The Melbourne Benefice

02/06/2026

Come and help us find out what's in our churchyards.

01/06/2026

Can we be disciples that make disciples?

In the June monthly message, Venerable Matthew Trick - Archdeacon of Derby City and South Derbyshire shares his thoughts on discipleship.🙏

https://derby.anglican.org/en/archdeacon-matthew-writes-june2026.html

30/05/2026

Next Saturday, All welcome, see you there!!

07/05/2026

Looking forward to welcoming Bishop Jackie Ticknall Parish Church for our Deanery Confirmation service on 14th June

04/05/2026

From the Lionesses to the Suffragettes, Coco Chanel to Archbishop Sarah do many inspiring women influencers in floral tributes The Church of England in Derbyshire Archbishop of Canterbury

30/04/2026

Great work Alison proud of your wonderful efforts Melbourne Parish Church, Derbyshire

Anne Parkin, Coordinator for Refurbishment and Alison Andrews, Coordinator for New Works in the Derby Cathedral Embroidery Workshop, spent an enjoyable two days this week at Hampton Court Palace working alongside two sewers from Liverpool Cathedral and supervised by tutors from Royal School of Needlework 🪡🧵

Anne and Alison delivered the panel stitched by the Derby Cathedral Embroidery Workshop volunteers which will form part of the 'Circle of Life' project 💫

The completed piece will be unveiled in July at The Guildhall, London, before it then goes on tour around the country!

We'll keep you posted with further news!

To follow the full project, click here: https://upholders.co.uk/circle-of-life/

21/04/2026

Prayers for our Royal family today

Today marks the Centenary of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We invite you to join The Church of England in prayer - giving thanks for Her Late Majesty's life and Christian witness.

11/04/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow! Why not come along to one of the services across the benefice. You will be made very welcome.

Melbourne 8am Holy Communion and 10.30am Morning Worship with Baptism
Ticknall 9.15am Morning Prayer
Smisby 5.30pm Evening Prayer

17/03/2025