Faith Stories
Your faith story is as individual as your finger print. Some people will have epic stories, others will have quiet tales but each is unique and important.
Across the Diocese of Truro we feel its important to share the Good News. You don’t have to shout, a soap box isn’t necessary (unless you want to!), a story simply shared one to another still counts.
In this section you will find a range of faith stories from ordinary people like you and me, to new priests just ordained, and those who have been recognised for their work in their churches and communities. Many different people from many different walks of life who all share one thing: their faith.
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Cross of St Piran
Ley celebrated for her work in community
Despite her selfless work and many achievements, Ley Adewole was still surprised to be nominated to receive a Cross of St Piran.
Local Lay Leader
“Sens Kernewek built my confidence and released creativity in me.”
Claire Burgess, Local Lay Leader at Colan, believes we all have a calling and is encouraging people to go out and explore theirs.
Our Stories
“I love Philliack church.”
After living in Australia for more than 50 years, Eileen West has travelled across the globe to Cornwall where the local church community have welcomed her in.
Petertide Ordinations
From America to Cornwall – the path that led to ordination
Erica Payne is due to be ordained as deacon on Friday 27th June, 2025, in Truro Cathedral. Here she speaks about her journey to this moment of ordination, which takes her from America to Oxford to Cornwall.
Readers
Becoming a Reader has been ‘bubbling away under the surface’ for years
Becoming a Reader (also known as a Licensed Lay Minister) is something that has been ‘bubbling away’ in Claire, 70, for several years.
