Offering spiritual and pastoral support to the agricultural and rural community
Thursday 25th June. Limited space available and bookings are coming in all the time. Click here to book your place.
The Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy is a Christian organisation and its chaplains are drawn from a variety of denominations, helping people see God at work in their daily lives. The DRC chaplains offer support to those working in agricultural and rural settings which mostly means farmers, farm workers and their families, regardless of whether or not they have a Christian faith, or indeed any faith.
Rev Phil Michell took on the role of Lead Chaplain in January 2026 and has been licensed as the Rural Chaplain in the Diocese of Derby. Phil works with a team of committed volunteers who are passionate about supporting the agricultural and rural community through both the joys and challenges of farming in Derbyshire.
The Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy is hosted by Chaplaincy Derbyshire, an independent Christian organisation and registered charity, operating throughout the county. Chaplaincy Derbyshire provides training, support and oversight to over 100 chaplains from police and fire chaplains to retail, industry, GP surgeries, sport, transport, education and social care.
The Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy assist in various ways from a one-off phone call to on-going face to face pastoral and spiritual care.
We visit Bakewell Livestock Market every week and attend agricultural shows and the team work closely with a range of other local and national farming help organisations.
The Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy is also available to support special acts of worship across Derbyshire including a Harvest and Carol Service in the main store ring in Bakewell Livestock Market every year, and by invitation we often take weddings and funerals in partnership with the rural church.
We host theological students on placement and we love telling groups about what we do, so if you would like to book a Chaplain to come and speak about our work, please get in touch.
Local artist, Lesley Griggs, has produced some beautiful paintings from Derbyshire landscapes which have been made into cards and are available to order in support of the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy.
The Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy are hosting new monthly services. Check back here for our regular updates.
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