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Beach Labyrinth Artist Seeking Seaside Churches in Devon
A beach labyrinth artist from Cornwall is looking for seaside churches in Devon to collaborate with.
Andrew Nicholson has already created a number of beach labyrinths in Cornwall.
For him, creating them is an act of reflection, mission and prayer.
Andrew said, “Much of my labyrinth work on the beach involves an invitation to reflect on each individual’s journey and issues they may have been facing…”
Keyham Parish Priest Leads Prayers for Victims and Pledges Mental Health Support
The parish priest of Keyham has said he would like his church to do more to support mental health work in the community. Five people, including a three-year-old girl, were killed in a mass shooting in the Plymouth suburb on Thursday, before the 22-year-old gunman, Jake Davison, turned the gun on himself. Father David Way led prayers for the victims: Maxine Davison, Sophie Martyn, Lee Martyn, Stephen Washington and Kate Shepherd during the Sunday service…
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Bishop of Plymouth Responds to the Plymouth Shooting
The Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Nick McKinnel, has issued this statement in response to the mass shooting in Plymouth: “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been injured or bereaved by this terrible shooting in Plymouth. It is horrific to think of it happening in our own city. St Thomas Church in Keyham and St Marks Church in Ford are open for anyone who would like somewhere to pray and reflect…
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“We are here” Plymouth Churches Open to Support the Keyham Community After Shooting
St Thomas Church in Keyham and St Mark’s Church in Ford opened “as safe places for prayer and reflection” to support the community after five people, including a young girl, were killed in a mass shooting in Plymouth on Thursday evening. The gunman also died in the incident, which happened in the Keyham area of the city. In an interview with BBC Radio Devon, the Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Reverend Nick McKinnel, said “We need…
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Over 100 volunteers host ‘Feast of Fun’ to bring joy to families in Plymouth this summer
Feast of Fun events are taking place over the summer holidays across the city of Plymouth, providing free holiday clubs for children, hot meals and family food packages. These events will be hosted by a total of 24 churches spread over Plymouth each with a group of hands-on volunteers. Churches include St. Pancras Church, St Budeaux Parish Church, St Peters & St Francis, St Edwards and St Mary’s Church. After only being able to offer…
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Walkers, runners and ringers launch Dartmoor’s New Archangel’s Way Pilgrimage
Pilgrims set off from the Dartmoor beauty spot of Brentor to a chorus of church bells, as they began their walk along The Archangel’s Way for the launch of the new pilgrimage route on Saturday 31 July. Others ran and walked from Chagford, Sourton and other points along the route to join the celebrations at Belstone, which included a service on the green, poetry, music, and entertainment from the Cogs and Wheels Morris Dancers. The…
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