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Responding to the Assisted Dying Bill

Bishop Mike shares the following thoughts and pastoral guidance about the forthcoming End of Life Bill debate in Parliament: You may be aware that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, tabled by the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, was published recently and is due for debate and a vote on 29th November. While I appreciate there are different views on this, and different personal experiences, I and many others are particularly concerned about this…

Children and Young People Had a Key Part to Play in the Bishop of Exeter’s Enthronement Day

Children and young people from across Devon were involved with the Bishop of Exeter’s Enthronement Day on Saturday 2 November 2024. The Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison was enthroned as the 72nd Bishop of Exeter, in a service at Exeter Cathedral, which has traditions stretching back hundreds of years. The Enthronement service symbolised the bishop’s spiritual role in Devon, and it was a formal opportunity to welcome him and his family into the role. As…

Bishops’ Statement on Archbishop of Canterbury and Makin Review

Like everyone who has read the Makin Review we are disturbed and saddened by the details it contains, and its conclusion that the victims of John Smyth were failed by the Church in multiple ways over a number of decades. Safeguarding is at the heart of our mission to love our neighbour and protect the vulnerable. As bishops, we are committed to creating a safe and healthy culture for all in our churches and church…

Bishop of Exeter Leads Plymouth Hoe Remembrance Service

The new Bishop of Exeter, The Rt Revd Dr Mike Harrison, has led his first Remembrance Sunday service on Plymouth Hoe. Thousands of people turned-out in bright sunshine to attend the service, which commemorates all those who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2 and more recent conflicts. The event included representatives of all the armed forces, as well as local veterans, school children, cubs, scouts and guides. This year marked the 80th anniversary of…

Bishop of Exeter to Lead Plymouth Hoe Remembrance Service

The new Bishop of Exeter, The Rt Revd Dr Mike Harrison, will lead this year’s Remembrance Sunday Service on Plymouth Hoe. The service, which remembers all those who lost their lives in both World Wars, and in all conflicts, will begin with a two-minute silence at the Royal Naval Memorial at 11am. Bishop Mike, who was enthroned last week at Exeter Cathedral, has two children who are currently serving in the armed forces. He said…