The Archdeacons of the Diocese of Derby will hold the following Visitations in 2026.
These will all begin at 7.30 pm, with doors opening at 6.45 pm for refreshments and for wardens to sign the register.
Derby City and South Derbyshire
Derby City: Wednesday, 10 June 2026 - St Matthew’s, Darley Abbey, DE22 1EY
Mercia: Monday, 15 June 2026 - St Michael’s, Melbourne, DE73 8JH
Derbyshire Peak and Dales
Dove and Derwent: 7 July 2026 - St Peter’s Church, Belper
Peak: 30 June 2026
Carsington: 15 July 2026 - Christ Church, Holloway
East Derbyshire
South East Derbyshire:
Hardwick:
North East Derbyshire:
Attendance by all elected Churchwardens at a Visitation
There are eight visitation services available across the diocese. Wardens are encouraged to attend a service that is most convenient for them. While it’s possible to attend a visitation service outside of your designated area, this must be noted on the registration form. However, it is preferred that wardens attend a service in their own deanery or within their archdeaconry if that is not feasible.
If a warden does not attend a visitation service, they will not be admitted as a churchwarden unless special arrangements are made with the relevant Archdeacon’s PA.
Any such special arrangements will need to have been processed by Friday 29thAugust 2025. Please note that if special arrangements are needed, this adds significantly to the DBF costs so please make every effort to attend a visitation service.
The Archdeacons will be available after the service and will be very happy to speak with any wardens (especially those who are taking on the responsibility for the first time).
We appreciate your cooperation in attending these important services.
Citation dates 2025 (word)
Visitation 2025: Notes for Clergy / PCC Secretaries (word)
Certificate of Election
After the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, churchwardens are required to complete the visitation form.
Multiple Wardens: For churches where more than one warden is elected, please print and complete one form for each warden.
The completed form(s) should be returned by email to: Visitations@derby.anglican.org
Alternatively, forms can be posted to: Archdeacons’ Office, Derby Church House, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3DR.
If a Lay Chair is also to be sworn in as churchwarden, it is important that the election of churchwardens is chaired by someone other than the Lay Chair. (e.g. Area Dean, PCC Treasurer or member of the clergy). The person chairing the election should complete and sign the section of the certificate designated for the incumbent.
Thank you for ensuring the timely and accurate submission of your form.
Certificate of Election 2025 (word)
Data Forms - New Wardens
To ensure that we have accurate and up-to-date information for all new wardens, we kindly ask that all NEW wardens complete and return the data form along with their certificate of election.
Data Form 2025 (word)
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