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Tails of Faith: how animals in ministry can help to draw us into God’s presence
Churches across Devon have been exploring how they can use animals in ministry to have an intergenerational effect on children and families, and the positive effect that it can have on wellbeing. Sharon Blyth, Diocesan Children and Families Mission Enabler, is passionate about involving animals in ministry. She believes that involving them in a variety of ways can not only improve wellbeing, but it can also be missional, build relationships, and deepen faith. As part…
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Church’s STAR appeal shines brightly on creating a community space for generations to come
A church in North Devon has launched their fundraising appeal with a Gala that celebrates friendship and community. St John the Baptist Church in Newport, Barnstaple, recently held an evening of music, refreshments, and sharing of stories to officially launch their new STAR appeal. The Start the Appeal for Restoration (STAR) was officially launched with the aim to raise £250K to repair and restore the integrity of the church building. The church building was completed in…
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Exeter partners with Hazelnut Community to pioneer new eco congregations
The Diocese of Exeter has announced a new partnership with the Hazelnut Community, an organisation that supports churches to create eco communities on their land in order to deepen worship, welcome their community and combat climate breakdown. The collaboration is part of the diocese’s commitment to creation care and pioneer ministry, as part of a mixed ecology model of church. Mixed ecology is one of the Bishop of Exeter’s five key priorities for the diocese….
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Pioneer Mission Shed Unpacks Mixed Ecology of Church
The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, shared his thoughts on what a Mixed Ecology of Church looks like at a Mission Shed gathering on Pioneering on Saturday 8 March in Exeter. He was a keynote speaker at the event, which also featured a talk by Rev’d Tina Hodgett, leader of the CMS South West Pioneering Hub and Co-founder of Pioneering Parishes. Mission Shed events are organised by the Diocese of Exeter’s…
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Bishop Outlines Five Priorities for Diocese of Exeter
The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, has outlined his five key priorities for the Diocese of Exeter at this time. They are: Missional Leadership, Missional DNA, Vocations, Children and Young People and Mixed Ecology. Bishop Mike was enthroned as Devon’s 72nd diocesan bishop last November. Four months into his new role he says he wants to build on the exisiting vision to Grow in Prayer, Make New Disciples and Serve the…
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Devon Vicar in New York to Champion Women’s Justice at UN
Rev’d Lizzi Green, Team Vicar of Plympton St Mary Church, near Plymouth, is attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women as Chaplain to the conference. It starts on March 7 and runs for two weeks. The commission is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality, the rights and the empowerment of women. Lizzi explains why her faith and her passion for gender justice go hand-in-hand: “According to…
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