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Bishop of Exeter Speaks of ‘Siren Call’ of AI
The Bishop of Exeter has spoken about the ‘siren call’ of AI in his recent Presidential Address to the Exeter Diocesan Synod. The Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison drew comparisons between the lure of artificial intelligence and the sirens of Greek mythology depicted in the recent film version of The Odyssey, based on Homer’s epic poem. Bishop Mike said “Odysseus has to sail past the island inhabited by the sirens, whose beautiful music had so…
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Growing Relationships with Schools through Creation and Community
The Bishop of Exeter’s garden was recently filled with laughter and learning as 100 local children took part in the Diocese of Exeter’s first outdoor schools’ week. The aim was to enable the children to focus on God’s creation through a range of multi-sensory activities in the open air and under canvas. The initiative was pioneered by the Bishop of Exeter’s Chaplain Jo Stobart, the Diocesan education team, and Sharon Blyth, Diocesan Children and Families…
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Devon’s New Licensed Lay Ministers Look Forward to Being Good News
Five new Licensed Lay Ministers (Readers) have been licensed to serve in parishes across Devon during a service of welcome and celebration at Exeter Cathedral. Barbara Hemsley, Stacey James, Pete Simmons, Nicola Thorne and Sally Watson were supported by friends, family and members of their church communities as they took vows and were given their signature blue scarves, which are worn by LLMs when they lead worship. The service was led by the Bishop of…
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Serving Devon’s Teenagers With Joy as an Air Cadet Chaplain
Article by Rev’d Stuart Huntley, an Air Cadet chaplain and Priest-in-Charge of Offwell, Farway and Widworthy in East Devon. Have you ever wondered how you can reach out to more teenagers when we don’t always see them at church? Being an air cadet chaplain is a fantastic way to meet with the teenagers in your communities. You see them grow into their best, see them flourish into young adults, see the quiet ones become strong…
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Torquay Church’s “Lifesaver” Living Room Cafe Celebrates 15 Years
The Bishop of Exeter was at St Mary Mags church in central Torquay on Sunday 20 September for a service to celebrate 15 years of the Living Room Community Cafe which serves members of the community experiencing homelessness, addiction or loneliness. The church was packed with guests and volunteers from the Living Room, as well as representatives of local organisations including the Director of Public Health, Dr Lincoln Sargeant and Torbay’s Civic Mayor, Hazel Foster….
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Bishop of Exeter’s New Chaplain Finds Joy in Enabling Others’ Ministry
The Bishop of Exeter’s new Chaplain is to be Rev’d Edward Day, it has been announced. Edward is currently assistant curate at Wells Cathedral in Somerset. The Bishop’s Chaplain is an assistant, advisor and liturgical helper to a diocesan bishop at major services and in their pastoral and administrative duties. Edward grew up in Bristol before moving to Canterbury to study politics at university. He has also completed a Masters’ degree in Canon Law. Before…
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