New Readers licensed On Saturday 20th April, Bishop Libby admitted 11 new people to the office of Licensed Lay… Archbishop Justin joins the people of Derby and Derbyshire for a day of prayer The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd & Rt Hon Justin Welby, has been in… "Thank you for your service" I was nominated by the Bishop of Derby, Bishop Libby, along with Madelaine Goddard, to… Madelaine Goddard receives Maundy money at royal service Madelaine Goddard was one of 150 people to receive Maundy Money from Her Majesty The Queen… Archdeacon Matthew writes... ‘It was horrible’, has been my stock answer to anyone asking a question about my… Happy Easter! A message from Bishop Libby My faith is rooted in thanksgiving: I believe God gave… Youlgrave's 'Pommie Pilgrims' to walk to all 42 English cathedrals A group of walkers from Youlgrave All Saints is embarking on a marathon journey to all of… Watch Bishop Libby's Holy Week addresses Bishop Libby is the Holy Week preacher at Derby Cathedral this year. With the title Readings in… Event brings new net zero carbon colleagues together More than 60 people working to reduce carbon emissions across the Church of England gathered… More buildings support for PCCs The Diocese of Derby has increased its capacity to support PCCs in maintaining and developing… Bishop Libby and Archdeacon Matthew among those to join YMCA SleepEasy Bishop Libby and Archdeadon Matthew will each spend a night sleeping rough in support of the… Street Pastors: helping hands in night-time Derby Head out into Derby on a Friday or Saturday night and you’re more than likely… The vision in action: your stories January 2024 We love all the creative and different ways churches are engaging with their parishes and… Ossie's Kitchen nominated for King's award Ossie's Kitchen, in Ashbourne, has been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). The… Christmas Conversations In this series of six podcasts, Bishop Libby reconsiders the Christmas story by talking to the modern-day… Julie Gardner is new DSAP chair Bishop Libby and Will Hagger are delighted to announce that Julie Gardner will be joining… Next phase of Mackworth church restoration begins All Saints’ Church in Mackworth has started on the next phase of rebuilding, after the… On the money Around £10m each year directly or indirectly supports Church of England mission and ministry through… Safeguarding Sunday 2023 In 2023, Safeguarding Sunday is taking place on Sunday, 19 November 2023. It is a… Lullington's poppy waterfall Lullington All Saints' Remembrance display this year will be memorable after villagers got together to… Stretton Handley School welcomes Bishop Libby Stretton Handley School writes: On Tuesday, 3rd October, Stretton Handley Church of England VC Primary… Storm Babet forces church to move wedding The recent Storm Babet forced the vicar of St Alkmund's, Duffield, to move a wedding to… Bishops Badge Awards 2023 More than 70 Bishop's Badge Awards have been presented to church and community volunteers in… Archdeacon Nicky's collation and installation Nicky Fenton has been collated and installed as Archdeacon of Derbyshire Peak and Dales. The… 1 2