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St Michael and All Angels
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St Mary Blessed Virgin
Leigh Winsbury is currently vicar of five parishes in Mid Devon. He, with his wife Lynn, has a background in practical work, community living and all things rural.
He is passionate about communicating God’s plan for his church as an incarnational ambassador of people, connecting with the communities where we are placed.
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All Saints' Okehampton Parish Church
Welcome to All Saints', Okehampton Parish Church. We are an affirming, inclusive congregation. Known locally as 'the church on the hill', a church building has stood on the hill above Okehampton for at least 1,000 years. People love to come and spend time here - the walk is definitely worth it, but there is also a decent car park here. Church services are usually 11am every Sunday, and are livestreamed. There is a children's soft play area and Sunday school available, but children are welcome to remain in the main congregation and we are happy to hear them joining in! We have a wheelchair accessible toilet, and ramped access into the church. All Saints' also has a hall, which is in the town (Market Street, next to Co-op Car Park) and we have Café Church there on the first Sunday of each month, and Brick Church at 4pm usually on the last Saturday of each month.
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St. Petroc's Lydford
Lydford Church is dedicated to St Petroc, an itinerant Welsh monk who was preaching in the West Country in the 6th Century. The current building is thought to be situated where St Petroc sheltered during his stays in this area.n the ancient West Devonshire village of Lydford, St Petrock’s (sometimes pronounced ‘Petroc’) is a Norman church but is founded on an earlier settlement. A small timber church probably stood on the site, built about 650AD. It was dedicated in honour of St. Petroc, a 6th century Celtic missionary who came from Wales (via Ireland) and brought the Gospel to many parts of Devon and Cornwall. The timber church was probably burnt down by Danish raiders in 997. It was rebuilt in Norman times, enlarged in the 13th century, and in the 15th century the tower and the south aisle were added.
Notable features of the church include the Saxon or early Norman Font, made of Hurdwick stone, the pews with their fine carved bench-ends with figures representing the Prophets, Martyrs and Saints of the Holy Church, border ornamentation based on the Benedicite: ‘All the works of the Lord’, and portraying the flora and fauna of the West Country. The Watchmaker’s Tomb (now sited inside the church to prevent further damage from the elements) bears a unique epitaph describing George Routleigh as if he were a clock himself.Safeguarding
The parish of Lydford is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Petroc's Inwardleigh
Location, location, location! The views from our much-loved church of St Petroc are outstanding. We are a small and friendly congregation with close links with our close-knit community of Inwardleigh and Folly Gate. We are often joined by Oak Chapel for larger services and celebrations. Free refreshments after church with delicious home-baking (far better than you can buy in the shops!).
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St James Chapel
Welcome.
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St Bridget's Bridestowe
All are welcome to this historic church in the heart of Bridestowe.
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St Thomas a Becket
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St Germanus' Germansweek
Welcome to St Germanus' Church.
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St Mary's Belstone
We welcome Visitors and locals alike to our services, events, as well as to our beautiful Church which is open every day (give the door a good shove)
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St Mary's Sticklepath
Welcome to this beautiful church in the heart of Sticklepath. We are open for visitors all day, and are also home to the community larder and warm space.
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St Thomas of Canterbury
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St Mary the Virgin, Bratton Clovelly
Welcome to the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Bratton Clovelly. One thing to see while you visit? Our beautiful medieval wall paintings.
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St James Chapel
Welcome.
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St John the Baptist
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