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Inspiring a Generation of Peacemakers: Church School in Devon Awarded for it’s Work on Peace and Reconciliation
A church school in Devon has been given an award for their work on peace and reconciliation. Farway Church of England Primary School near Honiton, Devon, was awarded the International Cross of Nails Award (ICONS), commending them for the work they have been doing. The Cross of Nails Award is a symbol of peace and reconciliation that is associated with Coventry Cathedral. In 1940, during World War II, salvaged nails which were found in the…
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Bishop Jackie thanked at Farewell Service for work to promote inclusion and wellbeing
The Bishop of Crediton was thanked for her work to increase inclusivity and wellbeing in the Church of England at her farewell service at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 18 January. The Rt. Rev’d Jackie Searle is retiring after more than six years as one of Devon’s bishops and more than 30 years in ordained ministry. The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Mike Harrison, said he had first encountered Bishop Jackie at meetings of the…
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Bishop Jackie Prepares to Lay Down her Crozier as She Retires
The Bishop of Crediton will mark her retirement with a special farewell service at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 18 January. The Rt. Rev’d Jackie Searle has been in her role since 2018. She said that after over six years in post she felt that now was the right time to retire. She said “I’ve so enjoyed ministry here. I’ve felt called to it right from the start. At my consecration as a bishop, I had…
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Choir Church at Devon School Equips Children Musically for Life and Worship
A Choir initiative which encourages children and young people to learn and develop musical skills has been flourishing throughout its first year of launching in a primary school in Devon. St Michael’s Church of England Primary Academy, in Exeter, began a Choir Church scheme in January 2024. Choir Church is a national initiative, which was first planted in St George in the East Church, in East London. It is built around children’s choirs in schools,…
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Bishop of Exeter’s New Chaplain a former teacher and parish priest
The Rev’d Jo Stobart has been appointed as the Bishop of Exeter’s new chaplain. She will succeed the Rev’d Jane Chamberlain, who is retiring in February after over two years in the role. Rev’d Stobart is currently Vicar of Ilminster and Whitelackington, and Area Dean of Somerset South in the Bath & Wells diocese. Jo said “I grew-up in west London and, excluding my time at university in Yorkshire, during my adult life it seems…
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Bishop Jackie’s New Year Message
Bishop Jackie shares a New Year Message for 2025: For the last few years my husband has made a calendar, featuring photos from the past year, as a Christmas gift for family. Each month reveals a happy reminder from the previous year – a family wedding, a beautiful walk, a sunny holiday. What it can’t do is look ahead – this is where you will be in the coming year! That’s just not possible. As…
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