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8 July 2022

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

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Ordinations 2022

On Saturday, 2 and Sunday 3, July 2002, Bishop Malcolm ordained 15 new priests and eight new deacons in two special services at Derby Cathedral.

In the presence of Bishop Libby, the new deacons and priests took their vows, supported by family and friends in the congregations.

Bishop Malcolm said: "It has been a joy and a privilege to ordain the new priests and deacons in the Diocese of Derby. They are each called to serve the communities in which they are set and these are the next steps of a lifelong journey of nurturing themselves and others in faith. Please keep them in your prayers as God leads each of them in their ministry."

>> Ordinations on the diocesan website

>> In pictures: Ordination of Priests 2022 [Flickr]

>> In pictures: Ordination of Deacons 2022 [Flickr]

>> Meet the new deacons

Bishop Malcolm opens Derwent Oak Community Garden and growing space

On Wednesday 6 July, the Derwent Oak community gathered for a service of Baptism and Confirmation led by Bishop Malcolm. After the service Bishop Malcolm joined volunteers planting vegetables in the growing space, shared a fabulous lunch and learned how the space benefits the community.

Derwent Oak is a group of people living in and around the Derwent area of Derby, who are exploring what it is to be loved by God. Sharing the stories of our lives together. For more information visit their website.

Bishop Malcolm baptises Kev during the official opening of the Derwent Oak community garden and growing space.

Bishop Libby writes...

The senior clergy message for July is from Bishop Libby, who invites us to consider the good that can come from the upcoming 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham.

>> Read Bishop Libby's message

Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy moves work to Chaplaincy Derbyshire

Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy is a Christian ministry that celebrates the contribution of our agricultural and rural communities as they navigate change with skill and ingenuity.

The team also provides visible and proactive spiritual and pastoral care, and makes an authentic Christian presence in the lives of those working in the land-based sector in Derbyshire.

After much thought and reflection, the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy has moved its work from Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) into a charity called Chaplaincy Derbyshire. Chaplaincy Derbyshire coordinates around 150 chaplains that support
a broad range of sectors from police and fire chaplains to retail, education, and social care chaplains.

To read the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy summer newsletter click here

New Everyday Faith video launched

Busy Jane says her faith underpins everything she does

#EverydayFaith encourages us to explore what it means to be a Christian every day of the week – not just for a short time when we are in church on Sundays. People from across the Diocese of Derby are recording their chats and sharing them with us.

Announcements

Announcements from the
Bishop of Derby's Office

The Revd James Croft, Vicar of Longstone, Curbar and Stoney Middleton, has announced his retirement. Mr Croft’s last day in post will be Sunday, 11 September 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Monday, 12 September 2022. Mr Croft will be moving away from the diocese.

The Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, Team Vicar in the Wirksworth Team Ministry, has been appointed Canon for Community Learning at Derby Cathedral.

>> View announcements on the Diocesan website

Vacancies

Senior Executive Assistant

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 (depending on experience)

The Bishop of Derby is seeking to appoint a Senior Executive Assistant: a key colleague who is proactive, instinctively a team player, with proven organisational and governance competence, capacity for managing people and projects, and a flair for communication.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with strong interpersonal skills and proven administrative delivery. The Senior Executive Assistant will give vital personal support to the Bishop of Derby and manage the work of her office. They will have the ability to work calmly with fluctuating diary priorities, adapting to volume, complexity and working at pace, with a ‘right first time’ attitude.

The ideal candidate would ensure a warm and generous welcome is extended to all who engage with the Bishop and her office, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the diocesan vision and values in every encounter, system and policy. They will thrive working alongside the Bishop’s Chaplain and a small office team with flexibility, natural generosity, and a strong sympathy with the Christian faith.

Closing date: 9 am on Monday, 11 July 2022.

>> More information and application form

External vacancies

Youth Leader - Holy Trinity Matlock Bath

Holy Trinity Matlock Bath runs a Christian Youth Group every Friday evening from 7 pm - 9 pm during term time with young people, aged between 11 and 18 years.

The youth leader works 10 hours per week max. Holy Trinity will consider someone to work fewer hours, but they must be able to work Friday evenings from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm.

For more information, please contact Sheila Laming - sheilalaming@hotmail.com.