Joan Plant, from Eyam, has been revealed as one of the recipients of Maundy money at York Minister on 6 April.

And she said she "cried for a full half-hour" when, in February, she received her letter from Buckingham Palace inviting her to receive it.

She said: "My husband had gone down to make breakfast when the postman came.

"He brought the letter upstairs and said 'I think you'd better open this!'

"When I saw it had the Royal stamp on it I just looked at it for a few minutes, wondering what it was all about - and also thinking that the postman would be wondering what I'm doing!

"It was a big surprise and I just felt so humbled.

"I'm just a small person in a small village and I feel really honoured to be able to receive [the Maundy money].

"I'm not receiving it just for me, but taking the whole village with me, in my mind."

Joan has lived in Eyam - often known as the Plague Village - all her life.

She has been churchwarden and has an extensive knowledge of the history of the village and its association with the plague of 1665/6.

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The Revd Mike Gilbert, Rector of Eyam, expressed his delight for Joan. 

He said: "I can't think of a better person to get it - she is pretty much 'Mrs Eyam'!

"Joan has been a long and faithful servant, not only to the church but also to the village and she is known, loved and respected by everyone here."

The King and Queen Consort will distribute the Maundy money at York Minster in the first such service since the death of Queen Elizabeth.

There will be 74 recipients, one for each year of the King's age.

Maundy Thursday is a symbolic ceremony, dating back to AD600, where the monarch gives out specially-minted coins.

The recipients are traditionally elderly people, who are recognised for their contribution to their church and community.

St Philip's Church in Chaddesden, Derby, has seen a growth in both community and congregation, thanks to its year-old café and support groups.

The church has positioned itself as a community facility and partnered with Derby County Community Trust and others to provide not only affordable meals, but also mental health groups for men, a dads' network, debt counselling and much more.

The Revd Sarah Watson, Enabling Minister for St Philip's, said: "What I kept hearing was 'weve got no pub, we've got no café, we've got no community space'. 

"So I looked at this space and thought, well, why not?"

Following a period of planning and finding funding, the venture eventually got off the ground - initially on two days a week.

Now the church building is also a thriving community hub.

Revd Sarah said: "Many places have mum's groups available, but we have men's groups, a men's mental health group so to have a space for dads to come to is great.

"Having said that, a menopause group is also on the cards.

"We have craft groups, a fibromyalgia group and a debt clinic. The café is used by walking groups and a bowling group too.

"So I've told the community that we have an amazing space, and asked how can we facilitate this being a space that is here for the whole parish?"

Engaging with the community has also seen congregation numbers increase.

Some of those visiting now also go to Sunday services, and the Christmas Carol service saw more than 70 people go along - more than treble the previous year.

>> Find out more about St Philip's Chaddesden.

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) undertook an audit of the Diocesan Safeguarding arrangements in June 2017.

The report concluded that the safeguarding team is well-resourced and well-established with experienced staff with a good skill mix, who provide sound safeguarding advice and judgments.

They were particularly impressed with the level of decision making regarding case work, and complimented the Diocese on its own self-evaluation, which highlighted realistic areas of development.

The auditors felt the Diocese was committed to learning, and were impressed that a review commissioned by the Bishop had led to the expansion of the safeguarding team, which included a new Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Management Committee, who in addition to a number of other roles was the Head of Public Protection for Derby Constabulary.

The world of safeguarding nationally has been experiencing a period of important and sometimes rapid change and the Diocese of Derby along with the Church of England is determined to offer a secure environment in which everyone can thrive, and which earns the confidence of all who are entrusted to its care.

The report states that the Head of HR is supportive, considered and committed and understands the importance of safeguarding. The auditors found that safeguarding operates within a clear line management structure, and a well-functioning Diocesan Office.

The auditors noted that there are strong links between the Diocese and Derby Cathedral.  The DSA and safeguarding team provides training for the Cathedral, and a member of Chapter responsible for safeguarding is also a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding Management Team.

Some areas were highlighted for further development by the Diocese.

There remains a backlog in the numbers of people who require training and although there is a plan in place it will need close monitoring by the Diocesan Safeguarding Management Committee.

Since the audit took place, a new part-time Safeguarding Training Officer has been appointed to deal with the training backlog.

The report also highlighted that work was required to develop the overall functioning of the team so that everyone gets an appropriately prompt level of service. Again, since this audit took place, a part-time Safeguarding Administrator has been recruited to deal with general administrative queries.

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has been commissioned to undertake an audit of the safeguarding arrangements of each Diocese of the Church of England. The aim of these audits is to work together to understand how safeguarding is working in each Diocese, and to support the continuing improvements being made.

