Rebecca Harmer – Solicitor

Devon’s Bishops Send Pastoral Letter as Living in Love and Faith Process Concludes

The bishops of the Diocese of Exeter have sent a pastoral letter to clergy and lay people in Devon following the decision by the Church of England’s House of Bishops to conclude the Living in Love and Faith Process. The House of Bishops, which is made up of all England’s diocesean bishops and archbishops met on 14 January to finalise their agreed position on the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process – which explores…

Community School celebrates joining the Diocese of Exeter’s family of Church of England Schools

The start of a new year marks a new chapter for a community school in Devon, as it joins the Diocese of Exeter’s family of Church of England schools. Lapford Community School, situated in Mid Devon, has been designated as a Church of England school. This special milestone symbolises a renewed commitment to their Christian foundation, their partnership with local churches, and their dedication to serving Lapford families for generations to come. Education is a…

Plymouth Church Performs Powerful Refugee Retelling of Story of Three Kings

The Ephipany themes of journey, welcome, generosity, what it means to be a refugee and the Good News of Jesus being for the whole world have been powerfully brought to life in a new play written and performed by members of St Mary and All Saints Church in Plymstock. The play was written by Sara Jennet, a retired drama teacher who attends the church. It was inspired by the Journey of the Magi by T.S….

Melanesian Mission UK Executive Director Awarded British Empire Medal in New Year Honours

The Executive Director of the Melanesian Mission UK, Katherine (Katie) Drew, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2026 New Year Honours List for services to UK/Solomon Islands relations. The Melanesian Mission is an Anglican mission agency that provides support to the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACoM) through prayer, people and giving. ACoM covers the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia and Vanuatu and works through parishes, church schools, the Mothers’ Union and the…

Bishop Encourages Us to Shine As Lights in the Darkness in 2026

The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Dr Mike Harrison, shares a New Year message for 2026 Looking back at 2025, one moment that stands out for me is entering the Cathedral with the French and Italian women’s national rugby teams in August as Devon welcomed the Rugby World Cup into the County and celebrated its arrival. The applause on entry was rapturous and long-lasting – and a fine example of the outstanding hospitality this…