Today was significant. I made Life Profession as a member of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis, an Anglican religious order. If I needed any further assurance Franciscans are my kinda people, profession cake sealed the deal. Third Order Society of Saint Francis

Great to be at St Matthew’s Darley Abbey this morning. Good liturgy, music, fellowship and scriptures (Mark 10) to grapple with. Helpful conversations too about building repairs and funding challenges. The Church of England in Derbyshire The Church of England

Deeply joyful to install Fr Peter Jackson following his licensing by Bishop Libby Lane with Bishop Paul of Oswestry at St Luke’s Derby. Great to welcome the Mayor of Derby, Ward Councillor, headteachers of Bishop Lonsdale Primary School and Derby Cathedral School.The Church of England in Derbyshire

Happy sixth birthday to my beloved Henry. He absolutely goes for life and lives it to the full. Amazing to watch him continue to grow. #Birthday #birthdayboy

I really enjoyed chairing the diocesan strategy update at the first Diocesan Synod of the new triennium at St John’s Walton. Sam Frith and Liz Dumain were on great form sharing the purpose and grounding of our strategy in the work of God. The Church of England in Derbyshire The Church of England

Inspiring evening at The Exchange Birmingham for the launch of Keith Magee’s brilliant new book ‘Prophetic Justice’ hosted by Uni of Birmingham and calling us to draw on the biblical prophetic tradition to speak to racial injustice. The Church of England in Derbyshire #racialjustice #race #justice

Great #Lego fun at the new Brick Church at St John the Evangelist, Derby. Great to think about the creation story creatively and as a family. Thanks to Mina Munns for a brilliant launch of Brick Church with a good number of families present.The Church of England in Derbyshire The Church of England

Izzy became a Probationary Chorister tonight Derby Cathedral with Derby Cathedral Music. I am a very proud dad! The Church of England in Derbyshire #choir #chorister

I really enjoyed joining a training event at YMCA Derbyshire today exploring #AdvantagedThinking from the Foyer Federation . The training really moved me as a way of focusing on bringing out people’s strengths rather than defining them by their deficits. YMCA England & Wales

Great day convening East Midlands archdeacons at Jubilee House The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham . At the end of the day I paid my first visit to Southwell Minster where the organ project was in full swing. The Church of England The Church of England in Derbyshire

Fun times at the St Werbs Light Party💡. Great effort from the Werb’s Kids Team and fab message on the light we can all find in Jesus from Hannah. @dioceseofderby @thechurchofengland #lightparty #Church #Halloween #lightparty

Enjoyed blessing new bells at All Saints Breadsall alongside Ian Morgan, Jonathan Davies and the Headteacher and pupils - turned bell ringers - at Breadsall CofE Primary School. The Church of England in Derbyshire The Church of England

My heart is full! Such a joy to see about 20 people from a diverse range of backgrounds say ‘yes’ to Jesus at the The Church of England in Derbyshire Confirmation service today Derby Cathedral . Every individual story of choosing Confirmation powerful. Beautifully preached at by Bishop Libby Lane.

From solemn remembrance of those who gave their life in conflicts past to refelcting on peace at Messy Cathedral. We used the prayer below with actions to help us think about how peace involves all of us playing our part.The Church of England The Church of England in Derbyshire Derby Cathedral