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  • Welcome to the Devon Churches Rural Forum

    Through meetings, working groups, the website and newsletter the Devon Churches Rural Forum provides both physical and virtual meeting places for anyone interested or involved in rural life and ministry in Devon to share:

    • resources for churches including news of training, conference and networking opportunities
    • liturgy and prayers for rural communities
    • shared stories of worship, care and service
    • information on examples of rural ministry and links to other projects
    • a directory of church based community projects and activities
    • information and links on a wide variety of organisations who support our rural communities
    • information and resources related to a variety of rural social, economic, farming and environmental issues.


    Forum members and sub groups are also active in:

    • Pastoral Care for farmers and livestock market chaplaincy
    • Keeping abreast of farming issues in Devon
    • Identifying needs and developing training opportunities for rural ministry
    • Exploring and reflecting theologically on models of rural ministry
    • Monitoring and responding to rural social and economic issues and concern
    • Acting on environmental concerns and care for our land
       

    Please help make this forum as interactive as possible and share stories which inspire, encourage and inform others and provide information about church and community activities for the directory.

    We hope you will find this website helpful and look forward to your feedback – please keep checking the site as we develop it and add new content.

    If you have any questions about the Devon Churches Rural Forum, please email info@devonchurchesruralforum.org.uk

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  • News and Recent Articles

    Service of light and Advent Carols
    Using material from Promise of his Glory Read More

    December - Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities
    Opportunities for mission and worship events in December Read More

    November - Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities by month
    Opportunities for worship, celebration and remembering for November Read More

    Harvest Happenings 2022
    A summary of the 2022 harvest in Devon and prayer points for our farmers and producers Read More

    October Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities
    Opportunities for worship, celebration and remembering for October Read More

    Blessing the Trees
    Planting a new community orchard of 8 apple trees in Ashton Read More

    Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer
    An example of ways of praying for a pilgrimage day of prayer around all the churches in a rural mission community Read More

    March - Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities - under development
    Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities in March Read More

    February - Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities
    Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities in February Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Rural Social Issues - under development
    Here you will find worship and mission opportunities related to some of the rural social issues in Devon Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Community - under development
    Here you will find worship and mission opportunities related to life in our rural communities Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Fishing and Coastal - under development
    Here you will find worship and mission opportunities related to our fishing industry and our coast in Devon Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Business and Tourism - under development
    Here you will find worship and mission opportunities related to business and tourism in Devon Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Nature and Environment - under development
    Worship and Mission Opportunities related to awareness and campaigning, thanksgiving and celebration days in nature and the environment Read More

    January - Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities
    Opportunities for worship, celebration and remembering for January Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Christian Festivals and Events - under development
    Rural worship and mission opportunities related to the Christian year, special festivals and events Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Farming, Fishing and Food - under development
    Worship and Mission Opportunities related to the farming year, food production and information and fishing Read More

    Seasonal Calendar - Introduction - under development
    Introduction to our Seasonal Calendar of Rural Worship and Mission Opportunities, with ideas and general resource links. Read More

    Meeting 1st February 2022
    Agenda and papers for the meeting held on 1st February 2022 Read More

    The Importance of Naming and Knowing
    A reflection on the importance of knowing and naming animals, plants and people - and our connection with nature everyday Read More

    Hedges
    A look at hedges in the Devon and the bible written by John Wibberley for Devon FCN Read More

    Cattle and Climate
    A one page summery of issues surrounding cattle and climate prepared by the DCRF by Professor John Wibberley Read More

    Meeting 2nd November 2021
    Agenda and background papers for the meeting held on 2nd November 2021 Read More

    Meeting 14th July 2021
    Agenda and Papers for the meeting on 14th July 2021 - main item Levelling Up as applied to the rural areas Read More

    Health Inequalities in Devon
    A presentation by Nora Corkery to the DCRF July 2021 Read More

    Coming Home
    A Report by the Church of England on the housing crisis published February 2021 Read More

    Guli Francis-Dehqani: The bishop tackling England's housing crisis
    A link to a BBC article of this title Read More

    Keswick Community Housing Trust
    An example of local churches forming a Community Land Trust to provide housing for local people Read More

    Harvest and Farming News September 2021
    A summary of this year's harvest and other agricultural news and issues for churches Read More

    NFU "Achieving Net Zero" Report
    A link to the NFU report on achieving net zero in England and Wales by 2040 Read More

    Revitalising Rural
    Presentation from Graham Biggs, CEO Rural Services Network, to the DCRF on 14th July 2021, and links to the RSNs Revitalising Rural Campaign Read More

    Preventing Metal Theft
    A link to Historic England's advice on preventing and dealing with metal theft in place of worship Read More

    What does net zero carbon look like in a rural context
    A presentation given by Chris Keppie, Church and Society and Environment Officer, Diocese of Exeter, to the DCRF in February 2021 Read More

    Lead Theft Warning Poster
    A downloadable poster warning about metal theft for churches Read More

    Operation Crucible form
    A Risk Identification Form for churches with lead Read More

    Rural Crime Update
    Presentation by Martin Beck for the DCRF on 8th February 2021 Read More

    Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
    Resources from The Clewer Initiative Read More

    Farming Update prepared for DCRF meeting July 14th 2021
    An update on some current farming issues compiled by Penny Body with contributions from DCRF members Read More

    Meeting 8th February 2021
    Agenda and papers for the meeting on 8th February 2021 Read More

    Farming Update prepared for DCRF meeting 8th February 2021
    Information on farm prices, mental health, FCN, Brexit, BPS and ELMs and more Read More

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    Devon Churches Rural Forum information on events Read More

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