Keeping in Touch

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Online Service for Third Sunday of Easter (18 Apr) 

 

Revd Jane writes:

National & local events of recent days have made me reflect on the fact it can be those who are nearest and dearest to us, who we take for granted and do not thank. It’s only as part of the process of having my own children that a habit my late Father modelled to me, has become a way of being and doing I try to replicate as a parent. Even when I was in my forties, at some point when we met up, he would spontaneously say to me, ‘I love you’. Not ‘I love you because…’. Just ‘I love you’. That expression of unconditional love is a legacy I have come to prize. Thank you, Dad.

I hope the coming days are ones when we can all find a reason to give thanks with a grateful heart.

 

This coming Sunday (25 Apr) 

9.30am    Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Teignmouth

10.00am  Holy Communion at St John's, Bishopsteignton

10.30am  Holy Communion at St James', Teignmouth (includes Annual meeting - see below)

11.30am  Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Teignmouth 

6.30pm   Evensong at St John's, Luton

When coming to a church building, please wear a face covering. You will also be asked to maintain social distancing and leave as soon as the service is finished, sanitise your hands and provide contact details for NHS Test and Trace. We quite understand if you do not feel able to return to church at this time. 

The link to our latest Online Sunday Service is at the top of the page. You can watch previous Online Services here  

 

Revd Jane...

... is on holiday from Friday 23rd to Friday 30th April and will be unavailable in that time.

 

Annual Meetings - arrangements are taking place for our Annual Parochial Church Meetings. As last year, reports will be available online and printed copies available from Mervyn at the Team Office. The meetings will be limited in scope, focussing on the election of officers. 

Some information is now available by clicking the links shown above and further details will follow.

 

Open for Personal Prayer  -  Some of our churches are open for personal prayer:

  • St Michael’s, Teignmouth is open 10am-12 noon on Tuesdays & Saturdays 
  • St Mary’s, Ideford is open 10am-4pm on Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Sundays
  • St John’s, Bishopsteignton is open 10am-12 noon on Wednesdays 
  • St Nectan's, Ashcombe is open 9.30am-3pm on Wednesdays & Saturdays 

There is also a Quiet Space in the churchyard at St John’s, Bishopsteignton which is open all day, every day for anyone to use.

Details of churches open for personal prayer and reflection following the death of Prince Philip at this time can be found here. 

 

Evening Prayer  -  Please click here just before 5pm on Thursday to join others via Zoom. This will last around 30 minutes and the attached file provides an outline for our time together - you may like to print it off. 

 

Praying at home  -  Information and resources can be downloaded here and Compline (Night Prayer) is available every day. If you would like a printed copy, please contact the clergy.

If you have a specific prayer request please send details to Mervyn Niblett, Team Administrator. He will pass it on in strict confidence to the clergy for their prayers. The clergy will also be happy to pray over the phone so please do contact them. 

We appreciate this is a time of concern and please be assured of our prayers and support.

 

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Welcome to the Haldon Mission Community!

We are six Anglican churches each seeking to serve all those who live in the wider communities of Ashcombe, Bishopsteignton, Ideford, Luton and Teignmouth.

Although separate parishes we are also growing into a community – supporting each other through prayer and fellowship and seeking to grow in our love for God and all He has created. We worship God week by week in buildings that have each served their communities for centuries. We seek to be a supportive presence for people of all stages of faith as they celebrate births and marriages and marked the death of loved ones.

The Haldon Team Office is located in St Michaels Church in Teignmouth. It is not open to visitors due to the current situation. However you can still contact our administrator, Mervyn on 01626 770115 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You are also welcome to contact any of the ministry team. The Haldon Team Office serves all the Anglican churches in the Haldon Team Ministry and is the first "port-of-call" for the churches in Teignmouth, Bishopsteignton, Ideford, Luton and Ashcombe.

We would love YOU to be a part of our church families! The information on our website will help you discover the joy and adventure that is living as part of God's family here in the Haldon Mission Community! 


Revd Jane Frost, Team Vicar
Haldon Mission Community

 

Safeguarding in the Haldon Mission Community

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The Haldon Team is committed to the safeguarding of everybody, and especially to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect - who are involved in any church activities. The Safeguarding Lead for The Haldon Team is Susan Harvey and concerns can be notified to her on 01626 770627

Any matters of concern about a child or vulnerable adult should be always be reported. You can contact one of the agencies listed on the information that can be downloaded here (PDF). The term safeguarding is used to define actions taken to protect and save vulnerable people and groups from harm. This may come from adults or other groups or other children. A vulnerable adult is a person who may be unable to protect themselves or take care of themselves against harm, exploitation, neglect or abuse. When safeguarding children - a child is anyone under the age of 18. Therefore safeguarding children is about protecting all those under 18 from harm, exploitation, neglect or abuse. Schools, charities, hospitals and care homes, along with other sectors - including churches must all take responsibility to safeguard those around them.

Here is our Safeguarding Policy Statement (PDF). You can also read our Lone Working Policy (PDF) and Use of Social Media Guidelines (PDF).

If you have a concern about the safety of someone or the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone:

The Safeguarding officer for the Haldon Mission Community is:

Susan Harvey
Tel number: 01626 770627
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

New 24 hour Nationwide helpline for Church of England Child Protection matters

Run by NSPCC

0800 80 20 20

 

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