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Back to Church Sunday – 28 September 2008
Thousands of people came back to church last autumn under the welcoming campaign of 'Back to Church Sunday'. Many people drop out of the habit of attending church after a change of circumstances in their lives - for instance when they move home, the children grow up or a family crises arises. This is an opportunity to invite back to church those who have drifted away.

Research is discovering th... More >

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Canon Theologian and Lay Canons.
Pentecost Prayer Picnic.
Christian Aid Cycle Ride.

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Working to develop and strengthen active relationships between church and community, enabling local and special ministries.
Open Farm Sunday
Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, so ... more >
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A Taste of What's to Come
British Food Fortnight 20th September – 5th October 2008 “Long Live British Food Fortnight!” Country Life • WHAT IS BRITISH FOOD FORTNIGHT? Ru ... more >
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Church Buildings
What is the significance of a church building? Solomon’s cry at the end of building the Temple sets out the paradox. Even heaven and the highest h ... more >
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School Closures
Many of you will be well aware of the recent decision taken by a number of local authorities to review their primary school provision, and the implied ... more >
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ARC Addington Fund
The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Saxbee Bishop of Lincoln ... more >
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Foot and Mouth Disease
Letter to Stakeholders from Exotic Disease Policy Area 605 1a Page Street London SW1P 4PQ 13 December 2007 Dear Stakeholders FOOT AND ... more >
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BlueTongue Virus (BTV)
BTV is spreading as a consequence of global warming. It affects ungulates and the State Veterinary Service is concerned that wild deer might act as re ... more >
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December Briefing 2007
A few notes which I hope may be helpful in your conversations with farmers. Dairy industry update A world shortage of dairy products has triggered ... more >
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CHURCHES IN THE COMMUNITY: making better use of our churches
AIMS: To develop and strengthen active relationships between church and community, enabling local and special ministries STAFF LEADS: Sue Tucke ... more >
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Farming Help
During the past week I have travelled over 800 miles, 200 in Devon and then a trip to the Cotswolds and then on up to Sheffield and everywhere I trave ... more >
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Harvest 2008
Some useful information for Harvest 2008. It is late August, holidays have been taken in far from clement weather, In fact it was the wettest year ... more >
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Press Release
Farming Help Confidential help for all in the farming community www.farminghelp.org.uk July 2007 PRE ... more >
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The ARC Addington Fund
The ARC-Addington Fund has set up a hardship fund to help the farming community who have been effected by the bad weather. They need donations to max ... more >
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Post Offices in Rural Churches
I have been asked to look into the feasibility of putting Post Offices into Rural churches. If a Rural Church would be interested in having a Post off ... more >
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Year of Food and Farming
Harvest Resources produced by The Arthur Rank Centre Visit the YFF website at www.yearoffoodandfa ... more >
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Community Ministry Fund
The Community Ministry Fund is designed to enable the Diocese as a whole to assist and support parishes which seek to be involved (often in partnershi ... more >
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Rural Ministry
Rural ministry has in the past been regarded as an easy option for clergy and the urban ministry is the true frontline stuff. Those clergy who are ca ... more >
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South West Churches Regional Forum
Launched in 2004 the ecumenical SWCRF seeks to engage the churches in the spiritual, social, economic and environmental life of the South West - promo ... more >
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Hidden Britain
'Hidden Devon' is part of the national 'Hidden Britain' initiative to regenerate rural areas through small scale tourism. It is particularly concerne ... more >
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