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.
The Beacon Centre opened especially on Friday to thank the volunteers who worked so hard to restore this special building, following the January flooding. It was a good chance to catch up and look forward to the return of the much loved Friday Drop-In next week!
Loving Kristina’s eggs-cellent party game during this morning’s children’s group – great fun!It’s so good to be back at the Beacon Centre for our Sunday gatherings. If you’re looking for a new church in Exeter come and check us out – we’re friendly and fun!
The Beacon Centre Food Store has been re-stocked and will re-open (referrals only) on Wednesday! Huge thanks to everyone at Exeter Foodbank and the Beacon for all the hard work to make this happen
