Category Archives: Ark Ministries News

    In the Summertime, Arkministries went out into the city to share picnics with the public on sunny days.   Arkministries Picnic in Derby  

On 21st-23rd November 2016, Tony, Nicola and Raj will again be holding a stall at the Diocesan Clergy Conference at the Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire. Delegates will be able to find out more about the pastoral work Arkministries undertakes in Derby every day. Looking forward to meeting with you there.

Nicola has been invited to lead a workshop at the Clergy Conference for the Diocese of Derby on 24th November 2015. She and Tony will be talking about the work we do with ex-offenders in the community.

Nicola has been invited to give a talk about Arkministries at “Look-in”, an ecumenical Christian group in Doveridge, in 11th May 2015.

Below are a couple of testimonials from people who have experienced what Arkministries has meant to them: September 2015: “Every time you pray for me, the pain goes away” Claire Steele August 2015: “I like coming in to Sanctuary because you don’t shove God down my throat” Jane Smith The Ark With love and support for all, Arms wide open to us in trials and struggles, debts, strife in life, with joy and an overwhelming big heart and caring for the nations in love to all of us, they did all they can for me in my situation, in my life’s struggles. I can’t thank them enough for the care they have for us.   God’s love and blessing to the Staff. K Gittings.   “My name is Darren Carver. I was homeless 12 weeks ago, made to leave my home in Sinfin. I was told about Arkministries by a friend, who took me to Sanctuary. I met Tony and Nicola, who helped me with food to last me, and friendship, until I got myself sorted out. I was living in Milestone House, so by hounding the Council and Derby Homefinder, I got a room in a shared house by… Read More »

Tony will be speaking at St Peter’s Chellaston, at the Churches Together joint service, on Sunday 25th October 2015. All are welcome.

Tony will be speaking at St Peter’s Chellaston at their Advent Sunday service at 10am on Sunday 30th November 2014. All are very welcome.

Tony will be speaking at the Prison’s Week Conference at the Methodist Church, Uttoxeter on Saturday 15th November. The event runs from 10am-4pm.

Both Tony and Nicola gave talks at the “Prisons Unlocked” event at the Riverside Centre in Derby on Saturday 8th November, organised by Prison Fellowship. Tony gave a powerful Testimony and Nicola talked about Prison Chaplaincy. Other speakers included the CEO of Prison Fellowship. Many organisations were represented, having stands where information could be shared, including Arkministries. There was also superb worship , led by the music group.      

Take a look at some more images of our Afternoon Tea.. .