Recent News
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 >
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 >
Other News:
NIGHTCHURCH PIONEER Course - starting June 2008.
New Cathedral Canons.
Community Priest and Pioneer Youth Minister..
Ministry > Ministerial Development
Newsletter and guidelines for Ministry in your parish.
Newsletter and guidelines for Ministry in your parish.
Reader Newsletter March 2008 (865 KB)
This issue contains news of the Chrism Eucharist, the Annual Admission & Licensing Service, news of the Reader Review following Bishop Michael’s sermon at the 2006 Triennial Re-licensing Service, proposed trip to Oberammergau 2010, future pilgimages for Readers and much more………………
This issue contains news of the Chrism Eucharist, the Annual Admission & Licensing Service, news of the Reader Review following Bishop Michael’s sermon at the 2006 Triennial Re-licensing Service, proposed trip to Oberammergau 2010, future pilgimages for Readers and much more………………
CME Brochure 2007 - 2008 (56 KB)
Welcome to the CME programme for 2007- 8. In this programme we continue to offer resources to assist with professional development and education as well as offering courses that will assist with the implementation of Moving On in Mission and Ministry. Many of the events that are being put on this year have come about in response to requests identified in MRD interviews with clergy, as well as by clergy and Readers more generally. There will be other events relevant to CME during the year - please check this website for details as they become available.
Andrew Godsall
CME Officer & Director Council for Worship & Ministry
The Old Deanery
The Cloisters,
Exeter EX11HS
Tel: (01392) 294920
Email: andrew.godsall@exeter.anglican.org
http://www.exeter.anglican.org/cwm/cwm-mininews-cme.php
Welcome to the CME programme for 2007- 8. In this programme we continue to offer resources to assist with professional development and education as well as offering courses that will assist with the implementation of Moving On in Mission and Ministry. Many of the events that are being put on this year have come about in response to requests identified in MRD interviews with clergy, as well as by clergy and Readers more generally. There will be other events relevant to CME during the year - please check this website for details as they become available.
Andrew Godsall
CME Officer & Director Council for Worship & Ministry
The Old Deanery
The Cloisters,
Exeter EX11HS
Tel: (01392) 294920
Email: andrew.godsall@exeter.anglican.org
http://www.exeter.anglican.org/cwm/cwm-mininews-cme.php
Sarum Reader Training Consultation 2007 (36 KB)
Information, programme and booking form for the 2007 Reader Training Consultation at Sarum College,5th - 6th November 2007.
For anyone involved or interested in Reader Training.
Information, programme and booking form for the 2007 Reader Training Consultation at Sarum College,5th - 6th November 2007.
For anyone involved or interested in Reader Training.
Study Theology Part-Time at Exeter University (322 KB)
Would you like to deepen your knowledge of Christian Faith and Life? The 2007-2008 programme provides students with a variety of levels and exciting ways of learning theology in a variety of locations. Courses begin in October 2007 and full details are included on the pdf file below. Alternatively visit the University Theology Department webpage.
Would you like to deepen your knowledge of Christian Faith and Life? The 2007-2008 programme provides students with a variety of levels and exciting ways of learning theology in a variety of locations. Courses begin in October 2007 and full details are included on the pdf file below. Alternatively visit the University Theology Department webpage.
Readers' Newsletter - June 2007 (2 MB)
The latest issue of the Readers' Newsletter in which the Bishop's Adviser for Spirituality writes on 'discernment in the lives of those in ministry'.; Bishop Richard Hawkins gives details of the annual meeting of 'the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon and Ron Edinborough writes on the Developing Ministry of Readers in Holy Communion.
The latest issue of the Readers' Newsletter in which the Bishop's Adviser for Spirituality writes on 'discernment in the lives of those in ministry'.; Bishop Richard Hawkins gives details of the annual meeting of 'the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon and Ron Edinborough writes on the Developing Ministry of Readers in Holy Communion.
Analysis of Activities in Reader Ministry (627 KB)
Following the Michaelmas 2006 tri-ennial relicensing at which all Licensed Readers and Readers with Permission to Officiate were invited to indicate their activity in ministry during the previous three years the data was used to produce the histograms contained in the file now available for download. Also included is an 'age profile' of the whole Reader Family from Reader in Training through to Reader Emeritus.
The file is a 46 page Word Document.
Following the Michaelmas 2006 tri-ennial relicensing at which all Licensed Readers and Readers with Permission to Officiate were invited to indicate their activity in ministry during the previous three years the data was used to produce the histograms contained in the file now available for download. Also included is an 'age profile' of the whole Reader Family from Reader in Training through to Reader Emeritus.
The file is a 46 page Word Document.
