28 April 2022

Dear <<First Name>> <<Last Name>>

Welcome to your eNews from the Diocese of Derby, published by the Communications Team - communications@derby.anglican.org.

Our next eNews will be sent on Thursday, 12 May 2022

Peace Doves soar at Derby Cathedral

Visitors to Derby Cathedral can now see ‘Peace Doves’, a large-scale art installation which will be on display until 12 June.

The installation was created by renowned sculptor and artist Peter Walker and features more than 8,000 paper doves suspended on ribbons above the nave, accompanied by a tranquil soundscape from composer David Harper.

The paper doves have been decorated with messages of peace, hope and love – many of which have been created by members of local community and wellbeing groups who have joined workshops run by Derby community arts organisation Artcore, and the general public.

The mass participation community arts project has also involved schools across the city and county who have made their own Peace Dove displays with the support of Peter Walker’s education and arts team.

The exhibition opening will mark the start of a diverse events programme across the city with an array of free and ticketed events, workshops, talks and concerts.

Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. What started in 2016 as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer. 

Plans are underway for the 7th annual Thy Kingdom Come - occurring from Ascension (36 May) to Pentecost 5 June).

>> Thy Kingdom Come official website

>> Thy Kingdom Come page on Diocesan website

 

Free resources for Churches 

Free copies of the 2022 resources (Novena, Prayer Journal and "Cheeky Pandas" children's storybooks are available, you will only need to pay for postage & packaging.

 >> Visit Church House Publishing

Christian Aid Week 2022

Christian Aid Week this year is from Sunday, 15 -  Saturday, 21 May 2022.

Christian Aid are appealing for support this year more than before as they look to turn hunger into hope.

The combined effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, conflict, and drought have robbed many of the power to provide for their children.

And 7,000 miles away, the war in Ukraine will drive up food prices in Zimbabwe, and around the globe.

Without the fertiliser and food - like wheat and cooking oil - that Ukraine and Russia produce, vulnerable families will be pushed even deeper into hunger.

But hope does not disappoint. Hope lives in you.

With every gift, every action, every prayer, we celebrate and share hope with our sisters and brothers facing crisis around the world, from Ukraine to Zimbabwe.

Read Jessica's story on the Christian Aid website

Cost of Living Crisis Conference

Co-produced by the Multi Faith Centre, the Faith Steering Group and Derby Poverty Commission, the conference will highlight the impact of the Cost of Living Crisis within our communities, communicate support available, and identify what our faith communities can do to help alleviate the impact. 
 
The event is targeted at faith groups and comunity organisations, there are two timeslots to choose from.

>> More details and book your free place 

Children's and Youthwork Leader / Coordinator

Parish of All Saint's Ockbrook with St Stephen's Borrowash

Could you make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Could you help us advance our recently developed Shaping the Future Vision Document with an emphasis on numerical and spiritual growth across the church family, including our work with the under 18s?

You will have a strong Christian faith, be passionate about children, young people, and their volunteer helpers. You will be educated to A-Level standard or have an equivalent level of experience of working with children and young people.

>> More details and job specification

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