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Getting behind the No More 1 in 3 domestic abuse campaign

Churches in Devon are being encouraged to raise awareness of domestic abuse and take action against it during a 16-day campaign organised by the Mother’s Union. The No More 1 in 3 campaign will run from 25 November to 5 December. Globally, 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence during their lifetime – a number rising yet further this year, in what the UN has called a “shadow pandemic” This year calls to…

Living in Love and Faith is Launched

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 identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. They include a book, study guides, podcasts and a powerful series of real-life personal story films. The resources, which draw together the Bible, theology, science and history are part of a new process of discernment and decision-making on issues which many…

Second lockdown is a moment to draw together in mutual support

The Bishop of Exeter has said the Government’s announcement of a second lockdown is a “body blow” but that this is a moment for people to “draw together in mutual support and renew our trust in God.” A national lockdown, which will include the temporary suspension of public church services and weddings, is due to begin on Thursday 5 November. Speaking on All Saints Day, The Right Reverend Robert Atwell said, “For many of us,…

Churches rally together to feed families in need

With October half-term upon us, Transforming Plymouth Together (TPT) is running a series of events for their Feast of Fun at Home initiative, providing food for families. Since the beginning of lockdown, TPT has been working with churches across the city to provide food parcels to families in need across the city. They are currently working with 19 churches in Plymouth to provide over 250 food parcels every week to local families. Last week, St…

Crisp Bunting: An Innovative Harvest Giving Project

Two churches in south Devon have found an innovative way to encourage giving this harvest season. St George’s Church in Goodrington and St Mary the Virgin Church in Collaton St Mary have asked people to donate packets of crisps, which have now been strung up like bunting around the church. They packets will be given to a local charity, PATH: People Against Torbay Homelessness PATH is part of the local help-hub in Torbay and they…

New urban Christian house-share community in Plymouth
A new urban Christian community is being established in Plymouth by the Diocese of Exeter in partnership with the Lee Abbey Movement. Residents of the Small Missional Community (SMC) will live in a former vicarage owned by the Diocese of Exeter next to St Mark’s Church in Ford. Joining the new community will be the Reverend Jonathan Devereux, 29, who was previously the student pastor at St Matt’s Church in Plymouth and was ordained at…
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Torquay vicar’s daring church spire climb
A Devon vicar has overcome his fear of heights to climb the 165ft spire of his church to raise funds for community outreach. The Reverend Sam Leach was joined by three other members of the leadership team to climb the steeple of St Mary Magdalene church (known as St Mags) in the centre of Torquay. A crowd turned out to watch the climb on Thursday 20 August, with dramatic drone footage captured by a member of…
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Stepping Out of the Boat: An Online Service by the Archdeacon of Exeter
The Archdeacon of Exeter is leading an online service on Sunday 9 August, on the subject of ‘Stepping Out of the Boat.’ The Venerable Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter, said: “Perhaps we can all think of a time when we have had to take a risk, try something new, a moment when we like Peter in our Gospel Reading have had to ‘step out of the boat’, and trust God as we head out on…
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Exe Estuary Pilgrimage Brings Light After Lockdown
A Devon vicar and former Royal Marine is leading a one-day walking pilgrimage from Exeter Cathedral to Exmouth to celebrate the re-opening of church buildings after lockdown and raise money for charity. The Reverend Steve Jones and others will set off from the cathedral on Saturday 11 July, following a short service led by Canon James Mustard and a blessing by the Bishop of Exeter. They will be carrying a candle lit from the Cathedral’s…
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Online service to say thank you to the NHS
The Bishop of Crediton is leading an online service on Sunday 5 July to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the NHS. The Service of Thanksgiving was filmed in the chaplaincy of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. It features contributions from NHS staff, including an Emergency Care Assistant from South Western Ambulance Service. There are reflections from former medics who worked in the NHS from its earliest days, including Henry Gossman, a former neurosurgeon who…
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A Call to Prayer For The Nation During The November Lockdown

The Church of England has called for November to be a month of prayer during England’s second national lockdown. Churches are being encouraged to ring a bell at 6pm every evening as a call to prayer. You can read more ideas for prayer here.

Will I be able to go to church when the lockdown ends?

Churches will be able to hold public services from 2 December. Until then, church buildings can open for individual prayer, for funeral services and to broadcast acts of worship but not for public services.

Read the guidance in full here

Exeter Cathedral and a number of churches across Devon hold online church services throughout the week and you are very welcome to join them wherever you are! Find out how here.

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