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Confirmations celebrated as Christians of all ages affirm their faith in Jesus
The Christian faith remains “relevant, powerfully attractive and compelling for people of all ages,” said the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen. Speaking after a confirmation service for […]
Bishop Philip gives Trafalgar sermon
This Sunday – 20 October, 2019 – Bishop Philip gave a sermon at Madron church for its annual Trafalgar service. On 21 October, 1805 news of the battle of Trafalgar […]
Who knew craft club could lead to Confirmation?
When Joan joined the Crafty Club at St Andrew’s, Redruth, she had no idea it would lead both herself and her husband, David, to Confirmation at Truro Cathedral later this […]
Joyful celebrations of our Remarkable Readers
Readers from across the diocese came together last Saturday to celebrate and mark their ministry in Truro Cathedral. As Bishop Philip said, they represented remarkable commitment, remarkable dedication and remarkable […]
Songs for Earth to be held in Truro Cathedral
Pupils of Cornish schools and members of the county youth choir will all perform at a special service in November to celebrate our planet and the children who are fighting […]
Homeless people are at risk from modern slavery
Staff and volunteers at night shelters are being urged to look out for signs of exploitation among clients in a campaign launched by the Church of England’s anti-slavery initiative. More […]
Call for Cornish churches to open for day of prayer on October 31
Cornish church leaders have called for a day of prayer on October 31, to mark the day that the UK is due to withdraw from the EU. Announcing the initiative […]
Synod to consider significant questions before setting next year’s budget
Members of Truro Diocesan Synod have been asked to give thought and prayer to some fundamental questions about how we finance our operations, before attending November’s meeting at which next […]
Faith and Mental Health in Cornwall
On Saturday, people gathered from across Cornwall to find out more about the relationship between faith and mental health. Mental health, or mental ill health, has been with us forever, […]
Celebrating the calling to become a Reader
The annual Reader service takes place at Truro Cathedral on Saturday, October 12 and among those being licensed will be Debbie Harris from St Ives. It’s been quite a big […]