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…A range of maintenance and minor repairs can be carried out without Faculty permission. These are known as List A and B matters. List A generally covers maintenance, carried…

…of permission are: The matters included in List A and B are set nationally, with the exception of List B ‘Additional Matters Orders’, which are locally determined. Archdeacons can decline…

…difficult at times!) “It was great to talk about these topics on which there is often silence, speak about my experiences of both inclusion and discrimination, and be listened to,…

…is given by the appropriate Archdeacon (these are known as List B matters). If you want to make changes to your church building, to better meet mission and/or community needs,…

…all the time, learning more and more about children and children’s ministry.” Sharon says the key to connecting with families is to listen to their needs Sharon said she was…

…list of acceptable oversubscription criteria. It is for admission authorities to decide which criteria would be most suitable to the school according to the local circumstances. Faith based oversubscription criteria…

…These can often tell a story of liturgical and social change, along with changes in fashion and architectural styles. 39% of our church buildings are listed at Grade I, meaning…

…A music teacher from Devon is among 15 people to have been commissioned as a Church Army Evangelist during a service at Sheffield Cathedral. Heidi Lewis has been training…

…The Diocese of Exeter has appointed an accomplished broadcast journalist as its new Director of Communications and Engagement. Chloe Axford has spent the past decade working as a reporter…

There is often confusion around the term ‘evangelist’. In the context of the commissioned roles evangelists are passionate about how the Good News is communicated, and they are…

…Youth and Children’s Growth research 2022 Church of England – From Evidence to Action Intentionality, numerical growth and the rural church by David Voas for UCL 2019 Growing Good: Growth,…

…(while it is targeted at churches with bats, the cleaning guidance is applicable to all). You can find a searchable list of approved conservators on the Institute of Conservation website….

…Jan and Sacha describe their healthcare chaplain ministry as both pastoral and spiritual care; “being a listening ear, being alongside others” as well as inviting people to share their stories…

…list for some examples – Children and Communion – Book list). Here are some brief notes about where God might be in our reflections: Theological Perspectives.   Framing the conversation…

…your building in good repair. The report should provide you with a list of the repairs needed, in priority order, plus early warning of potential problems to help you plan…

…challenges facing us in the Church of England which will require us to listen well to one another, to be creative in our thinking and courageous in addressing change. I…

The Church of England in Devon has launched a recruitment drive to find over 100 volunteers to be governors in schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts in…

…is also available for this. Full details of these grants, and how to apply, is available online here. A searchable list of accredited conservators is available on the Institute of…

…engagement and response from this diocese.” Bishop Jackie shared these highlights from the Listening in Love and Faith report: Highlights from the responses: The majority of people who hade taken…

…permission. You can check whether this falls under List A or B here. Anything not on these lists will require a Faculty. Paths Churchyard paths should generally be repaired on…

…course is for those sensing a call to listening ministry and a desire to deepen their own spiritual journey. Year 1 is for those who are testing a call to…

Employing people seems a perfectly straightforward matter: hire them, then set them to work, but is it that easy? Here are 7 things you need to do when…

…Christians in Devon are being invited to “listen and learn together” after the Church of England published its new Living in Love and Faith resources looking at questions of…

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…The Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell visited the UK’s national meterological service at Exeter Business Park on 12 May and was shown some of the research being carried out there. It…

…clergy and LLMs, including a new leadership development programme for all clergy. We will be looking to support clergy and lay leaders utilising the latest thinking and research. In a…

…with a 2 day residential. The sessions are: Foundation Sessions 1-3: Listening to Context, Building Relationships, Sowing Seeds | Fri 7 to Saturday 8 Nov ‘25 Foundation Session 4: Being…

…LLF process.” Bishop Jackie says she is coming to the LLF process, “with a great desire to listen and to learn. “I hope we will find a way to be…

…The Church of England Net Zero Carbon Church | The Church of England Your time Learn Get a professional Energy Audit – this will give you a list of actions…

…and learning to listen to what’s on God’s heart for you. Five simple suggestions to get started on prayer, for we learn to pray by praying. Start — just do…