Welcome to St Catherine, Withleigh
Built by the Carpenter family, and opened in 1847 as a chapel in the parish of Tiverton. The site was formerly that of a medieval chapel of ease, the remains uncovered during excavation for the present building. Extensively repaired and modernised in the 1960s, with lowered ceiling, strip lighting, and a new vestry. The organ is an historically interesting instrument, having some unusual features. A parish from 1886, and now one of nine in the Exe Valley Team. St Catherine’s is a community church which seeks to care for the members of the community who all regard it as theirs.
There are weekly services, which include Family service, Holy Communion, and Morning Worship (Service of the Word from Common Worship). We also have a fortnightly homegroup – “Walk the Talk”, which takes place on a Monday evening.
A warm Withleigh welcome is extended to all visitors to St Catherine’s.
Latest News for Withleigh
1st May 2026
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
I have just made a nostalgic trip with some of my family. They wanted to see where I grew up, and so we went.
The surprising thing is that none of the...
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20th February 2026
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
For my birthday last year, my son and his wife bought me a bird feeder. I’ve tried to have a bird table before, but Withleigh is where the wind blows...
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26th September 2025
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
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25th September 2025
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
I have had several problems with the office email this week. Our provider updated the system and wiped all my email contact addresses! Please accept my...
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Greetings from Templeton (Sept 2025)
1st September 2025
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
September and October are times to celebrate God's provision; express gratitude for the abundance of the harvest, acknowledging those in need and reflect...
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Calverleigh September Update 2025
1st September 2025
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
As the new school year begins (where did that time go?), we hope that you had a fun and relaxing time through the summer holidays. We send our best...
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21st August 2025
Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community
Steph is now back home from hospital and going from strength to strength. Praise the Lord!
A message from Steph.
“Thank you all for the beautiful...
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