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Good news from the Church of England in Devon
Church of England
Devon
Mar 2013
Messy
pages 8-9
Church
grows up
Celebrating
Appointing Marriage a
new bishop page 12
A Fairtrade
Easter pages 6-7
Week
pages 4-5
Fairtrade
feast
pages 8-9

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Mar 2013
Welcome
...to our latest issue. It’s a packed
one; March is a busy month in the
church’s calendar, with Lent and Holy
week and Mothering Sunday, as well
as initiatives like Fairtrade Fortnight,
which is now well supported by
many churches in Devon. This issue
we feature the Real Easter Egg,
which was hard to come by in shops
last year, so do order yours early. If
you’d like to keep up to date with
news from around the Diocese,
do remember to subscribe to our
e-bulletin Roots by visiting our
website www.exeter.anglican.org
Rebecca Paveley
Communications Director
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@exeter.anglican.org
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England in Devon called Exeter Diocese. We are
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THERE WAS NO “flash
of light” or “clap
of thunder”, just
a quiet recognition of
God’s love for me, and an
increasing awareness of a
need within me to make
a commitment to God’s
love in the world, through
Jesus his Son.
Growing up in a
congregational church
manse, my earliest
memories are of my
parents working within
the church, and our
lives revolving around
church life. I became a
church member of the
United Reformed Church
in 1981 and my sense of
commitment and service
deepened when I became
an elder.
by our church was
fantastic. For me, being a
Christian is about sharing
the love of God to people
around you. Sometimes
that is very difficult to do
but it’s worth it!
I am lucky that I have a
job which enables me to
do this on a daily basis.
I have been privileged
to be alongside people
in their times of sorrow
and joy. My family and
I have attended family
services at St John in the
Wilderness since April
Watching the baptism of
my then new husband
Tim was an exciting time
for me, and it deepened
our shared life together.
Seeing our baby son
Ralph, now aged 8,
welcomed and supported
QUIET
News
2012. We did not attend
church, after moving
to Exmouth, for about
ten months, as we felt
we needed a break for
reflection but I missed the
rhythm of church life and I
lost my way.
Our church is different
to the one I grew up in
but I have felt cared for
again. My excitement for
church and God’s love has
returned and that’s what
I want for Ralph, Tim and
me as we face the future
together.
Community nurse Debbie
shares her journey to faith
recognition
2 3

Cathedral Letter
Lent
I’M ALWAYS vaguely
amused that Mothering
Sunday falls in the
middle of Lent. It’s like
taking a pilgrimage
journey through deserted
places where our
discipline and stamina
are tested, and where we
concentrate hard on our
spiritual and devotional
exercises, and then
decide to spend a day in
Disneyland just to give
ourselves a little break. It
feels incongruous.
Mind you, Lent always
feels a little incongruous
when it follows too
closely on the heels of
Christmas; no sooner have
we celebrated the birth of
Jesus than we’re preparing
for his death. Sometimes
I think we ought to have
more time simply to enjoy
Melanesian
Mission
THE BROTHERS and Sisters will be
commissioned at a special service
at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 7th
April at 2pm, followed by a reception in
the Chapter House. The Mission group
will also be involved with Holy Ground
at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 14th April
at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend
both services.
that birth before we have
to face the hard reality of
that death.
The journey from
Christmas to cross is
one in which we watch
and learn as we follow
Jesus through the events
of his ministry. We see
his compassion for
those in need, and his
determination to follow
God’s call and will; we
see his impatience with
hypocrisy and doublestandards;
we see how
he recognises the faith of
others even when they
are outside the household
of faith; we see him and
his ministry grow and
develop. Above all we
see the true strength and
depth and meaning of
love. All of that should
mark our discipleship too.
But the journey with
Jesus from crib to cross
has its highs and lows, so
perhaps it’s OK to enjoy
Mothering Sunday en
route. But we need to
remember that it’s not
just a journey to the cross.
Ours is a resurrection faith
and we are a resurrection
people, filled with the
boundless possibilities
of God. Let that mark our
Lenten journey too.
Jonathan Draper
Dean of Exeter
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Exploring
Prayer
MANY PEOPLE struggle with
prayer but it forms the centre
of our relationship with God.
As Henri Nouwen, the Dutch-born
Catholic priest and writer, said: “Prayer
is a way of life which allows you to find
stillness in the midst of the world.”
The Exploring Prayer team consists of lay
and ordained people who want to share
their experiences of prayer with others.
