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Licensed Lay Minister, Dave Lewis, led our service of Morning Prayer on 26th July 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 26th July 2026
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Captain Peter. Peter Elder provided this image for our Sea Sunday service on 12th July 2026. It was taken in Galveston, Texas, in 1979 when, in his role of captain, he was responsible for transporting heavy machinery to Australia on this voyage. Courtesy of Peter Elder, 14th July 2026
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We were pleased to welcome Archdeacon Verena Breed (left) to lead our Trinity Two service on 14th June 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th June 2026
We were pleased to welcome Archdeacon Verena Breed (left) to lead our Trinity Two service on 14th June 2026.  CharlesW1173lg.jpg
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Revd Richard Freeman, pictured next to Angela, his wife, on the right, led our service on 7th June 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 7th June 2026
Revd Richard Freeman, pictured next to Angela, his wife, on the right, led our service on 7th June 2026.  CharlesW1172lg.jpg
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Sidney Gratton was baptised at our service on 17th May 2026. Here, he is held by his father, Chris, while Mum Georgie holds flowers presented to her by Churchwarden Hazel Price. Revd Tim Treanor (r), Sidney's grandfather led the service. Image reproduced by kind permssion of the Gratton family. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 17th May 2026
Sidney Gratton was baptised at our service on 17th May 2026.  CharlesW1171lg.jpg
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The Archdeacon of Barnstaple, Verena Breed, led our service on 10th May 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th May 2026
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The ciborium donated by Allan and Evie Golding from Australia has been consecrated and was shown again to the congregation at our service on 3rd May 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 3rd May 2026
The ciborium donated by Allan and Evie Golding was shown again to the congregation at our service on 3rd May 2026.  CharlesW1169lg.jpg
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At our service on 19th April 2026, we welcomed Allan and Evie Golding from New South Wales, Australia, who were visiting the grave of their relation who died in 1879 and is buried in the churchyard. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 19th April 2026
At our service on 19th April 2026, we welcomed Allan and Evie Golding from New South Wales, Australia,.  CharlesW1168lg.jpg
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A farewell was said to Anne and David Foster (first and third from the left) as they attended their final service at St Paul's before moving to south Devon. Anne led the service while David said the prayers. Churchwardens Hazel and Peter are pictured with them. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 12th April 2026
A farewell was said to Anne and David Foster (left and right) as they attended their final service at St Paul's before moving to south Devon.  CharlesW1167lg.jpg
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Revd Penny Body led our service of Holy Communion on Passion Sunday, 22nd March 2026. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 22nd March 2026
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Our Mothering Sunday service on 15th march 2026 was led by Anne Foster and included the distribution of flowers to the members of the congregation. Here, Gabriella and Imogen help their mum, Verity. Courtesy of Ange Bellamy, 17th March 2026
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A Lent Lunch was held at the home of Mike and Josie Foster on 10th March 2026 and was well attended. Ange Bellamy (centre) prepared two of the three types of soup provided, while Mike prepared the third. Grateful thanks to Mike and Josie for their hospitality. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th March 2026
A Lent Lunch was held at the home of Mike and Josie Foster on 10th March 2026.  CharlesW1164lg.jpg
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Revd Richard Freeman led our service on 8th March 2026. He based his sermon on the Biblical story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well, as shown on the screen behind him. (NB, the image caption should refer to The Columbia Museum of Art. Apologies for the error.) Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th March 2026
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Anne Foster led our Mothering Sunday service on 30th March - it was a very enjoyable occasion. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 30th March 2025
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We welcomed a group of four visitors from Australia at our service on 12th January 2025. Dorothy Watters, Wendy Allan, Margaret Young and Stephen Allan are pictured here with Revd Richard Freeman (second left) and Hazel Price (r). Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 12th January 2025
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Our Nativity service on 15th December was a success. It was led by Anne Foster (right) and Angela Bellamy (back, next to Revd Cathy). Parents have given permission for their children to appear in this image. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 15th December 2024
Our Nativity service on 15th December was a success.  CharlesW1160lg.jpg
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Jackie Grant and Joyce Alderman worked hard on the Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 15th December 2024
Jackie Grant and Joyce Alderman worked hard on the Fayre and Christmas Tree Festival.  CharlesW1159lg.jpg
