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1100th Anniversary > 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.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is celebrating and preaching at the Eucharist at 11.30 am on the Cathedral Green.

Lunch stations will be available on the Cathedral Green from 1 pm.

Seminars on relevant issues for God’s Mission here in Devon will be on offer across the city centre from 3 - 4.30 pm. Tickets are availabe on Saturday 27th June in the Cathedral Cloisters at the Information Desk until 2 pm, or from 2.30 pm at the relevant venues.

Jim Bailey will be leading an exciting multi-media and interactive children's celebration in the Bishop's Palace Garden from 2.30 - 4.45 pm open for children aged 5-11.

Life on the Beach events will take place on the Cathedral Green from 2 - 5 pm.

Songs of Praise, led by Judi Spiers, will take place on the Cathedral Green from 5.15 pm

As part of Exeter Summer Festival, there will be an evening concert on the Green following the Songs of Praise.

Celebration Eucharist
In 909 a Bishop was first sent to serve the Church in Devon. All who live in the county are in some way heirs of that event. This service is the main ... more >

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Full seminar details

Across city centre churches, seminars will be taking place on 27 June 2009 from 3 - 4.30 pm. Tickets can be obtained on Saturday, 27th Jun ... more >

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Poster promoting celebration weekend 26/27 June 2009
A poster is available for download on the right. It's quite large (2.68 MB)! This includes information about the Youth Event in Exeter Cathedral on ... more >

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Programme of the celebration day
A programme of the celebration day on 27th June 2009 is available for download on the right. ... more >

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Download the logo

The logo for the 1100th anniversary celebration year 'Heaven in Devon?' is available for download on the right. If you require the logo in ... more >

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Information update - May 2009
A map highlighting access to the Cathedral Green on the 27th June 2009 is available for download on the right. This includes details about park & rive ... more >

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Life on the Beach
Come and experience the Cathedral Green being used like a beach. Various kinds of entertainments – Jazz musicians, acrobats, dancers, mime artists and ... more >

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Children's celebration with Jim Bailey
The “Jim Bailey Altogether Worship Show” is an exciting and fun blend of music and comedy. Guaranteed to have everyone out of their seat. Jim’s sensat ... more >

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Songs of Praise with Judi Spiers
Songs of Praise 2009 is the climax of months of events marking the 1100th anniversary of the Diocese of Exeter. Come along for a huge open air event ... more >

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Mailout October 2008
The letter which went to all parishes at the beginning of October is available for download. ... more >

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