AFTER 10 YEARS as associate priest in Dawlish and a
career in nursing and health visiting, Helen Bays is the
new Diocesan Spirituality Advisor (coordinator of the
Spiritual Direction Network).
In her new role, Helen is keen to promote spiritual
direction as an opportunity for anyone to explore their
spirituality in greater depth. “Spiritual direction has
been a practice in the Church since early times,
but is often assumed to be the prerogative of
clergy or those in religious life,” she said. “In fact
it can be for every Christian or indeed for anyone
wanting to explore the spiritual aspects of life. It is
a relationship in which anything may be said but
nothing must be said.
“It may be helpful during a particular period of searching
or become a permanent part of Christian discipleship.”
To explore this further, contact Helen on
07722 106632 or s.d.r.s@hotmail.co.uk
We have previously run days of prayer
throughout the Diocese and many
people have found these days very
helpful.
They offer a safe place to share our
own experiences of prayer, where
confidentiality is respected and different
types of prayer are explored.
We offer churches and groups interested
in prayer, days, half days, quiet days and
courses on prayer.
If you are interested, please contact Maureen
Douglas, medouglas@uwbclub.net
01395 225963, or Marian Gilpin,
01626 873443, marian.gilpin@btinternet.com
New Spiritual Advisor
4 5

RECENTLY I met Joe Osman, the
man who helped invent Fairtrade
chocolate. Back in the early 1980s
he was part of a movement which
worked with sugar and cocoa growers
helping them to develop their farms
and offering them a fair price for their
produce. They named the idea ‘fair
trade’ and they changed the world.
The Real Easter Egg is the
UK’s first and only Fairtrade
egg to explain the meaning
of Easter; David Marshall,
creator of the Real Easter Egg,
tells its story…
Talking of names, did you know that
the Latin name for the fruit from which
chocolate comes is Theobroma Cacao,
which translates as Bitter fruit of God
Bitter because Cacao (pronounced
ca-cow) is ten times more bitter than
lemons. But the bitterness of chocolate
lies far deeper than its taste and it is a
shocking story.
More valuable than gold: When
Columbus encountered South America
in 1502 the welcoming natives brought
him Cacao beans. To them the beans
were a highly prized super fruit - full
of fat, containing 4,000 times more
antioxidants than blueberries and,
when turned into a sugared chocolate
drink, gave those drinking it a serious
choccy high.
The bitter truth
about Easter Eggs
Workers drying and mixing
cocoa beans before processing
©Traidcraft
It was so addictive that the Catholic
church ruled that chocolate could be
drunk on fasting Fridays but should be
given up for Lent.
Slavery and chocolate: As demand
for the chocolate drink grew, in 17th
century Europe, the Church helped the
Cacao growers organise their farms
into plantations. The Cacao tree was
exported to Africa and plantations
developed on the Ivory Coast. The
plantations quickly became forced
labour slave plantations providing the
economic template for what was would
eventually become the Transatlantic
slave trade leading to the development
of some of the unjust economic
structures operating in the world
today.
The Fairtrade system works by cutting
through the legacy of slavery. It
guarantees growers a minimum price
for their goods. Growers also receive
a cash premium to invest in their
community. This means they get about
$65 per tonne extra for their cocoa
beans to spend on anything from
building schools to providing fresh
water supplies.
It is a difficult battle, though. Less than
1% of chocolate sales are Fairtrade,
which is very poor. It should come as
Fairtrade Feature
no surprise that slavery was discovered
to be operating in chocolate farms
as recently as last year. It is also still
acceptable for manufacturers to offer
only a small percentage of chocolate
goods that are labelled Fairtrade. And
brands such as Rain Forest Alliance,
which offers no cash premium and less
economic benefit, are now competing
with Fairtrade leading to a risk of
consumer confusion.
Meaningful Chocolate: We make
the Real Easter Egg from Fairtrade
chocolate; we have also donated more
than £40,000 from sales to the charity
Traidcraft Exchange which helps some
of the poorest farmers in the world.
When shopping, remember the bitter
legacy of chocolate and buy Fairtrade.
Remember also Joe Osman and the
early pioneers of Fairtrade chocolate
who proved that the way we shop can
change the world.
