Synod 2026 Candidates The candidates for the General Synod have been announced with 8 names for the House of Clergy, and 12 names for the House of Laity. Voting opens 21 September. 1 “Good News for all” in the Parish Support communications team Aidan Melville has left the diocese to pursue his ordination at Sheffield, and we welcome Jane Appleton as the Interim Head of Communications. A Special Farewell Evensong for The Ven, Matthew Trick The Acting Bishop of Derby and the Dean of Derby invite all to Evensong on Sunday, 20 September, for a "Celebration of Thanksgiving for Matthew's ministry". The Dean of Derby writes... The Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, encourages us to celebrate the Festival of Creation in Christ this year. 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
