Help for those struggling with addiction

Rev Sharon Murphy has been driven by a 20-year mission to minister to people living on the margins – especially young people impacted by alcohol and drugs

Someone who’s not afraid to get stuck in, and quite literally get her hands dirty, is an apt description for Rev Sharon Murphy. She can often be found in the vicarage gardens, where her church runs a gardening project with the local community.

For the past 18 months, Sharon has been the curate leading Derwent Oak in Derby city centre – a Fresh Expressions church ministering in one of the most deprived communities in the region. She sees her mission within the community as one of bringing purpose and hope. Sharon and her team often go on trips out of Derby to gain insight into different traditions within the Church of England.