Homegroup (small group Bible study in David's home)

Occurring
Every Thursday at for 1 hour, 45 mins
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place between and
Venue
Becky and David's home
Address
Becky and David's home, St. Mary's, Hayne Close Tipton St. John, EX10 0BA, United Kingdom

All welcome for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and conversation as lively as you want it to be! You don't need to worship in our parish, or anywhere for that matter, to attend. It would be useful but not necessary if you could bring your own Bible. We aim to finish by 9.15 pm. Please contact David Williamson if you need transport.

Church coffee morning

Occurring
Saturday 09 November 2024, Saturday 07 December 2024, Saturday 01 February 2025, Saturday 01 March 2025, Saturday 05 April 2025, Saturday 03 May 2025, Saturday 07 June 2025, Saturday 05 July 2025, Saturday 02 August 2025, Saturday 04 October 2025, Saturday 01 November 2025, Saturday 06 December 2025 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!

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!

Service of Holy Communion

Occurring
Sunday 11 May 2025, Sunday 13 July 2025, Sunday 10 August 2025, Sunday 14 September 2025, Sunday 12 October 2025, Sunday 14 December 2025 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!

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.

Prayer meeting for Thy Kingdom Come

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

We meet in Church for an hour of structured prayer, linking in with the international Anglican prayer initiative https://www.thykingdomcome.global/ There will be opportunities to pray aloud in this small group but you won't be expected to do so. There will be some Bible readings too.

Service of the Word

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

This service of Morning Worship will be led by one of our Licensed Lay Ministers and will include hymns, prayers, Bible readings and a reflection or sermon on them. We welcome all ages to our services and there are toys and books for little people to play with on the carpeted area at the back of the church (near the font). They may prefer to bring them back to the pew where parents or guardians are sitting. Don't worry about a little bit of noise, either :)