Shirwell Mission Community

The Shirwell Mission Community comprises eight churches in six rural parishes in North Devon: Bratton Fleming with Stoke Rivers; Challacombe; East Down with Arlington; Kentisbury; Loxhore; and Shirwell.  

The Mission Community lies within the Shirwell Deanery and covers an area of just under 50 square miles with a population of approximately 2600. The parishes extend northeast of Barnstaple to the Exmoor National Park and the Somerset border.

The Rector is Revd Preb Rosie Austin. She is assisted by a Team Vicar, Revd Katie Welborn van Santen, and a retired Priest, Revd Chris Tull.

We have a Monthly Mission Community Magazine. If you would like this emailed to you, or to chat to us about a Christening, Wedding or Funeral Service, please get in touch with Revd Katie. Details of Services are on each Church Page under the Service Dates & Times Tab. Contact us for more information.

Contact details:

Rev'd Preb Rosie Austin
Team Rector of Shirwell Mission Community
01598 711962       [email protected]

Rev'd Katie Welborn van Santen
Team Vicar of Shirwell Mission Community
07881 818 782      [email protected]

Mission Community Post: The Parsonage, 1 The Glebe, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, EX31 4RE