. Your wellbeing as a person and as a priest is at the heart of this process. It is our hope that all clergy will find MDR both affirming and encouraging, as together we consider the part we play in God’s mission here in this Diocese of Derby. We hope that you will make the most of this opportunity so that your ministry can flourish and thrive.

The MDR scheme is co-ordinated by Archdeacon Nicky and administered by Julie Fowler at the Parish Support Office at Church House. Email: MDRadmin@derby.anglican.org

The documentation you will need to complete your MDR along with guides to help you through the process can be found below.

MDR User Guide

Form 1 - Critical Friend's Feedback

Form 2 - Personal reflection

Form 3 - Full Review Summary Note, Learning & Development Goals 

Form 4 - Interim Review Summary

MDR Reviewers guide

See also: Role Descriptions

Last modified on Thursday, 09 May 2024 12:49

Training Incumbents

Please see Initial Ministerial Education page for all Training Priest resources.

 

IME2 Page

 

Read more...
Last modified on Wednesday, 29 July 2020 16:51

Resources for Clergy

  • 1

Capabilty Procedure explained

The Capability Procedure enables the bishop to address, through a fair and transparent process, the problems that arise when clergy fail, for whatever reason, to perform their duties to an acceptable standard. The procedure is designed to be supportive and to give clergy the time, training and resources they need to improve. If in the last resort an officeholder is removed under this procedure, he or she will have the right to bring a claim of unfair dismissal to an independent employment tribunal.

Copies of the Code of Practice and the guidelines can be obtained from https://www.churchofengland.org/search-results?keys=common+tenure

It is important to note that the purpose of the capability procedure is improvement. It is also appropriate to draw your attention to the words in Part I Introductory note of the Code of Practice (Page3) which makes it clear that it is expected that most performance related matters will be identified and addressed informally without engaging the procedure. Nevertheless there will be times when informal steps will not be appropriate and in these instances the procedure will be used.

The Diocese undertakes to train all those who will be involved in capability panels so that they may properly fulfill the requirements of the procedure and the principles that underlie it. Further detail of the Diocesan approach may be found in Section 9 of the Clergy Handbook (Common Tenure)

Last modified on Monday, 22 June 2020 15:13

Pastoral Care of the Clergy and their Families

There is a free counselling service available to all clergy and their immediate families in this diocese, which if you are struggling, could be of significant value to you personally. We offer individual and couples counselling and counselling for the children of the clergy.

The service provides a safe and confidential space to unpack any sort of emotional distress, whether it is from relationships inside or outside of the family, or issues related to your working ministry that just aren’t working at all well. Maybe you have experience some losses and bereavement, depression and anxiety, a sense of loss of vocation, or anything else that is getting you down and is draining your energy and good will.

Please contact me by phone or email so that I can start the process of placing you with one of our experienced, qualified and accredited counsellors near to you.  The Diocese of Derby pays in full for eight sessions of professional counselling which is completely confidential.

Over the years, many of the clergy and their family members in the diocese have used this service, so please don’t feel that you must soldier on alone, or that you are the only one who cannot manage sometimes.  Others have benefited enormously from the private and confidential support that counselling provides.   This service is here for you too so please get in touch.

My good wishes

Sheila

 

Sheila Pigott

Coordinator: Derby Diocese Clergy Counselling Service 

MBACP Senior Accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor

Email:   sheila.pigott@derby.anglican.org

Mobile: 0775 4113 462

Last modified on Monday, 22 June 2020 15:21

community of prayer footer sq 1080

deepening your faith footer sq 1080

giving and generosity footer sq 1080

amazing grace logo

Contact and Find Us

Derby Church House

Full Street, Derby DE1 3DR

01332 388650

Email: 

enquiries@derby.anglican.org

Who's who at Derby Church House

Map and parking information

 

FacebookFlickr