Shirwell Mission Community
The Shirwell Mission Community comprises eight churches in six rural parishes in North Devon: Bratton Fleming with Stoke Rivers; Challacombe; East Down with Arlington; Kentisbury; Loxhore; and Shirwell.
The Mission Community lies within the Shirwell Deanery and covers an area of just under 50 square miles with a population of approximately 2600. The parishes extend northeast of Barnstaple to the Exmoor National Park and the Somerset border.
The role of Rector is currently in vacancy. Rev'd Katie Katie Welborn van Santen is part-time Interim Team Vicar, and she is supported by a retired Priest, Rev'd Chris Tull.
We have a Monthly Mission Community Magazine. If you would like this emailed to you, or to chat to us about a Christening, Wedding or Funeral Service, please get in touch with Rev'd Katie. Details of Services are on each Church Page under the Service Dates & Times Tab. Contact us for more information.
Contact details:
Rev'd Katie Welborn van Santen
Team Vicar of Shirwell Mission Community
07881 818 782 [email protected]
Mission Community Post: 20 Lee Road, Lynton, EX35 6BP
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Safeguarding
Our Mission Community is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies. Our Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our Parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact the PSO for your parish:
Bratton Fleming with Stoke Rivers: Costa Nassaris 01392 345909 [email protected]
Challacombe: Costa Nassaris 01392 345909 [email protected]
East Down with Arlington: Costa Nassaris 01392 345909 [email protected]
Kentisbury: Costa Nassaris 01392 345909 [email protected]
Loxhore: Mike Matthews 01271 850550
Shirwell: Costa Nassaris 01392 345909 [email protected]
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services:
Concerns about children: Devon Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 0345 1551071
Concerns about adults: Devon Care Direct 0345 1551007