(1) ALPHINGTON, EX2 8TB - Rev David Easton

Members - 13    www.stthomasmethodist.co.uk

The chapel has a small faithful congregation who are working to maintain an effective Methodist presence in Alphington sharing their worship, activities and resources with the local community. The premises are well maintained and include a large modern kitchen and toilets. There is a ramped entrance with wheelchair access and a small car park. The worship area is available for hire and is used by outside groups on a regular basis. Church activities include short study courses. There are monthly coffee mornings and other events raising funds for charities and those in special need in the local community and worldwide.

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(2) AXMINSTER, EX13 5AZ - Rev Linda Chester

Members - 40    Church Phone: 01297 34863

The church is situated (opposite Flamingo Swimming Pool) in a small, but expanding, market town which is on the London – Exeter train line. The congregation is mostly retired and the morning services are usually traditional but with a mixture of old and new hymns, (Mission Praise). The monthly evening services include Celebration and Reflective style worship, Taize and Café Worship. A monthly lunch club and a fortnightly art group are run for the local community. We have strong ecumenical links; and are host to a successful Job Club which is run by Churches Together in Axminster every Thursday morning.

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(3) CHERITON FITZPAINE, EX17 4JH - Rev Ann Varker

Members - 23   www.cheritonfitzpaine.org/church-life.htm

Cheriton Fitzpaine is a small village in the heart of rural Mid Devon, 12 miles north of Exeter and 6 miles from Crediton, and celebrates 150th years in October. The congregation is friendly and welcomes visitors. There are good ecumenical links with St Matthew’s Parish Church. Remembrance Sunday is a joint service as the War Memorial is situated in St Matthew’s. Activity days are held for children every half term followed by an All Age Worship on the Sunday. A Fellowship group meets on Thursday mornings. Breakfast club is held the first Saturday of the month and is truly a community occasion.

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(4) COLYTON, EX24 6LB - Rev Linda Chester

Members - 18

Situated in a small, historic rural town which has a village atmosphere. The congregation are mostly retired and the service is usually traditional. This is a warm fellowship with a good support network. Visitors often attend. There are good links with the Parish Church and each hold a united Healing Service once a month. For certain annual services such as Remembrance Sunday and Christian Aid, the Methodists unite with the Parish Church. The Methodists host the weekly Advent Compline Services. The Women`s Fellowship enjoys a variety of speakers and is open to all.

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(5) CREDITON, EX17 3AW - Rev Ann Varker

Members - 87   www.creditonmethodist.org.uk  

Situated on the main road in the centre of this thriving market town. The growing morning congregation enjoy a variety of worship styles. We have a music group that plays at occasional services. Evening congregations tend to be more contemplative. There is regular provision for children and young people in Sunday Club, Fish and The Ark, a messy church Saturday afternoon. We have a range of activities for all and provide a ‘home’ for dancers, a pre-school and a choir among other bookings. We work together with other Christian communities in town and share an evening service most months.

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(6) CROCKERNWELL, EX6 6NF - Rev Andrew Sails

Members - 6

Crockernwell Methodist Church is a small rural church situated in the historic and picturesque village of Crockernwell in the Dartmoor National Park. The village is on the Trafalgar Way and the Sixth Post Horse change was undertaken here. We are a community of Methodists from various backgrounds and meet every Sunday at 6.30pm. We are the only Christian presence in the village. The present chapel was built by members and volunteers 30 years ago and remains our focus for Christian growth and mission. Every second Saturday in the month a coffee morning is held for villagers and visitors to enjoy fellowship together.

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(7) DALWOOD, EX13 7DZ - Rev Linda Chester

Members - 12

Dalwood is an attractive small village with a strong community ethos. The faithful Methodist congregation regularly welcomes visitors from the local caravan park, the Parish Church and surrounding villages. The congregation are almost all retired and services are mostly traditional, but not rigidly so. There is good co-operation with the Parish Church and various united services and events throughout the year. The well kept chapel is an ideal venue to be used by small groups for day retreats.