The Real Easter Egg is available from the
Cathedral gift shop, Traidcraft, Church shops,
independent shops and supermarkets.
www.realeasteregg.co.uk
Samuel harvesting cocoa pods
©Traidcraft
6 7

Karen Brookes-Ferrari visits one of the longest running Messy Churches in Devon which has
expanded into a new Messy Mums group…
Feature
STARCROSS’S MESSY CHURCH was
established almost four years ago
and is a lively congregation open to
parents, grandparents, child minders and
their children.
Run by church warden Claire Johns,
Starcross Messy Church attracts over 50
people once a month in St Paul’s Church,
to “chill out, create, celebrate and chew”
together.
“It is not a club for children but a
congregation of different ages,” explains
Claire. “This is church, just not as we
know it, and it is messy not just because
of the mess we make but because it is
more fluid and fuzzy around the edges!”
This view is echoed by Rev Nick Hawkins
who is new to both Messy Church and
the area, having moved from the Church
of Wales. “It is wonderfully chaotic but
really worthwhile – a parallel and lively
congregation,” he said. “We recently had
a double baptism as a direct result of our
Messy Church so families are learning
about the faith.”
And the families really enjoy chatting
with a drink and biscuit, getting stuck
into craft, worshipping and sharing food
together. Mother of two Kirsten said
she loved Messy Church. “It is part of
TABLE TALK is an interactive game of questions and
discussion funded by Million for Mission. It creates space
for people to discuss and share ideas on life issues and
spirituality as a first step towards engaging with faith issues.
One pack is provided for each deanery and training was carried
out in each Archdeaconry during January. Four further training
opportunities are scheduled in September 2013:
our monthly routine and it is lovely to
be fed once a month – it really takes the
pressure off.”
Sarah, mum of five children aged 3-15,
said the group fostered community
spirit. “My oldest child is learning to take
part rather than sit on her own in her
bedroom and everyone pitches in to help
each other with the children.”
The mums have enjoyed getting to know
each so much that mother of two, Sally,
set up Messy Mums, an evening
session without the children. “Messy
Mums sprang from the desire to
get to know other Mums better,
form stronger relationships and
encourage one another,” explained
Sally. “We prepare proper
coffee, serve nice chocolate
biscuits and each session
we discuss a different theme
using a game called Table Talk.
“Our aim is for the mums to feel
uplifted and supported and show
that church can be fun,” she added.
And Messy Mums has proved very
popular. “There have been tears and
laughter,” said Kirsten. “It was wonderful
to chat without the children and get to
know each other better.”
Sisters Alison and Claire said it was great
to meet people they already know and
share their problems. “You get get to talk
to people who aren’t family and get an
outside opinion on issues,” said Alison.
Canon Anna Norman-Walker, Diocesan
missioner, said: “Initiatives like ‘Messy
Mums’ are a vital way to help people, who
have come into the life of the Church
through Messy Church, begin to find
deeper pathways into the Christian faith.”
Growing
••19th Sept Cullompton Community Centre
••20th Sept St Luke’s Buckfastleigh
••26th Sept St Matthews Elberton
••27th September The Manor Suite Holsworthy Memorial Hall
To book your place contact Justine.tear@exeter.anglican.org or to find out
more about tabletalk www.table-talk.org
Pictures from
top to bottom:
Claire Johns and
the Messy Church
volunteers.
Sisters Alison and
Claire enjoy both
Messy Church and
Messy Mums.
Kirsten, Erin, Molly
and Jenny
showing off their
sock puppets.
Laura and Alfie
helping out with a
model of Goliath
8 9

Good Friday Dartmoor Walk
CHURCHES in the villages of West
Dartmoor will be taking to the moor
on foot this Easter as part of their
Good Friday services. All are welcome to walk
from from one church to the next on Friday
29th March or simply to enjoy a service
especially for children at Sampford Spiney.
All the churches will be linked by a series of
short reflections and prayers based upon
the “Stations of the Cross”, a story in 12 parts
which shares the journey taken by Jesus from
his sentencing, to death on the cross.
Revd Preb Nick Shutt of West Dartmoor
Mission Community said: “Life is a journey
full of highs and lows. Many people find that
getting out for a walk on the moor helps
them gain perspective.
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inspiration and direction in our lives.”
More information from Revd Preb Nick Shutt,
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1. Heavitree MC (Exeter St Mary Steps, Heavitree,
[St Paul, St Lawrence, St Clare]. Cl: Robin Eastoe,
Paul Morrell, Jolyon Seward.
