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 > Faculties
Guidance on how to apply for a faculty.
About the DAC ABOUT THE DAC
The main roles of the DAC are:
(a) to advise parishes wishing to undertake any work to the fabric or furnishings of churc ... more >
How to obtain a faculty
The main work in obtaining a Faculty is in the preparation - the thinking through, consultation, and preparation of plans and specifications to achiev ... more >
Deadline dates for Applications
The DAC meets eight times a year at approximately six-weekly intervals, and its Certificate (which Parishes require before they can obtain a Faculty) ... more >
Faculty Fees
For petitions lodged with the Registry from 1 January 2008 a faculty issued by the Archdeacon will cost £103 and one issued by the Chancellor £177.
T ... more >
Petition for Faculty
A pdf version of the Petition for Faculty form, which you will need to complete once you have received your DAC Certificate.
A hard copy of this fo ... more >
Churchyard Regulations
The Churchyard Regulations (1992) show what memorials clergy are permitted to authorise without applicants having to apply for a faculty. ... more >