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Prayer and Pudding on Stir-Up Sunday

A Devon church made the most of Stir-Up Sunday to organise a community Christmas Pudding-making event. Stir-Up Sunday falls on the last Sunday before Advent and is traditionally the day when people make their Christmas puddings. All Saints Church in Okehampton invited people to make their puddings in the town-centre church hall. The afternoon event was organised by Michelle Farrelly, who gathered multiple bowls, aprons, and other cooking implements together, as well as copious quantities…

Transforming Plymouth Together Gets 750 Requests for Winter Warm Packs for People Struggling to Heat Homes

Transforming Plymouth Together has had 750 requests for Winter Warm Packs to give to people who are struggling to heat their homes this winter. The charity, which is a joint Diocese of Exeter and Church Urban Fund project, decided to create the warm packs for people who would find it difficult to travel to a church or community ‘warm space’ because of transport or mobility issues or mental health reasons. Each pack costs £25 to…

Bishop of Plymouth Praises Work of NHS Staff on Derriford Hospital Visit

The new Bishop of Plymouth has seen first-hand the pressures the NHS is facing on his first visit to the city’s Derriford Hospital since he started his new role. The Rt Rev’d James Grier visited an oncology ward and the hospital chaplaincy, meeting with the team of chaplains and a representative from St Luke’s Hospice. Bishop James praised the work of the staff he met. “In just one ward, I met staff from across the…

Bishop of Plymouth Shares Childhood Memories of Falklands at Remembrance Service

The Bishop of Plymouth has shared his memories of growing-up in the city during the Falklands Conflict in his first Remembrance service since taking-up his new role. The Rt. Rev’d James Grier led this year’s service at the war memorial on Plymouth Hoe. The ceremony is one of the largest in the South West with serving members of the military present, as well as veterans and members of Plymouth City Council and the public. This…

Dowland Poppy Tribute Remembers Three Lost Soldiers

A beautiful memorial has been created to remember three young soldiers from Dowland, near Winkleigh, who were killed during World War 1. The memorial was made to honour William Piper, 29, his brother Arthur, 21, and George Westcott, 21. It was discovered that four Piper brothers went to war. The third brother, Harry, passed away at the end of the war from influenza, so the family lost three sons. Whilst none of the Piper family…

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We are mindful of the impact of high energy prices this winter on churches, clergy and communities. We are also keen to help improve energy efficiency to reduce bills and move closer to our Net Zero Carbon goals. With that in mind, we have created an Energy Support and Advice Hub, where you can find regularly updated information.