Clergy Ramblings

Welcome to the Clergy Ramblings section. This is where our Clergy will share is thoughts and such.

Do you believe it?

10th July 2026 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

So the question is: Do you believe in the power of prayer? I do. I absolutely do. If you do, then we need to be serious about it! It is...

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Summer, Sun and Soul Work!

1st July 2026 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

I love the summer! As an eternal optimist I am hopeful that we will return to some hot sunny days, like the few we’ve just had. I love the feel of...

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What is the church?

19th June 2026 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

You’re walking down the road In your village. A car draws up, winds down the window, the driver leans over and says, ‘Excuse me, where can...

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A Nostalgic Reminder of Happiness and Contentment

1st May 2026 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

I have just made a nostalgic trip with some of my family. They wanted to see where I grew up, and so we went. The surprising thing is that none of the...

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Lessons from a Blue Tit

20th February 2026 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

For my birthday last year, my son and his wife bought me a bird feeder. I’ve tried to have a bird table before, but Withleigh is where the wind blows...

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Steph: All clear to return

26th September 2025 Posted by: Exe Valley Mission Community

"I am pleased to say that I have been given the all clear to begin a slow return to work. The very fact that this is even a possibility seems miraculous!...

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