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Revd Mary West, the vicar who promised to leave church if women were ever ordained
“If ever I walk into this church and see a woman behind the altar I shall walk out again!” Words spoken, probably loudly, by Revd Mary West to her long-suffering […]
A message of thanks from Bishop Chris and Ellie Goldsmith
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Vocations day in Truro Cathedral. It was a celebration of personal story-telling as we heard how God has touched […]
Niggles not mountains in women’s ministry today
Revd Becca Bell, priest in charge of six churches in Southeast Cornwall, firmly believes that women’s ministry has come a very long way in 25 years, but that there’s still […]
Revd Canon Tony Neal celebrates 50 years since an ordination that almost didn’t happen
Revd Canon Tony Neal will have been ordained 50 years ago on September 21st, beginning his ministry in Ripon and working as a parish priest, teacher, mentor, hospital chaplain and […]
What brings you joy? Considering your vocation
People who went to Truro Cathedral on Saturday to take part in the diocesan Vocations Day were advised to consider what brings them joy, as they explored how best to follow […]
Opening doors, hearts and kitchens to the homeless
Homelessness, being disadvantaged, living on the margins. However you choose to describe the life circumstances of too many of our neighbours, it doesn’t change the reality of what it is. […]
Women’s Ministry via The Sound of Music, the Vicar of Dibley and Revd Jane Vaughan-Wilson
Although entertained by one ordinand’s declaration that she didn’t want to be a nun after seeing The Sound of Music, Truro Diocesan Director of Ordinands, Rev Canon Jane Vaughan-Wilson, didn’t […]
Grenfell Street sign celebrates solidarity of two communities 300 miles apart
It wasn’t just the sun that was shining in Mousehole last Thursday as a very special Grenfell Street sign was unveiled. Love, community connections and compassion shone across this picturesque […]
2019 Vocations Day: taking the next step
Bishop Chris’s leaving service will be an integral part of this year’s Diocese of Truro Vocations Day in the cathedral on Saturday, September 14 – and it couldn’t be more […]
Tips for SIAMS: Vision
Please be aware of a very important statement hidden away on page 18 ‘Reporting’. “If leaders, including governors, cannot articulate how biblical teaching roots the school’s vision, giving it coherence, […]
