Dec 22, 2024
Nine Lessons & Carols
The first Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was held on Christmas Eve 1918 at Kings College, Cambridge. It was planned by Eric Milner-White, who at the age of thirty-four had just been appointed Dean of King’s after experience as an army chaplain which had convinced him that the Church of England needed more imaginative worship. This beautiful service is now celebrated at churches all over the country and for many marks the start of Christmas proper. Join us at…
Dec 22, 2024
Carol Service
A simple and beautiful service of carols for all the family! Join us as we sing your favourite carols, share hot chocolate, and remind ourselves of the reason for the season! Come and sing!
Dec 19, 2024
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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, 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 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:
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…
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.