Beyond the Walls: Lament and Love made me an innovator
2025-12-09 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Cornwall
Cathy Ross is Head of Pioneer Leadership Training at CMS (Church Mission Society) and Lecturer in Mission at Regent’s Park College, Oxford. She comes from Aotearoa/NZ. She has previously worked in Rwanda, Congo and Uganda with NZCMS. Her recent publications focus on mission and include Imagining Mission with John Taylor with Jonny Baker, (London:SCM, 2020) Her research interests are in the areas of contextual theologies, World Christianity, feminist theologies and hospitality. She is married to Steve, a GP in Oxford and they have 3 children and five grandchildren. She enjoys tennis, swimming, coffee, travel and watching the All Blacks.
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“There are things that can be seen only with eyes that have cried.”
We will briefly consider Psalm 13 as an example of a narrative of lament. By reflecting on the work of Emmanuel Katongole, a Ugandan theologian, and the story of a pioneer Maggy Barankitse from Burundi, we will move on to see how articulating lament can lead us to practices of resistance, justice, innovation and hope.

Advent Course
2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Tuesday December 16th 10am-noon: Advent 3 Faith Exploring the faith of God in us, and what it means to be made in the image of God.
Light refreshments will be available- all are welcome
For further information contact adventstclement@gmail.com

Blue Christmas Service at Mawgan in Meneage Church
2025-12-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Mawgan in Meneage Church, Mawgan, Helston
Christmas can be a difficult time for many. The Blue Christmas Service at St Mawgan in Meneage Church offers a gentle, reflective space for those carrying grief, loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed.
Friday 20 December | 3.00pm
With singing from The Helston Chamber Choir
Led by Rev Lisa Coupland
All are welcome — come as you are.

Advent Course
2025-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Tuesday December 23rd 10am-noon: Advent 4 Love and Peace Exploring our relationship with Jesus, and what it means to be fully human
Light refreshments will be available- all are welcome
For further information contact adventstclement@gmail.com

Creation Care Network visit to All Saints Highertown & Truro Lifehouse
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:30 | All Saints Highertown Church, Tresawls Road , Truro, TR1 3LD, United Kingdom
An opportunity for the Creation Care Network members and friends to visit All Saints Highertown Church, Truro to view their infra-red heating (which was part funded by a Quick Win grant) and their LED lights (funded from a Give go Green grant). Also we shall be visiting the Truro Lifehouse Project (which is adjacent to the church), to view their facilities and to learn about it being a Net Zero Carbon building with an ‘A’ EPC rating! You will be able to meet the Project Manager and Church Warden of All Saints Highertown. In addition, you will hear about the plans for a Sensory Garden in the grounds. It will be a relaxed, informative morning with refreshments on arrival and throughout the morning. Parking is available. If you would like to join Sharon Willoughby and Rosey Sanders, please email rosey.sanders@trurodiocese.org.uk All are welcome!

Creation Care Network visit to All Saints Highertown Church & Truro Lifehouse
2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:30 | All Saints Highertown Church, Tresawls Road , Truro, TR1 3LD, United Kingdom
On Wednesday 4th February 2026 from 10.00 am – 12.30 pm there’s an opportunity for the Creation Care Network members and friends to visit All Saints Highertown Church, Truro to view their infra-red heating (which was part funded by a Quick Win grant) and their LED lights (funded from a Give go Green grant). Also we shall be visiting the Truro Lifehouse Project (which is adjacent to the church), to view their facilities and to learn about it being a Net Zero Carbon building with an ‘A’ EPC rating!
You will be able to meet the Project Manager and Church Warden of All Saints Highertown. In addition, you will hear about the plans for a Sensory Garden in the grounds. It will be a relaxed, informative morning with refreshments on arrival and throughout the morning. Parking is available. If you would like to join Sharon Willoughby and Rosey Sanders, please email rosey.sanders@trurodiocese.org.uk All are very welcome!

CSMV Come and See weekend
2026-02-07 11:00 - 2026-02-08 14:00 | Cornwall
A weekend with the Sisters at St Mary’s Convent, Wantage, for vocational explorers.
Pray, sing, eat, chat, have a look around – for anyone in the Church of England wishing to explore a possible vocation to the Religious Life.
The weekend will give the opportunity to experience 24 hours in a Convent setting joining the Sisters in various aspects of their daily life and rhythm.
There will also be opportunity to chat with the Sisters and ask questions.
More details at https://csmv.co.uk/community-life/vocation-events/

O Radiant Dawn
2026-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | St Petroc’s Church Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
O Radiant Dawn with St Martin’s Voices, directed by Andrew Earis.

Tickets £15 (£10 Concessions).

150 Years of Mothers' Union
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Epiphany House, Truro, TR1 3DR , United Kingdom
Mothers’ Union will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026, a milestone that marks its founding in 1876. Mothers’ Union is a women-led, international Christian movement dedicated to ending poverty, violence and social injustice in communities in the UK and around the world.
Active for 150 years, with over 4 million members in approximately 84 countries, they work with people of all faiths and none, transforming lives, strengthening families and communities, and advocating for meaningful change.
Come and learn more about the work of the Mothers’ Union throughout the world and in the diocese of Truro. Hear about the work they are already doing and what they can do for you in your benefices.
Come and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the foundation!

Night Falls - a new passion play
2026-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | St Germans Priory, Saltash, PL12, United Kingdom
Night Falls – a professional touring Passion play by Riding Light Theatre Company.

Information and consultation afternoon
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 | St Paternus Church, South Petherwin, Launceston, PL15 7JB
Could you be a Friend of St Paternus?

An information and consultation afternoon in the village hall from 1pm-4pm.
Presentation in the village hall at 2pm and tours of the church from 1-4pm.
Help decide the way forward.

Saturday 11th April, St Paternus Church , South Petherwin

Slug and Snail Hunt - Making friends with molluscs!
2026-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | St Feock Church, Feock TR3 6SA, Feock, TR3 6SA
Festival of slugs and snails at St Feock Church
Find out more here: Festival of Snails and Slugs Tickets, Saturday, Apr 11 at 3 pm | Eventbrite

People's Emergency Briefing
2026-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | The Old Cathedral School
A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing #PEBuk
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

Extreme weather
Food security
Health
Cost of living

The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.
Registration 6.30 pm; Start time 7pm (50-minute screening – followed by discussion).

Seats are free but limited so please book in advance here: https://bookwhen.com/trurodiocese/e/ev-sliw7-20260617190000
#PEBuk #Truro
Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.
Note: the film is only being shown at in-person screenings and is not available online.
Access: The Assembly Room is accessible by lift – there is step free access to the Old Cathedral School.
Unfortunately there is no parking available at the Old Cathedral School building.

Come and see weekend
2026-07-11 11:00 - 2026-09-12 14:00 | St Mary’s Convent, Wantage, OX12 9AU, United Kingdom
The Sisters of the Community of St Mary the Virgin in Wantage (OX12 9AU) are offering those wondering about a possible vocation to the Religious Life a chance to spend a weekend with them in their convent joining them in chapel, eating with them, and more.
There will also be opportunity to chat with the Sisters and ask questions.
Find out more here: https://csmv.co.uk/community-life/vocation-events/