2. St David MC (St Davids, St Michael and All
Angels). Cl: Andy Atkins, Tom Honey,
Rdr: Bill Pattinson
3. Exeter St James MC. Cl: Peter Ashman,
Henry Pryse.
4. Exeter St Leonard MC. Cl: Simon Austen, Chris
Keane, Nick Gowers.
5. Topsham, Countess Wear MC. Cl: Juliet Horwood,
Richard Jeffery, Mike Williams;
6. Cullompton Deanery. Barry Dugmore, Rural
Dean; Tony Lane, Lay Chair & Sec; Ginny
Metherell, Tre.
7. Exeter Trinity MC. Cl: Jonny Elvin.
8. West Exe MC (Exeter Emmanuel, Exwick, Saint
Thomas the Apostle Exeter). Cl: Jerry Bird, Anne
Dowdeswell, Nick Edwards, Georgina Vye;
Rdr: Philip Baker.
9. Cullompton Bradninch and Plymtree.
Cl: Ed Hobbs, Judith Wright; Rdrs: Celia Fox,
Simon Friend. BDC 10am.
10. Culm Valley MC (Blackborough, Kentisbeare,
Uffculme, Willand). Cl: Selina Garner, Pam
Thomas, Rob Wilkinson; Rdrs: Jill Purser, Chris
Russell. Martin Turner
11. Upper Culm MC (Clayhidon, Culmstock,
Hemyock with Culm Davy). Cl: David Burton,
Rdr: Katherine Simson
12. Sampford Peverell MC (Burlescombe, Halberton,
Hockworthy, Holcombe Rogus, Sampford
Peverell, Uplowman). Cl: Sue Blade, Maria Hearl.
13. Honiton Deanery. Alistair McCullom, Rural Dean;
Nigel Speller, Lay Chair; Sarah Johnson,
Sec: Simon Byworth, Tre.
14. Axe Valley MC (All Saints, Axminster, [Holy
Cross], Chardstock, Combpyne with Rousdon,
Membury). Cl: John Streeting; Rdr: Su Clark.
15. Colyton MC (Branscombe, Colyton, [Colyford],
Musbury, Southleigh). Cl: Hilary Dawson;
Rdrs: Charles Hill, Emma Laughton, Neil White.
16. Diocesan Synod 10am.
17. Five Alive MC (Five Alive MC (Dalwood,
Kilmington, Shute, Stockland, [Whitford],
Yarcombe. Cl: Alastair McCollum, Anne Mills,
Kate Woolven; Rdrs: Joan Ewins, Gill Heighway.
Prayer Diary Mar 2013
Please pray for people in these mission
communities and parishes.
Thank you, John Mapson.
“Be persistent in prayer and
keep alert as you pray, giving
thanks to God.” (Colossians 4: 2)
18. Honiton MC (Awliscombe, Buckerell, Combe
Raleigh, Gittisham, Honiton with Monkton).
Cl: Jane Lankester, Sue Roberts, Rdr: Beverley
Johnson
19. Cyprus and the Gulf: Limasssol. Cl: Derek Smith.
20. Kenn Deanery. Martin Wood, Rural Dean; Jane
Richards, Lay Chair; David Garnsworthy, Sec;
Michael Beckett, Tre.
21. Offwell MC (Cotleigh, Farway, Northleigh, Offwell,
Widworthy). Cl: Peter Walker;
Rdr: Katharine Murray.
22. Dunkeswell MC (Broadhembury, Dunkeswell
[and Abbey], Luppitt, Sheldon, Upottery).
Cl: Rik Peckham; Rdr: Terry Anning.
23. Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Group of Churches
MC (Ashton, Bridford, Christow, Dodiscombleigh,
Dunchideock, Dunsford). Cl: Graham Mayer.
24. Ottery Deanery. Roger Trumper, Rural Dean;
Shirley-Ann Williams, Lay Chair; Kate Hamilton,
Sec; Judy Davis, Tre.
25. Dawlish, Holcombe, Cofton and Starcross MC.
Cl: Clergy: Helen Bays, David Burton, Simon Croft;
Rdr: Margaret Noel.
26. Exminster MC (Exminster, Kenn, Kenton with
Mamhead, Powderham). Cl Ogbonnia Ibe-Enwo,
John Williams; Rdr: Ceri Lee
27. Haldon MC (Ashcombe, Bishopsteignton, Ideford
with Luton, East Teignmouth, West Teignmouth)
Cl: Sue Astbury, Val Atkinson, Arthur Fryer,
Graham Stones, Stephen West.
