SEEN AND HEARD
A day of voice coaching for all who preach, read or speak in Church, led by Rita Ashman. This event takes place at Stoke Methodist Church, Plymouth. [more...]

GOD AND MAN AND WOMAN
This day, led by John L Bell, takes place at the Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday 23 October 2010. [more...]

MISSION SHAPED INTRO
This six week course is being run in Buckland Monachorum from 6 October to 17 November 2010. [more...]

RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY
12th September 2010 Racial Justice Sunday resources are now on the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland website. [more...]

2010 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
This special edition of this popular arrangement sets the entire Bible into easily-digestible readings for every day of the year. [more...]

PART TIME RURAL WORKER
The District is looking to appoint a part-time rural worker to work across five circuits. For full details please see the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

ECG SOUTH WEST
This event takes place from Friday 8-Sunday 10 October 2010, at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall and various local venues. [more...]

MET PRAYER CONFERENCE 2010
This conference takes place from Friday 5-Sunday 7 November 2010 at Willersley Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire. Entitled "Filled with the Fullness of God", the conference will focus on the letter to the Ephesians. [more...]

A CROWN AND CROSS
The Rise, Development, and Decline of the Methodist Class Meeting in Eighteenth-Century England
by Andrew Goodhead [more...]

COSY DEVON
The Diocese of Exeter has joined with Energy Action Devon to promote CosyDevon as a way of helping local people avoid fuel poverty next winter. [more...]

SPIRITUAL COMPANIONS NETWORK CONFERENCE 2010
The Spiritual Companions Network in Devon is holding its annual conference at South Street Baptist Church, Exeter on Saturday 13th November 2010. [more...]

CONFERENCE VIDEO ARCHIVE
Videos from the 2010 Methodist Conference are now available online to enable people to view the debates and speeches. [more...]

ECUMENICAL OFFICERS' CONSULTATION 2010
This Conference, from 11-13 October 2010, will incorporate a Public Conference, from lunch on 11 October to lunch on 12 October. [more...]

RIDING LIGHTS THEATRE COMPANY
One of Riding Lights Theatre Company's latest productions will be touring to this area throughout autumn and Christmas this year. [more...]

BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF PREACHING
The College of Preachers is now pleased to announce details of its autumn Festival of Preaching in Bristol. [more...]

NEW JOB ADVERTISMENT
An advertisment for a Children's and Families' Work in the Torbay Circuit is now available on the site. [more...]

STATIONING INFORMATION
Various information files regarding the stationing process are now available to download on the website. [more...]

DISTRICT SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
We are looking to appoint a safeguarding officer with responsibility for issues relating to Safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults within the district. [more...]

INSPIRE CONFERENCE 2010
The "Inspire" Conference for 2010 takes place on Saturday 3 July at the Riverside Centre, Derby. [more...]

PIONEER DISCIPLE - PLYMOUTH 2010
A new course of "Pioneer Disciple" will be starting in Plymouth in September 2010. A course leaflet and a registration form are available. [more...]

EVANGELISM NEWS FROM DERRICK NORTON
Evangelism Network Development Officer Derrick Norton sends the following information, ideas and resources for May 2010: [more...]

YOUNG METHODISTS GEARED TO GET GENEROUS
A website for young people run by young people has been launched by the Methodist Children and Youth Team. [more...]

May 2010 EDITION OF "TEAM E-MAIL"
The May 2010 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. [more...]

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF DISTRICT
A message from Chair of District Revd Pete Pillinger, regarding the upcoming General Election. [more...]

OFFER OF A MULTIMEDIA DAY
The following letter has come from Mike Bossingham regarding the possibility of churches hosting a multimedia day: [more...]

GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT
This is a joint concert between two of the largest award winning Gospel Choirs in the South West, Callington Community Gospel Choir and St Thomas Gospel Choir. [more...]

"MOB4THECROSS"
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 April: Plymouth City Centre. The plan is to create a massive cross of praying people in just a few seconds. [more...]

FRESH EXPRESSIONS NEWSLETTER
The Fresh Expressions newsletter "e-xpressions" is available to read online. Currently the March 2010 edition is available on the Fresh Expressions website. [more...]

WORKSHOP WITH REVD DR LESLIE GRIFFITHS
This event takes place on Sunday 18 April with a lunch at 12.30 pm followed at 2an afternoon workshop entitled "Preaching and Public Life". [more...]

