St Mary
Dartington Devon
TQ9 6JS
Who we are
St Mary welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Dartington area.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Dartington, Devon by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Dartington, Devon by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Location of worship
Church Pastor
The Revd Julian Charles Ould
Team Rector
Dartington,
Devon
TQ9 6JS
United Kingdom
Phone: 01803 865615
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Church Website
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Revd Julian Charles Ould
Leader Position:
Team Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
I describe myself as a ‘nomadic priest’ in that I have gone where I have been asked to serve and in thirty years of ministry have worked all over the country.
After training at Mirfield, West Yorkshire, I started as a curate at Hebburn on Tyneside, experiencing the struggles of extreme unemployment. For my second curacy, I served in the new town development Bretton, Peterborough.
My first incumbency was in a more rural setting on the edge of the Fens, just outside Peterborough. Finally before moving to Totnes, where I am also Rural Dean and Safeguarding Advisor for the Archdeaconry, I served ten years on the Isles of Scilly. Previous to all this I was in hotel management, principally working in London.
I have a passion for music and in addition to singing with and supporting the good musical tradition of St Mary’s Parish Church and its choir, I sing with the Cameo Singers. I love mixing with people and sharing the community life of our town and its colourful characters.
After training at Mirfield, West Yorkshire, I started as a curate at Hebburn on Tyneside, experiencing the struggles of extreme unemployment. For my second curacy, I served in the new town development Bretton, Peterborough.
My first incumbency was in a more rural setting on the edge of the Fens, just outside Peterborough. Finally before moving to Totnes, where I am also Rural Dean and Safeguarding Advisor for the Archdeaconry, I served ten years on the Isles of Scilly. Previous to all this I was in hotel management, principally working in London.
I have a passion for music and in addition to singing with and supporting the good musical tradition of St Mary’s Parish Church and its choir, I sing with the Cameo Singers. I love mixing with people and sharing the community life of our town and its colourful characters.
Administration
Admin Name:
Sue Robertson
Admin Position:
Church Warden
Phone:
St Mary Service Times
Sunday Services
St Mary’s, Dartington: 11.15 am – Common Worship Order 2
Weekday Services
St Mary’s, Dartington: Mondays, 5pm – Evening Prayer,
with Reverend Jane Frost
St Mary’s, Dartington: Wednesdays, 5.30pm – Wild Monastics,
with Reverend Sam Wernham
St Mary’s, Dartington, is open during the week and welcomes you to come in for a moment of quiet, private prayer and to light candles in memory of those special to you.
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St Mary’s, Dartington: 11.15 am – Common Worship Order 2
Weekday Services
St Mary’s, Dartington: Mondays, 5pm – Evening Prayer,
with Reverend Jane Frost
St Mary’s, Dartington: Wednesdays, 5.30pm – Wild Monastics,
with Reverend Sam Wernham
St Mary’s, Dartington, is open during the week and welcomes you to come in for a moment of quiet, private prayer and to light candles in memory of those special to you.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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St Mary History
ST MARY’S CHURCH in Dartington dates back to the 12th Century. It was originally located alongside Dartington Hall. However, in 1878 the foundation stone of the present church was laid on glebe land near the Parsonage (now known as The Old Postern).
The architect, John Loughborough Pearson, used the same ground plan as the old church, yet skilfully adapted the medieval features to meet the needs of that day. He was already engaged in designing Truro Cathedral.
The Rood Screen (the wooden partition separating the Chancel and Choir Stalls) from the Nave (the congregation area), together with the Rood Loft, were re-erected and access stairs were built.
The oldest artefact in the church is the octagonal shaped Font, which is made of Moorstone granite and dates back to the Middle Ages – although the pedestal is more recent. The records imply that the Pulpit dates back to 1499, and the screen separating the Bell Tower from the Nave also dates back to the 15th Century. The names and dates of the previous clergy are displayed on the plaque near the bookstall. The High Altar is mounted on a marble plinth and was originally installed in the old church in 1836, by Reverend Robert Froude, M.A., in fulfilment of a project and as a memorial to his eldest son Reverend Richard Froude, M.A., who died that year.
Before the Reverend Robert Froude became the Rector at Dartington Church (1820 – 1859), he was Archdeacon at Dartington from 1799. During this time, his eldest son Richard, was born on the 25th March, 1803, who also went into the ministry and became an Anglican churchman and theological scholar. He was one of the founders of the Oxford Movement, together with his friends J.H. Newman and the Reverend John Keble (the hymn writer). His other son, named William, was also born in Dartington on the 28th November, 1810, and became an engineer and naval architect. William was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. His work was significant and he advised the British Admiralty on ship design and how model ships can be used to determine the physical laws of full-scale ships. His model testing tank was located near Torquay and he introduced what is known as the Froude Number in fluid mechanics. William was a member of the Royal Society, from which he was awarded a Royal Medal. The Organ dates back to around 1865 and was built by Speechley of London. It has a 16ft length pipe, which gives a rich deep sound, together with the usual 8ft and 4ft length pipes. It has two manual keys, which can be linked together – and has a full set of pedals. The Church Clock has an interesting mechanism and needs careful adjustment to keep accurate time. It was installed in 1891 by relatives, parishioners and friends of Reverend Richard Champernowne, M.A., who was Rector at Dartington from 1859 to 1891. The Church Pew Ends and Choir Stalls date back to medieval times. • candles are available for visitors to light and make prayer requests, which every month are prayed over by the clergy
The oldest artefact in the church is the octagonal shaped Font, which is made of Moorstone granite and dates back to the Middle Ages – although the pedestal is more recent. The records imply that the Pulpit dates back to 1499, and the screen separating the Bell Tower from the Nave also dates back to the 15th Century. The names and dates of the previous clergy are displayed on the plaque near the bookstall. The High Altar is mounted on a marble plinth and was originally installed in the old church in 1836, by Reverend Robert Froude, M.A., in fulfilment of a project and as a memorial to his eldest son Reverend Richard Froude, M.A., who died that year.
Before the Reverend Robert Froude became the Rector at Dartington Church (1820 – 1859), he was Archdeacon at Dartington from 1799. During this time, his eldest son Richard, was born on the 25th March, 1803, who also went into the ministry and became an Anglican churchman and theological scholar. He was one of the founders of the Oxford Movement, together with his friends J.H. Newman and the Reverend John Keble (the hymn writer). His other son, named William, was also born in Dartington on the 28th November, 1810, and became an engineer and naval architect. William was educated at Westminster School and Oriel College, Oxford. His work was significant and he advised the British Admiralty on ship design and how model ships can be used to determine the physical laws of full-scale ships. His model testing tank was located near Torquay and he introduced what is known as the Froude Number in fluid mechanics. William was a member of the Royal Society, from which he was awarded a Royal Medal. The Organ dates back to around 1865 and was built by Speechley of London. It has a 16ft length pipe, which gives a rich deep sound, together with the usual 8ft and 4ft length pipes. It has two manual keys, which can be linked together – and has a full set of pedals. The Church Clock has an interesting mechanism and needs careful adjustment to keep accurate time. It was installed in 1891 by relatives, parishioners and friends of Reverend Richard Champernowne, M.A., who was Rector at Dartington from 1859 to 1891. The Church Pew Ends and Choir Stalls date back to medieval times. • candles are available for visitors to light and make prayer requests, which every month are prayed over by the clergy
"Do not make prayer a monologue-make it a conversation."Anon
St Mary listing was last updated on the 2nd of May, 2018
