We believe that our churches exist in the people who worship and serve God. We seek the Kingdom of God as we try to love everyone who comes into our buildings and all who live in, or visit, our communities.
The town of Brixham with the parishes of Churston Ferrers with Galmpton and Kingswear occupy one of the most scenic corners of Devon, between Torbay and the estuary of the River Dart opposite Dartmouth.
Brixham itself remains a busy fishing port of national importance, with a strong sense of local community. The population spans a wide socioeconomic spectrum. The churches have abundant opportunities for loving service and for the proclamation of the Gospel among rich and poor, young and old.
In the Diocese of Exeter, as local mission communities we seek to live out a diocesan vision which we pray will help us by God’s grace to be more fruitful branches of Christ the vine— growing in prayer, making new disciples, serving the people of Devon with joy. Brixham Mission Community has a heart for inclusivity and mission engaging all ages and stages. We are committed to mutual flourishing where all people are equally valued as members of God's Kingdom.
We have a strong group of volunteers providing outreach to families with a ‘Mummy and Me’ group, ‘Stay and Play’ groups, Messy Church and a Youth Group
We have two church primary schools in Brixham Mission Community, who are part of the Academy for Character and Excellence (ACE)Trust. Since September 2025 we have been pioneering pupil chaplaincy across these two schools which enables children to take an active role in their own faith development, leading creative worship and sharing the story of Jesus with others.
The town of Brixham has two areas colloquially known as “Cowtown” and “Fishtown” with green rolling countryside meeting the sea-fishing industry. Tourism is important throughout our Mission Community with Brixham alongside Churston, Galmpton and Kingswear - our smaller, more rural villages each with their own charm and challenges. The RNLI, Fishermen’s Mission and Coastwatch have a special place in most people’s hearts and many families have a long and proud history of serving their community through fishing, farming and the tourism/hospitality industry.
Kingswear, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has become one of the most popular places in the South-West for second home-owners and sees a lot of summer visitors often arriving by steam railway from Paignton, or visiting the River Dart.
The Team
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| A Christian Aid Tea Party makes the most of English Riveria sunshine in July 2025 |
Our ministry team comprises one Rector (incumbent), one Associate Priest who is also a full-time hospital chaplain, five Licensed Lay Ministers and a small but highly accomplished, versatile group of retired clergy. We have a partial -transfer Mission Community Council of elected members and four parochial church councils.
Since 2025 we have been able to employ part-time administrative support and we have a Mission Community wedding co-ordinator who handles bookings and administration for weddings.
We have very active Christian Aid fundraising; our volunteers participate in Brixham Food Bank, we liaise closely with the Fishermen’s Mission and RNLI. We are keen to develop
strong links with the Brixham Fishing Community and local charities.
We also support the elderly and isolated and their carers through team work of our Anna Chaplaincy, Pastoral Visitors and Eucharistic Minister volunteers. Safeguarding is, of course, taken very seriously with protection of the vulnerable, including older people, being central to our lives.