VOCATIONS DAY
This is the first of what we see as an annual day where folks at some form of crossroads in their life can come together and spend a day looking at possible routes forward. [more...]

DISTRICT PRAYER DIARY
The District Prayer Diary is now published every three months. The diary for March-May 2010 is now available. [more...]

SPRING 2010 "MOMENTUM"
The Spring 2010 edition of "Momentum" is now available online. To view the new edition, please visit the Momentum Update page on the Methodist Church website. [more...]

NOMINATIONS FOR WORLD METHODIST COUNCIL 2011-2016
The Methodist Church is inviting nominations from Districts for the World Methodist Council 2011-2016. [more...]

MWM WORLD MISSION CONFERENCE
The 2010 World Mission Conference takes place in Swanwick, Derbyshire, from Friday 4-Sunday 6 June. [more...]

AN EVENING WITH DANA
This event takes place at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 12 May 2010, at the Palace Theatre, Paignton. The evening is being co-ordinated by Palace Avenue Methodist Church on behalf of the Torbay Circuit. [more...]

FISHNETS WITH TEARFUND
This event takes place on Monday 15 March 2010 at the Chapter House, Exeter Cathedral, from 10.00 am until 3.30 pm. [more...]

LET LOOSE: CREATIVITY & IMPAIRMENT
This weekend at Sarum College, Salisbury will be an opportunity for creative discovery for people with impairment and their carers. [more...]

ELEVATE YOUNG LEADERS WEEKEND
This event takes place at Beacon Youth Centre, Lee Abbey, from 7.00 pm on Friday 26 February until 2.00 pm on Sunday 28 February, and costs a suggested donation of £30 from the church. [more...]

HAITI: MORE THAN £270,000 RAISED BY METHODIST APPEALS
Appeals for Haiti launched by the Methodist Church and MRDF have raised more than £270,000. [more...]

DISTRICT MAILING LIST
The District now has a mailing list for anyone who wishes to be kept up to date with the latest news, events and announcements. [more...]

PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI
Personal reflection and a prayer for the people of Haiti at this time of crisis, from Reverend Geoff Hays (World Church and Other Relationships Team Co-ordinator). [more...]

2010 "HEALED FOR A PURPOSE" COURSE
This is a short course looking at how to become the people God intended us to be and to find our destiny and calling in Jesus, taking place at Plymouth Central Hall. [more...]

2010 "ENCOUNTER" SCHEDULE
Schedule for 2010: meetings take place on the second Friday of each month at 7.30 pm, at Plymouth Central Hall. [more...]

HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
The Methodist Church in Britain has launched an emergency appeal and granted £20,000 in immediate aid to Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake rocked the Caribbean nation yesterday. [more...]

JOB VACANCY IN SALTASH
Saltash Wesley Methodist Church (in the Cornwall District) is looking for a full-time Children's and Families' Worker. [more...]

DISTRICT PRAYER DIARY
The District Prayer Diary is now published every three months. The diary for December 2009-February 2010 is now available. [more...]

NEW JOB VACANCY
The Plymouth and Exeter Methodist District wish to appoint a part-time Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the District and District Administrator from January 2010. [more...]

NEW JOB VACANCY
One new job vacancy, for a youth worker in the South Molton Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

SING CHRISTMAS 2009
Sing Christmas is an interactive community carol service organised by Churches Together with BBC Southwest which will be broadcast live on Tuesday 22 December 2009 at 8pm. [more...]

AUTUMN "MOMENTUM"
The Autumn 2009 edition of "Momentum" has been produced and is now available on the Methodist Church website. [more...]

NEW JOB VACANCIES
Two new job vacancies, for a Children & Families Worker and a Youth & Community Worker in the Newton Abbot circuit, are now listed on the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

DISTRICT WELCOME PACK
The District Welcome Pack for 2009-10 is now available, and is available to download from the website in PDF format. [more...]

DISTRICT TRAINING CALENDAR
The District Training Calendar for 2009-10 is now available, both to read on the website or to download in PDF format. [more...]

DISTRICT PRAYER DIARY
The District Prayer Diary has taken on a new format for 2009-10, with new diaries being published every three months. [more...]