The audit process in each Diocese involved examination of safeguarding leadership arrangements, local policies and practice guidance, the quality of case work, recruitment and training.

The auditors also looked at the progress being made in reaching nationally agreed standards, informed by central House of Bishops’ approved policies.

An action plan has been produced and agreed by the Diocesan Safeguarding Management Committee to address findings and considerations of the report.

To read the full safeguarding audit for the Diocese of Derby, click here.

To view the Action Plan for the Diocese of Derby, developed in 2017, click here.

Tea and Toast is a ministry that has been set up at Holy Trinity Dinting Vale.

This fantastic ministry is engaging with young people in the community from local secondary schools, and in partnership with other churches they are seeking to be good news for young people.

To find out more visit http://www.dintingchurch.org.uk/

To find out more about Growing Faith and the Diocese of Derby's work to support youth and children's ministry across churches, schools and households visit http://www.derby.anglican.org/youngpeople

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The Venerable Carol Coslett, the outgoing Archdeacon of Derby Peak and Dales, writes:

To all my diocesan friends,

Thankyou so much for your generosity and lovely gifts as I prepare to leave Derbyshire.

The people and places I have got to know and love in my time with you all will remain close to my heart as I travel south.

I have made some very special friendships and enjoyed many a conversation.

I take with me a little bit of the land in the Blue John Stone earnings which I shall treasure, and having got to know this wonderful part of the country I am sure Martin and I will be visiting from time to time to get away from the smoke and take in the fresh air of this wonderful landscape.

My prayers and blessings for you all, and Martin joins with me in saying Thank you God Bless.

Carol

Carol's Farewell Service was held at St John the Baptist, Buxton.

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Hundreds of people walked through Derby to mark the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, starting the biggest conflict in Europe sice World War II.

Accompanied by a giant Ukrainian flag, members of a number of communities, including the Ukrainian community, civic dignitaries and the Dean of Derby, processed from Cathedral Green, along Full Street, through the Market Place, along Iron Gate and to Derby Cathedral.

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Many of the walkers carried candles, sunflowers and Ukrainian flags, and once they arrived at the cathedral they placed candles in the formation of '365' at the foot of the tower.

Iryna Dobrowolskyj, a leader of the Ukrainian community in Derby, said: "Ukraine has had 365 days of war, 365 days of aggression, but it has also received 365 days of kindness, 365 days of support, 365 days of love."

Inside the Cathedral, the Very Reverend Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, led the communities in prayer, standing behind a candle whose flame had been burning continuously for each of the 365 days. 

He said: "Today is hugely significant and I have felt quite emotional.

"We pray for the people of Ukraine and their families and we pray for an end to the war, conflict, violence and suffering.

"We thank God for the love and support that Ukrainians all over the world have received."

People were invited to write messages of support and solidarity on petals that were added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.

The event included a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris and was also supported by Derby's Multi-Faith Centre and Derby CAN (Derby Creative Arts Network)

On Sunday, 26^th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled to start at 2pm, also in Derby Cathedral.

The Very Revd Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby, will join a candlelit procession to mark the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

The procession, on Friday, 24 February, will start from Cathedral Green at 6.20pm and then move along full street, Derby Market Place, and up Iron Gate to Derby Cathedral.

Those who wish to join in are asked to congragate at Cathedral Green at 6pm.

At the end of the procession, those taking part will be invited to place their candles near the foot of the cathedral tower to spell out '365' as a powerful, visual reminder.

Afterwards, Dean Peter will lead prayers inside the cathedral. All are welcome.

And on Sunday, 26^th February, local leaders of the Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Baha’i and Quaker faiths will offer short prayers and readings at a vigil scheduled from 2pm to 3pm.

The event will include a film and music installation by local artist Phil Harris.

People in attendance will have opportunities for quiet prayer and to light a candle for an end to violence and suffering.

They will also be invited to write messages of support on a petal that will be added to a specially created Sunflower of Hope.

Derby Cathedral’s Bakewell Screen has beaten off stiff competition to take third place in the national Cathedral Treasures campaign

Almost 4,500 people voted on their favourite cathedral treasure from the top ten finalists in the Association of English Cathedrals campaign which showcased 50 remarkable treasures and glories cared for and preserved by cathedrals in England and the Church in Wales.  

The latest publication, Deans’ Choice: Cathedral Treasures of England and Wales by Janet Gough, tells the story of the treasures, each one chosen by the dean or senior clergy of the cathedral featured.

The Very Revd Dr Peter Robinson, Dean of Derby said: “We are delighted that the Bakewell Screen is so admired and loved by the public. It is a signature treasure in our beautiful cathedral and I’d like to extend a big thank you to all who voted it as their favourite!”

