We were delighted to welcome the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Association to St Michael & All Angels this morning for their annual service prior to the Longshaw sheepdog trials.We were also pleased to welcome Rev Phil Michell, who is the lead chaplain with Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy, and who led our service of thanksgiving. His address entitled Fear v Familiarity compared the love and care of the shepherd for his sheep, with the love and care that Jesus has for us. Following the service the Bell Room was a hub of laughter, conversation and general enjoyment as friends caught up with each other and exchanged anecdotes. Details of the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials 2026 can be found at <a href="https://www.longshawsheepdog.com/">https://www.longshawsheepdog.com</a>
At last we're able to share the news that you've been waiting for! The Acting Bishop of Derby is delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Carolyn Cooke, Anglican Chaplain of La Côte Anglican Church, Diocese of Gibraltar in Europe, has been appointed part-time Rector of the benefice of Hathersage with Bamford & Derwent, and Grindleford, Diocese of Derby, subject to all legal and safeguarding requirements being fulfilled.Please pray for Carolyn and her husband David as they prepare to say goodbye to the church where they have faithfully served in recent years, before moving back to England in readiness for being licensed as our rector.
