13 November 2019
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Bishop's Harvest Appeal 2019
Pupils hold sale to save Zimbabwe
Pupils at St Peter's C of E Primary School in Netherseal have been doing their bit for the Bishop of Derby's Harvest Appeal, raising £242.85 through various table-top sales. After the teachers shared details of the appeal, a Year 6 pupil asked if they could do something practical to help - and the Save Zimbabwe Sale was born.
Headteacher Melanie Machell said: "The children worked extremely hard and organised everything! They designed posters, bought 'stock' for their stalls, wrote letters to businesses for donations, baked cakes, designed games and collected from parents. It was fabulous that the children felt so empowered to make a difference and we are very proud of their achievement."
The 70 pupils at St Peter's also spent time discussing the plight of the people of Manicaland and praying for them.
>> See some photos and read the story in full.
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Learn more about the Bishop's Harvest Appeal 2019
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Signing choir debuts at
Remembrance Service
One of the newest choirs in the Diocese practised hard for a Remembrance Sunday performance – the group’s first public outing. Signs from the Peaks started when Buxton Team Rector Liz England got together with a group of other people who were keen to start a signing choir.
Liz has a Level 1 in British Sign Language (BSL). She joined forces with Steph Bennett, a BSL teacher, Elaine Hill, who works with the deaf community, and Liv Lazarus, also BSL qualified, to form Signs from the Peaks – a now 20-strong ensemble. And after around six weeks of rehearsing, Liz decided to invite the choir to perform at the church’s Remembrance service. That in itself is a milestone for some of the choristers who have never before attended a church service.
Liz said: “I love the inclusivity of it. Not only do we have people who use sign language regularly, but also members of the community who have never signed before."
>> Read the story in full.
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Watch Signs from the Peaks in action
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Radbourne church crowdfunds
to replace roof
St Andrew’s Radbourne has launched a crowdfunding campaign to enable it to replace the remainder of its lead roof with steel. Following two separate lead thefts in four years, the PCC has decided on the steel option to help prevent further theft and damage to the church. However, this comes at a cost of £55,000.
The PCC’s crowdfunding project manager, Tim Gretton, said: “St Andrew’s has a small congregation, an average of 12 - and raising this money through the usual fundraising activities is not feasible. So, crowdfunding seemed to be a good option."
>> Read the story in full.
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BBC East Midlands Today report on Radbourne Church
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Announcements from the Bishop of Derby's Office
The Revd Marcia Bown, Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of the North Wingfield Team Ministry, with special responsibility for Tupton, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Mrs Bown’s last day in post will be Monday, 23 December 2019 with her retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 24 December 2019. Mrs Bown will continue to live in the Diocese after retirement.
The Revd David Horsfall, Rector of Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Horsfall’s last day in post will be 30 May 2020 with his retirement taking effect from 31 May 2020. Mr Horsfall will continue to live in the Diocese after retirement.
The Revd Susie Curtis, Interim Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister) of Derby St Alkmund and St Werburgh, Diocese of Derby, has resigned from her post. Mrs Curtis’ last day in post was Sunday, 3 November with her resignation taking effect from Monday, 4 November 2019
The Revd Phyllis Bainbridge, who holds the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate, has been appointed Rector of Anslow, Rolleston and Tutbury, Diocese of Lichfield. Mrs Bainbridge will be licensed to her new post on Saturday, 14 December 2019.
The Revd Owain Mitchell, Vicar of the United Benefice of Brigg, Wrawby and Cadney-cum-Howsham, with the benefices of Worlaby and Bonby, Diocese of Lincoln, has been appointed Vicar of New Mills. Mr Mitchell hopes to take up this post in the New Year.
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FREE! A Church Near You webinar
The Church of England Digital Communications Team in Westminster will be hosting an A Church New You webinar on Tuesday, 3 December 2019 from 12.30pm - 1.30pm.
This webinar is for anyone who is an editor, or who wants to edit their church's ACNY page. Last Christmas, ACNY received 1.6 million visitors to the site, and 80% were there for the first time. In this webinar, we'll take you through 8 ways you can make the most of your page in time for Christmas.
The webinar will be one hour long and can be attended from anywhere using the link that will be sent to those signed up.
>> Sign up for your free place here
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November @ The Sanctuary at Derby Cathedral
The Sanctuary at Derby Cathedral is recognising November as a month to remember and care, and have put together a selection of cards and small gifts (ones you can put in an envelope) to send to someone to brighten up their day.
Why not take a break next time you are in Derby and visit to browse, buy and refresh with a fresh coffee and cake!
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Final Convent Healing Service
On Wednesday, 4 December 2019 at 7.30pm, the Convent of the Holy Name in Oakwood is holding its last Healing Service – a time of worship and stillness with the laying on of hands for healing and blessing. The Sisters will be moving in 2020 to a smaller house in Hessle, near Hull.
If you have had any involvement with the Sisters or attended healing services in the past, do come along to show your thanks for the Sisters’ gracious hospitality over so many years and to pray for God’s blessing on their move.
Further information from Revd. Neil Broadbent, Sozein Healing Trust, 01332 780598 or April McIntyre, 01332 675150.
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Christmas Parish Events
There is still time to advertise your Christmas events on the diocesan website and social media channels.
Event details can be submitted at anytime using this simple online form or email us.
We love to receive stories and photos from events taking place at your church for inclusion in Together Magazine, the website and our social media pages. Please send these to communications@derby.anglican.org or tag @DioceseofDerby
Please ensure you have the permission of those on photos for publication before sending to us.
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Grants for stained glass conservation
The Glaziers Company has grants available for stained glass conservation. The closing date for the next round of grants is Friday, 7 February 2020. Applications have to be from work by Icon accredited conservators.
Full details are available here.
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