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Devon’s Come and See Weekend was Inspiring, Challenging and Moving
The Archbishop of Canterbury may have returned to London after the Come and See weekend, but it’s hoped that this is just the beginning of the ‘Come and See’ journey for all the people who attended Come and See events over the weekend in mission communities across Devon. Rev’d Jeremy Putnam, Diocese Mission Enabler, said “The weekend was such an inspiring and encouraging time. The Archbishop showed himself to be, in every way, the leader…
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Archbishop of Canterbury says he will remember the people he has met after a packed Remembrance weekend tour of Devon
The Archbishop of Canterbury led the annual Remembrance Sunday service on Plymouth Hoe at the end of his packed weekend tour of Devon. During his prayers, deluged by torrential rain, the Most Rev’d Justin Welby remembered those that had fallen in both World Wars, along with those who have fallen since. He also remembered members of the military currently on deployment, and those fighting in wars around the world today. He said, “We take to…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury Prays for Peace at Remembrance Events in Torquay
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby took part in the Torbay Armistice Day Commemorations on Saturday 11 November. He began the day in prayer at the Chapel of the Innocents at St Mary the Virgin Church in St Marychurch, Torquay, during an online prayer gathering with the Bishop of Plymouth, The Rt. Rev’d James Grier. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the tragic World War Two bombing raid, in which 21…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury brings ‘Incredible Message of Hope’ to Students at Devon School
The Archbishop of Canterbury has inspired students and shared a message of hope, drawing from his own personal experiences, during a school visit in Devon. The Most Rev’d Justin Welby visited Ilfracombe Academy, in North Devon, as part of a weekend of mission called ‘Come and See’. During his visit the Archbishop led two assemblies, one for students and another for staff. During his assembly with the students at Ilfracombe Academy, Archbishop Justin opened up…
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Archbishop of Canterbury will Pray for Peace at Remembrance Events in Torquay and Plymouth
The Archbishop of Canterbury is visiting Torbay on Saturday 11 November to take part in the Armistice Day commemorations there. The Most Reverend Justin Welby will begin the day in prayer at the Chapel of the Innocents at St Mary the Virgin Church in St Marychurch, Torquay. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the World War Two bombing raid in which 21 children and three Sunday School teachers were killed while attending Sunday School…
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Community Rallied Together to Support Devon School Following Tragic Fire
A school in Devon has been following its vision of ‘dreaming, believing and achieving together’ with support from the local community after a difficult emergency earlier this year. Lamerton Church of England Primary School, Tavistock, experienced a fire overnight on Tuesday 7 February 2023. The fire was caused by old electrical cabling in the walls, and the emergency was discovered by school caretaker Kath Davey, who lives nearby to the school. Kath immediately alerted the…
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