There are the clergy who conduct the services, both the big celebrations and the small acts of worship, and are also responsible for the pastoral needs of both the cathedral's regular congregation and the occasional visitors.

 There are the staff of the cathedral, the vergers whose job it is to assist in the planning and smooth running of the services and to manage the life and worship of the cathedral. They are assisted by a team of dedicated volunteers, the people you will first encounter as you walk into the building.

There are the musicians: the choirs, the organists and the Master of Musicians. Their prime function is to enable and assist those attending the services to worship God. They do so in a beautiful and artistic way, using their voices to the glory of God.

There are those who staff the gift shop and café. Like many cathedrals up and down the country, Derby Cathedral has a place of refreshment and a shop The people who staff the shop and café play a vital role in furthering the mission and ministry of the Cathedral by supporting it financially, not to mention providing a place for all the people of the Cathedral to eat and drink!