Keeping in Touch
Online Services for Christ the King (22 Nov):
Communion Service
Evensong with Ven Andrew Beane, Archdeacon of Exeter
You can watch previous services here
New beginnings are hope-filled times. A new birth, a new marriage, a new journey – they always bring excitement about the new and some fear of uncertainty. When we live our lives by the Christian year, the church calendar guide us along such pathways. Advent Season is definitely such an occasion.
The church provides opportunities to aid in our hopefulness. Books and events will be found either in the newsletter, on the website, or in Sunday announcements that will help us prepare for the newness that always comes in this season. Be awake, watch, and listen! It is a joy to live the Christian year!
Jack Eastwood
Good News! Following the Prime Minister's announcement on Monday, we will be re-commencing public worship from Sunday 6 December. Services will return to the timetable that was in operation before the current lockdown.
This coming Sunday's Online Service is a special one for Advent Sunday. Filmed by candleight, it features candles being lit in all six of our churches.
Click here to watch previous services.
Tuesdays at 9.30am - Holy Communion via Zoom. Please contact Revd Sue for details.
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 & Sundays
- St John’s, Bishopsteignton is open 10am-12 noon on Wednesdays
- St Nectan's, Ashcombe is open 9.30am-3pm on Wednesdays
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.
First Things First
Our monthly Team Prayer Meeting takes place this Tuesday (1 Dec) at 5pm on Zoom. Please contact Richard for the link.
Advent & Christmas
Advent Procession - Light Shining in the Darkness
Come and join our procession of light, bring torches or lanterns on Wednesday 2 December. Meet 6.00pm in the car park by Lifeboat Lane. Walk along the sea front to the Triangle (6.15) finishing with a short service of light and music in St Michael’s (6.30) Join at any point. We will take care to observe social distancing at all times. Any queries contact Jane or Sue
Advent Discussion Groups
Although the Quiet Afternoon was cancelled because of the limited response to it, we still hope to run these informal discussion groups on December 9th (note change) & 16th 7.30-9pm by zoom, including Compline on both occasions. Please contact Richard by 6th Decenber if you would like to come
If you would like some Advent reading, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Even in these strange times, we can and will be marking and celebrating Advent and Christmas through a range of services and events. Click here for more information
National Call to Prayer
The Archbishops of Canterbury York write 'Bearing in mind our primary vocation as the Church of Jesus Christ to pray and to serve we call upon the Church of England to make this month of lockdown a month of prayer.'
The Archbishops, in consultation with the House of Bishops, decided that this call would take the form of an invitation to 'every Christian and person of good will' to pray at 6pm every day for the period of this present lockdown. Resources to help with this are available.
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 VicarHaldon Mission Community
Safeguarding in the Haldon Mission Community
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. 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.
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:
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More information here
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