29 July 2021
Dear <<First Name>> <<Last Name>>,
Welcome to the latest eNews with news and resources from
the Diocese of Derby.
Contact communications@derby.anglican.org with your news
or feedback on the newsletter.
Our next eNews will be sent out on 19 August 2021
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Bishop Libby joins Bishop's Prison Team
Bishop Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, has created a collaborative team to support her in her role as Anglican Bishop for HM Prisons in England and Wales.
Bishop Libby will support Bishop Rachel in work with young offenders, which will be a natural extension to Bishop Libby’s work as vice-chair of The Children's Society. Bishop Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield, will support with the male estate.
Bishop Libby said, "I am delighted to be joining this team and look forward to working with Bishop Rachel and Bishop Michael with other partners working across the criminal justice system. I have a particular passion to see restorative justice leading to transformed lives with meaningful integration and contribution to community. Sharing with this team complements the work I currently engage with through The Children's Society in our shared commitment to the most vulnerable, and at risk, children and young people in our land."
The new episcopal prison team marked the beginning of their work together on Thursday, 29 July with a joint visit to the Diocese of Lichfield when each visited separate prisons.
>> Read full article on Diocese of Derby website
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Diocesan Synod election results
The elections to Diocesan Synod are now complete and election results are now available on the Diocesan website.
Congratulations to all those elected and thanks given to Synod members who have chosen not to re-stand for election.
You can read a message from the Chairs of the House of Laity and Clergy regarding the election of casual vacancies to Diocesan Synod here.
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Kay's Everyday Faith
Kay is a reader at Wingerworth parish church. She says her faith guides her in her ministry and helps her understand how to best help others.
Our faith is about so much more than going to church on Sunday. In this video series, we explore how people's everyday faith helps them in their daily lives.
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Kay, a reader at Wingerworth parish church, says her faith helps her to help others
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Over 40,000 view Cathedral Choir's "Three Lions"
Whilst we don't want to bring up the result of the Euro's, we did want to share some great news that Derby Cathedral Choirs rendition of the Lightening Seeds "Three Lions" achieved over 40,000 views on Facebook.
Alexander Binns, Director of Music, said "At the end of a challenging year for the Cathedral Choristers, it was great to be asked to sing 'Three Lions' by BBC Radio Derby as part of the Euro 2020 celebrations. It gave the choristers the opportunity to 'let their hair down' and sing something a little more light-hearted, and plenty of fun was had in the process! We've had hundreds of comments from well-wishers, some of whom have described how it made cathedral choirs more relevant in the 21st century, and it is this sort of outreach with the wider community that is vital for cathedral musicians in order to ensure the sustainability of the tradition well into the future."
Comments to the video included "This is just wonderful, I’ve been in floods of tears watching it. Thank you for sharing it and reminding us all just how wonderful Derby can be".
>> Watch the video of Derby Catheral Choirs "Three Lions"
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Wirksworth Team Ministry lead
CofE National Sunday Worship online service
Wirksworth Team Ministry celebrated God our shepherd by leading the National CofE online worship service for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity. The service included prayers, music and reflection.
The service was led by Revd Carla Vicêncio Prior, team vicar. Team rector Revd Canon David Truby read the Gospel and Revd Alan Griggs, lead rural chaplain, read the first lesson. There was a huge community feel to the service as members of each church within the team ministry were involved. A particular highlight was members of All Saints Bradbourne singing Psalm 23 to the tune by Howard Goodall (aka the theme tune to The Vicar of Dibley).
>> Download the order of service [PDF]
>> Download the sermon text [PDF]
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Wirksworth Team Ministry lead the National CofE Sunday worship for the 7th Sunday after Trinity, including prayers, music and reflection.
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Review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure
Clergy, churchwardens, PCC secretaries, deanery lay chairs and other interested parties are invited to participate in the consultation on the review of the Mission and Pastoral Measure.
The consultation page on the CofE website is now live and the deadline for responses is Thursday, 30 September 2021.
You can respond in the following ways:
- Complete the on-line survey which goes through the specific consultation questions which have been asked.
It is recommended you have the consultation paper with you when completing. A privacy notice is included for the survey and consultation.
- Provide a written submission by e-mail to mpm2011review@churchofengland.org.
Feedback from the consultation will be collated and analysed and will be reported back to the February 2022 meeting of the General Synod, along with proposals for the draft legislation.
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YCCN Relay to COP26
The Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN), an action-focused community of Christians aged 18-30 are undertaking a Relay which started from the G7 in Cornwall in June 2021, to the COP26 UN climate talks in Glasgow in November.
They are doing this as an act of solidarity and faith, believing that no country should be pushed further into debt because of climate change.
The walk will be reaching the Diocese of Derby:
- Netherseal - Monday, 30 August
- Melbourne - Tuesday, 31 August
- Aston on Trent - Wednesday, 1 September
- Chesterfield - Sunday, 5 September
- Bamford (Hope Valley) - Tuesday, 7 September
- Chapel-en-le-Frith - Wednesday, 8 September
There are many ways that local churches and church leaders that are on or near the route can get involved:
- Taking inspiration from YCCN’s boat, they are creating a fleet of paper prayer boats to take to COP26 in Glasgow. The resources you need to create a paper prayer boat are available here.
