St George’s Day
A short service to mark St George’s Day will be held at St Mary’s
Church, Wolborough on Thursday 23rd April at 12 noon.
Prayer Quiet Morning
Following on from the Lent Prayer Course, we have arranged a quiet morning at St John’s Church, Bovey Tracey on Saturday 9th May. Details to follow next week, but for now, why not book that time and come along!
321 Course begins 28th April at 7 p.m. at St Paul’s Church Hall.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Wednesday 13th May at 7 p.m. at St Paul’s Church Hall. All parishioners are invited to attend. The meeting will include election of Churchwardens and members of the Parochial Church Council and reports on a range of matters concerning the parish finances and running of our churches.
Please come and take part in the democratic process of the parish.
Living Stones Live: a Celebration of our Church Buildings
(From Roots and Shoots, the weekly newsletter from Exeter Diocese)
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 10:00-16:00 at St Mary the Virgin, Abbotsbury (Newton Abbot)
Join us for a special celebration of our church buildings! This will be an event from the
Diocese of Exeter's Church Building Team, funded by the Church Commissioners
Building for Mission programme. With information and guidance on:
• Understanding and sharing what is special about your church building
• Being an open and welcoming church
• Engaging with your community
• Making the most of your building
• Managing a project
Save the date, with booking details and more information coming soon in Roots &
Shoots. There is a live stream option available for those who are unable to attend in-
person.
Baptism and Confirmation Preparation
On Sunday 5th July during the morning service at St Paul’s, Bishop James – the Bishop of Plymouth - will be baptising and/or confirming candidates from across the parish.
If you have never been baptised or confirmed, and you would like to find out more about taking this step of obedience in baptism and/or being confirmed into the Church of England, please get in touch with Dave as soon as possible. Contact details are: Tel 01626 335862 or email rector@newtonabbotparishes.co.uk
There will be two separate five-week preparation courses: one for children and young people aged 12 to 18 beginning on Monday 20th April, and one for adults beginning on Tuesday 28th April. Both at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St Paul’s Church.
If you have children younger than 12 who wish to be baptised, please speak to Dave as well. Preparation classes for them will be held separately.