Commenting on the announcement, Janet Gough said: “I am delighted to see the Bakewell Screen from Derby Cathedral, perhaps a less well-known cathedral - although full of treasures - voted one of the top three cathedral treasures in England and Wales. 

"The 1720s Bakewell Screen is a masterpiece in painted and gilded wrought iron, traversing the full width of Derby Cathedral and dividing the chancel from the nave like any traditional rood screen. 

"The screen’s transparency symbolises the light of reason beloved of the Age of Enlightenment and, made at the same time as Bakewell’s gates to Derby’s adjacent silk mill – today the Museum of Making - ushers in the Industrial Revolution."

The runner-up was The Nave Ceiling at Peterborough with the winner being The Leaves of Southwell Cathedral.

Together the 50 treasures span over 1,000 years of history with the earliest treasure, Ripon Cathedral’s ancient crypt of St Wilfrid established in 672 AD, the oldest building of any English cathedral still is use today, to the newest, the Newport Cathedral Rood, a modern work of art by Singaporean artist Tay Swee Siong that was installed in 2020.

We are building this communications toolkit to help parishes understand and develop best communications practice.

If there is anything you would like to see covered, email communications@derby.anglican.org

Can we show online videos in our church?

Video-sharing platforms offer a treasure trove of content for almost every conceivable situation.

However, as the sheer volume of content and the number of channels increases, understanding if andwhen you can show this content in church becomes ever more challenging.

So is it okay to stream videos during your church services and activities?

Showing content from video-sharing websites in church

Put simply, you should always have permission from the copyright owner,regardless of the source.

CCLI recommends you always use official sourceswhen you are playing copyrighted content.

Not all videos uploaded to video-sharing websites have been done so by, or withthe permission of, the copyright owner or licensor.

With a staggering number of videos being uploaded to the internet every minute, it is impossible for any platform to control or police the content being uploaded.

It’s likely that many ofthese videos infringe copyright, either accidentally or deliberately, and many sites will place the responsibility for obtaining permission on the creator (check the platform’s T&Cs for details).

If you can find content that has been uploaded by an official source, the permission you need to show it may be obtained in a number of ways.

Scenes and clips from movies and TV

The easiest way for churches and ministries to get permission to show authorised movies and television shows otherwise intended for personal or private use, is through CCLI’s Church Video Licence.

In this case, the licence is considered as consent from the “respective licensor”.

Check that the scene has been uploaded by the copyright owner or someone authorised by the owner.

If the scene has been uploaded to the studio’s own channel, or that of an official partner, you can be confident you’re viewing content from an official source.

Studios may have agreements with third parties to upload their content for them. In this case, check carefully that the channel is an official one.

If a scene has been uploaded by an individual, e.g. a fan of the movie, then it should not be deemed covered by the Church Video Licence and consequently it should not be shown during church activities.

Lyric videos

Videos that show the lyrics for communal singing are increasingly common on video-sharing platforms.

The CCLI Church Copyright Licence and Streaming Plus Licence do not cover the visual element of a song video.

Therefore, regardless of the source, it is recommended you have direct permission from the owner before displaying a song or lyric video in church.

Sometimes, videos may be embedded on the publisher’s website with details of how they can be used.

If the owner or publisher’s description permits a video’s use in church, then this would constitute consent.

If there is any doubt, contact the publisher or copyright owner for permission before showing the video.

Changing lyrics

Song lyrics cannot be changed to fit a church’s preferences or theology unless permission has been given by the song owner.

One of the exclusive rights of a copyright owner is 'derivative works', so any changes must have the owner’s permission.

You are free to arrange songs as you wish, as long as it doesn’t change the melody, lyrics or fundamental character of a song.

You may want to start with the chorus, for example, if it fits the flow of your worship set.

Feel free to skip verses etc - just don’t change the lyrics!

Other videos

As a general rule, CCLI recommends that you don’t show any other videos without the explicit permission ofthe copyright owner.

If in doubt, it may be possible to establish who owns the copyright.

Seeking their direct permission is the safest way to ensure that you’re acting legally and doing the right thing.

Copyright notice on projections and in print

Part of the agreement for the CCLI licence is that your church includes the copyright information on each printed or projected song copy.

For a song projection, the information only has to appear once, and is usually placed at the beginning or end.

An example of the information to display is:

“Hallelujah”
Words and music by John Doe
© 2018 Good Music Co.
Used by Permission.
CCLI Licence #12345

The number e.g. #12345, should be your church’s CCLI licence number, not the song’s CCLI ID number.

Need further information or guidance?

Contact the Diocese of Derby Communications Team: communications@derby.anglican.org

Or contact CCLI: us.ccli.com