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4 November 2021

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, 18 November 2021

Forward

The Journey of Remembrance

Revd Ellie Launders-Brown, curate with East Scardsale Team Ministry and a veteran of the Royal Navy, shares her reflection on Remembrance Sunday.

>> Read Ellie's reflection

Natasha's Law

On 1 October 2021, 'Natasha's Law' came into force, requiring all food businesses to provide full ingredients labelling on food that has been pre-packed for direct sale. The new legislation is designed to better protect those with allergies and give them greater confidence in the food they buy.

Parishes are subject to the general law in relation to the sale and supply of food and drink. This includes complying with the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 which add Natasha’s Law to the Food Information Regulations 2014.

>> Learn more about Natasha's Law on the diocesan website

Living in Love and Faith

Living in Love and Faith (LLF) explores Christian teaching and learning about human identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.

A number of LLF courses will be delivered both in person and online. You are encouraged to join in with one of the courses and the contact details are on the Diocesan website.

Courses currently scheduled:
November 2021 - South East Deanery
November 2021 - St Werburgh, Spondon
Early 2022 - Peak Deanery
Early 2022 - Derby Cathedral

All courses listed above will have trained facilitators and access to a chaplain. Courses that are organised locally (ie by a parish church) will usually be run by a parish priest or lay person and we are unable to guarantee whether or not they have undergone the facilitator training.

>> More details on our Living in Love and Faith page

>> Contact Revd Alicia Dring if you have questions/suggestions for the steering group

>> Register your interest in forthcoming courses.

Meet Andrew Walley

Our latest video in the Everyday Faith series is out now.

Everyday Faith 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.

>> View the full series of Everyday Faith

Andrew says his faith helps him feel supported when dealing with difficult emotions.

SPAB Maintenance Week

SPAB’s Maintenance Week (19 - 26 November)
Take part in the annual celebration of building care.

SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) will share tips, tricks and advice. They’ve teamed up with ICON (the Institute of Conservation) to offer an afternoon of online talks exploring good housekeeping for old buildings. Experts will discuss materials, fittings and objects in old buildings, and share advice on measures to slow deterioration, safe cleaning techniques, materials, tools and more.

>> Learn more on SPAB website

2022 Meeting dates

The 2022 Diocesan Meeting Schedule is now available here.

Environment

Climate change - 5 things you can do to help make a difference

As the world's focus centres on the COP26 in Glasgow this week, a focus on our website is Climate change and five things you can do to help make a difference.

>> View Diocese of Derby website

CofE Autumn Environment Programme

The Autumn Environment Programme includes a series of webinars and events designed to support and equip churches to reach the ambitious ‘net zero carbon emissions' target. Sessions include:

environmental fundraising
best heating and lighting solutions
various net zero carbon topics
Eco Church
A new “Season of Creation” series, on different aspects of environmental worship.

>> View CofE Environment programme website

Climate Change hymn

The Climate is Changing was written to support efforts to counter climate change, including at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

It is set to the popular hymn tune "Immortal, invisible, God only wise".

>> Download the Music and Lyrics

Climate Change Hymn

Appointments

From the Bishop of Derby's Office

The Revd Carollyn McDonald, Priest-in-Charge of Fenny Bentley, Thorpe, Tissington, Parwich and Alsop-en-le-Dale, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Ashbourne with Mapleton and Ashbourne St John, Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Clifton and Norbury with Snelston, Acting Area Dean of Carsington and Assistant Director of Ordinands, Diocese of Derby, has announced her retirement. Her last day in post will be Monday, 10 January 2022, with her retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 11 January 2022. Carollyn will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.

The Revd Amanda Marshall, Assistant Curate of Ashbourne with Mapleton with Ashbourne St John, and of Clifton, Norbury and Snelston, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar of Baxenden St John and Accrington St Paul, Diocese of Blackburn. Mrs Marshall will be instituted in her new post on Monday, 29 November 2021.

The Revd Gill Turner-Callis, Rector of West Hallam and Mapperley with Stanley, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Senior Chaplain and Spirituality Advisor for Alabaré Christian Care and Support Charity in Salisbury. Mrs Tuner-Callis will be seeking the Bishop of Salisbury’s Permission to Officiate.

The Revd Ken Johnson will be licenced as Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) of Somercotes, Alfreton, and Riddings and Ironville, on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 at 7.15 pm at Somercotes by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd John Wigram, Vicar of Ripley, has also been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Swanwick and Pentrich.

