Mission
On becoming an ALM, a dated certificate of authorisation is issued. This should be renewed every 3 years, and this usually expires in Advent time.
In order to renew their authorisation they must continue to have the support of their incumbent and PCC, and a valid CRB disclosure.
In order to renew your ALM certificate, please complete and return the following documents to us which can be found below:
- ALM Authorisation Renewal Form
- Working Agreement (ALMs should renew their Working Agreements annually)
- Paper Certificate
The ALM must also have a valid CRB disclosure. Forms can be obtained from the Archdeacon of Derby’s Secretary, Pam Richmond:
01332 388676, or pam.richmond@derby.anglican.org
Once we have received these documents and all are satisfactory, we will request your certificate renewal from the Bishop of Derby.
For more information or paper copies of the forms please contact:
Mrs Fiona Bennett
01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org
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Readers are a vital part of the mission and ministry of the Church of England. They have the ministry of 'preaching and leading worship in a pastoral context' - they are licensed for a wide range of individual ministries, whilst remaining very much lay people. Many Readers have full-time or part-time employment outside the Church, others are retired or full-time family carers. A few work full-time in Church ministry, but this is still unusual.
More information about Readers can be found on the Central Readers Council website.
For more information, please contact:
The Warden of Readers for the Diocese of Derby: Dr Esther Elliott
01332 388674, or esther.elliott@derby.anglican.org
Or, her secretary, Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org
Those who are successful in applying to train as a Reader will usually go on to study the Reader Training Programme which is delivered by the Southern North West Training Partnership (SNWTP). This is delivered locally in collaboration with the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham over three years.
The SNWTP website can be viewed here.
For more information, please contact:
The Warden of Readers for the Diocese of Derby: Dr Esther Elliott
01332 388674, or esther.elliott@derby.anglican.org
Or, her secretary, Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org
Following their licensing, Readers are expected to engage in CME specifically for a further 3 years, and then ongoing throughout their ministry according to training needs. Readers in the Diocese of Derby no longer have an individual CME budget to spend on books and training, but a programme of training is put together bi-annually to meet training needs, and all courses, exclusive to Readers, are free of charge. Please see this year’s programme below.
FUNERAL MINISTRY
Readers may lawfully officiate at funeral services (but only with the good will of the persons responsible) provided that the Reader is authorised by the Bishop to do so, and is invited by the minister of the parish or place.
In order to obtain authorisation they must have the support of their incumbent and attend a Diocesan Funeral and Bereavement Course followed by continued training and observation. This course occurs annually, and details of future courses may be found below when available.
To book a place or register an interest for any Reader CME courses, please contact:
Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org
Readers are required to have their licence renewed every 3 years, and this usually expires in Advent time.
In order to renew their licence they must continue to have the support of their incumbent and PCC, and a valid CRB disclosure.
In order to renew your Reader licence, please complete and return the following documents to us which can be found below:
- Licence Renewal Form
- Working Agreement (Readers should renew their Working Agreements and send a copy to the Warden of Readers annually)
- Paper Licence
- PCC Support note
The Reader must also have a valid CRB disclosure. Forms can be obtained from the Archdeacon of Derby’s Secretary, Pam Richmond:
01332 388676, or pam.richmond@derby.anglican.org
Once we have received these documents and all are found to be satisfactory, we will request your licence renewal from the Bishop of Derby.
For more information or paper copies of the forms please contact:
Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670, or fiona.bennett@derby.anglican.org
On reaching the age of 70, Readers may no longer remain licensed, but may apply to obtain permission to officiate (PTO) from the Bishop of Derby to continue in their ministry.
They must continue to have the support of their incumbent and PCC, and hold a valid CRB disclosure.
In order to obtain or renew PTO, please complete and return the following documents to us which can be found below:
- Obtaining PTO Form OR Renewing PTO Form
- Working Agreement (Readers should renew their Working Agreements annually)
- Paper licence (for those obtaining PTO for the first time)
- Letter from PCC secretary or PCC minute recording the PCC’s support for the Reader to continue in ministry.
The Reader must also have a valid CRB disclosure. Forms can be obtained from the Archdeacon of Derby’s Secretary, Pam Richmond:
01332 388676, or pam.richmond@derby.anglican.org
Once we have received these documents and all are satisfactory, we will request your PTO status/renewal from the Bishop of Derby.
For more information or paper copies of the forms please contact:
Mrs Fiona Bennett 01332 388670,
If a Reader wishes to retire they may either retire completely from Reader Ministry, or may style themselves as Reader Emeritus. Readers may be given the title Reader Emeritus as an indication of their continuing link with the Reader network, though retired from active ministry. In order to do either of the above, the Reader must write to inform the Warden of Readers, and this will be confirmed to the Reader in writing. Any such letter may be sent to: Dr Esther Elliott, Warden of Readers Training and Development Mission and Ministry Team Derby Church House Full Street Derby DE1 3DR
General forms for Readers are available here to download including:
- Working Agreement Template
The Mission Fund exists to support MMAs and parishes in the funding of mission opportunities and initiatives. It is hoped that such investment will enable churches to be more effective in engaging with their communities and sharing God’s love with them. It can also be used by Diocesan Officers to support wider initiatives.
The Panel is willing to consider a wide range of applications, both for ‘one off’ events and for the appointment of staff. In recent years, successful applications have included :
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A Chaplain to Older People.
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The establishment of a Food Bank.
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A "Dads "n" Kids Group"
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Envision- an initiative in a Church School.
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A Christian's Againist Poverty debt counsellor.
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Youth & Community Workers.
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A deanery initiative with 12-18 year olds.
The money for the Fund is provided by the Church Commissioners’ Parish Mission Fund. At present they have guaranteed funding being available until 2013.
The Mission Fund Panel meets twice a year to consider applications, usually in May and October. Bishop Humphrey chairs the Panel but administration is overseen by the Director of Mission and Minstry, Rev'd Andy Broom. Guidelines and criteria for applications, plus the application form, can be downloaded from this page or are available from Sharron Howarth at Derby Church House (sharron.howarth@derby.anglican.org) and applications should be sent to her, at least 28 days before the Panel meets.
In 2013 the Mission Fund Panel will meet on the 22nd May and the 23rd October 2pm Repton House.
