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Parish Details for West Down

Archdeaconry: Barnstaple
Deanery: Barnstaple
Benefice: Heanton Punchardon, Marwood and West Down
Mission Community: North Taw

Clergy in the parish

The Rev Caroline Raby
Asoociate Priest

17 Rectory Close, Wrafton, Braunton, EX33 2DQ
Tel: 01271 815560
Email The Rev Caroline Raby

Churches in the parish

St. Calixtus (Parish Church)
West Down
EX34 8NQ

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Not listed

PCC Secretary

Mrs Dianne McGahran
Tel: 01271 624153
Email Mrs Dianne McGahran

PCC Treasurer

Mr David Ravenscroft
Tel: 01271 865413
Email Mr David Ravenscroft

Readers

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Bishop of Exeter to have Operation

The Bishop of Exeter is to undergo surgery this week for a health condition. The Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell is expected to be away from work for several weeks as he recovers from the operation. During his convalescence, the Bishop of Crediton, the Rt Rev’d Jackie Searle, and other members of the Diocese of Exeter senior clergy team, will carry out his duties on his behalf. Bishop Robert looks forward to returning to work as…

Lunch on the Go ministry serves up hot soup and hope to Tiverton community

The Lunch on the Go ministry at St George and St Paul’s Church in Tiverton aims to be a place where the community can be welcomed in and served. A team of volunteers provide homemade soups, fresh rolls, cakes and drinks in the Tiverton church grounds under a gazebo. The vision behind this was to be a listening ear for the community and to help in a physical, emotional and spiritual way where possible. Judith…

Faith and Service of Queen Elizabeth Remembered at Devon Church Services

The lifelong faith and service of Queen Elizabeth was commemorated at church services across Devon on the eve of her funeral. Exeter Cathedral was packed for a service attended by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursden, the King’s representative in the county. The sermon was given by the Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, who shared his memories of the Queen: “The Queen was someone whom everyone felt they knew. She was…

Devon’s Churches to Hold Services of Commemoration for The Queen

Churches across Devon will be holding commemorative services on Sunday 18 September, ahead of the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday. There will also be 10 civic services, one for each local authority area, including one at Exeter Cathedral for the county of Devon, one at St Andrew’s Church in Plymouth and one at St Paul’s Church Paignton, for Torbay. Thousands of people are expected to pack the churches and these…

Devon’s Bishops Take Part in Historic Ceremonies to Launch Reign of King Charles III

The regional Proclamations of King Charles III as the new monarch have taken place in Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and in a number of towns and villages across Devon. Outside Exeter Cathedral, more than 3000 people gathered on the afternoon of 11 September to hear the official proclamation. The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Rev’d Robert Atwell, was present to pray the Prayer of Accession. In Plymouth on the same afternoon, the Rev’d Prebendary James…