Christian Aid Cycle Ride
This year, the parishioners of St Matthew's, St Sidwell's and St Mark's in Exeter are marking Christian Aid week in an unusual way.
Three members of the preaching team in the parishes, the rector Simon Croft and two of the readers, Tina and David Smith, are cycling across Devon in a two-day sponsored ride, on 16th & 17th May. On their way, they plan to stop and pray at the churches they pass o... More >
Care of Churches > Guidelines
Guidance Notes on all topics of Church care and maintenance.
Most of the documents are in PDF format - if you do not have one installed on your computer, a free reader can be downloaded from www.adobe.com
Archaeological implications of works
Most parish churches have evidence of changes in design, structure and fabric that reflect the development of Christianity in the community. The chur ... more >
Carpeting in Churches
TO CARPET OR NOT TO CARPET?
Carpets are becoming increasingly common in parish churches. To some they provide a friendly warm atmosphere, to other ... more >
Church Noticeboards
A leaflet giving good advice on the design and construction of Church Noticeboards, produced by the Diocesan Communications dept.
Parishes should b ... more >
Fire Precautions for Church Buildings
These guidelines provide general advice and set out some of the steps you can take to protect your church. The guidelines are not exhaustive and profe ... more >
Funding for Churches
Details of sources of funding and advice for repair works, installing new facilities, community projects, and renewable energy projects. ... more >
Memorials in Churches
Grieving families may sometimes wish to remember a loved one through some sort of memorial in the church. This may take the form of
• A gift of fur ... more >
Safety and church buildings
Churches are not exempt from Health and Safety legislation. This guidance note should be read in conjunction with Health and Safety information provi ... more >
Statements of Significance and of Need
Guidance on drawing up these Statements, which are vital when considering changes to your church building. The Statement of Significance needs to show ... more >