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(8) EXMINSTER, EX6 8BT - Rev Andrew Brazier

Members - 32     NEW WEBSITE: www.exminstermethodists.org

At the heart of a village community, Exminster Methodist Church opens its doors to local groups and, thanks to recent improvements, is being increasingly used during the week. We are encouraged that our Christmas Tree Festival has become an annual village event, bringing groups and businesses together to support children’s charities. Sunday morning worship is the foundation for our witness and activism, and we are pleased to report a steadily growing congregation. We constantly seek new and relevant ways of expressing our faith to the world, and regularly join with other Christian Groups in the village to achieve this aim. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(9) FARWAY, EX24 6DH - Rev Jonathan Froggatt

Members - 12

Farway is a scattered rural community - the church may take a little finding. Sunday worship alternates between mornings and afternoons; numbers vary from six to fourteen, though special services may attract 30-40. This is a caring, supportive congregation, who appreciate traditional worship. If no organist is available they may borrow a machine from the parish church. (Preachers who can bring their own musician are especially welcome). There are active links with Farway and Northleigh parish churches and some shared events; all seek new ways of witness in these rural communities. Note: the church only has a chemical toilet. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(10) HONITON, EX14 1EU - Rev Jonathan Froggatt

Members - 41 Our congregation is drawn from many church backgrounds, around a core of Methodist members. Our worship style is traditional Methodist, but we enjoy interacting with our preachers and are receptive to new ways of doing things. ‘Fish Club’ caters for a small number of children each Sunday. Centrally situated in this market town, our premises were completely refurbished in 2009 to be truly multi-purpose; both worship area and adjoining hall are shared with many community groups throughout the week. We have a strong pastoral network and are developing outreach into the community through our ‘Thursday Morning’ session which offers friendship to those living on their own. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(11) LITTLEMEAD, EX8 3BU - Rev Elizabeth McDowell

Members - 30

Situated in an out of town setting, our membership is about 30. In addition to members there are others who attend worship frequently. We meet for worship at 10.30am every Sunday morning and at 6.30pm on Sunday evenings from mid-April to September. Our membership is predominantly, but not exclusively, elderly. We have a small Sunday school . Our women’s fellowship meets on Tuesday afternoons from October to June. We have a coffee morning fortnightly on Wednesday mornings from April to Christmas. Our Prayer fellowship meets on the last Saturday of the month at 9.30am. We aim to serve our community and to be a witness to the gospel within it. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(12) LYMPSTONE, EX8 5ER - Rev Mark Gilborson

Members - 15

The Church, in the centre of this estuary village, is near the Railway station serving Exeter and Exmouth. Our all-purpose community building, with fully equipped kitchen, is well used. It is suitable for small group meetings and retreats, and Rainbows & Brownies for ‘sleep overs’. Sunday Church life is shaped round a new initiative, the ‘4Ws’ - Welcome from 10.00 with refreshments available; 10.30 Worship, a range of styles and music; in Word we explore, in different ways, being a Christian today; Witness reflects our response to God within our Church and World. Our congregation grows as all ages share our special fellowship together. We delight in a ‘Ministry of Food’ serving a monthly lunch and occasional evening dinner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(13) MINT, EX4 3AT - Rev Andrew Sails, Rev Sungil Han

Members - 217    Church Phone: 01392 279786   www.themint.org.uk   Charity No: 1128388    

Gathered Church from 10+ mile radius. Fifteen nationalities on roll. Korean language worship and Pastor. University Chaplaincy Church. Sunday morning congregation average 175, evening 12. Six house groups, Korean and African Bible Study; Tuesday Fellowship; film, theatre, walking, knitting groups; Lunch Club; Midnight Mint (late night); Wednesdays at Mint speaker programme, Student Lunches, Choir, Taize Group, Young Church, Creche, Hospital Services. Annual Pantomime. Recent £1 Million building redevelopment. Reception staffed 9.30 am to 9.30 pm Monday - Friday. Wide community use of premises: educational, art, crafts, yoga, martial arts, discussion, lectures, concerts, etc. Venue for Exeter Interfaith Group and Exeter Food Bank. District Resource Centre. Fundraising specially for Zimbabwe and Force. An open inclusive community of varied theologies and lifestyles. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

