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Parish Details for Oakford

Archdeaconry: Exeter
Deanery: Tiverton and Cullompton
Benefice: Washfield, Stoodleigh, Withleigh, Calverleigh, Oakford, Templeton, Loxbeare, Rackenford, and Cruwys Morchard
Mission Community: Exe Valley

Clergy in the parish

The Rev Steph GordonJeffs
Rector

The Rectory, Withleigh, Tiverton, EX16 8JQ
Tel: 01884 250417
Email The Rev Steph GordonJeffs

Churches in the parish

St. Peter (Parish Church)
Up Cottages
EX16 9ES

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Mrs Wendy Boynton
Tel: 01398 351383
Email Mrs Wendy Boynton

Mrs Dawn Williams
Tel: 01398 324035
Email Mrs Dawn Williams

PCC Secretary

Mrs Mary Elanie Shere
Tel: 01398 351154
Email Mrs Mary Elanie Shere

PCC Treasurer

Mrs Wendy Boynton
Tel: 01398 351383
Email Mrs Wendy Boynton

Readers

Not listed

Diocesan Synod approves Domestic Abuse policy

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….

Do something small – be part of something big

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…

Bishop Jackie looks forward to serving the people of Devon with joy and with hope

Those who oppress and spread hatred cannot triumph over the souls of those who rejoice and celebrate, said the new Bishop of Crediton in her first sermon in the Diocese of Exeter. Speaking at her welcome service in Exeter Cathedral, the Rt Revd Jackie Searle said: “People need hope in our world. We need purpose, a sense of belonging, and belief in a greater power, that power we know as God. “Do not be put…

Devon vicar to be new Archdeacon of Gloucester

An “outstanding vicar” from the Diocese of Exeter has been appointed as the next Archdeacon of Gloucester. The Revd Preb Hilary Dawson, Rector of Holyford Mission Community based in Colyford, is to take up the role made vacant when the former archdeacon, Jackie Searle, was made Bishop of Crediton. Hilary has also been appointed a residentiary canon of Gloucester Cathedral. The news was announced by the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek. Hilary…

Readers licensed at Cathedral service

Please pray for our new Readers who were licensed by Bishop Robert to work across the Diocese of Exeter at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday. Bishop Robert licensed six new Readers who have completed their training in the diocese and five Readers who have transferred their licences. The Revd John Lees, the Bishop’s Officer for Self-Supporting ministry preached, and encouraged Readers to build bridges between the church and the world, and to continue to grow in…

Hundreds mark end of Thy Kingdom Come
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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Devon events celebrate Thy Kingdom Come
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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Bishop Nick records his May letter
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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Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement begins next week
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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