St John the Baptist, East Down

St John the Baptist, East Down is part of the Shirwell Mission Community.

We are a group of churches working together to love God and love our neighbours.

We try to do all we can to help each other grow spiritually and serve God better.

We try to be a community where absolutely everybody is welcome.

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Revd Preb Rosie Austin Team Rector

c/o 1 The Glebe
Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple

EX39 1RJ
Revd Rosie Austin, Team Rector, Rural Dean
01598 711962

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Lantern Parade and Carol Service

for 1 hour
St John the Baptist, East Down
East Down Barnstaple, EX31 4LY, United Kingdom

Leaving East Down Village Hall at 6.30pm for a Lantern Parade to the church for an all-age Carol Service.
Lantern-making workshop 10am-3pm on Sat 7th Dec at East Down Village Hall

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Christmas Services 2022

Please see another church in the Shirwell Mission Community for services in December.

Advent christmas
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Safeguarding

Our parish of East Down: St John the Baptist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone:

The Safeguarding officer at St John the Baptist is:

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Costa Nassaris 01392 294969/ 07809 339501
Tel number: 01392 345909 or Email: [email protected]

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services

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