 (14) OTTERY ST MARY, EX11 1AT - Rev Brian Hadfield

Members - 22

Ottery Fellowship occupy a building that was renovated a number of years ago now. Our worship embraces both traditional and modern forms of worship. We hold regular bible study groups and a weekly coffee morning which we have used for outreach events. Churches Together in Ottery is a strong feature of our interests and this is developing all the time. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(15) ST. THOMAS, EX4 1JE - Rev David Easton

Members - 164 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  www.stthomasmethodist.co.uk  

Church Phone: 01392 422525 Charity No: 1135010

We are an active community church on the edge of the City. We work extensively with all ages including young people through uniformed organisations, Pre-School and Young Families Groups and a thriving Women’s Fellowship Meeting. Work with young people on Sunday faces new challenges however our monthly Messy Church initiative on Saturday is well attended. Saturday coffee mornings plus events and meetings organised by our social groups offer even more variety. The Leadership Team continues to focus on church worship for now and the future. New patterns of worship are encouraged with multi-media regularly used at Sunday morning services. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(16) SEATON, EX12 2ST - Rev Linda Chester

Members - 91 Church Phone: 01297 24494

Situated on a mature housing estate, next to the hospital and school. Large church car park. The congregation reflects the retirement area and enjoys more traditional morning worship, but is open to explore new hymns (Songs of Fellowship) and worship styles. House groups meet regularly and there is a weekly Coffee Morning, Coffee and Tots, Tea and Tots and an active Women`s Fellowship. Seaton Methodists have good ecumenical links with Churches Together and regular links with the URC. There are two joint evening services each month. Messy Church is a recent ecumenical venture, on a Friday evening with 70-80 attending. The large, modern premises are well used by the community.

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(17) SIDFORD, EX10 9RL - Rev Brian Hadfield

Members - 14

Sidford is a small fellowship of about twenty people who hold an act of worship every Sunday morning. We hold a monthly bible and fellowship meeting. The church usually holds two events in the year with a view to mission and outreach; one at Christmas and the other in the summer. For over twelve months the church has been a ‘class’ of the Sidmouth Church and this has enabled development of the premises and has enabled support. New housing in the area will provide further opportunities for witness and hopefully growth. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(18) SIDMOUTH, EX10 8LE - Rev Brian Hadfield

Members - 197 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  www.sidmouth-methodist.org  

Church Phone: 01395 577037

Sidmouth is a large church at the heart of this Regency seaside town. Our services include both traditional and contemporary elements of worship. Choir, prayer, healing and preaching are valued components of our Sunday Worship. We deliver a number of activities which cater for devotional and social needs; these include one of the largest Wesley Guilds in the country. We have some 36 pastoral visitors and a family worker who provide additional support to our minister. In recent years we have benefited from Church weekends away in Cornwall. We receive a lot of visitors and are blest with new people moving into East Devon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

(19) SIDWELL STREET, EX4 6PH - Rev Andrew Brazier

Members - 121    www.sidwellstreetmethodist.org.uk

 We are a welcoming friendly church that says with conviction "all are welcome here." We are open to new ideas and diverse worship. The building is an extravagant towering dome of acoustic excellence with an organ that could be the creation of the phantom of the opera. We have Boys Brigade, Brownies, Sunday School, and the doors are open to concerts and drama. There are numerous groups that use the extensive premises. What we have is a wonderful sense of humour, enthusiasm for sharing food, music, and a joy in the love of Christ found in fellowship.

