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Gillian Ahlgren is a church historian, international writer, retreat giver and author on the mystical prayer of St Teresa of Avila, St Francis, St Julian of Norwich to name but a few! Her talks and retreats relate the wisdom and contemplative insights of these saints to life in the twenty-first century. Gillian has an amazing ability to share her knowledge of the contemplative tradition in a way that totally relates to our everyday experiences and how that informs our approach to prayer and daily life.
Gillian will be visiting the Haldon Mission Community in October 2026
- Saturday 10 October
- 10.00am-4.30pm - Quiet Day at St Michael's: Theme "Couage to Care" drawing on St Francis, St Clare, Julian of Norwich and others
- Sunday 11 October
- Team Council Workshop - details to be decided
- Monday 12 October
- 7.00pm - Study Evening at St Peter's: Theme "St Theresa of Avila - Within us is a great palace"
Please contact Rev'd Helena by
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Regular Services
Please check the parish page for regular services:
- St Nectan's Ashcombe
- St John’s, Bishopsteignton
- St Mary’s, Ideford
- St John’s, Luton
- St Nicholas, Ringmore
- St Peter’s, Shaldon
- St James’, Teignmouth
- St Michael’s, Teignmouth
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All our churches depend on the generous support and financial giving of those who are regular or occasional attendees. In these current times all of our eight churches are noticing the drop in income due to the current economic situation. However, the expenses involved in maintaining our buildings, contributing towards the wider team ministry and the work of the Diocese of Exeter continue. Locally and nationally, the Church of England receives no direct state funding so we would be grateful if you would consider and continue your financial giving in this period. There are several different ways you can give but the two most efficient ways of making regular donations are by using the Parish Giving Scheme or by Standing Order from your bank account. Please contact your Treasurer for more information or advice on the best way to making one-off donations at this time.
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The Parish Giving Scheme has published a "self-service" facility that enables individuals to create their own regular or one-off offerings to their church (or to support other churches in the scheme).
Within the Haldon Mission Community, please use the following links to donate through this new facility or manage their PGS account (links open in new window):
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St Michael's, Teignmouth is celebrating the month of June by hosting their annual Flower Festival from Wednesday 24th until Sunday 28th June 2026.
The church is open each from 10am until late.
This year's theme is "Childhood Memories" with lots of local businesses and individuals taking part.
It's free entry, there'll be musical interludes, gift and crafts stalls, and refreshments will be available.
Everyone is welcome.
Please message 07881 805129 for more information
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At 5 Grove Court, Teignmouth
on Saturday 13th June, from 10.00am.
Light refreshments available
Donations in aid of St James' Roof and Lantern Fund, please.
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On Sunday 3rd May Paul Morris and Hayley Champ got married at St Peter's Church with their family, friends and congregation family. As a church family we have been on an inspiring journey with them. Their home is in Exeter but they call St Peter's their home church - Paul even proposed to Hayley in Shaldon. They attended worship here and joined the Electoral Roll which gave the permission to marry here. They expressed a desire to know more about faith and were confirmed in the church by Bishop Mike back in March. They wrote after their big day "Thankyou so much for our lovely service yesterday. We are both so happy, the church looked amazing and to have so many regulars with us made our day."
We wish you many happy years together Mr and Mr Morris!
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Please join us for a celebration of church buildings in the Diocese of Exeter at:
St Mary the Virgin, Abbotsbury
19th May 2026 | 10:00 - 16:00
Or via Live Stream
Talks include
- Sharing what’s special about your church
- Engaging with your community
- Making the most of your church building
Speakers include:
- Douglas Young, creator of the Devon Churchland website
- Aileen Peirce, Head of Interpretation & Design at Historic Royal Palaces
- Devon Communities Together
Lunch and refreshments provided
Places for attending in person are limited. Booking for in person and online attendance is via https://exeter.anglican.org/resources/church-buildings/living-stones-live
If you are unable to attend, please do pass this information on to someone else in your benefice
This event is organised by the Church Buildings Team at the Diocese of Exeter, with funding from the Church Commissioners Buildings for Mission programme
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Services, events and activities during Holy Week and Easter.
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Part-Time Sales Assistant
3 days per week
An exciting opportunity to serve God on the High Street at Choice Words, the award winning independent Christian bookshop in Newton Abbot.
The ideal applicant will be:
• Friendly and welcoming with strong communication skills
• Passionate about great customer service
• Well organised, reliable and a team player
• Comfortable using computers
Full training will be provided
Please apply by email:
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