Keeping in Touch
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Recently I had the privilege of taking a funeral of a friend, Dr Hindole Sen, who was a Hindu but who went to a Catholic school in India so he was well versed in all things Christian. This led him to embraced both Christian and Hindu beliefs throughout his life giving him a deeply compassion nature, a spirituality that served his patients at Langdon Hospital, Dawlish for many years. Though an innovator within his branch of medicine he never wished for accolades or acclaim. I shared his funeral with a Hindu priest, chants and christian prayers were intermingled and shared by all who attended, reminding us again that Christ’s central message was to love one another, to be open to another, whatever their creed, colour or orientation. It is there, in the openness, that we will find the Christ of the Gospels.
Helena
This Coming Sunday (27 June)
9.30am Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Teignmouth
10.00am Village Worship at St John's, Bishopsteignton
10.30am Holy Communion at St James', Teignmouth
11.30am Holy Communion at St Michael’s, Teignmouth
5.15pm Bible Reading & Community Prayers at St Nectan's, Ashcombe
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.
Online service
This week's online service comes from St John's, Bishopsteignton and people from across the Diocese are being signposted to it. Thinking about how Jesus calmed the storm, we go down to the River Teign to reflect on current times and finding stability in times of change. You can watch our previous Online Services here.
This coming week
Tuesday 9.30am Holy Communion at St Michael's, Teignmouth
Thursday 5pm Evening Prayer via Zoom (click link to join). (NB previously advertised service at 9.30am is now not taking place)
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 and 1st & 3rd 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.
In other news...
Team Work required: as the saying goes ‘many hands make light work’. On Wednesday 23rd June at 10am, St Michael’s, Teignmouth welcomes anyone who could help out with their great Spring clean & clear out. Volunteers required from 10am, suitably dressed. Thank you!
News from Revd Helena Cermakova & Revd Jack Eastwood. 'We want to thank everyone for their continuing kindness and support to us as we await the proper documents for travel to the US. As we respond to requests from US immigration for information from us, we think it helpful to estimate a departure date. This will help us in our planning and give you in our community something more helpful than 'we don't know'. We have set a date and made arrangements to fly to America on February 15, 2022. Again thank you for your support and thoughtfulness!'
Flower Festival. With the theme 'Dance for Joy' this event takes place at St Michael's, Teignmouth from 14-18 July. Click here for more details.
Praying for people who are unwell It is not possible to publish the names of people who would like our prayers on our website or in the email newsletter due to data protection reasons. However, names are shared in confidence with our extended ministry team and they pray on behalf of all of our churches. If you have a specific prayer request please send details to Mervyn Niblett, Team Administrator. He will pass it on in strict confidence. The clergy will also be happy to pray over the phone so please do contact them.
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.
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 VicarHaldon 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.
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