Church of St Mary and St Gabriel
in the Totnes Mission Community
With its origins in the 13th century, our church has been at the centre of parish life for generations and remains a focal point in the 21st century, bringing people together, caring for the community and marking significant events in both individual and national life.
Following the end of the second lockdown, communal worship has now resumed in church subject to compliance with the current Covid-19 guidance. The principal services will, however, continue to be live streamed and the building will continue to be closed save for private prayer from 10.00 to 12.00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
While we continue to be challenged by the Covid-19 health crisis, the church is maintaining contact with the elderly, the lonely and the vulnerable, and, together with the wider community, is providing help, support and care for our parish. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact our parish priest, Rev’d Gill Still.
Church Services During Covid-19 Pandemic:
Two Eucharistic services are provided each Sunday, one at 8.15 am (BCP) and the other at 11.15 am (CW). Members of the public may attend either service but will be required to follow current Covid guidance. The 11.15 service will be live streamed and participants may join from 10.45. There will be no service on December 27th.
Morning Prayer is provided on Wednesdays at 10.00 am (BCP) followed by coffee & chat with Gill at 11.15 am on Zoom, but not on December 23rd and 30th.
Christmas Services:
Saturday December 19th
7.00 pm: Lessons and Carols: This service will be available as a live stream only. There will be no congregation in church.
Thursday December 24th
4.00 pm: Outdoor Crib Service in the Scout Field: This service may be attended only by those who have booked in advance via the Village Shop or Gill Still (782301).
9.00 pm: Christmas Eve Eucharist: A limited number of people may attend if booked in advance on 782603. The service will be live streamed.
Friday December 25th
8.15 am: Christmas Day Eucharist (BCP): Attendance subject to current Covid guidance
10.00 am: Christmas Day Eucharist (CW): A limited number of people may attend if booked in advance on 782603. The service will be live streamed.
Please contact Derek Nott (dmn707@uwclub.net) if you need the joining details for the live stream. An Order of Service and hymns will be provided.
Our Grade 1 listed church stands at the end of Church Walk - a pretty, cobbled street of medieval houses. Surrounded by the churchyard, it overlooks the Mill Pool and the River Dart in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the South Hams. The church is open daily during daylight hours.
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We are a community of Christian people whose ministry extends beyond regular attendance at church services into the wider community. Of paramount importance to our church life is the safeguarding of every individual, especially children and vulnerable adults. If you have a concern for yourself or another, please contact our Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser.
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In an idyllic setting, the church has witnessed the key lifetime events of baptisms, marriages and funerals of parishioners since the early 13th century, and continues to serve the parish in this way to the present time.
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