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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

    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

    Mental Health - Wellbeing
    A link to the Diocese of Exeter pages on Well-being, including well-being and mental health support during Covid Read More

    Mental Health First Aid Course
    Mental Health First Aid awareness training (highly subsidised for church goers of any denomination) happening each month online Read More

    Linking Lives
    Information on the charity Linking Lives, our local co-ordinator and an initiative called "Two's Company" Read More

    Devon Communities Together Community Impact Report July to September 2020
    Summarises the work of t Devon Communities Together over the time period Read More

    Growing the Rural Church Presentation November 2020
    Presentation from GtRCh to the DCRF covering revised aims, plans and resources including Lightening the Load Read More

    Excerpt from Meeting Notes 8th July - "Farming Now"
    A copy of the meeting notes accompanying Andrew Butler's presentation to the DCRF on 8th July 2020 and ensuing discussion Read More

    Reflections on The Old Rectory Garden, Littleham
    The results of awareness walk in a beautiful garden Read More

    Farm Work Welfare App
    A new app designed to help tackle labour exploitation and modern slavery in the farming, horticulture and food production sectors. Read More

    Scams
    Information sent by Martin Beck, our Devon Rural Crime Officer, July 2020 with a comprehensive round up of scams particularly related to Covid-19, and where to find further information Read More

    Presentation by Andrew Butler NFU 8th July 2020
    Slides used during DCRF meeting 8th July 2020. Information on farm prices, agriculture and the economy and food imports and exports. Read More

    How to implement a crime prevention strategy
    A comprehensive report helping those responsible for church buildings look at all aspects of their church's security Read More

    Labour Exploitation and Modern Slavery Awareness Resource Sheet
    Includes links to further information, how to spot the signs, training materials and will support both victims and businesses. Read More

    Clean Devon
    A partnership to tackle fly tipping and litter in Devon Read More

    The Countryside Code
    Poster to display and Links Read More

    A Theological Celebration pf Rural Life, Ministry and Mission
    Part of the wider "Lightening the Load: Freeing the Church for Mission" resource. Read More

    Food Insecurity / Poverty
    Information relating to people's ability to get enough food for various reasons Read More

    General
    Articles and updates covering a range of farming sectors Read More

    Poetry
    Poems and Prayers related to life, Jesus, Coronavirus Read More

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