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3 February 2022

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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, 17 February 2022

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Bishop Libby encourages you to join the
Diocese of Derby 2027 Community of Prayer

Be part of the 2027 Community of Prayer

We are the Diocese of Derby network of prayer – praying together, as we prepare to celebrate our centenary in 2027, for transformed lives in growing church and building community the length and breadth of our diocese.

Our shared prayer across the diocese is the frame that holds us together as God weaves the threads of our lives, our worship, witness and work for Christ, into something beautiful.

We hope that over the next five years 2027 people will commit to regular prayer, as individuals, and as churches, groups or schools.

>> Learn more about the 2027 Community of Prayer

>> Sign up to be part of the 2027 Community of Prayer

Final total for the Bishop of Derby's Harvest Appeal 2021

Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Bishop of Derby’s Harvest appeal this year supporting the vital work of St Elizabeth’s hostel in India providing housing and education to girls.

We raised £5,576 which will make a significant difference to the work they are able to engage with.

Esha's Everyday Faith story

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. People from across the Diocese of Derby are recording their chats and sharing them with us.

Royal School of Church Music Derbyshire Area Team announced

The new Royal School of Church Music Derbyshire Area Team has now been commissioned and we’re delighted to introduce them. The role of the Area Team is to raise the profile of and promote the RSCM and church music within Derbyshire, and to programme events for churches, clergy, musicians in Derbyshire and beyond.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the RSCM in Derbyshire please do get in touch with our Area Team Leader, Alexander Binns at alexander@derbycathedral.org

>> Read more about the team

Fairtrade Fortnight
21 February to 6 March 2022

The annual Fairtrade Fortnight event will soon be here and churches are being encouraged to participate and share the news about the Fairtrade organisation.

This year the theme is "Choose the world you want" and with COP26 still fresh in our minds, it's more important than ever to show our support to Fairtrade farmers and workers.

>> Fairtrade Fortnight website

Allchurches Trust invites grant applications for capital church building projects

If you’re running a church building project costing over £1million, you could be eligible for an Allchurches grant towards your funding. Smaller project applications are also welcome.

>> Find out more

Appointments

From the Bishop of Derby's Office

The Revd Imogen Black will be licenced as Priest-in-Charge of Pinxton, and the Revd Steve Cotterill licenced as Assistant Curate (SSM-Associate Priest) of Pinxton, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 13 February 2022 at 4 pm by the Bishop of Repton assisted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.

The Revd Dr Peter Bold will be licenced as part-time Priest-in-Charge of Ashover and Brackenfield with Wessington and Assistant Curate (known as Minister Responsible) for Handley (within the benefice of North Wingfield), Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 20 February 2022 at 3 pm at All Saints Ashover by the Bishop of Repton, assisted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.

The Revd Liz England, Team Rector-in-Charge of Buxton with Burbage and King Sterndale Team Ministry, has been appointed Team Rector of the same benefice following the lifting of Suspension of Presentation.

The Revd Michael Guest, Associate Priest (SSM) of Killamarsh and Renishaw, with special responsibility for Renishaw, has announced his retirement. Mr Guest’s last day in post was Tuesday, 25 January 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Wednesday, 26 January 2022. Mr Guest is applying to have the Bishop of Derby’s Permission to Officiate in retirement.

The Revd Pam Macnaughton will be licenced as Assistant Curate (SSM-Associate Priest) of Ripley, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 27 February 2022 at 6.30 pm at All Saints Ripley by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Acting Archdeacon of Derby.

The Revd Alex Mann, Priest-in-Charge of Heath, Diocese of Derby, has been appointed Vicar of the same benefice following the lifting of Suspension of Presentation.

The Revd Gary Weston will be licenced as Priest-in-Charge of Brampton St Thomas and Assistant Curate (Associate Priest) of Brampton St Mark, Diocese of Derby, on Sunday, 3 April 2022 at 6 pm at St Thomas’ Brampton by the Bishop of Derby assisted by the Archdeacon of Chesterfield.

The Revd Leonard Young, Vicar of Derby St Bartholomew and St Luke, Diocese of Derby, has announced his retirement. Mr Young’s last day in post will be Monday, 31 January 2022, with his retirement taking effect from Tuesday, 1 February 2022. Leonard will be moving away from the diocese in retirement.

Amendment

The previous grouping of parishes within the two benefices was incorrect in a previous announcement.

The Revd Derek Arnold will be licenced as Priest-in-Charge of Seale and Lullington with Coton in the Elms, and Priest-in-Charge of Walton-on-Trent with Croxall, Rosliston with Linton and Castle Gresley, Diocese of Derby, on Saturday, 19 February 2022 at 3 pm.