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Guardsman Dave Green, Revd John Ewington, John Hayes and Peter Elder await the commencement of the Act of Remembrance on 10th November 2024 Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th November 2024
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Rebecca (r) and her son Ollie (held by Dad, Callum!) were baptised at our service on 3rd November 2024. Revd Cathy and Anne Foster (pictured) led the service. Image reprodued by kind permission of Callum and Rebecca. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 3rd November 2024
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Anne Foster and Revd Cathy Scoffield led our Harvest Service on 29th September 2024. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th September 2024
Anne Foster and Revd Cathy Scoffield led our Harvest Service on 29th September 2024.  CharlesW1156lg.jpg
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Our Devon Historic Church Trust Open Day on 14th September 2024 included a visit to the top of the tower. It was a beautiful day. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd September 2024
Our Devon Historic Church Trust Open Day on 14th September 2024 included a visit to the top of the tower.  CharlesW1155lg.jpg
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We were pleased to welcome Josie Dark and her family to the church on 21st July 2024 for Josie's Christening. It was a very enjoyable occasion. Here, they gather in front of the altar for a photo. Courtesy of The Dark family, 25th July 2024
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Revd Richard Freeman led our service on 21st April 2024. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 21st April 2024
Revd Richard Freeman led our service on 21st April 2024.  CharlesW1153lg.jpg
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Our Easter Sunday service was a joyful occasion. Here, David and Anne Foster pose for the camera afterwards with churchwardens Hazel and Mike. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 31st March 2024
Easter Sunday service. David and Anne Foster pose with churchwardens Hazel and Mike.  CharlesW1152lg.jpg
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Our Mothering Sunday service on 10th March 2024 was ably led by Anne Foster, who is pictured here on the left with Revd Cathy Scoffield and Church warden, Hazel Price. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th March 2024
Our Mothering Sunday service on 10th March 2024 was led by Anne Foster, pictured here with Revd Cathy Scoffield and Hazel Price.  CharlesW1151lg.jpg
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Revd John Ewington led our very enjoyable Candlemas service on 28th January 2024. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th January 2024
Revd John Ewington led our very enjoyable Candlemas service on 28th January 2024.  CharlesW1150lg.jpg
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The St Paul's Nativity service on 17th December 2023 was well attended and all appeared to enjoy the unrehearsed re-enactment of the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus, ably choreographed by Angela Bellamy. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 17th December 2023
The St Paul's Nativity service on 17th December 2023 was a success.  CharlesW1149lg.jpg
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Jax and Eliza were Christened at our Family Service on 19th November 2023. Here, Revd Cathy is shown at the font with relations and congregation members looking on. The children have not been shown in the interest of privacy. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 19th November 2023
Jax and Eliza were Christened at our service on 19th November 2023.  CharlesW1148lg.jpg
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Red John Ewington led the Remembrance events for Landkey on 12th November 2023. Wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council by Cllr Andy Clayton, on behalf of St Paul's Church by Emma Waldron and by Julia Cornish in memory of her Uncle Charles whose name appears on the memorial. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 12th November 2023
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At our service on 5th November 2023 for All Saints, Revd Cathy Scoffield encouraged members of the congregation to light candles in memory of a favourite saint or of a loved one. The tray by which she is standing in this image is well filled! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 5th November 2023
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The Archdeacon of Barnstaple, The Ven Verena Breed, led our service on 10th September 2023. She wanted to take a picture of the congregation and this presented the opportunity for us to take one including her! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th September 2023
The Archdeacon of Barnstaple, The Ven Verena Breed, led our service on 10th September 2023.  CharlesW1145lg.jpg
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The field maple sapling, planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative in March 2023, was dedicated by Rev Cathy on 6th August 2023. At the same time, a plaque next to the tree was unveiled. Here, Cathy is shown with Emma, Robert, Ann and Julie in the church garden. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th August 2023
The Queens' Green Canopy field maple was dedicated by Revd Cathy on 6th August 2023.  CharlesW1144lg.jpg
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Revd Cathy Scoffield took her first service as Priest-in-Charge at St Paul's on 18th June. Here, she is presented with welcoming gifts by our churchwardens, Hazel and Mike. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th June 2023
Revd Cathy Scoffield took her first service as Priest-in-Charge on 18th June 2023.  CharlesW1143lg.jpg
