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Mission Community Details for Cullompton

Archdeaconry: Exeter

Clergy in the mission community: Cullompton

The Rev Edward Hobbs
Rector of Cullompton

Windyridge, 10 Willand Road, Cullompton, EX15 1AP
Tel: 01884 839431
Email The Rev Edward Hobbs

Parishes in the mission community

Cullompton

Bishop of Exeter Announces Retirement

The Bishop of Exeter has announced he is to retire on 30 September 2023 after more than nine years in the role. The Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell was installed as bishop at Exeter Cathedral in July 2014. He is currently convenor of the Bishops in the South-West region, chair of the Church of England’s Liturgical Commission and the lead bishop for Rural Affairs. He has been a member of the House of Lords since November…

Devon’s Churches Go Red, White and Blue for the Coronation

Churches were at the heart of Coronation celebrations across Devon, hosting special services, flower festivals, community lunches and cream teas. Bellringers were busy ringing special peals on Saturday 6 May and ringing for commemoration services on Sunday 7 May. The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, was outside the Houses of Parliament to greet King Charles III on his way to Westminster Abbey. Bishop Robert, who was there as a member of the…

Bishop of Exeter and Devon’s Churches ‘Flying the Flag’ for the Coronation

The Bishop of Exeter has said he will be proudly ‘flying the flag for Devon during the Coronation’ as he represents the county in London. The Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell, who is a member of the House of Lords, is one of just two bishops who has been chosen to greet the King outside Parliament en route to Westminster Abbey. Bishop Robert said: “This Saturday is going to be a tremendous day in the life…

Primary School celebrates Open the Book Volunteer’s 104th Birthday

An Open the Book volunteer in Devon has just celebrated his 104th Birthday in a special school celebration. John Allen, from Crediton, is a regular Open the Book volunteer. He is part of the Open the Book team at Haywood’s Primary School, Crediton, and regularly shares stories either in the school, or will send video stories for the children. Open the Book is a Christian organisation, which give primary school children the opportunity to hear…

New ‘This is My Story’ Exhibition Shares Inspiring Stories of Christian Faith

A new photographic exhibition, which tells the faith stories of Christians from across Devon, has opened. This Is My Story, which will be touring churches across the county throughout 2023, was launched by the Bishop of Plymouth on Saturday at St Pancras’ Church in Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre. It features a series of black and white photo portraits taken by photographer and military chaplain, the Rev’d Huw Ryden. Accompanying each portrait is the subject’s faith…