32 churches &
chapels from
land to sea

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Our People

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East Wivelshire Deanery is a group of 32 churches and chapels in the Diocese of Truro and in the south-east corner of Cornwall. Each church has a distinctive heritage and identity and together we have a vision to be more fruitful and sustainable as we open our doors, serve our communities, make disciples and deepen our love for God and for all God’s children.

Latest News

Deanery Synod

Posted on 3 May 2025

Meeting has been postponed to Tuesday 8th July. 7 for 7.30 pm at St Mary’s Callington.

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New Newsletter - April 2025

Posted on 1 April 2025

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Connecting people and churches

Posted on 9 October 2024

We are the Church of England in the south-east corner of Cornwall. East Wivelshire Deanery includes 32 churches and chapels, 140 sq. miles of land, from Upton Cross to Calstock, along the Tamar River to the sea, and from Rame head along the coast to Downderry. The deanery is mapped into smaller benefices and parishes.

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Our Vision

FRUITFULNESS & SUSTAINABILITY

We want to see all of God's children living life to the full and churches which provide a rich programme of opportunities for all kinds of people.

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Our Team

Michael Johnson

Rural Dean & Strategic Lead

Richard Margetts

Deanery Lay Chair

Andy Atkins

Minister: Kit Hill

Jo Northey

Minister: Rame & Rivers

Rebecca Giles

EWD Administrator

Laura Bushell Hawke

Minister: Kernow Gateway

Paul Gribble

Deanery Treasurer

Helen Reid

Kernow Gateway Administrator

Safeguarding

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our diocese life. Learn more from Truro Diocese.

We want to see all of God's children living life to the full and churches which provide a rich programme of opportunities for all kinds of people.

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