Exeter Temple
Welcome to Exeter Temple Corps
The Salvation Army in Exeter opened its newly refurbished building on Saturday 1st June 2024. The Salvation Army invites everyone to come along to our worship meetings and see the impact it is making on the city of Exeter.
Where we are
Friars Gate
Exeter
EX2 4AZ
United Kingdom
Email address:
exeter.temple@salvationarmy.org.uk
Office:
01392 216 553
Major Robert Elliott
Corps Officer Exeter Temple,
50.7191829, -3.5292915
Sunday morning worship 9.40am Prayer meeting in the main worship hall
10.30am. We invite you to worship with us.
Sundays 15th September, 29th September - Major Robert Elliott
Sunday 22nd September - Captain Megan and Lt Elliot Kervin for Harvest Festival
Community take away meals served from 1pm from our community hall in Lucky Lane
Visit of William Himes (O.F) and Linda Himes
Saturday 5th October - 3.15pm Rehearsals with Corps Band and Songsters - all welcome.
6.30pm Open evening with Bill and Linda
Sunday 6th October - 10.30am Morning worship
3pm Temple Praise Led by William and Linda Himes
Sunday 13th October - Major Amanda Lee to lead
Sunday 20th October - Major William Slade to lead
William Himes
William Himes was born and raised in Michigan. He is the son of Salvation Army officer parents and the oldest of six children.
Bill attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, receiving his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education and Performance/Composition, respectively. Since that time he has appeared as conductor, clinician, and soloist throughout the United States, Canada, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, France, Germany, Haiti, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
From 1977 to 2015 he was head of The Salvation Army's Music and Gospel Arts Department for USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity also served as conductor of the Chicago Staff Band, which has shared its music ministry throughout North America and the world.
Well known for his compositions and arrangements, Bill’s works appear in more than 400 publications. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and his music is frequently featured on international broadcasts and recordings.
Linda Himes
Linda Himes has served in various ministries in the Salvation Army for most of her adult life. She has always possessed a strong passion for the Word of God and looks for every opportunity to share its truths.
For two years Linda worked with Precept Ministries in Chattanooga, TN, which provided the foundation for her skills as a teacher and trainer, using an inductive method for studying the Bible. From this experience she realized that although most Christians know they should study the Bible, often they do not know how to do it and effectively nourish their spiritual growth.
In 1997 her calling was fulfilled when she was appointed the Territorial Bible Ministries Consultant for the USA Central Territory, in which she served for 16 years. Although retired since 2013, she continues to be in demand throughout North America and beyond, teaching Bible studies and sharing her love of God and His Word.
Linda and Bill are members of the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army Worship and Community Center in metropolitan Chicago where Linda serves as Bible study leader, Teen Group and Girl Guard leader. Bill serves as Bible study teacher, Sunday worship planner, beginning brass teacher, bandsman, songster.
There were some delays in the completion of our building due to some planning restrictions and being able to acquire building materials. However, our opening was planned for 1st June and it went ahead - on the 1st June.
Our Divisional leaders, Majors Gillian and Paul Billard, rededicated the building.
Contractors will still be working in the building for a few more months and decorating is completed in our Community Centre downstairs.
We are continuing to fund raise, visit the link below
https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-salvation-army-exeter-temple-building-for-the-future-project
A public access Defibrillator is now situated at the Salvation Army Exeter Temple building on the corner of Friars’ Walk and Friars’ Gate ///wires.native.mile
The Defibrillator has been made possible with a donation from Jay’s Aim, a local charity based in Newton Abbot, who provide Defibrillators in memory of James (Jay) Osborne who died suddenly, aged just 28, from an undiagnosed inherited heart condition. They have currently provided over 200 Defibrillators and training courses across the South West.
The Defibrillator was installed as part of the Salvation Army Exeter Temple major refurbishment which is the culmination of a ten year fundraising plan to transform the building to be fit for worship and for the Salvation Army’s community work.
