The Church of St. Mary and St. Gabriel, Stoke Gabriel
You will be very welcome to visit this beautiful old parish church, either on Sunday to join us in worship or to explore during the week. The church is normally open during daylight hours.
The interior of the church contains a fine set of box pews and a beautiful rood screen, parts of which date from mediaeval times. A magnificent new South door has been given in memory of Sir Fred Pontin, founder of the holiday camp chain. The interior was repainted in November 2006.
Outside, the churchyard has fine views over the mill pond and the River Dart, and has numerous gravestones associated with the Churchward family, including one commemorating George Jackson Churchward, the famous railway engineer. However, its chief glory is a yew tree probably about 800 years old, and possibly older. A traditional rhyme claims to provide a way in which wishes can be fulfilled:
" Walk ye backward round about me
Seven times round for all to see;
Stumble not and then for certain
one true wish will come to thee. "
To see full size pictures of these shown here please visit the Gallery.
Normal Sunday Services at Stoke Gabriel are as follows:
8.15 a.m. Holy Communion (1662) 1st and 3rd Sundays
11.00 a.m. Every Sunday. Morning service
6.30 p.m. Evensong (1662) 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Vicar: Rev’d D.A. Treby, MSc. MA. Tel 01803 782358. e-mail: dave@treby.freeserve.co.uk
Holy Week
at Stoke Gabriel and Collaton St Mary
| Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday |
| 7.00p Eucharist at Stoke Gabriel |
| Maundy Thursday |
| 7.00p Eucharist at Stoke Gabriel with washing of feet |
| ( The footwashing is symbolic, and only a few people actually have their feet washed. If you would like to be involved please let the vicar know beforehand) |
| Good Friday |
| 10.00am Processions leave Stoke Gabriel and Collaton Churches. We meet at White Hill Holiday Park for a united service at 10.45am |
| Easter Saturday |
| 7.00pm Confirmation service at Exeter Cathedral |
| Easter Sunday |
| 8.15am Holy Communion (1662) at Collaton |
| 9.00am Holy Communion at Collaton |
| 11.00am Family Service at Stoke Gabriel |
| 6.30pm Evening Prayer (1662) at Stoke Gabriel |
The Parish magazine is available every month and contains news and local articles.
Stoke Gabriel News
Hon Treasurer: Roland Riley, Tel 01803 782500
Magazine Editor: David Simpson, Tel 01803 782576
Further contact information
Stoke Gabriel Parochial Church Council