Deanery of Christianity (Exeter)

For the deanery of the same name in the Diocese of Lincoln, see Deanery of Christianity (Lincoln).

The Deanery of Christianity is a deanery in the Archdeaconry of Exeter, Diocese of Exeter. This deanery covers most of the city of Exeter. It takes the name "Christianity" because there is a tradition that a diocese and a deanery should not share the same name.

Benefice of Alphington (St Michael and All Angels)

Parishes within the mission community

• St Michael and All Angels, Alphington
• St George, Shillingford St George
• St Ida, Ide

Clergy:

• The Reverend Prebendary Stephen Bessent Priest in Charge and Rector

• The Reverend Chantal Mason Assistant Curate

Benefice of Cathedral (St Peter)

Clergy:

• The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick Dean of Exeter
• The Reverend Canon Carl Turner Canon Precentor
• The Reverend Canon Andrew Godsall Canon Chancellor
• The Reverend Canon Dr Paul Avis Canon Theologian

Benefice of Central Exeter (St Stephen, St Mary Arches, St Olave, St Pancras, St Petrock)

Parishes within the benefice:

• St Stephen with St Mary Arches
• St Olave with St Pancras and St Petrock

Clergy:

• The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick Team Rector
• The Reverend Ann Hall Assistant Curate (NSM)
• The Reverend Sheila Swarbrick Assistant Curate (NSM)

Benefice of Countess Wear (St Luke)

Clergy:

• The Reverend Richard Jeffery Priest in charge of Countess Wear

Benefice of Exeter St David (St David with St Michael and All Angels)

Clergy:

• The Reverend Dr Maria Hearl Assistant Curate
• The Reverend Canon John Thurmer Honourary Assistant Priest

Benefice of Exeter St James (St James)

Clergy:

• The Reverend Henry Pryse Rector of St James′

Benefice of Exeter St Leonard with Holy Trinity (St Leonard and Holy Trinity)

Clergy:

• The Reverend David Harris Rector of St Leonard's
• The Reverend Nick Gowers Assistant Curate
• The Reverend Steve Goodbody Associate Minister

Benefice of Exeter St Mark, St Sidwell and St Matthew (St Mark, St Sidwell and St Matthew)

Parishes within the benefice:

• Exeter St Mark (St Mark)
• Exeter St Sidwell and St Matthew (St Sidwell and St Matthew)

Clergy:

Benefice of Heavitree and St Mary Steps

Parishes within the benefice:

• Heavitree (St Michael and All Angels) with St Lawrence, St Clare and St Paul.
• St Mary Steps (St Mary)
• Trinity Conventional District

Clergy:

• The Reverend Robin Eastoe Priest in Charge
• The Reverend Jonny Elvin Curate-in-Charge (Conventional District of Trinity at Clyst Heath)
• The Reverend Paul Morrell Team Vicar (St Paul's Burnthouse Lane)
• The Reverend Jolyon Seward Team Vicar (Heavitree and St Lawrence)
• The Reverend David Apps
• The Reverend John Fairweather
• The Reverend Vincent Gillett
• The Reverend Roy James
• The Reverend Peter Lee
• The Reverend Prebendary Michael Moreton

Benefice of Exeter St Thomas and Emmanuel

Parishes within the benefice:

• Exeter St Thomas (St Thomas the Apostle) with St Andrew
• Exeter Emmanuel (Emmanuel) with St Philip

Clergy:

Benefice of Exwick (St Andrew)

Clergy: The Reverend Jerry Bird, Priest in charge

Benefice of Whipton (St Boniface with Holy Trinity)

Clergy:

• The Reverend John Byatt Priest-in-Charge

Exeter Network Church: an extra-parochial place of worship

Leader:

• The Reverend Jon Soper

Leadership team

• Jo Soper
• James McClune
• Tatty Wilson

External links

• Diocese of Exeter
• Deanery of Christianity website
• Exeter Network Church