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In honour of the coronation of King Charles III, Eileen MacCaig had made (with cross-stitch) a kneeler in a design befitting the occasion. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th May 2023
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Ann Rumble reached a "milestone" birthday on 21st May 2023 and was presented with flowers by Hazel. Cards were also given and the congregation sang "Happy Birthday". Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 28th May 2023
Ann Rumble reached "milestone" birthday on 21st May 2023.  CharlesW1141lg.jpg
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Revd Rosie Austin, Rural Dean of the Shirwell Deanery, led our Palm Sunday service on 2nd April. The service also included the Christening of Imogen, a little girl who lives with her family in Landkey. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd April 2023
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A field maple sapling was planted in the garden below the church on 30th March 2023 as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 30th March 2023
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Revd Phil Daniels led our service on 26th February 2023, the first Sunday in Lent. It was an enjoyable occasion as he recalled the time when Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 26th February 2023
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Revd Shaun O'Rourke (r) retired on 31st December 2022, but returned to St Paul's on 29th January 2023 to say farewell to the congregations of his former churches. The service was led by Revd John Ewington (l}. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 29th January 2023
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Our Nativity was held on 18th December 2022, led by Angela Bellamy and Josie Foster (1st and second left). It was a very enjoyable occasion with several children taking part. Privacy notice: At parents' request, this image should not be placed on social media. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th December 2022
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Revd Mike Clark led our service on 11th December and gave an interesting talk on John the Baptist. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 11th December 2022
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The village Remembrance events, organised by St Paul's Church and held on 13th November 2022, were well attended. Wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council by Cllr Richard Beer (r), on behalf of St Paul's Church by Peter Soper (c) and on behalf of the Cornish family by Julia Jenkins (l). Julia is the niece of Charles Cornish whose name appears among those of the fallen on the war memorial. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2022
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Birthdays of congregation members falling in the current month were celebrated at our service on 6th November 2022. Two birthdays had a zero in them, but I will be polite and not divulge more details! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2022
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Revd John Thompson led our service of Holy Communion on 21st August 2022. John is no stranger to St Paul's and we were pleased that he was able to be with us once again. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 21st August 2022
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Church members Martin Grant and Jackie Passmore (centre) married in St Paul's on 7th July. The service was taken by Revd Jackie Giddings (second left) who was accompanied by Tony, her husband. Josie and Mike Foster were also present in this photo taken after the service. It was a joyful occasion! Courtesy of Jackie Passmore, 17th July 2022
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An exhausted team of bellringers poses for the camera after completing a three-hour "Full Peal" of the bells on 2nd June 2022. This was the first time a full peal had ever been rung at St Paul's. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd June 2022
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Revd John Ewington (right) led our Palm Sunday service on 10th April 2022. He was ably assisted by Reader Josie Foster (left) and the service included the Stations of the Cross. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 10th April 2022
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A blessing for anyone whose birthday falls in March was given at our Family Service on 6th March. Present in the group on the right is Revd Jackie Giddings who led our service that day. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th March 2022
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Our service on 6th February 2022 included the Christening of Charles Dark, shown in this picture being held by his dad. It was a very enjoyable occasion, celebrated also as Candlemas. Charles' parents have given their permission for this image to be placed on this website. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th February 2022
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January is a busy month for birthdays at St Paul's and "Happy Birthday" was sung for several congregation members (some not present) after our service on 23rd January 2022. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd January 2022
Happy Birthday was sung to several St Paul's congregation members after our service on 23rd January 2022.  CharlesW1123lg.jpg
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The village Remembrance ceremony, organised by St Paul's Church and held on 14th November 2021, was well attended. Proceedings, which included a service in the village hall at 10am followed by the Act of Remembrance at the war memorial, were led by Chris James (pictured). Wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council, St Paul's Church and the Cornish family. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th November 2021
