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The Rev Gary Deighton - Vicar of Goodrington and Collaton Saint Mary
The Vicarage, 17 Seafields, Dartmouth Road, Paignton, TQ4 6NY
Tel: 01803 843038
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Notice of Appoinment Rural Dean : Kenn Deanery The Bishop of Exeter has appointed the Reverend Dallas Jane Ayling, B.A., to be Rural Dean of Kenn Deanery in the Archdeaconry of Exeter. The Bishop of Crediton will commission Mrs Ayling, at a service on 13 January 2019 at 6.30pm in St Gregory’s Church, Dawlish.
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Sunday 25 November is Christ the King Sunday and also the International Day for Ending Violence Against Women. On this day, Rev’d Marisa Cockfield has recorded a special Sunday Service for broadcast on BBC Radio Devon at 6.30am. Rev’d Cockfield will call us to reflect on what it is to follow Christ, and on the model of his kingship, while also acknowledging that the 25th of November is an international day calling for the ending of…
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The parish church of South Tawton, on the northern edge of Dartmoor, has taken the prize as Devon’s Best Churchyard of 2018, in a competition organised by the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Kenn and East Budleigh were joint runners-up; Throwleigh, Ilfracombe, and Spreyton were all highly commended. The results were announced on Saturday 10 November at a ceremony in the historic Church House at South Tawton, beside the now award-winning…
Read More » Many people in our communities have or are experiencing domestic abuse. Research shows that abuse amongst those involved with the church is as prevalent as other parts of our communities and sadly, there is evidence of churches failing to respond well to victims and survivors. Synod has given a clear endorsement of our commitment to ensuring those experiencing abuse can turn to our churches and our people for support, and that we will respond well….
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About two dozen Christians from across Devon gathered at St. Edward’s church, Eggbuckland, Plymouth on 24 October to share stories and experiences in becoming an Eco Church and an Eco Diocese. This is a national award promoted through conservation charity A Rocha, with 38 churches already registered in Devon and with 11 having received a bronze or silver award. Under five topics, congregations are encouraged to look at ways in which they use resources in…
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After ten days of prayer across Devon, hundreds of people gathered at Exeter Cathedral to mark the climax of Thy Kingdom Come 2018. Watch our video of the highlights and look out for the next event in 2019!
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Watch our video of just some of the events which have taken place across Devon to mark this year’s Thy Kingdom Come. Bishop Robert began TKC with songs from Sidmouth primary school’s infant choir and Bishop Nick visited Costa in Plymstock to offer prayers before taking a lesson at Plymstock school. The video will be shown at a celebration event at Exeter Cathedral this Pentecost Sunday (20 May) at 6.30pm, to which everyone is invited…
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The Rt Rev Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth, records his May letter to the diocese. The text of the letter is printed in the May 2018 issue of the Church of England Devon magazine.
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THE global Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement begins next week and there will be launch events in Devon with Bishop Robert and Bishop Nick. Bishop Robert will be in Sidmouth to listen to people and pray with them on Tuesday and Bishop Nick will be visiting Costa in Plymstock to offer prayers for people he meets, before visiting Plymstock school. Bishop Robert has made this video explaining his hopes for the ten days of prayer. More…
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