28. North Kenn Team (Cheriton Bishop, Holcombe
Burnell, Oldridge, Tedburn St Mary, Whitestone).
Cl: Martin Wood.
29. Churches 4 All MC Clyst Hydon, Clyst St Lawrence,
Talaton, Whimple). Cl: Christopher Martin.
30. The Bishop of Crediton, Nick McKinnel.
31. Easter Day
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What’s On Mar 2013
Process to appoint a
new diocesan bishop
AS ANNOUNCED in January, Bishop Michael
will retire this summer and a process for
appointing a new Diocesan bishop is
already underway. The Vacancy in See Committee
is preparing a description of the Diocese and a
desired profile of the new Bishop, and arranging
the election of six representatives (including at least
three lay members) from the Committee to the
Crown Nominations Commission (CNC).
A public meeting will be held in early Summer,
for people to feed in their views about the sort of
bishop Devon needs. The CNC will also consult
with other interest groups, including public bodies
like councils. If you would like to have your say on
what this Diocese needs, please email newbishop@
exeter.anglican.org. Emails can’t be answered
individually, but all will be passed on to committee
members. The CNC aim to approve a candidate
in the autumn – their preferred choice must then
be approved by Downing Street and the Queen, a
process that can take many weeks.
Please hold all those involved in selecting our new
Bishop in your prayers, and pray for Bishop Michael
and Esther as they look ahead to their retirement.
Parish buying
NOW IS THE TIME to sign up to
www.parishbuying.org.uk. It allows
individual parishes to benefit from the
combined buying power of the whole of the
Church of England and access excellent rates on
a range of products from energy to stationery.
Friday Fringe
The Lost Art of Failure
by Simon Parke
7.30 for 8pm Fri 8th March
Biology Bites
Tools for health & sanity in ministry
by Sarah Horsman
9.30am - 4.30pm Tue 12th March
Sheldon, Dunsford, Exeter EX6 7LE
smm@sheldon.uk.com www.sheldon.uk.com
01647-252752 reg charity 327394
MUSIC EVENTS
3 Mar Cello Recital by Orlando Jopling as part
of his Cello Pilgrimage. St Michael & All Angels’
Church, Alphington, 6pm. Juliet Meadowcroft
01392 490963 / j.meadowcroft@live.co.uk
16 Mar Bach St Matthew Passion with Exeter
Bach Society Choir & Orchestra. Mint Church,
Exeter, 7pm. Director: David Davies. Richard
Rowntree, Julian Rippon & Guildhall School
of Music soloists. Tickets £15 (students £7.50).
Phoenix Tickets: www.exeterbachsociety.org.uk
or 01392 667080
16 Mar Wells Cathedral 7pm
23 Mar Exeter Cathedral 7.30pm
James MacMillan St John Passion with City of
Bath Bach Choir & The Wellensian Consort with
South Bank Sinfonia. Conductor: Nigel Perrin.
Wells tickets: tickets@bathbachchoir.org.uk
Exeter tickets: 0845 6005441 / 01392 665885
www.exeterfestivalchorus.org.uk or at the door:
£22 (£20)-£12 (£10)
23 Mar Elgar The Music Makers & Duruflé
Requiem with Torbay Singers. Conductor: Tina
Guthrie. St Matthias Church, Babbacombe Road,
Torquay, 7.30pm. Tickets £10. 01803 857549 /
www.torbaysingers.com
24 Mar Mendelssohn’s Come Unto Him,
Director of Music: Christopher Fletcher, Organist:
Jason Smart. Details: May Crimp 01548 842361
www.stanboroughchorus.org
29 March Bach St John Passion with Sidmouth
Occasional Choir & Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn
Daldorph. Sidmouth Parish Church, 7pm. Tickets
£10 (£12.50 at the door). 01395 514909. Details:
May Crimp
11 May RSCM Devon offer the opportunity
to Come and sing Evensong. Exeter Cathedral.
Director: Andrew Millington 1-5pm (service
4pm). Details: Malcolm Walker 01884 860501
SPECIAL SERVICES
17 Mar Memorial Service for Babies who
have died around the time of birth or through
miscarriage. RD&E Hospital Chapel 2pm. Juliet
Horwood 01392 402024 juliethorwood@nhs.net
PILGRIMAGES
Nov 19-26 Pilgrimage to Holy Land. Share in
exploring your faith in the footsteps of Christ.
