Approximately 30 people attended the event, with younger families new to the Church, as well as regular attendees.
Alison Phillips, one of the coordinators of the Church said: ‘It’s resonated with everybody, I think there was a sense that people want to be together for this. Everyone’s taken it in their own ways, some people want to be on their own and some people want to come to Church and be with others.
Everyone was impressed with the orchestration of the day. Another church coordinator said: ‘The day has gone really well, I’ve been very impressed. The timing, the pageantry and the speeches have all been excellent - we liked the sermon. It’s been a great send-off.
‘The Queen’s been a constant throughout, and now that constant has ended people don’t know what’s next. The rate of change throughout her reign has been so much, but she’s remained so calm and down to earth throughout.’
‘But Charles has been set such a wonderful example, we do not doubt that he’s going to step up. He’s grieving as well, but he’s really stepped up to the duties.
‘I did want to go up but I also wanted to be here to help out, and it’s so well covered with the TV and the books of condolences that you can pay your respects from here.’
Churches throughout the Teign Valley area worked together to organise services throughout the weekend in remembrance of the Queen and celebration of her life.
‘Each Church has done its own thing but has also come together which is nice. The Church is the community, so although we have regulars here, events like this bring people from all walks of life through our doors.’