20 people met for a training session on use of the defibrillator conducted by the donating company Jay's Aim.
Leadership team
Corps Officer - Major Robert Elliott
Corps Treasurer - Philip Jones
Bandmaster - Peter Woolway
Songster Leader - Patricia Downie
Recruiting Sergeant - Major Margaret Bovey
Communications Secretary - Jane Williams
The Corps Council comprises all the above plus:
Major Alan Read - Employment + and Connect
Mrs Carol Hawker - Girl Guiding
Mrs Gilly Taylor - Corps Representative
Mrs Lyn Hancock - Employment +
Major Sue Camp-Richards - Connect
Where we are
Unit 1 Haven Road
Exeter
EX2 8BP
United Kingdom
Email address: exeter.DC@satcol.org
Phone: 01392 458140
There is a large car park at the rear of the building.
Please remember to Gift Aid your donations to the shop. Speak to the Manager, Sarah, or one of the staff, to get a Gift Aid card which will increase your donation to the Salvation Army.
The Gift Aided donations can be accepted at the shop at any time, even when they are unable to receive any other donations.
If you are interested in giving your time to work in the shop in a voluntary capacity please speak to Sarah the Manager.
in January 2024 we celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the opening of the Donation Centre in Haven Road. We are keen to support SatCoL and acknowledge the massive contribution which Sarah and her team continue to make, not only to the Territory, but particularly to Exeter Temple.
The manager, Sarah Ward, and her team are to be congratulated, and thanked for the valuable work they are doing.
“For this month’s newsletter I wanted to highlight our friends who work at the SA Donation Centre on Haven Banks
Briefly the way this works is that the volunteers don’t earn a wage as such, but the minimum wage they would have earned is donated to the Corps they are attached to, so since the shop opened in 2019 Majors Carolyn & Alan together with John Pope have worked weekly hours, joined later after the pandemic by Paul Luffman and, for a while, the grandson of Rose Tinworth. (Scott)
It was agreed that this was a way of contributing to the Corps Building Fund and to date I am very pleased to share with you the sum raised up to March 2024 is £46,257.33 and I am sure you would, along with me, like to thank our volunteers for all their hard work and their continuing commitment to the building fund for Exeter Temple Corps
Further to this Sarah Ward (Manager) agreed to have a donation box placed on the counter for any loose change and donations, this again has gone to helping the ET Building for the Future scheme and raised the sum of £1257.31
May God bless all who work at the donation centre and THANK YOU”. Phil Jones - Corps Treasurer
Mondays - Parent and Toddler Group - 10.00 - 12pm in Community hall in term time
Leader Carol Hawker
Tuesdays - Employment + Local 2.30pm in Main Hall
Leader: Major Alan Read
Songster Rehearsal 7.00 - 8.00pm -
Leader: Patricia Downie
Band Rehearsal 8.15 - 9.30pm -
Leader: Peter Woolway
Wednesdays - Parent and Toddler Group - 10.00 - 12pm in Community hall in term time
Leader Carol Hawker
Fridays - Connect - Activity group for adults of all ages 10.00 - 12.00pm.
Leaders: Majors Alan and Carolyn Read, Major Sue Camp-Richards and DE Malc Camp-Richards
Singing by Heart - 1.00 - 2.00pm First Friday of each month following Connect and the lunchtime meal. An opportunity to sing, have fun and a encourage a feeling of well being. Open to anyone who enjoys singing. Leader: Corps Communications Secretary Jane Williams
Friday evenings - Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers - register at www,girlguiding.org.uk -
Leader: Carol Hawker
Each Christmas around 250+ gift bags are prepared for local families, and in excess of 100 food parcels are packaged before Christmas. The generosity of corps folk, friends and the general public enabled this.
Each week the Community Team make meals, prepare goody bags and food parcels and between 25 and 50 meals are prepared and given out each Saturday, early evening, and Sunday lunchtime. We continue to help, offering practical support with and food parcels, and spiritual support.