"CHRISTIANITY AND THE ARTS"
This Conference is organised by the Spiritual Companions Network for Devon, an ecumenical Network, providing information and contacts for those who support others on their spiritual journey. [more...]

"ORIGINS & LEMONS"
Part of a national tour by Riding Lights Theatre Company, this show promises a highly entertaining plunge into issues that have aroused our curiosity since the dawn of time. [more...]

"SOWING, REAPING, KEEPING"
This training day in people-sensitive evangelism is taking place on Saturday 10 October at The Lantern Church, Merley near Wimborne in Dorset. [more...]

"CAROLS DOWN THE LINE"
We are pleased to be able to give early notification of the 2009 "Carols Down the Line" - an evening of carols and steam nostalgia on the South Devon Railway. [more...]

A COURSE ON GIFTS AND CALLING
The course takes place over one Monday evening and three Saturday morning sessions in the Discovery Café at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall. [more...]

CIRCUIT CHANGES FOR 2009-10
Changes have now been made to many of the church and circuit pages on the website to reflect new appointments and structures for the 2009-10 church year. [more...]

DISTRICT DIARY 2009-10
The District Diary for the new church year 2009-10 is now available on the website. Please note that some details are provisional and are subject to change. [more...]

AUGUST 2009 EDITION OF "TEAM E-MAIL"
The August 2009 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. [more...]

NEW JOB VACANCY
One new job vacancy, for a youth worker in the South Molton Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

HEROES OF THE FAITH
New Life Publishing is delighted to offer the opportunity to be the first to obtain copies of "Heroes of the Faith" – the brilliant new publication from the producers of New Life Newspaper. [more...]

SHEBBEAR STUDY DAY
Entitled "Christians in a Secular Society", this day will be led by Sue Gunn, Deputy Head of a Senior School in Torquay and the Revd Virginia Pearson, an American minister currently in the Bude circuit. [more...]

MUSIC DAY AT EXETER CATHEDRAL
A music day for all takes place at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday, 10 October 2009, from 10.30 am until 5.00 pm. [more...]

YOUTH ASSEMBLY 2009
Youth Assembly 2009 will take place in Ushaw College Durham on 13th to 15th of November 2009. Each District is asked to send two official delegates as representatives. [more...]

SCRIPTURE UNION SOUTH WEST TOUR 2009
This is a series of eight training events to equip and refresh those working with children and young people, taking place across the south west during June 2009. [more...]

CAFÉ CULTURE DAY
A fascinating day exploring Café Church at Martin's Bistro, Okehampton on Saturday 17 October – what it is, who it's for and how it works. [more...]

MISSION PROJECT IN GERMANY
The Irish Conference are looking for up to 4 young Methodists from Europe (18-26 yrs) to go and work in Germany for a year. [more...]

APPEAL FOR SRI LANKAN CHURCHES
The Methodist Church's Fund for World Mission is working with local churches in Sri Lanka to deliver immediate aid and relief. The Church is appealing for people to help alleviate the suffering caused by the conflict by donating to the Fund. [more...]

"TWELVE BASKETS" RESOURCES SITE
Twelvebaskets is a resource sharing site, whose initial setup was funded by the Methodist church. The site is aimed at web designers, leaders of worship and preachers. [more...]

DIGITAL TV SWITCHOVER
A press release has been produced on behalf of Churches Together in Devon on the digital switchover which is happening this year in the south-west of England. [more...]

"THE WITNESS"
For Pentecost, the Bude Methodist Circuit is presenting a special event called "The Witness" on 29, 30 and 31 May. [more...]

VISIT OF TONY ANTHONY TO PLYMOUTH
Arrangements for Tony Anthony's visit to Plymouth are now being finalised. Tony will be in Plymouth from Friday 8-Sunday 10 May. [more...]

SPRING 2009 "MOMENTUM"
The Spring 2009 edition of "Momentum" is now available online. To view the new edition, please visit the Momentum Update page on the Methodist Church website. [more...]

"REDEMPTION SONG"
In addition to the previously advertised performance in Newton Abbot, there will also be a performance of "Redemption Song" at Sidwell Street Methodist Church in Exeter on Saturday, 28 March at 7.30 pm. [more...]

PIONEER DISCIPLE 2009-10
Following on from courses in Plymouth and Barnstaple in 2008-09, Pioneer Disciple is being offered in Torquay and Ottery St Mary in 2009/10. [more...]