News and stories from the Church of England

How a church bench helped tackle loneliness

Parish Evensong congregation grows from just one to more than 70 – with the help of church choir and a home cooked meal

Church Commissioners join Investors for a Sustainable Digital Economy network

Investor Action to Target Companies Not Implementing Global Industry Standard on Tailings

Vacancies

Archdeacon of Derby City & South Derbyshire
Archdeacon of East Derbyshire

In response to our renewed vision, we are committed to enabling people the length and breadth of our diocese to live life in all its fullness.

The Diocese of Derby now seeks applications from outstanding candidates for two archdeacon posts, to join us in living out that vision in three newly created archdeaconries (the current Archdeacon of Chesterfield will become Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales).

>> More details and view the candidate information pack

Accountant

Are you motivated by using your financial skills on behalf of local communities and individuals?

The Diocese of Derby is recruiting for an enthusiastic, organised and experienced accountant to work as part of a supportive and diverse team. We pride ourselves on exceptional financial management and a collegiate, flexible working culture which will include hybrid working.

You will have oversight of a number of core financial areas including financial systems, banking and payroll operations.
You will be instrumental in ensuring that our financial controls remain sound.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Martyn Marples
07898 551 681
martyn.marples@derby.anglican.org

Applications closing date: Sunday, 6 February 2022
Interviews will be held: w/c 14 February 2022

>> Job description and application form

Administration Assistant

Derby Cathedral Chapter are seeking an Administration Assistant to ensure the Cathedral’s statutory obligations towards Safeguarding training and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are met, together with other administration duties in the Cathedral Office.

20 hours per week over Monday - Friday

Please contact Kim Milner - kim@derbycathedral.org for an application pack or call 01332 341201.

Closing date for applications: 18 February 2022
Interviews are planned: w/c 21 February 2022

>> More details and job description

Office Administrator

Success at the Peak Centre depends on their people, productivity, and procedures. An office administrator is the supportive force driving each of these areas, and they are currently seeking someone stellar to take the reins.

The ideal person for the role is a flexible problem solver with superb communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset. They would ideally have prior experience thriving in an administrative capacity in an office environment. Multi-tasking and the unique ability to deftly handle the unexpected are essential qualities to bring to the position

>> More details and download the job description

Diocesan Ambassador
(volunteer position with The Children's Society)

Do you have amazing communication skills and enjoy talking with passion to audiences both large and small?

Do you have excellent networking and engagement skills, coupled with a knowledge of the Church of England and how dioceses and parishes work?

Are you able to work collaboratively with senior diocesan staff, clergy and our volunteers, as well the staff of The Children’s Society, in particular the local Relationship Manager?

Would you like to help the most vulnerable children in the UK by engaging your church network?

If so, then you should consider being an ambassador for The Children’s Society in our diocese!

>> Download the recruitment pack

Platinum Jubilee

Click here for news and resources relating to the Platinum Jubilee.

Publications

Our Diocese Together

Each month we share inspiring stories from around the Diocese of Derby in our online magazine 'Our Diocese Together'.

The February issue of Our Diocese Together is out now and includes:

Community Cafe in Chaddesden
Wingerworth's amazing fundraising
Saints of Derbyshire book launch
New canons installed at Derby Cathedral

>> Read Our Diocese Together online

>> Download Our Diocese Together [PDF]

We would love to include your news, please send any news or stories to communications@derby.anglican.org

Cycle of Prayer

The February issue of our Cycle of Prayer is now available to download.

Compiled by Revd Canon Nicky Fenton and produced and distributed monthly by the Communications Office.

>> February Cycle of Prayer

Deanery newsletters

>> South East Derbyshire deanery

Green matters

CofE's January to April Environment programme

This is part of a series of webinars and events designed to support and equip churches to reach the ambitious ‘net zero carbon emissions target. Sessions being run include:

environmental fundraising
best heating and lighting solutions
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
a new “Season of Creation” series, on different aspects of environmental worship

>> More details

CofE net-zero carbon consultation

The CofE has launched a consultation on how ‘the whole Church of England of achieving ‘net-zero’ carbon by 2030’.

The consultation is primarily aimed at national Church bodies, diocesan structures and cathedrals; however, the webpage stresses that everyone can respond: ‘the views of others are vital to achieving the overall goal. Responses from parishes, schools, and individuals are welcome. All respondents will be asked to specify in which capacity they are responding.

The consultation closes Monday, 28 February 2022.

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