Dec 1, 2024
A Time Traveller’s Guide to Mark
A Time Traveller’s Guide to Mark: A talk on life in New Testament times, which will help you gain a richer understanding of both this Gospel and the New Testament as a whole. On the 1st December we’ll be joined by the Rev’d Dr. Chris Moore for an afternoon lecture on the Gospel of Mark. But this is no ordinary talk! Rev’d Chris will walk us through the gospel using the geography, climate, economy, the everyday life of the ordinary…
Nov 28, 2024
Holy Habits
In this pre-Advent course we explore Holy Habits, what causes them to stick and what prompts us to engage with Jesus more deeply each day. We will explore the little things that we do with our bodies, our minds and our spirits that draw us closer to God. The course will run at 7pm at St. Luke’s church in the four Thursdays running up to the 1st Sunday of Advent starting on the 7th November. The first talk & discussion will be…
Nov 24, 2024
Team Evening Prayer
A service of Evening Prayer using the Book of Common Prayer. This service is a simple and quiet time to offer praise and prayer to God through the beauty of the BCP. It forms part of a new joint service with the Newton Abbot Team that will broadly be every 5th Sunday, although shifting slightly when it interferes with more important dates (like Advent Sunday). The service will travel around the parishes within the Newton Abbot Team, allowing you to…
Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Mass with Act of Remembrance, SJ
Sunday Mass at St. John’s is a joyful and dignified affair. Organ led music and singing, incense, bells, and vestments. A traditional mass using the Church of England’s liturgy. An Act of Remembrance will be offered before the Mass outside at the Cross. You’re warmly welcomed and can find out what to expect here. You can also download the order of service using the link below:
Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Mass with Act of Remembrance, SL
An Act of Remembrance will be offered before the Mass outside at the Cross. Sunday Mass at St. Luke’s is a joyful and loud affair! Organ led music and singing, incense, bells, and vestments. A traditional mass using the Church of England’s liturgy with lots of movement and noise. Children take part in our Sunday School at the back of church and toddlers roam free. It’s the ultimate expression of family care and worship. You’re warmly welcomed and can find…
Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Mass, SJ
Sunday Mass at St. John’s is a joyful and dignified affair. Organ led music and singing, incense, bells, and vestments. A traditional mass using the Church of England’s liturgy. You’re warmly welcomed and can find out what to expect here. You can also download the order of service using the link below:
Oct 3, 2024
St. John’s PCC Meeting
The PCC takes the lead in carrying out the mission of the church – the whole church. Working alongside and supporting the clergy, pastoral care, telling the story of faith, social action and co-operation with churches of other denominations all fall within its remit. St. John’s PCC meet several times a year and will carry out the business of the church. All are welcome to attend, but only PCC members will be able to vote on matters discussed. AOB must…
Oct 2, 2024
St. Luke’s PCC Meeting
Open PCC meeting to discuss the development of the church hall, financial investment required, monies already spent, and forecasts. This PCC meeting is open to all. The meeting will take place in the Church Hall.
Sep 29, 2024
Team Evening Prayer
A service of Evening Prayer using the Book of Common Prayer. This service is a simple and quiet time to offer praise and prayer to God through the beauty of the BCP. It forms part of a new joint service with the Newton Abbot Team that will broadly be every 5th Sunday, although shifting slightly when it interferes with more important dates (like Advent Sunday). The service will travel around the parishes within the Newton Abbot Team, allowing you to…
Sep 29, 2024
SLSJ Joint Mass
On the 5th Sunday of the month we join together for a beautiful mass. We swap churches each time so that we have an opportunity to get to know one another and how we may worship slightly differently. There’ll always be an opportunity for fellowship after the service. Our first joint mass will be at St. Luke’s, more details about the service will be available soon.
Sep 25, 2024
Joint PCC Meeting, SL & Newton Abbot
Our next PCC meeting will be on Wednesday 25th September at Abbotsbury Church at 7pm. The first part of the meeting will be a joint gathering with the Newton Abbot PCC, and after opening worship, we will hear from the Teignbridge lead for Christians Against Poverty. Our hope is that CAP will not only become one of our nominated mission organisations next year, receiving financial support, but that we may be able to work with Newton Abbot PCC to set…
Sep 22, 2024
Cream Tea with Angela
Angela is going to run her hugely successful Cream Team on Sunday 22nd September at St. Luke’s. These are always great occasions. Home made scones, good friends, jam and butter applied in whatever way you feel is best! Please do let Angela or Fr. Matthew know if you are coming, or you can sign up using this form.