Parish events

With the easing of restrictions, parishes are starting to organise festivals, fetes and much more.

Individual events are not listed in eNews, but you can see the ones we know about here.

And don't forget to send us details of your parish event!

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From the Bishop of Derby's office

The Revd Jill Hancock will be licensed as interim Priest-in-Charge of Chesterfield Holy Trinity and Christ Church, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday 5 September at 4pm at Holy Trinity Chesterfield by the Bishop of Repton. 

The Revd Beth Honey, Pioneer Minister in the Derwent Ward of Derby, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Pioneer Enabler for Local Neighbourhoods, based at the Penrith Mission Community, Diocese of Carlisle. Mrs Honey hopes to take up her new appointment in September. 

The Revd Ken Johnson, Assistant Curate (SSM - known as Associate Priest) of Sandiacre, has been appointed Assistant Curate (SSM - to be known as Associate Priest) of Somercotes, Alfreton, and Riddings and Ironville in the same diocese.

The Revd Becky Mathew, Vicar of Allestree St Nicholas and Priest-in-Charge of Quarndon, has been appointed Vicar of St Paul’s Sale, Diocese of Chester. Mrs Mathew hopes to be licenced to her new post in November.

The Revd David Owens, Assistant Curate (known as Associate Minister and Director of Mission and Evangelism) in the benefice of Brampton St Thomas, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Planting Curate at Preston Minster, Diocese of Blackburn. Mr Owens hopes to take up his new post in September. 

The Revd Sue Starkey, Vicar of Findern and Willington, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Mrs Starkey's last day in post will be 30 September, with her retirement taking effect from 1 October 2021. Mrs Starkey will be staying in the dicoese.

The Revd Paul Taylor, Rector of Brailsford with Shirley, Osmaston with Edlaston and Yeaveley, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Taylor's last day in post will be 19 February, with his retirement taking effect from 20 February 2022. Mr Taylor will be staying in the diocese. 

Canons' Verger -
Derby Cathedral

The Verging Team are responsible for ensuring the Cathedral looks its best at all times as well as preparing for services, leading processions, working IT equipment for broadcasting and streaming services, attending events and providing an exemplary standard of supporting worship. This is also a front facing role, providing support to the volunteers in delivering exceptional customer service. 

>> More details and view the job specification

The Big Church Read

The 4th Big Church Read takes place from 8 Sept - 17 Nov, with the book 'Bouncing Forwards' by Patrick Regan.

In the book, Patrick draws on his own journey of making peace with his on-going anxiety, to look honestly and vulnerably at the temptation to wait for the day when all will be well whilst missing out on what’s happening in the here and now.

This is a great activity for parish groups to get involved, or you might prefer to take part individually. 

>> More information and purchase the book

Step-by-step guide to online and onsite services

Wednesday, 29 September
11am – 12.15pm

A free interactive webinar with panel discussion missional and digital wisdom to inform churches planning for the post-Covid online world.

The panel will share a new CofE resource, providing a one-stop shop, to help you see the wood for the trees.

Speakers

• Bob Jackson - church growth consultant and author of Everybody Welcome Online
• Chloe Axford - Director of Comms, Exeter Diocese
• Liz Morgan - CofE Digital Team
• Stephen Hance - National Lead Evangelism and Witness

>> Book your free place

Environment webinar autumn programme

All the details of the September and December environmental webinar programme can be found here. During the autumn there will be sessions on: 

• the all-important issue of environmental fundraising
• net zero carbon topics covering heat pumps, "conservation pitfalls en route to net zero", how to navigate the faculty system, assessing embodied carbon in retrofit projects, and net zero schools.
• Eco Church and 
• a new "season of Creation" series on different aspects of environmental worship. 

Our Diocese Together
August 2021

In our August issue:

• Clowne Church says "Thank You for the music"
• God is working his purpose out ... in Hartington
• Six deacons share their stories
• Ellacombe Chimes in Riddings and Hayfield