2018 CALENDAR AND ANNUAL REPORT

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Photo: Flora Searson

Bishop Robert talks to customers at Shiphay Market as part of the Bishops in Mission visits around our diocese throughout last year.

exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 2 25/09/2017 22:36 WELCOME TO THE 2018 CALENDAR OF THE

tanding in the kitchen of some friends recently I found Each month’s photograph tells a different myself confronted with a huge montage of photos of story and witnesses to our desire to serve family and friends, of places, people and events. They were mounted in a huge frame on the wall above the the people of Devon with joy. Skitchen table. Behind each picture was a story and because I knew several of the individuals depicted we stood there for ages and encounters included in this year’s selection. Each month’s reminiscing about old times and exchanging news, including their photograph tells a different story and witnesses to our desire to joy at the birth of their latest grandchild. serve the people of Devon with joy. Our Diocesan Calendar is a bit like that. Its gallery of family As the weeks and months pass, I hope the photographs and photographs gathered from the length and breadth of the Diocese associated commentary will encourage you in your discipleship as that give testimony not only to the vibrancy of church life in Devon together we seek to put Jesus Christ at the centre of all we do. but to its amazing variety. This is something Bishop Nick, Bishop Sarah and I encountered for ourselves during our year of ‘Bishops in Mission’. You will find photographs from some of our visits

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exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 3 25/09/2017 22:36 exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 4 JANUARY Photo: SueParks A us alltoparticipate, we enjoyed anexcellentvarietyofspeakers, allowing between theChurchandState.With interpreters Bayeux-Lisieux, foraconferenceonsecularisation andrelations we welcomed fromFrance, sixvisitors includingtheBishopof a biennialconference.Thelastonewas heldinExeter, when exchange visitsintheWeek ofPrayer forChristianUnityand Diocese ofBayeux-Lisieux. Thislongstandinglinkenjoys pulpit WORLD MISSION , Recently we metwithourfriends intheRomanCatholic other asChristiansonthesamejourney of faith. to shareideas, fromeach encourageandlearn companion overseas linkswithvisitstakingplace tohave severals adiocesewe arefortunate |[email protected] diocesan website. linksonthe about allourinternational is moreinformation diocese, aswe pray forandencourageeachother. There historicallinkwiththeAnglican Provinceinformal ofMelanesia. Thika (inKenya) intheAnglicanCommunion.Thereisalsoan andtheGulfDioceseof with theDioceseofCyprus andculture,Church andStateinart healthandchaplaincies. toreflectonsimilaritiesanddifferencesbetween opportunity including animamandapolicefaithco-ordinator. We alsohad Our participation intheselinksenrichesthe life ofour Our participation CompanionLink The DioceseofExeteralsohasatripartite The nextconferencewillbeinFrance in2019. diocese ofThika. school inourlink Children froma 25/09/2017 22:36 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Applications are invited from , RE teachers and others in the service of the church for personal grants towards the costs of university based studies in Theology and RE. The next Round of Awards will be made in June, for grants tenable from September 2018, for candidates who may be starting or continuing their studies next academic year. Completed applications must be received by 1st May 2018.

For further information, and to request an Application Pack, please contact: Dr David Benzie, [email protected] Ÿ 01822 613143 Ÿ www.st-lukes-foundation.org.uk

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exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 6 FEBRUARY Photo: FloraSearson T local communities and external agencies to findsustainablemissional,local communitiesandexternal thepeopleofDevon withjoy.new disciples andserve Marian Carson, GtRC Project Manager |[email protected] GROWING THE RURAL CHURCH We do this by supporting rural Mission Communities to partner with Mission Communitiestopartner We rural dothisby supporting their churchbuildingstoenable themtogrowinprayer, make Communities todevelop theirresourcesand, inparticular, his isanew initiativebeingspearheadedby ourdiocese. Growing the Rural Church works with rural Mission withrural Growing theRuralChurchworks are drawn MissionCommunities. intothelifeofourrural churches andtheirlocalcommunities arestrengthened, andmorepeople managed andremainopen andavailable. Relationshipsbetween ourrural church buildings, andextended use, bothforworship aresustainably can benefitthewholecommunity. community, commercialorcultural usesfortheirchurchbuildings, which Through this, we ensurethat thepublicspacesofferedby ourrural Church inBeaford. children ataMessy with Church working Growing theRural 25/09/2017 22:36 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 28 29 30 31 1 2 3

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For further information, and to request an Application Pack, please contact: Dr David Benzie, [email protected] Ÿ 01822 613143 Ÿ www.st-lukes-foundation.org.uk

