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. Image courtesy of Charles Waldron 21st August 2022.
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! Image courtesy of Jackie Passmore 17th July 2022.
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. Image courtesy of Charles Waldron 21st August 2022.
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! Image courtesy of Jackie Passmore 17th July 2022.
St Paul's is equipped with an organ which was installed in 1877 by Mssrs Conacher and Co of Bristol. It is a fine instrument and has been played regularly down the years to appreciative congregations.
In 2018, following a successful fundraising campaign which covered almost all of the £31000 cost, it was restored by Michael Farley Organ Builders of Budleigh Salterton in Devon. It was rededicated at our Sunday service on 1st April 2018 led by the then Bishop of Crediton, The Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally.
As a matter of historical interest, when plans were being put in place for the refurbishment, an article which appeared in the North Devon Journal in 1877 was discovered. It describes in some detail the the installation of the organ as well as technical information on its mechanics. It may be downloaded here:
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