We took 48 children and young people to Spree 2026 at Westpoint and had an awesome weekend. We are so thankful for the fantastic weekend our children and youth had at Spree SW. This year’s theme, “God’s Unstoppable Love,” reminded them that nothing can separate us from God’s love. It was a weekend full of worship, bible teaching, fun activities, plenty of snacks and time spent with children and youth from over 100 churches from across the South West. We are grateful for the opportunities they had to grow in their faith, build friendships, and encourage one another.

If you were in trouble who would you call at 2am? Inspirational Paul Boult asked us this question during today’s weekly staff devotion, and it really got us thinking. He reminded us of God’s amazing gift of friendship. Thanks, Paul, for inspiring us! How could you put this into action this week? Send a message, make a call, invite someone for coffee, or check in on someone who might need a friend. Here’s one of our discipleship groups taking time out to enjoy each other’s company during a country stroll.

Our Beacon Heath Community had lots of fun in the local park. Bacon butties, games and a jolly good catch up!

It was hobbies month for Tea and Memories today as more than 20 people came together at Cumberland Grange. A whole range of interests and activities were remembered with go kart building and riding a popular hobby from people’s youth. A brilliant morning once again.  

Huge well done to Esther & Naomi! They organised and ran a brilliant cake sale in support of their mum’s charity, Safe Families UK Thanks to their hard work (and some very tasty baking!), they raised an incredible £151.25 and even better, it will be match funded!Maria, who many of you know as the Exeter Family Support Manager for Safe Families, is doing amazing work with local families – and this support will go even further now So proud of you both, Esther & Naomi!

Looking ahead together. Our senior leaders and trustees met together last night. It was a chance to plan, share understanding and pray together. These are two important groups for the leadership and governance of the church, it was great to see the enthusiasm and commitment in the room with a shared sense of where we’re going.They do a terrific job behind the scenes and we’re incredibly grateful them.

Yummy! We held a bake sale at our Sunday gathering to help pay for leaders’ tickets to Spree 2026. Spree is a fantastic, fun weekend designed to help children and young people explore and go deeper in their faith. It is run by SWYM – South West Youth Ministries and takes place next month.

It feels good to be back!Lovely morning celebrating the return of the Community Drop In –  great community spirit. Lots of chatter, Pool and a fantastic space for young children.The Drop In is a place for friendship to grow and worries to be shared or put aside, a safe space for everyone.Come and join us again next week: 10:00 – 12:00

Jan recently visited Lee Abbey, home to a vibrant international Christian community, hosting retreats, conferences, and holidays on the north Devon coast. “I’d heard good things about Lee Abbey and I went with a group of friends,” says Jan. “I found it a very welcoming place, in a beautiful location, and the food was really good. I felt very relaxed there. The meetings were Jesus-centred. The worship drew me into a closer awareness of God and of Jesus’ love for me. The teaching was gentle, but it made me think.” One of the highlights of the visit was a trip to the farm, as the centre sits within a working estate. “I even got to hold a lamb – that was very enjoyable!”

The Hub Tuesday drop in is back! Enjoying basketball, footie, tea and toast, games, pool. 3pm-5pm at the Beacon Centre. Friendly faces and fun activities.