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The Future of Church Safeguarding Programme has been set up to recommend a model for fully independent safeguarding within the Church of England. As part of the programme, the team will be gathering a range of views to help understand what needs to be improved, or what is already working well in the safeguarding processes. They also want to hear opinions about how to achieve a safeguarding body that is independent, fair and impartial. The programme operates entirely independently from the Church, and is being led by Professor Alexis Jay OBE, who previously chaired the Indpendant Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). She expects to complete her report for The Archbishops of Canterbury and York by the end of December, and will be publishing the report to ensure full transparency.
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St James' are setting out on a programme of major works of renovation and reordering, to prepare the building to serve the people of West Teignmouth for a further 200 years and more.
To have your say and help shape the programme, please complete our online survey (opens in new window).
We have created a new section within St James' area in this website to publish plans and update of all kinds relating to the projects. Please click or tap here for more information.
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"This Is My Story" is a photographic exhibition telling people's faith stories. Each of the 18 panels provides an opportunity for us to learn about that person, how they came to faith and how it has helped in their lives. The exhibition shows real people living in Devon today, with a real faith, and will encourage us to think about our own lives and beliefs.
The exhibition will be at:
- St James', Teignmouth from 8th until 22nd July 2023
- St John's, Bishopsteignton from 24th July until 7th August
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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):
- St John, Bishopsteignton
- St Mary, Ideford
- St John, Luton
- St James, Teignmouth
- St Michael, Teignmouth
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St. Peter’s Church, Shaldon is hosting a Social Hub for guests from Ukraine and their hosts every Saturday Morning between 10.30am and 12.00 noon.
Tea, coffee and cakes will be on offer. We hope it will provide a chance to chat and meet fellow guests and their hosts; maybe ask for help or support. We plan to have Ukrainian and Russian speakers available. All will be welcome - just turn up.
The church is located in Bridge Road, Shaldon. There is a limited amount of parking available on site and a "Pay and Display " carpark nearby. (Please click here for more help to find St Peter's church)
For more information, please contact Lesley Bill
We look forward to seeing you.
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Recovering from the death of someone we love, often means trying to make sense of a world turned upside down.
Coping with grief is exhausting, painful and can be lonely. We may not wish to share with family members for fear of upsetting them. It takes time to regain our bearings, to see that life can be good again, although changed.
We can help by offering support through:
- Telephone befriending
- Working in a group with others who have been bereaved
- Meeting you in a local cafe for a chat over a coffee.
If you would like further details do ring the Alice Cross centre on 01626 778039
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The Dorcas Group provides valuable support for people who have been bereaved. The group meets in St Michael's on the third Tuesday of every month at 11:00am.
Please contact Christine Marsh for details or to join the group 01626 772561
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Following a number of requests from parishioners, the Clergy Team have reintroduced the common cup across the mission community at midnight mass.
Church of England guidance provides for this, and it will be done with careful consideration for covid safety.
It is important to state that reception in one kind, i.e. only taking the bread and not the wine, is regarded as full and complete communion and no-one should feel any pressure to receive in both kinds if they have any concerns about doing so.
- Bread and wine will both be offered to communicants. Those wishing to receive in one kind may indicate by keeping their hands down or a shake of the head that they prefer not to take the wine, or by returning to their seat straight after receiving the bread.
- For those who do choose to receive the wine, the chalice will be given a quarter turn between each communicant so that each communicant drinks from a different side. After four communicants the rim of the chalice will be cleaned using fresh communion wine - ie alcohol
- It will no longer be possible for either the priest or the communicant to intinct (dip the bread into the wine).
We ask everyone to please refrain from taking the common cup if you feel unwell.
If you have any comments, concerns or other feedback about this decision, please speak to a member of the ministry team or email
Photo by Dawn McDonald on Unsplash
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The National Churches Trust is delighted to support the St James' church, Teignmouth with a grant towards repairs to the south-east nave window.
The National Churches Trust work is dedicated to keeping church buildings open throughout the UK so that they can be used for worship and for community activities. Our support for churches also means that their architecture and heritage is safeguarded for the future.
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Read more: National Churches Trust – Keeping churches, chapels and meeting houses alive