If you would like to help us please use our Just Giving page.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tsa-community-support-000118
The donation Centre at Haven Banks also take in food commodities to be used at Exeter Temple through the year.
The Corps has a thriving BP group of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers and they meet on a Friday evening.
Register at www.girlguiding.org.uk
We endeavour to make links with our local community and invite groups into our hall to learn more of our mission.
Our Band has been able to support with music at St. Leonards School and Wynstream Primary school on a number of occasions. The children of the schools have also presented the corps with handmade cards to be part of our gift bags at Christmas and Easter.
Employment Plus Local
Helping people to find work and stay in work. Drop in Tuesdays 2.30pm to 4.30pm or e mail to make an appointment
ExeterEmploymentPlusLocal@SalvationArmy.org.uk
Our vision is to work with unemployed people to provide assistance on their journey into employment within a supportive environment.
During our sessions we provide:
- Computers with free internet access to help with job searching
- Access to information and guidance on training opportunities to acquire new skills or improve existing ones
- Resources and advice for applying for jobs, including help in completing job application forms, CV writing and interview techniques
- A variety of courses e.g. confidence building, employability and budgeting skills through e-learning;
- A point of reference and an address for homeless jobseekers
- Chaplaincy services on request
- A warm, relaxed atmosphere with tea, coffee and biscuits
In February 2024
We were thrilled that Caitlin (Employment Development Coordinator) won the Employment Plus Directors award. Below are details of her nomination compiled by Darren, Employment Plus Regional Manager.
Caitlins’ Nomination
Since she joined us nearly a year ago, Caitlin (EDC) has been great - nothing is ever too much for her. She has been keen to learn and also to share her knowledge and experience with others showing both Boldness and Mutual Accountability.
I asked 2 of the E+ Local team for their thoughts:
Alan Read (Retired Officer) - "It is a joy to work with Caitlin, she has fully committed herself to this position and is always keen to understand and comply with the many facets of The Salvation Army and its mission. On Tuesday afternoons, when our volunteers come together for our sessions, she gives encouragement and confidence to us all. I have observed how much her clients appreciate the time she spends with them, and the efforts made to resolve their issues. In the wider context of the County of Devon, she has established links in a number of communities where the Army is otherwise unrepresented. She recently wrote us a report outlining the scope of her work for the wider corps fellowship, and this was well received."
Lyn Hancock (Corps member and E+ Local team member) - " Caitlin has made a huge impact in the short time she has worked with us. She is professional, knowledgeable, hardworking and great fun to work with. She relates to and Respects people from all walks of life and her Passion for doing her absolute best for her clients is plainly evident to see. We have worked on numerous initiatives together, and she actively participates in our East Devon Network where all local expressions of TSA meet to learn from each other and to create a joined-up approach to how we best serve our community. I have heard nothing but praise for Caitlin. She is a great asset to TSA and we are very privileged to have her."
Caitlin is also currently working out of 2 prisons, working with men in their last 12 weeks of sentence, supporting them getting ready for release and then working with them once they are back on the outside. She is extremely Passionate about transforming lives, which she does with Integrity, and is continuously looking for ways to make things better for anyone that accesses our service. I strongly believe she embraces all of the TSA core values, and she does it all with a very big smile.
SA literature has been distributed for many years in the pubs, and on the street, and that work still continues here in Exeter outside M&S on the High St weekly. It is a great opportunity to witness, make conversation and meet folk who love and believe in the work that The Salvation Army does not only here, but all over the country and across the world. Many folk, and other Christians, stop and make themselves known and appreciate our witness.
Once a month on the 2nd Thursday there are various musicians who make up a small band and play many familiar hymn tunes which bring memories and blessing to so many that stop and listen, this you can see by the pictures attached.
The Connect Club meets every Friday throughout the year. For a small charge members enjoy tea, coffee, toast, crumpets, teacakes and other goodies to eat. Once a month they also order in Fish and Chips which are always well received.
