Overseas Links

Having friends abroad who share the same vision and who face similar challenges can be an enriching experience.

Journeying together in mutual prayer and encouragement, and hearing news of one another’s highs and lows is what lies at the heart of our official links with our partnered Dioceses and Provinces abroad.

The three-way link between the Diocese of Exeter, the Diocese of Thika and the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf was reaffirmed in 2016.  The reaffirmation of the covenant was signed by the former Bishop of Exeter the Rt. Rev’d Robert Atwell, Bishop Julius of Thika and Bishop Michael of Cyprus and the Gulf with a vision for enlivening and enriching our mutual experience of faith.

We give thanks for our brothers and sisters of faith in:

The Diocese of Thika – click here to find out more

The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf – click here to find out more

The Diocese of Bayeux-Lisieux – click here to find out more

The Province of Melanesia – click here to find out more

And we pray for our ongoing relationships and partnerships in our Gospel mission.

Prayer

Gracious God,
We give you thanks for the fellowship of your Church across nations, cultures, and seas.
We pray for the Diocese of Exeter and for all those with whom we share friendship and mission overseas; the Diocese of Thika, The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, the Diocese of Bayeux-Lisieux and the Melanesian Mission.
May our work together be marked by mutual friendship, respect, and love, that we may learn from one another and walk together in the way of Christ.
Bless the churches in these Dioceses, their clergy and communities, and strengthen those who serve in difficult places.
Lord, help us to listen to each other with humility, to share what we have generously, and to recognise Christ in one another.
Guide us by your Holy Spirit, so that together we may proclaim the Gospel in your world with compassion and joy.
Amen