The Revd Philip Bosher will be licenced as Priest-in-Charge of Stapenhill Immanuel, on Sunday, 28 November 2021 at 4 pm at Immanuel Stapenhill by the Bishop of Repton.

The Revd Frank Startin will be licenced as Assistant Curate (SSM-to be known as Associate Priest) of Stapenhill Immanuel in the same service.

The Revd Derek Arnold, Team Rector of the Torridge Coastal Mission Community, Diocese of Exeter, has been appointed Priest-in-Charge of Seale and Lullington with Linton and Castle Gresley, and Priest-in-Charge of Walton-on-Trent with Croxall, Rosliston with Coton-in-the-Elms, Diocese of Derby.

Vacancies

Senior Business & Operations Manager (DBE)

Would you like to be able to use your exceptional business and operational skills in a creative and dynamic environment?

Are you keen to support the work of the CofE in education?

We are looking for a Senior Business & Operations Manager who can lead the business and operational functions of the DBE and so facilitate the team’s work to support schools and parishes, meeting the Board’s charitable and strategic aims.

Full-time
Applications closing date: 15 November 2021

For more information and an application form

Deanery Administrator - South East Deanery

The Deanery Administrator will oversee the efficient administration of the work of the deanery by providing high-level administrative support to the area dean, and the members of the deanery leadership teams.

Part time (14 hours per week)
Applications closing date: 7 November 2021

For more information and an application form

Deanery Administrator - Derby City Deanery

News and stories from the Church of England

CofE's First Social Impact Investment to provide housing for vulnerable women

Ancient Blessing of the Light service in Virtual Reality first

Church launches consultation on plans to get to net zero carbon in just nine years as new Synod prepares to meet

Plans for the first meeting of the new General Synod published

Meeting of the House of Bishops, 19 & 20 October 2021

Faith leaders warn of risk to vulnerable posed by Assisted Dying Bill

Learning and Development Opportunities

Networking & Listening Days for Churchwardens & PCC members

Provided by the Diocese of Derby with Ecclesiastical Insurance.

Two brand new events that will provide an opportunity to network with other churchwardens and PCC members across the diocese. It's a chance for us to say thank you and to listen. There will be discussion for how we can help when your church is in vacancy. You can be assured of a warm welcome.

St Barnabas Centre, Clay Cross
Tuesday, 9 November 2021 (book by 4pm on 5 Nov)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Refreshments: Drinks and simple lunch included
>> Register for this event

St Peter's Church Hall, Chellaston
Saturday, 20 November 2021 (book by 12 Nov)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Refreshments: Drinks and simple lunch included
>> Register for this event

Discipleship Training

We are now taking applications for our Discipleship Training Winter Term modules (start in January 2022). Each module consists of 10 sessions which are all online.

The modules are designed to help you grow your faith and develop the ministry to which God has called you (and we are all called to ministry of some kind!). There are no entry requirements, just a desire to grow in faith and some time to study and reflect.

The January 2022 modules are:

Everyday Faith - explores how God is calling you to live out your life of faith in the church and the world.
Mission and Evangelism - explores how we discern what God is doing in the world and how we get involved in that, as a church and as individuals.

>> Visit our Discipleship Training website

>> Contact dawn.glen@derby.anglican.org for more info and application forms.

Licensed Lay Ministry (Reader) Training (LLM(R))

Part of the Discipleship Training programme, the LLM(R) pathway starts again in January 2022. This two-year course is studied online. Additionally, you will need to attend nine Zoom study days each year and take part in practical ministry in your church (the course is run on an apprenticeship model).

There are no entry requirements apart from a valid DBS certificate, the support of your incumbent (or Area Dean in a Vacancy), and, by the second discernment year, the support of your PCC, a Vocations Advisor and the Warden of Readers.

>> Visit the website to learn more

>> Contact dawn.glen@derby.anglican.org for more info.

Resources

Our Diocese Together
- November 2021 issue

Inside our latest issue:

Bishop's Badge Awards 2021
The Dean of Derby writes...
All Saints Ripley Bicentennial celebrations
Knife Angel in Chesterfield
Hathersage Repair Cafe
Blessing Tractors in Ockbrook

>> Read online

>> Download PDF version

Deanery Newsletters

>> Dove and Derwent

>> Hardwick

National Churches Trust -
Future of church buildings debate

The National Churches Trust has launched a national debate looking at The Future of the UK’s Church Buildings.

With an increasing number of churches and chapels facing closure, the debate highlights the community, economic, heritage and spiritual benefits of churches.

This is a chance for churches to say how their local church can be saved for future generations.

>> Learn more