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South West Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme Champions Children and Young People’s Spiritual Growth
The Southwest’s Growing Faith Strategic Leaders Programme (GFSLP) is gathering pace with those involved now halfway through the year long programme aimed at developing leaders to bring sustained change and have a transformational impact on children and young people’s faith formation. On the 5 and 6 June, participants in this collaborative learning community came together in Taunton to share their learning journey, to be inspired by each other and to hear from keynote speakers, including…
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School Mental Health Champion, Caitlin, 15, youngest to get St Boniface Medal
Caitlin James, 15, has become the youngest person to be awarded a St Boniface medal for her volunteering work as a Mental Health Champion at St Luke’s Church of England Secondary School in Exeter. Caitlin was one of 11 people to be admitted to the Company of St Boniface by the Bishop of Exeter in a service at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 7 June. The St Boniface Awards are named after Devon’s patron saint, who…
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Shanties, Ice-Creams, Bells and Boat-Trips as New Bishop of Crediton is Announced
The new Bishop of Crediton-Designate, the Venerable Moira Astin, joined shanty singers and school children in a sing song as part of her announcement day tour of Devon. Moira, who is currently Archdeacon of Reigate, was announced locally by the Bishop of Exeter on Appledore Quayside on Tuesday 3 June after her appointment was approved by the King and made public by Downing Street. She said “I’ve so been looking forward to this day, to…
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The Venerable Moira Astin is Announced as New Bishop of Crediton
The new Bishop of Crediton will be the Venerable Moira Astin. Her appointment was announced by Downing Street after her nomination was approved by the King. Moira is currently the Archdeacon of Reigate in Southwark Diocese, a role she has held for nine years. She said “I’m looking forward to getting to know the people and places of Devon. Our churches, whether in a village, new town, seaside resort or city centre, are still the…
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From Lands End to Cranbrook: Church begins Fundraising Trek for Worship and Community Space
One church in Devon is lacing up their walking boots as they begin their trek from Land’s End to Cranbrook as part of their fundraising campaign. Cranbrook Church is making it their mission to raise funds which will help them to build a community and worship space for the new town. The church currently meets for their Sunday services in St Martin’s School, Cranbrook. It is hoped that They began their trek on the 15…
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Pop-Up Pilgrimage Route Based on Psalm 23 Launched at Devon County Show
A new ‘pop-up’ pilgrimage route has been launched at this year’s Devon County Show. The Shepherd’s Way is a walking route around the Westpoint Showground, with a number of clues to find along the way and a prize for anyone who completes it. It’s based on Psalm 23: The Lord’s My Shepherd, which is this year’s theme for the Devon Churches area at the show. The Shepherd’s Way is part of the Diocese of Exeter’s…
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