Anglican churches in Exeter city centre
Giving breathing space in the heart of the city
Five medieval churches, open through the week for worship, quiet and welcome. This parish believes in an all-inclusive church, where all are welcomed.
Open daily. St Stephen’s, St Pancras’, St Petrock’s,
St Olave’s and St Martin’s are open to the public between 10am and 4pm.
Worship
Services across the parish
We draw on both traditional and contemporary strands — the 1662 Book of Common Prayer at St Pancras, Common Worship at St Olave’s and St Stephen’s, and the informal Crossing Place once a month.
August
2026- Sun 2 AugHoly CommunionSt Stephen’s, 10.30am
- Sun 9 AugBCP CommunionSt Pancras, 8am
- Sun 16 AugUnited Service with Unlimited10am for 10.30am
- Sun 23 AugHoly CommunionSt Olave’s, 10.30am
- Thu 27 AugLunchtime CommunionSt Pancras, 12 noon
- Sun 30 AugHoly CommunionSt Stephen’s, 10.30am
September
2026- Sun 6 SepHoly CommunionSt Stephen’s, 10.30am
- Sun 13 SepBCP CommunionSt Pancras, 8am
- Sun 20 SepCrossing PlaceSt Stephen’s, 10.30am
- Thu 24 SepLunchtime CommunionSt Pancras, 12 noon
- Sun 27 SepHoly CommunionSt Olave’s, 10.30am
In addition, the Romanian Orthodox Church welcomes worshippers to their regular services in St Stephen’s on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, and the Community of St Pancras of Rome celebrates the Divine Liturgy in St Pancras on the first and third Sundays at 10.30am.
Visiting
Our six churches
All date from medieval times, and all stand within a few minutes’ walk of one another in the centre of Exeter. Visitors are always welcome.
St Olave’s
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St Petrock’s
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St Pancras
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St Mary Arches
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St Martin’s
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The Parish of Central ExeterOur commitments
Being part of God’s mission of love and reconciliation
In and through Jesus Christ, we are committed to three things above all.
Giving breathing space
- An open, inclusive and non-judgemental environment
- A range of innovative opportunities, within the Anglican tradition, for individual and collective worship and prayer
- Creative ways for personal and spiritual growth
Living the values
- Supporting ourselves and others through prayer and action
- Responding to the challenge of climate change by reflecting and acting on our decision-making and behaviour
- Informing others about our faith and welcoming them to share our fellowship
Engaging with the city
- Using our resources to benefit the communal and Christian life of the city
- Working with other agencies and churches
- Making innovative use of our historical buildings
Seeking silence?
Meditation at St Pancras’
Join us for meditation within the prayerful walls of St Pancras’ church on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5.15pm to 6pm. Please note we do not meet in August.
Dawn leads us into silence by reading from an inspirational passage, followed by a short practice of mindful breathing to calm our bodies and thoughts. During the silence we meditate according to our own practice — following the breath, or repeating a mantra. The silence is space away from a busy world and a busy mind; time to reflect and be still.
What’s on
Upcoming services & events
Aug23Sun
Holy Communion
St Olave’s · 10.30am
Aug27Thu
Lunchtime Communion
St Pancras · 12 noon
Aug30Sun
Holy Communion
St Stephen’s · 10.30am
Safeguarding
If you are worried about someone
If you have a concern about the safety of someone, or about the actions of someone working with children or vulnerable adults, please speak to someone.
Parish Safeguarding Representative
Mary Keaney
07856 848121
Childline
If you are a young person and unhappy about something happening to you
0800 11 11
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Experiencing domestic abuse, or know someone who is? Support agencies and telephone numbers. Exeter Community Wellbeing: 01392 265000.