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From coffee mornings to men-sheds, recognition for the Oasis Centre
How many of us have thought something should be done about disparate communities, loneliness and the lack of opportunities for connecting people, hoping that ‘something’ would be done by someone […]

Remembering God when you’ve lost confidence in going to church
It’s undeniable that across Cornwall we have a problem with missing generations in our Anglican churches. Not just the elusive ‘youth’ but whole other generations below and above the age […]

Truro’s motion on the environment set to return to General Synod
A motion to promote environmental programmes that was submitted to General Synod jointly by the Diocese of Truro and the Diocese of London has been adjourned until February. The joint […]

Are you in contact with victims of modern slavery?
Do you know what modern slavery looks like? Would you be able to recognise somebody who was enslaved if they walked into your life, or even your church? Caroline Virgo, […]
Not too late to book a place on safeguarding conference
The first Bishop’s Safeguarding Conference took place this week. Two dozen people made their way to Tresmeer Village Hall, near Launceston, to talk about ways safeguarding policy and practice within […]

Bishop Chris remembers and prays for our NHS that is 70 today
The NHS came into being on 5th July 1948 thanks to the vision of Aneurin “Nye” Bevan, the health minister at the time, and others who worked hard to create […]

Walking by social prescription and reaching out to the community
With the 70th Birthday celebrations of the NHS in full swing, an unusual NHS present that is being enjoyed by the community in St Austell is Social Prescribing. This is […]

Candidates begin final preparations for ordination
Nine people have begun the final countdown to their ordination this weekend. Seven people are to be ordained as deacons on Friday at Truro Cathedral, and two will be priested […]
Parishes invited to nominate delegates for Bishop’s Safeguarding Conferences
Each parish within the Diocese of Truro is being asked to nominate two representatives to attend the Bishop’s Conferences on Safeguarding during July. Strategy development The aim of the conferences […]

Invitation to hear Archbishop Josiah, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, in Truro
Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, is to give a talk in Cornwall next month. Archbishop Josiah will appear in the Truro Cathedral Old School on […]