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In each parish the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is the main business meeting of the year where members of the congregation meet to receive reports on church activities and to elect members of the Parochial Church Council and Deanery Synod. It is, traditionally, preceded by an annual Meeting of Parishioners (or Vestry Meeting) where churchwardens are elected by the community.
This year's meetings will be held as follows:
- St Michael's, Teignmouth - Sunday 16 March 2025 in St Michael's church (after 9.30am service).
- St James', Teignmouth - Sunday 6 April 2025 (after 11.00am service).
- Shaldon Parish - Saturday 12 April 2025 in St Peter's Church at 11.45am
- St John's, Bishopsteignton - Sunday 27th April 2025 after service
- St Nectan's, Ashcombe- Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 10.00am in St Nectan's
- Ideford with Luton Parish - Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 7.30pm in St Mary's
Please click or tap on the church/parish name, above, to view or download the APCM reports and other papers which will be added as they become available. If you would like a printed copy please contact the Mission Community Office.
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Over Forty Years of Ministry
Since 1981 visitors have visited the East Devon seaside town of Sidmouth to join local Christians for five days of stimulating and challenging Bible teaching and ministry from some of the most gifted preachers ministering today. Two meetings a day enjoy an audience of 250 – 300 participants from far and wide across the UK. The most recent Keswick in Devon was held on 3-7 March 2025.
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For various reasons, from August, the Open the Book Team will no longer be affiliated to Open the Book organised by The Bible Society, and will therefore now be known as Open the Bible. We will continue to go into schools to take assemblies but being independent of Open The Book will allow us to be more creative with our assembly format.
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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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Do not hurry as you walk with grief
It does not help the journey
Walk slowly, pausing often
Do not hurry as you walk with grief
Be not disturbed by memories, that come unbidden
Swiftly forgive and let unspoken words, unfinished conversations
be resolved in your memories.
Be not disturbed.
Be gentle with the one who walks with grief
It is you, be gentle with yourself
Swiftly forgive, and walk slowly,
Pause often
Be gentle as you walk with grief
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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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Anna Chaplains and Anna Friends, named after the widow Anna, who appears with Simeon in Luke’s Gospel, are people who offer a few hours every month to visit older people wherever they live as part of a supportive network across the community.
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Read more: Anna Chaplaincy – Offering spiritual care in later life
Bumps, Babies and Toddlers Group
St Michael’s Church Teignmouth (the Church by the sea) are starting a brand new group for those expecting a baby, or looking after a baby, or with pre-school child or children.
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As violence in the Holy Land escalates with Israel's military operations, and settler violence, against Palestinians in Gaza, the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, and Hamas' and Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks on Israel, we pray:
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Israel, Palestine and Lebanon today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
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