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)
Exmoor folk are a hardy lot and not to be easily discouraged by a bit of wind and rain. Over fifty determined folk gathered on Brendon Common to welcome the dawn and the sunrise on Easter morning. As a joint service with Lyn Mission Community, Exmoor Benefice and Shirwell Mission Community, the service was conducted by Rev'd Miles, Rev'd David Weir and Rev'd Rosie Austin. A small band of three saxophonists provided the music, opening with Morning Has Broken. Rev'd Miles welcomed the congregation and spoke about the message of Easter. Rev'd Weir read a lesson. Congregation accompanied the hymns, Thine Be the Glory and Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today. Congregation joined in with prayers including the Lord's Prayer before turning to see the sunrise and increasing light from the East and Rev'd Austin gave the closing blessing. Everyone then enjoyed breakfast with croissants and tea or coffee.
Following the publication of the Bishop of Exeter’s vision for the Diocese and five strategic priorities, Rev'd Miles has been presented with a framework to describe the ongoing and future work of LVMC.He explains what he has already learned from living and worshiping with the community and how to develop this in the future. He identifies initiatives already started and under way, especially with young people through Soul Space and the soon to start Bubble church and how to build on this in the future.Please download and read the document in full.
We are so excited to share that Bubble Church Lynton is launching Sunday 26th April 2026, 9am for refreshments, for a 9.15am start.Bubble Church LyntonBubble Church is a free, puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.Here's the deal: you turn up at St Mary's for a croissant and a coffee, then you'll be guided to a 'bubble', and you and your little ones will share in 30 mins of song, story, puppets, and prayer.Bubble Church is held at 9am on every 4th Sunday @ St Mary's Lynton. Book here to let us know you're coming... Next Bubble Church: 9am on Sunday 26th AprilYou are more than welcome to just turn up but it would be so helpful if you could book in using the below link so we know for catering and craft materials purposes. https://tinyurl.com/4bmd2ycs