Conversation is always at a premium, as are crafts and some more vigorous activities in the form of table tennis and indoor bowling.
Singing by Heart is a singing group for adults. Singing has been medically proven to be effective in encouraging a feeling of well being. We provide an hour of singing songs of all genres and there is laughter and fun and sometimes the opportunity to use percussion!
The group is not solely for those experiencing any signs of dementia but we are aiming to be a dementia friendly establishment with clear signage and facilities.
Please come along and enjoy an hour of singing, laughter and memories.
Further details from jane.williams@salvationarmy.org.uk
2024 dates
6 September
4 October
1 November
6 December
SbH purchased Kazoos with donations from the Utley Foundation Trust. So, introducing our Kazoo band! Such a lot of fun.
In August we made another purchase to help us learn names of our members - Printed lanyards which will be given out at the beginning of the session and collected in at the end.
A new social group will be commencing shortly. Details to follow - a chance to meet and chat over a cup of tea/coffee.
KIT club, (Keep in touch) with coffee and/or breakfast at a local venue. We meet on the last Thursday of each month at the Imperial at 10ish to 12ish. Please contact Philip Jones. 07944389715
We look forward to seeing you there.
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
If you, or someone you know, is coming to
the University of Exeter
and would like to know more about the city
or Exeter Temple Corps,
please call 01392 216553
Students who are coming to study at the University, Education or Medical Schools are very welcome to join with us. We have a small number of students who occasionally worship with us and some who enjoy meeting up at band and songster rehearsals. We understand that your priorities are your studies but you are always very welcome.
There is a rota of people who are willing to host our students on a Sunday lunchtime! Please contact the Corps office to let us know if you coming to study here.
There are also opportunities to work with our BP sections on a Friday evening.
Anyone undertaking Marine training at the Lympstone Barracks is also very welcome to join us in worship.
Volunteering at the Salvation Army is interesting, rewarding providing the opportunity to meet new people and gain new experiences.
If you are interested, please contact us by emailing volunteering.exeter@salvationarmy.org.uk for an application form.
Current Volunteering Opportunities:
Community Meals – Every Saturday and Sunday the Community Meals Team provide hot meals, pasties, goody bags and food parcels to those in need of assistance. Meals are prepared and given out as takeaway food. Our meals give practical support, but we also offer spiritual support by providing a listening ear to those who need to chat.
Singing by Heart - This group enables those who would not be able to join a formal choir or group to come along and enjoy singing. Some of our friends do need a little help with holding song sheets and feeling confident to join in percussion activities etc. It is an hour of fun and is good for the soul and the brain.
The Salvation Army Homes - Formerly SaHa. This provides supported housing and general needs in property across the country. We operate 3 services: Culverlands in Exeter and St Andrew’s House and St Saviour’s House in Exmouth. We offer a total of 34 placements and work in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust and are commissioned by Devon County Council to provide support packages for people in recovery.
Part of the package includes offering the opportunity to participate in daily activities to help increase living skills, social confidence and general wellbeing, which can range from arts and craft groups, cooking, sport and fitness or social outings to the local town and beyond.
We are looking to create a directory of people interested in volunteering who would be keen to give up an afternoon of their time to share their skills in anything from gardening to cooking on a budget to pottery, woodwork and craft skills.
For more information - info@salvationarmyhomes.org.uk
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity, working in 133 countries worldwide, that offers support, friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
Volunteers can also use the facilities at the Employment + club on Tuesday afternoons.
Exeter Temple SA Band will play at the Quay on the following Sundays from 12.30pm.
SA literature is usually available for young and old alike.
8th September
13th October
3rd November
15th December - from 1.00pm Carols on the Quay
Visit of William Himes (O.F) and Linda Himes
Saturday 5th October - 3.15pm Rehearsals with Corps Band and Songsters - all welcome.
6.30pm Open evening with Bill and Linda
Sunday 6th October - 10.30am Morning worship
3pm Temple Praise Led by William and Linda Himes