2009 LENT COURSE
Responding to God's World is a Lent course designed as a follow-up to the 2008 course Listening to God's World, and will help our churches to respond to God's world in the kind of way that Christ himself does. [more...]

METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES DARWIN DAY
The Methodist Church has welcomed a day of celebration dedicated to the achievements of scientist Charles Darwin during the year marking his 200th birthday and 150-year-old theory of evolution. [more...]

NO LIMITS
NO LIMITS is pleased to be working alongside Plymstock United Church for this event. The course will be led by Miranda Lewis who is an experienced Intercessor. [more...]

"REDEMPTION SONG"
The Riding Lights Theatre Company is visiting The Avenue Church, Newton Abbot on Thursday 26 March 2009, to present "Redemption Song". [more...]

"MOMENTUM" UPDATE ONLINE
The first "Momentum" monthly update is now available online. This is the first time material has been added to Momentum in between main editions. [more...]

RESPONSE TO ATHEIST BUS CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
The Atheist Bus Campaign has hit London this month with ads that read "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life". [more...]

FURTHER JOB VACANCY
Another new job vacancy, for a Children and Families Worker in the South Petherton and Crewkerne Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

NEW JOB VACANCY
Another new job vacancy, for a Circuit Assistant in the Teignmouth Circuit, is now listed on the Job Opportunities page. [more...]

AVENUE PANTOMIME 2009
The Avenue Methodist Church, Newton Abbot is presenting its 18th annual pantomime, "Hansel and Gretel", during February 2009. [more...]

AN EVENING WITH JIMMY CRICKET
Palace Avenue Methodist Church, Paignton is co-ordinating this special event to take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday, 14 May 2009 at the Palace Theatre, Paignton. [more...]

"CAROLS DOWN THE LINE"
We are pleased to be able to report that this special event was a great success, with more than £3,000 raised for various charities. [more...]

JANUARY-JULY 2009 TRAINING CALENDAR
The District Training Calendar for the first half of 2009 has now been produced by our District Training Office Steve Jones. [more...]

DECEMBER 2008 "TEAM E-MAIL"
The December 2008 edition of the District Team newsletter "Team E-Mail" has been produced and is now available for download. [more...]

OLD WEBSITE ADDRESS
Please note that the old website address, www.plyexetmethdist.org.uk, is shortly to be retired from use. [more...]

METHODIST YOUTH ACTIVITIES WEBSITE
The new website for Methodist Youth Activites (MYA) is now up and running. The site can be found at www.myaltd.org.uk. [more...]

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN BIDEFORD TO MERGE
Charities owning two independent schools in Bideford, Devon are planning to merge their education establishments to create a new school. [more...]

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DISTRICT
Three new job opportunites are now listed on the site, in the South Petherton & Crewkerne, Plymouth & Devonport and Bideford circuits. [more...]

PIONEER DISCIPLE IN TORBAY 2009-10
The Pioneer Disciple course will be offered in Torbay in 2009-10. Application forms are now available to be downloaded. [more...]

REVIEW OF "BREAKOUT 2008"
"Breakout 2008" took place at Cliff College in Derbyshire in July. This review was written by Revd Mark Gilborson of the Exeter circuit. [more...]

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORKER VACANCY
South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit require a Children and Families Worker to develop new and established work with children and families. [more...]

OCTOBER'S "ENCOUNTER" IS A SPECIAL DISTRICT EVENT
For the October "Encounter" meeting, a special invitation is given to the whole Plymouth and Exeter District to come and see what God is doing in Plymouth. [more...]

METHODIST CHURCH NEWS RELEASE
Free Churches calling for churches and governments to mark the International Day of Peace (21 September) by praying and working for peace in the Indian State of Orissa and Georgia. [more...]

DISTRICT DIARY ADDED TO SITE
The District Diary for 2008-09 is now available on the website, including dates of district meetings and events throughout the current church year. [more...]

CHURCHES CHALLENGED TO TACKLE DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY
The Equally Different? Campaign is designed to support churches and Christian communities as they seek to be more open and inclusive. [more...]

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DISTRICT
From time to time job opportunities will arise within the District. Details of these are now carried on a new Job Opportunities page on the site. [more...]

