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Parish Details for Saint David

Saint David Website

Archdeaconry: Exeter
Deanery: Christianity
Benefice: Saint David
Mission Community: Saint David

Clergy in the parish

Churches in the parish

St. David (Parish Church)
Exeter
EX4 4DH

St. Michael All Angels
Exeter
EX4 4EH

Parish officers

Churchwardens

Not listed

PCC Secretary

Not listed

PCC Treasurer

Mr Jonathan Johns
Email Mr Jonathan Johns

Readers

Mr Bill Pattinson
Tel: 01392 860880
Email Mr Bill Pattinson

Mr Ian Cartwright
Tel: 01392 498164
Email Mr Ian Cartwright

Ms Charlotte Townsend
Tel: 01392 660285
Email Ms Charlotte Townsend

New Lay Ministers Licensed to Serve with Joy at Exeter Cathedral

Friends and family gathered from across Devon to celebrate the licensing of eight new lay ministers (LLMs) at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 5 October. LLMs work in a voluntary role within Mission Communities. Their remit is broad, and includes preaching, teaching, supporting clergy and leading a variety of outreach and ministry activities. The new LLMs spent three years training for their roles at the South West Ministry Training Course. The annual licensing service was led…

Bishop Mike Confirmed as Bishop of Exeter in Historic Lambeth Palace Ceremony

The Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison has been confirmed as the new Bishop of Exeter by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a service steeped in history at Lambeth Palace in London. The ceremony, which includes elements of a medieval court of law, is known as the Confirmation of Election. Its origins date from the fourth century AD. The Confirmation confers the spiritual jurisdiction of the diocese (in this case Devon) over to the bishop and…

Devon Church Launches Voices of Woolsery Digital History Trail

An historic church in North Devon has created a new interactive trail for visitors which will tell the history of the church and surrounding area. The InfoPoint includes a digital trail of All Hallows Church in Woolsery, including surprise puzzles and quizzes, funded with a heritage lottery grant. Visitors are able to access the audio and visual archive by scanning a QR code on the InfoPoint to find out about the history of the church…

Bishop Jackie Announces Her Retirement

The Bishop of Crediton, the Rt. Rev’d Jackie Searle, has announced she plans to retire at the end of January 2025. Bishop Jackie has served as Bishop of Crediton for six years, after being consecrated a bishop in 2018. For the last year she has been, in addition, the Acting Bishop of Exeter, overseeing the Diocese of Exeter since the retirement of Bishop Robert last September. Bishop Jackie said: “It has been the privilege of…

Women take the plunge with baptisms at Lido after Alpha course

St Disen’s Church in Bradninch recently celebrated the baptisms of two adults, Jo and Hana, who both became Christians through an Alpha course which was held at the church. The full immersion baptisms took place at Clyst Honiton Lido. Both Jo and Hana enjoy being outdoors, so they wanted their baptisms to be outside instead of an inside pool. Having the baptisms at Clyst Honiton Lido was particularly special for Jo, who holds fond memories…