- Hold a prayer vigil or church service to encourage your local community to think about the issues of climate justice.
- Join in for a section of the walk to encourage those walking, and connect with young Christian climate activists. Sign up here.
- Invite your local MP to: join you on the walk or attend your event / church service, or meet with you to discuss the issue of climate justice.
- If your church is near the route, please do consider hosting the walkers, either as a stop off point for refreshments along the way, or potentially offering some nearby accommodation to the start/end of a leg.
>> View YCCN website for full details
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We want your wedding stories!
With restrictions now lifted on weddings, we would love to do a feature in our September issue of Our Diocese Together on summer weddings. We are seeing some stunning photos already on social media and as weddings take off again, we want to encourage more to consider church weddings.
If you have recently married, or recently presided over a marriage ceremony and have memories to share then please send images / stories to communications@derby.anglican.org.
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From the Bishop of Derby's office
The Revd David Mouncer, Assistant Curate (known as Associate Priest) of Old Brampton and Great Barlow and of Loundsley Green LEP, and Assistant Curate within the deanery of North East Derbyshire, has announced his retirement. Mr Mouncer’s last day in post will be Thursday, 30 September, with his retirement taking effect from Friday, 1 October 2021. Mr Mouncer will be moving away from the diocese.
The Revd Mina Munns, Priest-in-Charge of Cresswell St Bartholomew and Lynemouth, Diocese of Newcastle, has been appointed Vicar of Derby St Alkmund and St Werburgh, subject to the completion of the legal process.
The Revd Jonathan Page, Vicar of Belper Christ Church and Turnditch, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Hazelwood, Holbrook and Milford.
The Revd Jonathan Poston, Priest-in-Charge of Wingerworth, has been appointed Rector of St John and St Mary Devizes, Diocese of Salisbury. Mr Poston hopes to take up his new role in the Autumn.
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Diocesan Secretary
Diocese of Derby
Reporting to: The Bishop of Derby
Closing date: Wednesday, 11 Aug 2021
This is an exciting and challenging time to be joining the Diocese of Derby. The Church of England is being asked to renew its calling to be centred on Christ Jesus and shaped by Him. In the Diocese of Derby, we echo that call, as we re-articulate a vision for the next seven years leading up to our centenary.
Bishop Libby is in the process of building her leadership team. She is looking for the Senior Executive Officer for the Diocese to partner with her in leading this season of transformation.
The Diocesan Secretary will share in leading significant and widespread change of culture, operation and practice while treasuring the fruitfulness of inherited models.
They will bring understanding of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities, that leading a diocese presents – and will be excited by the prospect. There is great potential for innovation and new ways of thinking and enterprise.
They will lead the development and delivery of diocesan strategy and policy as determined by the Diocesan Bishop with the members of her senior staff, the Bishop’s Council or the Diocesan Synod.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Diocese of Derby on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit their website using reference UAQAJA.
Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday,11 August 2021.
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Finance Manager
Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral seeks to appoint a Finance Manager to be part of the Senior Executive Team. The Cathedral is embarking on an exciting period of change to create and develop a new vision and strategic development programme as they begin to develop the aspirations for the future. Core to that new vision is financial sustainability.
The role of the Finance Manager will be very much a key part of the strategic development planning process as the new vision is discerned and created. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong and dynamic team.
>> View more details about this role
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Parish Events Diary
Take a look at the Parish Events Diary on our website. There are organ recitals and a flower festival coming up in August.
Don't forget to share with us details of any parish events you have planned in the coming months. Send the details to communications@derby.anglican.org.
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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
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Author Patrick Regan introduces The 4th Big Church Read
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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
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Free funding webinar - How easyfundraising can help you grow generosity within your church
Tuesday, 17 August 2021
12.30pm - 1.15pm
You are invited to an informal lunchtime session to find out how your church can start to receive funds using this free online fundraiser. This is a wonderful option to help you grow generosity within your church by providing people with an online option to give with minimal set up and absolutely no cost to anyone.
You’ll find out how easy it is to raise funds and you’ll get all the information you need to begin doing so. easyfundraising is free to register and use and is already trusted by more than 6000 churches across the UK.
Places at the event are limited so please register if you’d like to attend.
>> Book your place
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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
and much more!
>> Read online
>> Download as PDF
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Apply for up to £5k Antisocial Behaviour Prevention Grant
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) has launched an Antisocial Behaviour Prevention Grant scheme to invest in proven initiatives that stop problems happening now and in the long term.
The DPCC believes that antisocial behaviour is preventable with the right support and resources for young people and that communities should have the help and funding they need to play a proactive role in solving problems.
In total, £100k will be invested into projects that take positive action against antisocial behaviour. Grants of up to £5k will be allocated to successful applicants who can show how they will make a difference to Derby and Derbyshire’s communities.
>> Learn more including the application criteria
>> Grant application [PDF]
>> Grant application [MS Word]
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About the Antisocial Behaviour Prevention Grant
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