The day begins and ends with prayer  along with time for silence and contemplation. This is at the heart of what we do. In the house we have set aside a special place for doing this. 

For Interns mainly there is the opportunity to do youth work. Some of this is with Youth For Christ Kingsbridge. This includes leading school assemblies, going to the secondary school CU, helping in a parent and toddler group. 

There will be regular opportunity to discuss your life journey and sense of calling. This includes exploring authorised ministry within the Church of England with vocation advisors from this diocese.  

Interns travel on Tuesdays in term-time to Saint Mellitus College, Plymouth to attend the audit introductory course in mission and theology called Beginning Theology.

This is without accreditation and assessment. The course delves into foundational theological practice and Biblical studies.

There are plenty opportunities in the parish churches to help in visiting the housebound, shadowing the clergy and working in projects to help those that are struggling and in need, the sick, the lonely and the bereaved. 

Members have been involved in delivering a range of worship services, including music ministry, reading, ushering, preaching, leading Services of the Word, etc.  

Since Lockdown our churches have work hard in digital outreach and livestream services. We need people to taken this further and deeper. see www.theseasideparish.co.uk

A big part of your time is living in community at Swallows Nest our new house.  This means eating together, managing the house, shopping ethically, and investing in each other.  To help we provide a chaplaincy team to support and mentor you.