Today and tomorrow I'm remembering with gratitude the rich and varied ministries of all the women ordained priest in St Paul's Cathedral London Diocese in April 1994, together with all who have served here since, and those whose love, gifts and service bless our Diocese…

A great joy and privilege to license the Revd Tandy Ruoff as Associate Minister to the Coast to Combe MC at Pip&Jim's, Ilfracombe, this afternoon - on behalf of Bishop Jackie.
May God bless your ministry richly 🙏
Diocese of Exeter Jackie Searle

Appeal after theft of Dart and Francis Heritage from Crediton Parish Church creditoncourier.co.uk/news/999/appea…

Happy Easter! Bishop Jackie shares a message of the hope to be found in 'Easter Faith' here: exeter.anglican.org/bishop-jackie-… Jackie Searle The Church of England #easter2024 #EasterSunday #ChristIsRisen

A prayer for HRH The Princess of Wales.

The Princess of Wales and her family are in my prayers

The bishop of Crediton and acting bishop of Exeter, Jackie Searle, has visited Littleham C of E Primary in Exmouth dlvr.it/T45mzd 👇 Full story

Jackie Searle highlights the importance of Safeguarding in our churches at all levels, the need for us to listen to the voices of survivors and victims, the critical role of Parish Safeguarding Officers, and the reminder that we all have Safeguarding responsibilities.

Fabulous evening at Teignmouth to welcome new team vicar and children and families mission enabler Rev Dave Wilkie. Thanks for the photo ⁦Archdeacon of Exeter⁩ ⁦Diocese of Exeter⁩

The Acting Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev’d Jackie Searle, has been visiting primary schools across Devon this past week. Her visits included opening a new primary school garden in a churchyard, and planting a tree! Jackie Searle

Read the news story: exeter.anglican.org/bishop-jackie-…

Three school visits in the last few days, an absolute joy and so good for my soul! Great partnerships between churches and schools.Thanks to all who arranged, hosted and helped ⁦Diocese of Exeter⁩ ⁦Exeter Diocese's Education Team⁩ exeter.anglican.org/bishop-jackie-…

'We didn't know if it would go ahead or not because there was a legal challenge, there was a lot of opposition... but we've come a long way just in my lifetime.' Bishop Jackie, Acting Bishop of Exeter, discusses the 30th anniversary of her ordination as a priest in 1994 on…

Watch “Bishop Jackie Searle | 30th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women” by Diocese of Exeter on #Vimeo vimeo.com/921192807

This International Women's Day we are particularly grateful for all our amazing women clergy, lay ministers, church officers and others who serve in our communities with joy. We are also looking forward to marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of the first women priests…

Yesterday the Acting Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev'd Jackie Searle, joined students and staff at St Martin's School Cranbrook in planting a tree. The cherrycot tree was planted as a sign of life, fruitfulness and blessing! Jackie Searle Archdeacon of Exeter

A beautiful day for planting a tree, sign of life, fruitfulness and blessing, at St Martin’s School #Cranbrook Thank you Yr 3 for showing me round your forest school and to fab church and school team #ecumenical Archdeacon of Exeter⁩ ⁦Diocese of Exeter⁩

Love this The Diocese of Gloucester and people of St Laurence Stroud ❤️ I remember the vision to change this space for the whole community. Wonderful to see the vision in action. #FestivalofWonder

Our #devonchurchweddings team has had a great day chatting to couples at the County Wedding Magazines fair Westpoint Exeter - there was also time to have a bit of fun at some of the other stands too! The Church of England Archdeacon of Exeter The Revd. Ash Leighton Plom Revd Tracey Jackie Searle

We’ve just been setting up our #devonchurchweddings stand ready for the #wedding extravaganza Westpoint Exeter this weekend! Rev’d Gudrun Thomas and the team are looking forward to meeting couples and their families and chatting about what makes a #churchwedding special!

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