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First Bishop's Mission Order
The first ever Bishop's Mission Order formally authorizing a new form of church is being made for Exeter Network Church, a thriving 300 strong group of Christians who meet in a school in the city.

The Bishop of Exeter, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, will sign the order on Sunday 8 November. It will authorise the new Church as being part of the Church of England, but not within the parish system.... More >

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In 2009 Churches of all denominations across Devon are celebrating 1100 years of the westward expansion of Christianity from Sherborne to Devon. Many events are organised for the year, the climax of which is a Celebration Day in Exeter on Saturday 27 June 2009. See details about the celebration day at www.exeter.anglican.org

Pilgrim`s guide to Devon Churches

This book is a cameo of two thousand years of Christianity in Devon, and how the Church of England, in particular, has evolved. Go>

Promotion Video

A short film by the Bishop of Exeter explaining why the Church of England in Devon is celebration their 1100 anniversary year. Go>

Youth Event

Soul Survivor and Nightchurch are hosting a worship party at Exeter Cathedral on Friday, 26 June 2009 from 7. Go>

Youth Pilgrimage

As part of the celebrations, we are going to recreate the journey of the founding Bishop and in Holy Week 2009 (5 – 9 April) walk from Sherborne Abbey in Dorset to Crediton, the original home of the Diocese. Go>

Bishops in Mission

From the end of April our three Bishops will be going out across the county to live, listen, talk and be with the people of Devon. Go>

Call to Prayer / Fasting

The Bishop together with the Devon Church leaders issued a call to prayer and fasting for Christians in the county at the beginning of Lent (end of February 2009). Go>

Celebration Day

On 27 June 2009, at Exeter Cathedral and surrounding areas, we are planning for the arrival of 2000 – 4000 pilgrims from various denominations. Go>

Children`s Art Exhibition

An exhibit of art from 110 schools across Devon took place at Exeter Cathedral in early June 2009 around the theme of Colours of Devon – Heaven in Devon. Go>

Lent Course

Special Offer 5 Lent packs for £15 / 10 Lent packs for £25 The price of the pack is normally £5 and includes a DVD and photocopy permission to reproduce member handouts as well as a leader's guide. Go>