The Revd Carollyn McDonald has been appointed Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands with immediate effect, alongside her present roles as Priest-in-Charge and Assistant Priest in the Carsington Deanery.

The Revd Lindsay Pearson, Assistant Curate of Chesterfield Ss Augustine, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar of Blackpool St Mary's Squires Gate & School Chaplain of St George's School Blackpool, Diocese of Blackburn.

The Revd Margaret Slyfield will be licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM - to be known as Associate Priest) in the Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, on Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 7.30 pm at Christ Church Burbage by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd Andrew Taylor-Cook, Vicar of the Benefice of the Denby Group, has been appointed Rector of St Peter's Peebles and St Andrew's Innerleithen, Diocese of Edinburgh, within the Scottish Episcopal Church. Mr Taylor-Cook hopes to take up his appointment in the spring.

The Revd Rachel Williams was licensed as Assistant Curate (SSM - to be known as Associate Priest) of Bolsover, on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 by the Bishop of Repton.

Is your church taking part in "Ashes to Go" on Ash Wednesday?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

Please email details of any events taking place to communications@derby.anglican.org.
 

The national charity, Caring for God’s Acre, celebrates its 20^th anniversary by announcing 2020 as the ‘Year of the Burial Ground’. During the year, they will work to raise the profile of burial grounds and support those who are doing such a great job of caring for them.
 
As part of the year, they are holding Beautiful Burial Ground Conferences in March: 

• Thursday March 12th National Museum, Cardiff
• Thursday March 26th The Circle, Sheffield

The idea of the conferences is to inspire and support attendees to investigate and record in burial ground and find out how to create a haven for wildlife, for heritage and people.

>> Learn more about the conference

>> Lean more about Caring for God's Acre

 

February
Mon 3rd - Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC)
Wed 5th - North East Deanery Synod
Mon 10th to Sat 15th - General Synod (Westminster)
Thu 13th - Hardwick Deanery Synod
Thu 13th - South East Deanery Synod
Thu 27th - Mercia Deanery Synod

March
Sat 7th - Diocesan Synod
Mon 9th - Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC)
Wed 25th - Peak Deanery Synod

 

Churches across Derbyshire are now starting preparations for their spring and Easter events and of course their flower festivals - don't keep them secret - TELL US ABOUT THEM!

We have had great feedback of increased footfall at Christmas events across the diocese as a result of seeing the events listed in Together Magazine. This was welcome news and proof that having your event in the listing really does work.

All events are also displayed on the events page of our website.

Share your event details with us by completing the simple online form or email communications@derby.anglican.org.

 

Derbyshire County Council have commissioned Harmless to deliver half-day mental health awareness training sessions for staff and volunteers from a broad range of statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations, working within Derbyshire county (excluding city).

You must work with people in Derbyshire county in order to meet eligibility criteria for this free training session and only 2 people from the same organisation can attend the course at one time. This training is not suitable for professional groups who require more in-depth skills and knowledge to assess and provide long-term support to individuals with mental ill health.

Upcoming sessions include:

• Thursday 30 January - Tansley
• Tuesday 4 February - Chesterfield
• Monday 10 February - Bolsover
• Thursday 13 February - High Peak
• Tuesday 10 March - Chesterfield
• Monday 16 March - South Derbyshire
• Wednesday 25 March - North East Derbyshire

>> More information & book your place

>> North East Deanery

Changes have been announced making it easier for parishes to apply for funding to support fabric repairs. During 2020 administration of the Wolfson Foundation funds for fabric repairs of churches will move from the Cathedral & Church Buildings Division of the Church of England to the National Churches Trust.
 
The move to the National Churches Trust will result in a simplified funding application process for fabric repairs. Parishes will be able to submit one application form and be considered for up to two fabric repair grants. The Church of England’s conservation grants programmes administered by the Cathedral & Church Buildings Division (ChurchCare) will continue with its focus on conservation of historic interiors.
 
All parishes with ChurchCare grants will be able to claim their grant from ChurchCare. For all questions about existing grants contact John Webster, Cathedral & Church Buildings Division Conservation Grants Administrator. From 28 January 2020, new applications for fabric repair grants should be sent to the National Churches Trust. 

>> More information on the grants available
 

The Glaziers Company has grants available for stained glass conservation. The closing date for the next round of grants is 7 February 2020. Applications have to be from work by Icon accredited conservators.

>> Full details of conservation grants

National Churches Trust Invites applications for the 2020 Foundation Grants programme.

Applications may be submitted at any time between now and 30 October 2020 for urgent maintenance and small investigative works. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis from the start of 2020.

>> Learn more about the Foundation Grants