Communications and Engagement Team
The Communications team aims to share good news about the work that the Church of England in Devon is doing, tell the stories that need to be told and provide advice and support for clergy and parishes in dealing with local and national media.
We run the diocese website and social media channels, an e-newsletter Roots & Shoots, compile a monthly prayer diary and publish an annual calendar.
We can provide media training, including social media and broadcast training for your church. The national Church of England Media Centre also has loads of great advice for making the most of your church communications: https://www.churchofengland.org/digital-labs
The Team:
Chloe Axford, Communications and Engagement Director
Tel 01392 294905 or 07889 523776
Katharine Otley, Website, Marketing and Publications 
Tel 01392 294904 or 07719957819
Matt Prior, Multimedia Storyteller 
Tel 01392 294966 or 07704155228
Who do I call?
For media requests or help dealing with a call from the media and out-of-hours urgent media assistance please contact Chloe on 01392 294905 or 07889 523776. If you are unable to get hold of Chloe please contact one of the four Archdeacons or the National Church of England Press Office
If you need to add or amend an entry on our database, please email
Publications and Newsgathering
If you would like to contribute a story for our website or magazine or have an event you would like us to report on please email the Communications Team.
Useful resources
Communication and Engagement Guidelines for churches
Church of England Learning Labs
Safeguarding guidance for churches using video conferencing as part of their ministry