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(20) SILVERTON, EX5 4HZ - Rev Andrew Brazier

Members - 34     www.silvertonmethodistchurch.org.uk

Silverton Methodist Church Vision is to proclaim conviction of the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ; to share worship, activities and resources; to care for people and the community; to put faith into action for others. A village church with variety in worship patterns. Open Friday/Saturday mornings. Ecumenical commitment - Covenant Service, Lent, Pentecost, Holiday Club. Social response, in action and provision, with monthly coffee mornings, lunches, fellowship gatherings, youth work ('Friday Club', the midweek Junior Church). Used by street market and various other community groups. See Web site (includes directions). Here to welcome, worship, witness.

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(21) TEDBURN ST. MARY, EX6 6AA - Rev Ann Varker

Members - 27    www.creditonmethodist.org.uk/section/tedburn.html

 We are a friendly country chapel located seven miles west of Exeter, having an average congregation of twenty adults and a revitalised Junior Church of approx. six to eight youngsters. We regularly join with friends at the Parish Church for united services, charity lunches and occasional evening meetings. We are currently exploring fresh expressions of what being a church in the local community and the wider world could entail and we aim to look outwards rather than inwards. We are very keen that the church should play an active role in the village, with the local school, the Parish Church, in the Circuit and the wider world.

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(22) TEMPLE, EX9 6 - Rev Jonathan Froggatt

Members - 104

Temple provides Methodism in the heart of Budleigh Salterton near the sea front. The church was built in 1905 and refurbished in 2005, and caters for those seeking an established pattern of worship with a good number of teenage children taking an active part in church life. We attract many visitors and seek to spread the word of God through our worship services, outreach from weekday activities and partnership with other churches in the town. We trust that through witness, prayer and fellowship we can continue to share the love of Jesus with those in the town for years to come.

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 (23) TOPSHAM, EX3 0HQ - Rev Paul Collings

Members - 50

Situated in the centre of Topsham, St Nicholas Methodist Church is moving in the current decade towards 150 years of witness in a town where community spirit is strong. The Church offers a well-supported Saturday coffee morning and the premises are used by various local groups (including the Topsham Rock School!). Activities include monthly Bible study and music evenings and a lunch club. The Church's prayer board is well used, with requests remembered in Sunday services. Local ecumenical links are strong and St Nicholas plays a full part in regular joint services and, on Good Friday and around Christmas, walks of witness through the town.

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(24) TOWER STREET, EX8 1NT - Rev Elizabeth McDowell

Members - 113    www.towerstreet.org

Tower Street provides a centre for traditional Methodism in the heart of the town. Our Church, built in 1897, refurbished in 2006, still caters for those seeking an established pattern of worship. We attract many visitors over the year, whatever the season. We continue to seek to spread the word of God through our services, outreach and other fellowship groups and hope that through prayer we can look forward to a brighter future not only for ourselves but for Methodism in Exmouth.

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(25) WHIDDON DOWN, EX20 2QS - Rev Andrew Sails

Members - 6

Whiddon Down is a small West Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor and the only place of worship within three miles. The church is trying to exercise a Christian presence in a small rural community with Sunday services and a monthly ecumenical bible study. Trying to maintain the church building (1906) and adjoining graveyard proves increasingly challenging for an elderly congregation with limited resources. The numbers attending worship are generally small except for the Christmas Carol service, the Harvest Festival service and especially the Good Friday service which draws additional support from across a wide area.

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(26) WITHYCOMBE, EX8 3AG - Rev Elizabeth McDowell

Members - 23    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Withycombe Methodist Church is a small but lively church with a membership of around 30. We are very friendly and believe in being a church family in it’s widest sense. Our worship (every Sunday morning and the evening of the first Sunday in the month) tends to be quite traditional. We hold coffee mornings on the first Saturday morning in each month and these are well attended by members of the whole circuit. We have an active Women’s Fellowship that meets on Thursday afternoons. Our hall is used on most evenings of the week with 3 Brownies groups, one Rainbows group, one Girl Guide group, Centre Stage youth group, Folk Dance group and yoga among them.

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