AUTUMN 2008 DISTRICT TRAINING CALENDAR
The new District Training Calendar for the Autumn of 2008 has been produced and is now available on the website. [more...]

2008-09 WELCOME PACK AND RESOURCE PACK
The new District Welcome and Resource Packs for the 2008-09 church year have been produced and are now available for download. [more...]

FAMILY FRIENDLY CHURCHES
The Family Friendly Churches Trust newsletter for August 2008 has been produced and is now available for download. [more...]

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY UPDATE
The District's child protection policy has been slightly amended. Anyone who has downloaded a copy of the policy may now wish to replace that copy. [more...]

2008-09 DISTRICT PRAYER DIARY
The new District Prayer Diary for the 2008-09 church year has been produced and is now available for download. [more...]

STORYLINES
"Following the Threads That Run Through the Bible": This book, written by Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi, is available now for £6.99. [more...]

METHODIST CHILDREN NEWSLETTER
The July 2008 Methodist Children newsletter for Children's Workers has been produced and is now available online. [more...]

METHODIST CONFERENCE 2008
The 2008 Methodist Conference took place in early July in Scarborough. The Conference made a number of decisions and resolutions which are available to download in PDF format. [more...]

PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT DESIGNATE
The Revd David Gamble has been elected President Designate of the Methodist Conference for 2009-2010, and Dr Richard Vautrey has been elected Vice President Designate. [more...]

"ON THE EDGE OF PENTECOST"
Tom Stuckey, former President of the Methodist Church in Britain, visiting Scholar at Sarum College and Ecumenical Canon of Salisbury Cathedral is coming to Exeter. [more...]

CURRENT/FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF LAY PEOPLE
There has been some confusion about the recent decision of Conference relating to the employment of lay people. Presented is a brief outline of how the decisions may affect churches and circuits. [more...]

LAUNCHING "THE SOURCE"
May 2008 sees the launch of UK Youth's new publication 'the Source' - a new monthly online resource packed with information, features updates and more. [more...]

YOUTH WORK AFTER CHRISTENDOM
This new book will be published in June 2008. It is introduced as a "challenging and inspirational book bringing attention grabbing insights concerning youth work in the 21st century". [more...]

SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE
The story of our faith is told in just 176 pages in Tim Dowley's book The Christians: an Illustrated History (Lion, 2007; £16.99). [more...]

MRDF RESPONDS TO CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE
In the face of growing political instability and desperate food shortages in Zimbabwe, MRDF is supporting an appeal that will distribute emergency food supplies to vulnerable households. [more...]

SURVIVORS OF ABUSE PRAYER CARD
The Church of England and the Methodist Church are publishing a special resource designed to help churches support people who have suffered from the trauma of abuse. [more...]

PIONEER DISCIPLE AND HOPE 2008
Further information about the Pioneer Disciple course and Hope 2008 is now available in the Resources section. [more...]

VOLUNTARY AND CHARITY SECTOR STUDIES
The University of Wales, Lampeter is providing a free distance learning training course for the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors. [more...]

COUNCIL PRAYERS
Devon Church Leaders have discussed the issue of councils in Devon giving consideration to abandoning the practice of beginning Council meetings with prayers. [more...]

HEALING THROUGH WORSHIP
Healing Through Worship evenings are taking place on the second Friday in every month at Central Hall in Plymouth, starting at 7.30pm.[more...]

LISTENING TO GOD
Three evenings on Listening to God and Prophecy are taking place at The Discovery Café at Central Hall in Plymouth.[more...]

"PIONEER DISCIPLE" COMPLETES FIRST COURSE
The Pioneer Disciple course has completed its first 'pilot' course, based in Exeter. This cooperative project with the Exeter Diocese attracted nearly 60 students, and nearly 50 of these completed the one-year course. [more...]

"GLIMPSES"
Frontier Youth Trust is delighted to announce a new, exciting and ground breaking spirituality resource for youth workers - Glimpses! [more...]

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
The District's prayer co-ordinator Phil Walsh has produced a "Pray Without Ceasing" newsletter which is available for download. [more...]

STEP BY STEP 2
"Step by Step 2" is a follow up guide to the original Step by Step. "Step by Step 2 Fact Cards" are also available. [more...]

JOY IN YOUR POCKET
The Methodist Church has launched Joy In Your Pocket, the third in the popular series of easy to read booklets. [more...]