January - page under construction
Opportunities for worship, celebration and remembering for January Read More
Seasonal Calendar
Introduction - page is currently in draft form 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
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
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
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
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
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