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On Sunday 12th September 2021, Hugo Lynch was Christened at a service which had been delayed due to the pandemic. Here, Revd Shaun Christens Hugo at the font, held by his dad and accompanied by his brother, Arthur, held by mum Holly. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th September 2021
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Chris James led our service of Holy Communion on 25th July 2021, the first service held after the lifting of most Covid restrictions on 19th July. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 25th July 2021
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Sheep graze peacefully under a glorious blue sky near the church in an almost timeless rural scene captured by Heather, daughter of Hazel Price at the end of May. Courtesy of Heather Atkinson, 1st June 2021
Sheep graze under a blue sky near the church at the end of May 2021.  CharlesW1119lg.jpg
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In church on Sunday 16th May 2021: plenty of space, even with social distancing! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th May 2021
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Prevailing Covid-19 rules permitted the singing of hymns only outside the church when our Easter Sunday service was held on 4th April. Congregation members gathered outside the building - socially distanced, of course! - to sing the final hymn, which was "Thine be the Glory". Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 5th April 2021
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Celandines in St Paul's churchyard suggest that spring may not be far away! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 26th February 2021
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Daffodils near Harford provide a hint that spring may not be far away. It is reassuring to know that flowers still bloom, even during a pandemic! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 12th February 2021
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Despite the pandemic, St Paul's is taking on an increasingly Christmas-like feel. Mike and Josie Foster have very generously donated this Christmas tree which Revd Shaun stands beside after our service on Sunday 13th December. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th December 2020
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A Christmas wreath made by Josie Foster. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th December 2020
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Churchwarden, Mike Foster, lays a wreath at the village war memorial during the Act of Remembrance on 8th November 2020. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th November 2020
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Amid the gloom of the ongoing pandemic, we were delighted that St Paul's was chosen as the venue for the wedding of Tim and Chloe Chamings on 17th October 2020. Despite the number of attendees being limited to 15, it was clear that this was a special day for the young couple, and brought some cheer to many others, including members of St Paul's Church. This image has been reproduced with the permission of Tim and Chloe. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th October 2020
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The interior of the church was decorated for the wedding of Tim and Chloe Chamings on 17th October 2020. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th October 2020
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Josie Foster, on the left, led our service of Morning Prayer on Sunday 4th October 2020. The day before, in a service at Exeter Cathedral, she was licenced as a Reader - or lay minister. She was warmly congratulated by the congregation of St Paul's and was presented with flowers by churchwarden, Hazel Price (r). Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 4th October 2020
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It was a rare moment when it seemed almost as if we had taken a break from the pandemic as we held our Harvest Service on Sunday 27th October 2020. The church had been tastefully decorated for the occasion and Revd Shaun's sermon focused on the wonder of nature's harvest, just as would have happened in a normal year. However, with Hazel Price (left) wearing a face mask, it was a reminder of the reality of Covid-19 in which we still live. Revd Shaun (behind the lectern), was exempted from wearing a mask as he had just been leading the service. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th September 2020
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After 19 Sundays without congregations gathering, St Paul's held its first service in church on Sunday 2nd August 2020. It was in the format of Morning Prayer and the 11 worshippers all wore face coverings - but it was good to be back in church! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd August 2020
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Coronavirus restrictions eased from 13th June 2020, allowing the church to reopen for private prayer for the first time since March. Here, on Wednesday 24th June 2020, Hazel Price (left) and Emma Waldron wait in the porch to welcome anyone wishing to come into the church and to ensure that social distancing and hygiene rules are observed. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th June 2020
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Revd John Ewington (pictured) led our Stations of the Cross service on Sunday 15th March 2020. He set up 11 stations representing stages of Jesus' journey to the cross with each being marked with an explanatory reading and meditation as well as a poem or music. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th March 2020
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