Online (Zoom) worship service

Occurring
Every First, Third Sunday at for 40 mins
Venue
Wherever you are (online)
Address
Wherever you are (online)

You are very welcome to join the worship service live on Zoom using your internet browser. You can access this very simply by clicking on the Online Service in the upcoming services section of the home page of the Otter Vale Mission Community website: https://ottervalechurches.org/. You don't need a camera on your device but it is nice if we can see who we are worshipping with. You will need to set the volume on your speakers so you can hear the worship leader and the musicians. Your microphone will be muted during the service but you are encouraged to chat before the service and to unmute yourself to join in with fellowship afterwards, too!

Cafe Church

Occurring
In January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
Tipton St John Community Hall
Address
Tipton St John Community Hall, Next to the primary school, opposite the car park., United Kingdom

Arrive to coffee, pastries and chat at tables, with craft activities for all age groups. At 11 am there is informal worship, with a few hymns to sing, some particularly suitable for children, a Bible reading, a reflection and activity for all and some prayers. You can carry on enjoying refreshments throughout if you want to.

Morning Worship Service with Holy Communion

Occurring
Every Fourth Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

There will be liturgy (Common Worship Order 1), a Bible reading, hymns to sing, a sermon and prayers, as well as the administration of Holy Communion.

All Souls' Service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

A reflective service when we remember loved ones who have died, including lighting a tealight candle for them at the altar as part of the service. Do stay for a chat over tea afterwards!

Church coffee morning

Occurring
Saturday 08 November 2025, Saturday 06 December 2025, Saturday 07 February 2026, Saturday 07 March 2026, Saturday 04 April 2026 at for 2 hours
Venue
Tipton Community Hall
Address
Tipton Community Hall, Next to the school on the main street in Tipton St. John

Come and have a cup of coffee and a chat with friends, old and new! There should be baked goods and possibly other produce to buy, too - especially if you bring something with you!

Service of Remembrance with Holy Communion

Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

This service starts early to allow for the time of Remembrance and 2 minutes' silence at 11 am. We follow the Book of Common Worship Order Two for the service of Holy Communion, with some parts of the service sung. Gluten free wafers are available on request. All are welcome to come to the altar table to share the bread, wine or both, or to receive God's blessing from the priest. There are the usual Bible readings, sermon, hymns and prayers too: do stay for coffee after the service.

Service of Holy Communion

Occurring
Sunday 12 October 2025, Sunday 14 December 2025, Sunday 11 January 2026, Sunday 08 February 2026, Sunday 08 March 2026 at for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

All are welcome to attend this worship service and to come to the rail for a blessing if they don't want to take Communion. Gluten free wafers are available on request. There will be hymns to sing, Bible readings, a sermon, liturgy (Order One, Common Worship) and prayers. There is a carpeted area near the font where children can play with books and toys, or they can bring them back to their pew to play with there if they would prefer. Children and families are very welcome in our church! Do stay for coffee and a chat afterwards!

Carol service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

Traditional carols and readings, with candlelight and a robed choir.

Crib service

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

A simple retelling of the Christmas story for younger children, with the opportunity to help to set the stable scene under the altar as part of the service. Some Christmas carols will be sung.

Christmas Day Communion service

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

A family-friendly Communion service including Christmas carols, Bible readings, a sermon, prayers and simple liturgy.

Patronal Festival of St. John the Evangelist

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John the Evangelist
Address
Unnamed road Tipton St. John Exeter, EX10 0AG, United Kingdom

As well as the service of Holy Communion, we will be celebrating the Feast of St. John, after whom our church is named.