Holyford Mission Community

16/06/2026

The faithful service of our volunteers goes unseen by most. Chandelier cleaning is just one example of the tireless work that goes on behind the scenes 🙏🏼

11/06/2026

On Thursday evening we welcomed forty musicians from across the Diocese to an evening celebrating small choirs and parish musicians. Directed by Nick Brown with Andrew Millington at the organ, we prepared some simple but effective music for small resources. A lovely evening of fellowship, worship and encouragement.

11/06/2026

What a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating the richness of choral music and the dedication of church musicians across Devon.

The Flexible Choir, exploring choral repertoire for small forces in parish churches, brought together around forty singers and musicians from across the county and Diocese of Exeter for an inspiring and uplifting session. The event was the brainchild of Andrew Millington, former Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral who also accompanied the choir at the organ.

Nick Brown, Director of Music at St Andrew's, Colyton for the past 36 years, expertly led the session, guiding singers through a range of music that demonstrated the possibilities for parish church choirs of all sizes. The evening concluded with an act of worship led by Fr Steven Martin, Rector, providing a fitting and reflective end to a joyful gathering.

Organised jointly by the Exeter and District Organists' Association and the Holyford Mission Community, the event showcased not only excellent music-making but also the remarkable commitment, generosity and skill of church musicians. Across our churches, organists, choir directors, singers and instrumentalists give countless hours to enrich worship, preserve musical traditions and inspire congregations week by week. Their contribution to the life of our communities is immeasurable.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, organised and supported the evening. It was a wonderful reminder of the power of music to bring people together in fellowship, worship and shared enjoyment.

Royal School of Church Music, Archdeacon of Exeter

10/06/2026

Good Grief – A Gentle Space to Talk

You are warmly invited to join us today for Good Grief, a welcoming space for anyone living with loss, bereavement, or grief of any kind.

11.00am – 12 noon
Sunday School Building, next to St Andrew's Church, Colyton

Our time together includes a short reflection, prayer, and an opportunity to talk and listen in a supportive and understanding atmosphere. There is no expectation to speak; you are welcome simply to come and be with others.

Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you will receive a warm welcome.

All are welcome.

05/06/2026

End your week at St Andrew’s Church, Colyton 🙏🏼

31/05/2026

Small choir? Limited resources? Plenty of possibilities.

Join us at St Andrew’s, Colyton, for an enjoyable and practical evening exploring music and ideas for churches and choirs of every size. A warm welcome awaits singers, organists, choir leaders and anyone interested in church music.

Come and be inspired, encouraged, and discover repertoire that really works. See below for booking details.

16/05/2026

14/05/2026

The Bishop of Crediton will be presiding and preaching this evening in Musbury at 7pm! See you there!