Hallmarks for MAPs (20 KB)
Ten key hallmarks of a 'fit for purpose' Mission Action Plan, for use in the work of Archdeaconry Ministry Development Teams with 'commended' Mission Communities
Ten key hallmarks of a 'fit for purpose' Mission Action Plan, for use in the work of Archdeaconry Ministry Development Teams with 'commended' Mission Communities
FlowChart for AMDTs and Training Officers (28 KB)
A Flowchart for the work of the new Archdeaconry Ministry Development Teams and the various diocesan Training Officers
A Flowchart for the work of the new Archdeaconry Ministry Development Teams and the various diocesan Training Officers
Reader Newsletter March 2007 (889 KB)
The latest issue of the newslatter with a look back at the Brunel Residential Weekend, the 'Seeds of the Future' event, and news of the Chrism Service on Maundy Thursday and details of future 'Admission and Licensing Services'
The latest issue of the newslatter with a look back at the Brunel Residential Weekend, the 'Seeds of the Future' event, and news of the Chrism Service on Maundy Thursday and details of future 'Admission and Licensing Services'
Brunel Readers' Conference 2007: Bishop Graham's Sermon (50 KB)
The text of the sermon preached at the Conference Eucharist on Sunday 25 February 2007. (Luke 4: 1 - 13)
The text of the sermon preached at the Conference Eucharist on Sunday 25 February 2007. (Luke 4: 1 - 13)
Brunel Readers' Conference 2007: Bishop Graham's Handout 2 (23 KB)
The handout for Bishop Graham Dow's second session on Saturday 24 February - Readers as Interpreters of the World of Work.
The handout for Bishop Graham Dow's second session on Saturday 24 February - Readers as Interpreters of the World of Work.
Brunel Readers' Conference 2007: Bishop Graham's Handout 1 (24 KB)
The handout for Bishop Graham Dow's first session on Saturday 24 February - A vision for Reader Ministry Today.
The handout for Bishop Graham Dow's first session on Saturday 24 February - A vision for Reader Ministry Today.
How to Start a Learning Cooperative (56 KB)
Guidance for clergy and other local church leaders on the processes for starting a Learning Cooperative to strengthen Christian learning in their area
Guidance for clergy and other local church leaders on the processes for starting a Learning Cooperative to strengthen Christian learning in their area
Developing a MAP during a Vacancy (45 KB)
A simplified version of the Mission Action Plan guidance, for use by parishes during a vacancy
A simplified version of the Mission Action Plan guidance, for use by parishes during a vacancy
Evaluating your Mission Action Plan (42 KB)
Some questions to ask, when drafting your Mission Action Plan, to ensure that the resultant Plan will acheive what you hope.
Some questions to ask, when drafting your Mission Action Plan, to ensure that the resultant Plan will acheive what you hope.
Changing Countryside Changing Church (162 KB)
Full summaries of a Diocesan training day held in May 2006 at Lee Abbey
Full summaries of a Diocesan training day held in May 2006 at Lee Abbey
Exeter University Part-time Theology Courses 2006 - 2007 (512 KB)
Latest news of forthcoming courses offered by Exeter University Department of Theology - Possible CME for Clergy and Readers.
(PDF Format)
Latest news of forthcoming courses offered by Exeter University Department of Theology - Possible CME for Clergy and Readers.
(PDF Format)
Bishop Michael's Sermon on Readers Day 2006 (21 KB)
Text of Bishop Michael's Sermon at thr Reader Admission Service on 30th September 2006
Text of Bishop Michael's Sermon at thr Reader Admission Service on 30th September 2006
Reader Newsletter May 2006 (900 KB)
May 2006 Reader Newsletter in PDF format.
In this issue, news from Bishop Richard about the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon, a note about the proposed Exeter Readers’ Forum, Michael Bridgwater on the Central Readers Council AGM, and more
May 2006 Reader Newsletter in PDF format.
In this issue, news from Bishop Richard about the Spiritual Direction Network for Devon, a note about the proposed Exeter Readers’ Forum, Michael Bridgwater on the Central Readers Council AGM, and more
Adult Education Update 2 (38 KB)
News and information on adult Christian education, September 06
News and information on adult Christian education, September 06
Adult Education Update 5 (42 KB)
News and information on adult Christian education, September 07
News and information on adult Christian education, September 07
Reader Newsletter January 2006 (1 MB)
January 2006 newsletter in PDF format.
In this issue Triennial Relicensing, Extended Communion and more …….
January 2006 newsletter in PDF format.
In this issue Triennial Relicensing, Extended Communion and more …….
Creating your Mission Action Plan (111 KB)
An outline of the process of creating a Mission Action Plan for a local church situation, and two worked examples of Plans, one for a single parish situation and one for an emerging Mission Community.
An outline of the process of creating a Mission Action Plan for a local church situation, and two worked examples of Plans, one for a single parish situation and one for an emerging Mission Community.
Including Children and Young People in your MAP (24 KB)
How to make sure children and young people are included in your Mission Action Plan.
