Exeter Temple

Everyone is Welcome to Worship, we would love to see you!

During the pandemic there are no meetings or activities at The Temple in accordance with Government guidelines. Meals for those who are vulnerable will be as takeaways from the Lucky Lane entrance *

The Corps has a regular Zoom meeting during these unusual times and you can access this via the Corps Fb page or the Corps Officer. The weekly Bible Studies also use Zoom and details are available form the CO.

Sunday Programme times (unless otherwise stated)

• 9:40am Prayer meeting

Please enter quietly and join us at any time for prayer

• 10:30am Morning Worship

Crèche facility available for the under 3’s

Refreshments are served after worship in the Coffee Lounge

• 1 – 2 pm Community lunch*

Served in our community hall for those in need

(If you would like to help with our weekly meal for vulnerable people please get in touch with the Corps Officers, we are always needing more helpers )

Thank you

NB: All activities are subject to change  always check with leaders before attending - thank you.

Please note that during the pandemic of Covid-19 there are no activities at the Temple. This site will inform when there are changes.

Monday

• 10am Little Treasures (Parent & Toddlers) – in our Community hall. Term time.

Tuesday

• 7pm Songster (choir) practice 

• 8:15pm Band practice  

Wednesday

• 10am Little Treasures - (Parent & Toddlers) Community hall  -  term time
• 2:45pm Women’s Fellowship (2nd Wednesday of the month)
• 6:30pm  Bible Study on Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please call the officers for the relevant codes for this.

Thursday

• 10am – 12:30pm War Cry ministry in High Street - Outside Tesco

Friday

• 10.30 - 12.30 Connect Club, a number of activities including board games, carpet bowls, craft activities, table tennis, pool. Or come and enjoy a chat and read the newspaper. Unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits. £2
• 6:00pm - 8.45pm Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers - term time
• 7:30pm Response (contemporary group) rehearsal

Saturday

Our Hall is used as a local 'Contact Centre' run by 'Bold Moves' so please check before attending the hall during the daytime. This is once a fortnight from 9am - 3.30pm.

Community supper & study group 6pm (please see Mary Wannell if you can support)  Please note this is not available on the 2nd Saturday in the month.

Various home groups meet during the week. If you would like to join one please ask the Corps officer for details for full details

If you are interested in any of these activities please contact us: Tel: 01392 216 553

If you are travelling to Exeter on holiday, or to visit the university, why not pay us a visit - you will be most welcome.

Much of the on-road parking near the hall is for residents only. Please ensure you are in a marked paying space and display a ticket from one of the on street meters.

Parking charges apply 7 days a week and public holidays.

Local car parks can be found at https://exeter.gov.uk/car-parking/car-parks/zone-2-car-parks/cathedral-quay-car-park/

Temple Praise, our quarterly musical praise event, featuring our own sections and guest soloists. 

Next Temple Praise is scheduled for: 

27th September However, this will be reviewed according to Government advice due to Covid-19

Home Groups are open to everyone.

Each group consists of around ten people who attend the corps (church) on a regular basis.

The primary purpose of a Home Group is to set aside time to be with others for friendship and fellowship, to explore the Bible and pray.

Please contact us for more details

Monthly Bible Study 6:30pm on Zoom during current pandemic crisis. Please call the officer for details.

 Major Nigel Bovey has recently had a book published entitled Browsing the Bible and has been interviewed by Premer Radio. 

https://www.premier.org.uk/Across-the-UK/The-Midlands/Browsing-the-Bible

Throughout the year we arrange special interest events "just 4 men"

All planned events subject to change due to Covid-19

12 August Quiz and food at the hall

23 September   Visit to Haynes Motor Museum

21 November Breakfast at The Imperial New North Rad

If you would like to know more, or to go onto our mailing list,  please email:  mkampo1957@gmail.com or graham.carey@salvationarmy.org.uk

Women's Fellowship meets the 2nd Wednesday in the month at 2:30pm

(Please note titles or speakers may change - always check first)

8th July Cream Tea

SUMMER BREAK

New programme to follow after the break

Are you coming to the University of Exeter?

Students studying in Exeter are warmly welcome at Exeter Temple Corps.

2020  Coffee Mornings (10 - 12 noon) St Stephen's Church in High St.

3 October

12 Dec Band and Songster i/c to include sale of Chrstmas items

Other events:

31 Aug BBQ at Corps officers. Details to follow

17/18 Oct Salvation Brass

If you would like to get a team together to organise one of the coffee mornings please contact Major Alan Read:  alanread27@gmail.com

• ​​​​​17/18 October Visit of Salvation Brass

• 21 October Corps Council meeting

• November Advent Bible study - Christianity explored

**********DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2021 **********

• Jan/Feb Proposed Corps retreat. 

• 6/7 March  Music Ministries with Andrew and Sue Blyth  

• 24 April  concert by ET Band and Budleigh Salterton Male Voice choir

This group meets on the last Thursday of each month at the Imperial New North Road at around 10.15am.

Come along for coffee and a chat, or treat yourself to a breakfast. Please ask our Treasurer Phil  Jones for further details. 

Upcoming dates: 

We are currently meeting on Zoom so please check the Corps Facebook page for details

July 30th,

August 27th, 

September 24th, 

October 29th, 

November 26th

Every Friday 10.30 - 12.30     

Includes various Table Games, Carpet Bowls, Jigsaw puzzles, Table tennis, Crafts and plenty of tea and coffee. Come and share friendship with others.