“Now as 80 years ago when the Second World War ended, we need peacemakers to help us to pull together rather than pull apart. Peace always comes at a cost, yet it is a cost that we need to bear together.”

- Bishop of Plymouth, the Rt. Rev'd James Grier

"This is a county with a keen sense of the significance of remembering those who have gone before us and through their sacrifice, fortitude and courage enabled us to live in peace."

- Bishop of Exeter, the Rt. Rev'd Dr Mike Harrison

“Remembrance Sunday is a day for reflection on all that past generations have given for our freedom. As people of Devon gather in the Cathedral, we will silently thank God for them and pray for the courage to work for peace with justice in our time.”
- Bishop of Crediton, the Rt. Rev'd Moira Astin

Devon’s Bishops give thanks for armed forces and highlight peace makers ahead of Remembrance Sunday 2025. Read the full news story on our website: exeter.anglican.org/devons-bishops-give-thanks-for-armed-forces-and-highlight-peace-makers-ahead-of-remembrance-sunday-2025/

Join +James Grier and the Safeguarding Team on Tue 18 Nov, 2:30–4pm at St Matt’s, Exeter, to explore safe church engagement with prison leavers who wish to join our worshipping communities. Speakers include James Ridge & Kashmir Garton.
RSVP by 7 Nov: [email protected] #CofE

Over a million people now worship regularly in CofE congregations, marking four years of steady growth. Sunday services, midweek gatherings, and baptisms are rising, especially among adults and teens.
Read about the latest figures & what they mean: www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...