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Parish Details for West Buckland

Archdeaconry: Barnstaple
Deanery: Shirwell
Benefice: Swimbridge, West Buckland, Landkey, and East Buckland
Mission Community: Four Ways

Clergy in the parish

The Rev Shaun ORourke
Priest in charge and Rural Dean

The Rectory, Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PH
Tel: 01271 830950
Email The Rev Shaun ORourke

Churches in the parish

St. Peter (Parish Church)

EX32 0SF

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Mrs Patricia Witheridge
Tel: 01598 710512
Email Mrs Patricia Witheridge

PCC Secretary

Not listed

PCC Treasurer

Not listed

Readers

Mr Christopher James
Tel: 01271 831075
Email Mr Christopher James

Mr Peter Rozzell
Tel: 01271 373033
Email Mr Peter Rozzell

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…

Becky Totterdell to step down from her role as Diocesan Director of Ordinands

The Revd Canon Becky Totterdell has announced her intention to step down from her role as Diocesan Director of Ordinands on 31 December 2018. Becky has been DDO since 2010 and over the past eight years has conscientiously guided countless people through the discernment process. Many deacons and priests exercising ministry in the Diocese of Exeter and beyond will remember with thanksgiving Becky’s prayerful pastoral support. Becky will continue as a residentiary canon of Exeter Cathedral….

Latest ordinations of priests and deacons

Congratulations to those ordained Priests by the Bishop of Exeter in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 29 September: Judith Blowey Benefice of Tavistock, Gulworthy and Brent Tor Darryl Cree Benefice of Plymouth Emmanuel, St Paul Efford, and St Augustine Simon Hitchcock Benefice of Seaton and Beer Marc Kerslake Benefice of Whimple, Talaton, Clyst Saint Lawrence and Clyst Hydon Kimberley Lovell Benefice of St Jude Plymouth Russell Morgan Benefice of Cullompton Huw Ryden Benefice of Littleham cum…

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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Archdeacon of Barnstaple records his April letter
The Ven Dr Mark Butchers, Archdeacon of Barnstaple records his April letter to the diocese. The text of the letter is printed in the April 2018 issue of the Church of England Devon magazine.
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