From the Rector
2nd December 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Well, to start with that looks a little strange - at least, it does to me! Maybe it does to you too, as you have been without one for so long! A rector,...
Clergy Ramblings
Clergy Ramblings
Clergy Ramblings
Welcome to the Clergy Ramblings section. This is where our Clergy will share is thoughts and such.
A new beginning!!
26th September 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Steve officially left us in January 2015 but he was unwell from September 2014, so it is effectively two years since we had a leader in our Mission...
Brexit and all that!
29th July 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
With the referendum result leaving a policy vacuum, it seemed that the whole establishment of the country was in turmoil. I imagine we were all disappointed...
Should Judas have been forgiven?
31st May 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Recently a member of one of our congregations showed me an article claiming that Judas Iscariot has had a "Bad Press". Surely, it asked, if...
Jesus and Rugby
15th April 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Is the Gospel like a contact sport? Having noted the recent suggestion that tackling be removed from school rugby, I was about to start writing...
Modern Disciples
29th January 2016 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
In the Gospels we read a great deal about Jesus' disciples. We sometimes refer to Peter, James & John as friends of Jesus and so we should....
Immanuel: God With Us
27th November 2015 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” What a rush. Shopping, presents, then there’s...
Trick or Treat - Harmless or Dangerous?
28th September 2015 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Hallowe'en is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, in the belief that on the night before their New Year on 1...