Growing a Younger Church: God is moving across our parishes Over 100 youth and children’s leaders, parents, and clergy from across the Diocese of Derby gathered for our first annual Growing a Younger Church Conference 1 Say hello to our newly ordained Deacons Four people were ordained as Deacon in the Church of England on Saturday 28 June. Here are their testimonies. New accessibility project, enhancing inclusivity for all churches The project includes a range of downloadable icons, designed to easily identify church assessable features allowing people with disabilities to easily find a church that will suit their needs. Faith, finances and inclusion: a summary of Diocesan Synod, 14 June 2025 The Diocese of Derby Diocesan Synod met for the 146th time on Saturday 14 June, at St Werburgh’s Church in Derby City. 1 >> More stories from around the diocese 1 ► Subscribe to our monthly eNews ► Download the monthly Cycle of Prayer ► Join the 2027 Community of Prayer 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