Leaders: Revs John Thompson & Jean Loveday,
St Brannock’s, Braunton. Details: 01598 763373
wwwbrauntonchurch.org
2014 May 8-19 Pilgrimage/Tour to the Holy
Land to explore the life of Jesus, Galilee to
Jerusalem. Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of
Walsingham are welcome. Details: Father Vogt
SSC: 01392 271943
HOLIDAYS
Cornwall – St Just in Roseland. Luxury
3-bedroomed cottage, 5 mins stroll to church
& creek. Area of outstanding natural beauty,
glorious beaches, gardens, walks. Sorry no pets.
01392 256195 / oliveg@blueyonder.co.uk
Vintage VW Camperhire – hire a van and
explore the South West! Personal service from
Exeter-based, 3-generation-run family business.
07592 571966
www.coast2coastcamperhire.co.uk
Short Breaks in Sherborne. Spacious elegant
apartment (sleeps 2-4) in listed building 250m
from ancient abbey church, 500m from station
(Exeter- Waterloo line) Undercover parking. Stair
lift. Brochure 01404 841367
FLOWER FESTIVALS
1-6 June National Treasures at Crediton Parish
Church. 10.30am-8pm daily (Thurs 10.30am-
5pm, Sun 11am-6pm). Refreshments, Art
Exhibition, Stalls, Tours. Free admission/parking.
Parties welcome, but pre-book 01363 772316
WANTED & AVAILABLE
Director of Music sought for St Peter, Paul &
Thomas, Bovey Tracey. Anglican evangelical
church in South Devon, to lead and develop
our traditional choir and contemporary music
groups. 3-manual organ, small but able choir
(SA), children and adult instrumentalists. RSCM
rates. Enhanced CRB required. Rev Graham
Hamilton 01626 833813 / pptbovey@mac.com
Acorn Christian Listeners in Devon: We’re
gathering a database, and if you’d like to keep in
touch with local courses and news, please send
your contact details to 01647 270061 or
susie.ursell@exeter.anglican.org
Piano accompanist urgently required for
The Torbay Police Male Voice choir. Over 40
members perform approx 12 concerts pa
in support of Charities. Honorarium paid.
Rehearsals Tue evenings Sep- July at St John’s
Church, Montpellier Rd, Torquay. Applicants
must be accomplished pianists and read music.
www.torbaypolicechoir.co.uk Mike Bennett
07841 372777 mebtufc@blueyonder.co.uk
Organist required, All Saints’ Holbeton.
Enthusiastic musician to lead all music and
develop choir. High quality organ, recently
refurbished. Small able choir. Remuneration
negotiable. Rev Anne Legge 01752 830641
annelegge@live.com
Lady’s Organ Shoes. Black leather, size 8, nearly
new, £25 ono. ritterfleming@yahoo.co.uk or
01803 770698
Reclaimed pine cupboard for sale. Approx
2.20m high, 1.20m wide, 90cm deep. Excellent
condition. £300 ONO 01392 202887.
COURSES & CONFERENCES
1 May, 10am-4pm, South West Rural
Conference 2013 at Bicton Agricultural College,
Budleigh Salterton, £15 including all meals and
refreshments. Booking forms from the website.
Contact Joan Harris 01392 294940 joanie@
exeter.anglican.org or Sue Tucker Rural Officer
susan@exter.anglican.org 01822 860213 or
860177. Cheques made payable please to EDBF.
TO ADVERTISE HERE
Please download a form from exeter.anglican.
org then go to Your Diocese, Communications &
Publications, CofE Devon magazine – or request
a form via email to ads@exeter.anglican.org
– or by sending a SAE to Diocesan office. The
deadline is six weeks before month of issue, so
15 February for the April issue. Cost £12 per 30
words. No phone or email ads taken – thank you.
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We also offer residential and dementia care.
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Residents particularly enjoy the sheltered garden which
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For more information, call:
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Brighton BN2 0GB
Tel: 0300 303 1440
Fax: 0300 303 1444
Email: brighton@pilgrimsfriend.org.uk
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A prayer for Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday 10th March 2013
O God, the true Mother, as well as the Father,
of all men and women, from whom we come,
to whose breast we return at last,
we thank you tis day for all good mothers
and especially for our own.
For their care and patience and love
in childhood’s earliest days,
for the prayers they offered,
the counsels they gave,
the example they set,
we bring you our praise;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Devon Inspiration
Photo by Nick Shutt
Prayer by Leslie D Weatherhead