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Parish Details for Ilfracombe St Philip and St James

Ilfracombe St Philip and St James Website

Archdeaconry: Barnstaple
Deanery: Shirwell
Benefice: Ilfracombe Saint Philip and Saint James, Combe Martin and Berrynarbor
Mission Community: Coast Combe

Clergy in the parish

The Rev Mark Ruoff
Rector

Tel: 07359 442440
Email The Rev Mark Ruoff

The Rev Mark Ruoff
Rector

Tel: 07359 442440
Email The Rev Mark Ruoff

Churches in the parish

St. Philip St. James (Parish Church)

EX34 9BJ

St. Philip St. James (Parish Church)

EX34 9BJ

St. Philip St. James (Parish Church)

EX34 9BJ

St. Philip St. James (Parish Church)

EX34 9BJ

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Christie-Anne McKay
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Graeme Towell
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Christie-Anne McKay
Email Christie-Anne McKay

Graeme Towell
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PCC Secretary

Mrs Sheila Steer
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PCC Treasurer

Mr Nigel Vince
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Readers

Mr Dave Richards
Tel: 01271 883880
Email Mr Dave Richards

Mrs Theresa Powell
Tel: 07960385075
Email Mrs Theresa Powell

Mr Dave Richards
Tel: 01271 883880
Email Mr Dave Richards

Mrs Theresa Powell
Tel: 07960385075
Email Mrs Theresa Powell

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