How to make sure children and young people are included in your Mission Action Plan.
Including Teaching For Your Adults in your MAP (23 KB)
How to make sure you provide appropriate learning opportunities for adults at various stages of their faith development
How to make sure you provide appropriate learning opportunities for adults at various stages of their faith development
Including Other Denominations in your Mission Action Plan (26 KB)
How to ensure that you take churches of other denominations in your area seriously as you plan your own church's future
How to ensure that you take churches of other denominations in your area seriously as you plan your own church's future
Including Social Action in your Mission Action Plan (24 KB)
How to ensure that strong elements of caring social action in your locality and in the world at large are integrated into your plans for your church.
How to ensure that strong elements of caring social action in your locality and in the world at large are integrated into your plans for your church.
Including Prayer and Spirituality in your MAP (23 KB)
Help in how to incorporate a strong element of prayer in the shaping of your Plan, and within the Plan itself.
Help in how to incorporate a strong element of prayer in the shaping of your Plan, and within the Plan itself.
Including Church Schools in your MAP (25 KB)
How to include a Church of England VA or VC school in your planning processes as a Mission Community
How to include a Church of England VA or VC school in your planning processes as a Mission Community
Including Vision Statements in your MAP (23 KB)
Guidance on the importance of vision statements in MAPs, and examples of how to write them.
Guidance on the importance of vision statements in MAPs, and examples of how to write them.
Local Christian Learning Cooperatives (29 KB)
An invitation for churches throughout the Diocese to become centres of Christian teaching in their area, as an integral part of their ministry and mission.
An invitation for churches throughout the Diocese to become centres of Christian teaching in their area, as an integral part of their ministry and mission.
Is God calling you to Ministry in the Church? (500 KB)
A Guide to becoming a Reader in the Diocese of Exeter. (PDF Format)
A Guide to becoming a Reader in the Diocese of Exeter. (PDF Format)
Reader's Working Agreement Guidance Notes (38 KB)
Guidance notes to assist in forming a Reader's Working agreement within the benefice, including a blank draft agreement. A Working Agreement will be required as part of the current 2006 tri-ennial re-Licensing.
Guidance notes to assist in forming a Reader's Working agreement within the benefice, including a blank draft agreement. A Working Agreement will be required as part of the current 2006 tri-ennial re-Licensing.
Bishops' Regulations for Reader Ministry (Exeter: May 2001) (1 MB)
The text of the national 'Bishops' Regulations for Reader Ministry' as Issued by the Bishop of Exeter May 2001. Includes information on selection and training for Reader Ministry and the text of Canons relating to Readers. (PDF file 1.147KB)
The text of the national 'Bishops' Regulations for Reader Ministry' as Issued by the Bishop of Exeter May 2001. Includes information on selection and training for Reader Ministry and the text of Canons relating to Readers. (PDF file 1.147KB)
Readers in Team Ministries (14 KB)
A short guide to the various regulations affecting the licensing of Readers as Team Members. Prepared by Richard Hawkins, Bishop of Crediton in 1997/8.
A short guide to the various regulations affecting the licensing of Readers as Team Members. Prepared by Richard Hawkins, Bishop of Crediton in 1997/8.
Diocesan Guidlines: Public Worship with Communion by Extensi (33 KB)
Exeter Diocesan guidleines and application forms for the use of services of Public Worship with Communion by Extension.
Exeter Diocesan guidleines and application forms for the use of services of Public Worship with Communion by Extension.
Ministerial Review Form (MRD) Word Doc (67 KB)
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Parish Ministry
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Parish Ministry
Ministerial Review Form (MRD) Rich Text Format (144 KB)
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Parish Ministry
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Parish Ministry
Ministerial Review Form (MRD) Sector Ministries RTF Format (20 KB)
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Sector Ministries
The Ministerial Review Form for Ministers in Sector Ministries
Becoming a Mission Community 1 (198 KB)
Resources from the first of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Resources from the first of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Becoming a Mission Community 2 (290 KB)
Resources from the second of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Resources from the second of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Becoming a Mission Community 3 (164 KB)
Resources from the third of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Resources from the third of three training days at Lee Abbey, February - April 2005, designed to help parishes in the Diocese to renew their church life in the process of becoming Mission Communities.
Family Service format (738 KB)
A ready-to-use Family Service booklet, authorised for use within the Diocese of Exeter, and publicised at the second of the Lee Abbey training days. A Word file that prints in A4 format, for reducing and printing into an A5 booklet.
A ready-to-use Family Service booklet, authorised for use within the Diocese of Exeter, and publicised at the second of the Lee Abbey training days. A Word file that prints in A4 format, for reducing and printing into an A5 booklet.
The Yellow i-Pages (141 KB)
An A-Z listing of useful local contacts for programmes and issues that may help parishes develop.
An A-Z listing of useful local contacts for programmes and issues that may help parishes develop.
