It was great to see some of you at Bubble Church this week! We were thinking about the lost sheep. After shepherd lost one of his sheep, he left the other 99 to search for the one sheep. He searched far and wide and was delighted when he found the sheep. Jesus told this story as a metaphor: we are the sheep and Jesus the shepherd and Jesus will always search for us, welcome us and rejoice with us. We made a ball of Play-Doh to symbolise a flock of sheep, took a small bit off to represent the one lost sheep, and then put the small bit back and made a heart to show how much the shepherd loves his sheep - and how God loves usI wonder how hearing that God loves us so much makes us feel? Perhaps you could discuss this with each other at home. The next Bubble Church will be on the 24th May at 9am. Please book here bubblechurch.org as it helps us with catering. We look forward to seeing you there! In the meantime, if there is anything we can be praying about, please do let us know.We have put some photos from our first session in the image gallery on the St Mary's page.
The PCC Annual meeting took place in the church on Tuesday 21st April, 2026. The composition of members is unchanged from last year. Members are as followsChurchwarden, Mrs Esther Bray.Treasurer, David Brunner.Secretary, Linda Highton. Linda is also the Parish safeguarding representative.Deanery Synod. Mrs Esther Bray.Janet Petherick Electoral OfficerPCC MembersMrs Carol BrunnerThank you to all members for the work they do in maintaining the life of the church. The annual report for the year ended December 2025 is attached at the bottom of the page.
Calling all those who sew - our church needs you! The large heavy curtains covering the door need replacing. We are looking for a small group of volunteers who could take on the task of replacing them. Please contact any of our PCC members or our Rev Miles if you could help.Thank you so much! Any help would be gratefully received.
To mark this special anniversary, we’re hosting a series of events throughout 2026 that celebrate what God is doing locally and nationally.Our first event, The Quiet Revival: Discovering Growth in the Diocese of Exeter, takes place online on Thursday 23 April 2026, 7pm to 8pm.We’re delighted to welcome Dr Rhiannon McAleer from the Bible Society, who will share insights from The Quiet Revival, reflect on the recent changes in the YouGov survey data and share some of anecdotal insights. We’ll also hear encouraging stories from clergy and laity within our own diocese, as people come to church with fresh curiosity and openness.Do join us for an inspiring evening of hope, growth and celebration. Sign up below:https://exeterdef.org/news-and-events/Many thanks, Tim HamiltonLay Chair, Christianity Deanery (Exeter)