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St LUKE’S COLLEGE FOUNDATION Grants for postgraduate studies in Theology and RE

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For further information, and to request an Application Pack, please contact: Dr David Benzie, [email protected] Ÿ 01822 613143 Ÿ www.st-lukes-foundation.org.uk

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exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 10 APRIL in Sidmouth. Hospital Victoria with apatientat Bishop Sarahchats T concerns, andwe provide areraised. adviceandguidancewhereconcerns in responsiblepositionsare suitablytrainedandequippedtorespond themindeveloping safeandeffectivepractices,support toensurethose We acrossthediocese withparishesandchurchofficers, aimtowork to appropriately.and respondingtoconcerns Itisaboutresponsible caring. Safeguarding Team SAFEGUARDING The fourstrongteaminthe safeguardingofficedeliverthe and safe. inourchurchfamilyiswelcome ensuring thateveryone he DioceseofExeteriscommittedtosafeguardingand Safeguarding isaboutrecognisingvulnerability, beingalert |[email protected] team on:01392345909or [email protected] or sufferingabuse, pleasedonothesitatetocontacttheSafeguarding areas requiringimprovement. which willallowusreflectontheprogressmade, ourstrengthsandany oftheNationalChurchEnglandprogramme, aspart arrangements as safeandwelcoming places. training arefindingitinformative, enablingthemtopromotetheirchurches training programmeandarepleasedthatthemany peopleattendingthe If youhave any aboutsomeone you thinkmightbevulnerable concerns In November 2017we welcome anauditofoursafeguarding Photo: FloraSearson 25/09/2017 22:36 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 19 25/09/2017 22:36 exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 20 SEPTEMBER Photo: RebeccaPaveley T • • • responsibility for: acceptcorporate School Governors skills areimproving thelifechancesofnextgeneration. responsible andrewarding ways tovolunteer–knowingthatyourtimeand ofcommunity, andbeliefintheimportance worth dignityandrespect. Sarah Owen EDUCATION

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1. 1. On this first day of the ‘Season of Creation,’ Patteson, martyred in Melanesia and from dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of this Diocese, and on 23rd pray for the AND PRINT all life, we pray: God said, ‘Let there be light.’ Melanesian Mission AGM and Festival day. IPPELL O TD Eternal God, we thank you for your light and 7. For the Central Exeter Mission Community, your truth. We praise you for your fatherly their priest Sheila Swarbrick and for all who J. W & C L care in creating a universe which proclaims live and worship in Central Exeter. your glory. Inspire us to worship you, the creator of all, and let your light shine upon 8. For the Chudleigh Mission Community, their our world. clergy Paul Wimsett, Martin Fletcher, Readers Arnold Cade, Sheila Fletcher, Helen Harding 2. For the Braunton Mission Community, their and for all who live and worship in Trusham, priest Anne Thorne, Reader David Rushworth Chudleigh Knighton and Chudleigh. and for all who live and worship in Braunton 9. In our link with Thika pray for the Bishop 3. 3. For the Brixham Mission Community, their Julius Wanyoike and his secretary James CHURCH OF clergy Ian Blyde, John Gay, Angela Sumner, Kamura. Give thanks for the work of the Readers Susan Shaw, Wendy Emlyn and for Mothers’ Union – the powerhouse of the all who live and worship in Lower Brixham, Church – and pray for Esther Wanyoike Clerical Outtters & Church Furnishings Since 1789 All Saints, Kingswear, Churston Ferrers and the president and Cecilia Mwaniki the co- Brixham St Mary. ordinator. 4. Pray for all our clergy, senior staff and all those attending the clergy conference in Cirencester until 7th: that it may be a time of learning together, reflection and fun so that all those involved come back inspired and renewed to serve their communities. 5. Pray for all those attending Safeguarding ENGLAND training today in Torquay and on 7th in Exeter, 14th in Barnstaple, 26th & 27th in Plymouth and 28th in Barnstaple. 6. In our link with Melanesia we are asked to pray for the Archbishop of Melanesia, George Takeli as he attends the clergy conference. Special Oer For the finest quality clerical wear On 20th remember Bishop John Coleridge DEVON ... .:: WWW.EXETER.ANGLICAN.ORG :: TWITTER.COM/COFEDEVON :: FACEBOOK SEARCH DIOCESE OF EXETER ::. for Ordinands including cassocks, cassock albs, traditional albs, surplices, cottas, Your monthly diocesan news and SAVE prayers in a wide range of accessible shirts and collars visit us instore or magazine, pewsheet or poster online: www.wippell.co.uk formats, or view and share our 15% online flipbook. on clerical 88 Buller Road, EX4 1DQ. Tel: 01392 254234. wear instore* *Available at all UK stores. For T&Cs see website. www.exeter.anglican.org

exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 21 25/09/2017 22:36 exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 22 OCTOBER T their church to grow. It has been particularly helpful for rural helpfulforrural their churchtogrow. Ithasbeenparticularly anyone inalocalchurchinvolved withorwanting tohelp for growth.Itisleaders, lay andordained, teamsand stories, experiencesandconnectingchurches inpartnerships and signpostingtootherresources, andareplacesforsharing of GodgrowacrossDevon. growing asmission-shapedcommunitiesthathelpthe Kingdom all aboutsharingour‘tools’–gifts, skillsandexperiencesfor and enablinggrowthtoflourishinourgardens.Mission Shedis is aplacewherewe keep thetoolswe useforcreating, tending ofresourcehubsacrossourdiocese.Ashed through anetwork Barry Dugmore, Barry Diocesan Mission Advisor MISSION SHED Mission shedsmeetlocallyfourtimesayearoffering training renewed expressions(Re-expressions)ofchurch new ways ofbeingchurch(Fresh Expressions)and affirming, equippingandenablinggrowthinboth he visionof‘MissionShed’involves encouraging, |[email protected] resolve tocontinueinthis work.” Shed events hasstrengthenedourabilityaswell asour Above atMission all, tosharewithothers theopportunity ofmission thatthisinitiativehasgiventous.understanding empowered andbetterresourcedby animproved and outsideourchurches.Asaresult, we feelaffirmed, within said: “MissionShedhasencouragedourministry more hubsin2018. on theMissiondevon Facebook page.We arebusyplanningfor dates andlocationscanbefoundonthediocesanwebsite and Okehampton, Barnstaple, Honitonandmid-Devon. Detailsof and workshops. andavarietyofseminars contributors annually withexpert churches. We alsohostonelargerMissionShedcentralevent Sally andChristopherPancheri, inBrentor, Readers locatedinPlymouth,Mission Shedhubsarecurrently Photo: Barry Dugmore Photo: Barry in Barnstaple. at MissionShed Sharing ideas 25/09/2017 22:36 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 1 2 3 4 5 6

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exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 29 25/09/2017 22:36 FINANCE REPORT 2016 - 2017

Where do we spend Mission the money we receive? & Ministry he Bishops in Mission visits support: to each deanery during Every £10 we receive 66p 2016 – 2017, provided is spent as follows: the opportunity to share Tthe diocesan vision more widely, as we strive to be people who together are: Ministry • growing in prayer; Selection • making new disciples; and & Training: • serving the people of Devon with joy. 48p Enabling more people to come to know the love of Jesus Christ and the sacrifi ce He made for us all is the key

EXPENDITURE Education focus in how we allocate our resources. Clergy, & Education Nearly 70% of our income comes including Chaplaincy: through the voluntary contributions that housing: parishes make towards the Common £7. 24 39p Fund and we have seen a small fall in the percentage of contributions Breakdown of ‘other received in each of the last two years costs’ category: which has impacted on the level of our reserves. The current way Common Other costs: Finance 14p Fund requests are calculated is under 94p Synod/Board/Committees 11p Diocesan Management review, to ensure it remains a fair & Administration Services 11p system for all. We should all be very Safeguarding of thankful for the level of generosity vulnerable people 11p shown, as without this, we would not Church & Society support 9p Payments Communications 8p be able to provide ministry and support Total to the Diocesan Advisory Committee 7p mission across our diocese. expenditure: Human Resources 5p National Church: £13.573m Diocesan Registrar/ 29p Chancellor 4p Other costs 14p

exeter-diocese-calendar-2018.indd 30 25/09/2017 22:36 Where do we get All our money from? Churches We are also reviewing the longer Trust: term fi nancial plan for the diocese, Every £10 we receive 12p which will involve addressing a number is made up as follows: of challenging issues, such as the continuing fall in the number of people in our worshipping communities, the deployment of clergy across the Parochial Reserves: diocese, the outcomes from the Fees: INCOME 44p Growing the Rural Church project and 52p the continuing delivery of the vision.

We continue to be excited by the way parishes have continued to sign up to be members of the Parish Giving Scheme, with over 2,000 individuals giving to their parishes through the scheme each month, returning in excess of £1.75 million a year to parishes.

The fi nancial climate remains very Rental Common challenging, but we remain confi dent of Housing: Fund: in our vision to work together to grow 59p £6.42 the church and make new disciples for Jesus Christ.

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Based on total income of Investments National £12.970m plus & Glebe Church: £605k contribution income: from reserves: £1.05 86p £13.573m

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