Turning Aside: Re-imagining Rural Ministry, 19 Oct, 10am-4pm. Tickets £20, which include lunch. To book your place, email [email protected] Diocese of Exeter #ruralchurch #ruralministry

This year, Ride + Stride will take place on Saturday 9 September. Get sponsored to cycle or walk between churches to raise money for your local historic churches trust, so they can support churches in need. Find out how you can take part ⬇️ tinyurl.com/mrfhre2b

Love this snippet of one family's #champing adventure at #Walkhampton #Church earlier this month. ⛺️ Disover out more about Champing here 👇 champing.co.uk/church/walkham… Mission Community Diocese of Exeter The Church of England Douglas Nick Shutt #dartmoor #ruralchurch

Great article by Jan McFarlane about seeing pur church buildings through 'fresh eyes', so they 'point those who live in a rational, explained world to the one who is, in their very being, mystery, awe, and wonder.' Growing the Rural Church Diocese of Exeter #openchurch #discoverchurches #heritage #faith

What do you think about Growing the Rural Church? As the 7-year funded project draws to a close in December, now is the chance to have your say. You are invited to complete this survey which should take around 10 minutes of your time: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GtRCreview Thank you!

Wonderful to welcome the Revd Dr Dominic Coad as new Team Rector of the Edgemoor MC. May God bless you all richly. Diocese of Exeter Growing the Rural Church Jackie Searle

During his Farewell Service at Exeter Cathedral the Bishop of Exeter, The Rt. Rev'd Robert Atwell gave his last sermon. He said, "I've come to know and love this county, and I treasure the many friendships I have made."

Today we have published our Statement of Needs, which outlines the strengths of the Diocese of Exeter, the challenges we are facing and the qualities we believe the next Bishop of Exeter will need. Click here to read it: exeter.anglican.org/who-we-are/vac… Jackie Searle Archdeacon of Exeter

Just a reminder that you have until Sunday 1st October to have your say on the Growing the Rural Church project. We greatly appreciate your time. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GtRCreview

Our friends in the Bright Field Community will be hosting their event 'Turning Aside' on 19th October in Bishops Nympton. All the details below 👇

Congratulations and welcome to our new Licensed Lay Ministers, those who have transferred from other Dioceses, and to our Church Army UK & Ireland Evangelist! Thank you for serving the people of Devon with joy! ExeterCathedral The Church of England South West Ministry Training Course

The next deadline for our Small Grants is Tuesday 31 October. Your church could get up to £5,000 for urgent maintenance or repair work. This is the final scheduled deadline for Small grants applications in 2023. ⬇️ nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/gr…

#MentalHealth should be possible for all. These The Church of England resources are a great starting place. They include daily reflections, liturgical and UKME resources, and so much more. Let’s help each other, remembering the power of prayer in the process. bit.ly/48IwXbH

Watch this video of highlights from The Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to a packed congregation at Holsworthy Livestock Market's annual Harvest service yesterday evening. Archbishop of Canterbury #ComeAndSee

We're taking a moment to celebrate some of Devon's spectacular rural churches. It's overwhelming to think of the countless worshippers who have set foot in these special buildings throughout their long history.

To all our friends in rural church communities, have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We love sharing stories of how you are touching the remote corners of Devon (and beyond) with your faithful acts of service and sharing the love of God. See you in 2024! Diocese of Exeter

This will be a super helpful gathering about worship. As a church leader I have frequently dipped into the great resources of engageworship This event in Feb will also include workshops on modern sacramental worship, digital ministry, and more Diocese of Exeter tinyurl.com/wholeworship

Are you a church or charity looking to start a new project in this coming year? We have plenty of resources available on our website to help you create high-level budgets, manage your project’s workload, nurture local leaders and much more. Read here: bit.ly/3RD1mR8

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to deepen and develop the work of Growing the Rural Church in the rural communities of North Devon!