Truro Diocese

Annual Meeting (AGM) of the Prayer Book Society
2021-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | St Gerrans Church, Trelowen Rosevine Portscatho, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5EN, United Kingdom
ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS (AGM) at St Gerrans with St Anthony in Roseland, TR2 5EA
September 19, 2021
4pm Short history of Gerrans Church followed by the AMM
4.30pm Psychoanalyst, Susan Irving, on her work in Cornwall
5.15pm Afternoon tea, followed by Sung Evensong at 6pm

Songs and Prayers from Taizé at Kenwyn Church
2021-09-12 16:30 - 17:30 | kenwyn Church
Please join Kenwyn Church for Songs and Prayers from Taizé at 4.30pm on the second Sunday of each month.
Taizé worship originated in the French Christian community of that name. It embodies short bible readings, prayers and simple sung refrains separated by periods of silence that foster meditation. There is no preaching. We will start with a run-through of any unfamiliar tunes so you should find it easy to join in with the singing but you are welcome just to come, listen, pray and enjoy the atmosphere. All are welcome.

Communicating the Need: Some Practical Tips Webinar
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Cornwall
Today we will share some tips on how to effectively communicate the financial need and impact of peoples’ giving in your church, in order to encourage generosity both in the worshipping community and the wider community. We will look at how to write letters, create posters and leaflets, plan a giving review, and communicate through preaching and teaching.
Wed, 8th Sept 7-8pm.
Register here

'Let's Celebrate' - St Breward Flower Festival
2021-08-27 10:00 - 2021-08-29 17:00 | St Breward Church, St Breward , PL30 4PP, United Kingdom
St Breward Church is holding a Flower festival with the theme ‘Let’s Celebrate’.
Taking place on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August from 10 – 5pm in the Church & the Village Hall.
Sunday 6.30 Hymns of Praise
There will be Teas & Coffees, Lunches & cream teas.
Admission free, Just donations.

Prayer Book Society Summer Visit to Nansough Manor
2021-08-22 15:30 - 19:00 | St Creda, TR24SL
Sunday 22 August
Summer Visit to Nansough Manor, TR2 4PB at 3.30pm for afternoon tea; followed by Evensong at 6pm in the church of St Creda, Grampound-with-Creed, Nr Truro, TR2 4SL (https://stcrida.co.uk)

Creation Fest 2021
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01 | Cornwall
CreationFest invites the faithful and the fringes to experience the reality of who Jesus is, maybe for the first time or in a new way.
When: From 30th July to 1st August, Creation Fest Big Weekend will be held in-person at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge, England.
Where:

In Cornwall – Smaller and more intimate than previous years to accommodate safety procedures, this is a free-to-attend, in-person, 3-day festival.
In Church Hubs – New this year, Creation Fest will expand its borders by partnering with churches across the UK to provide hubs that will stream festival content for free.
Anywhere – The festival will also be freely streamed online and on social media so that anyone in the world can experience Creation Fest no matter where they are.

This year’s music lineup includes: Jake Isaac, Hillsong London, Tim Hughes, Steph MacLeod, Lucy Grimble, Wildwood Kin and more. Speakers include: Rick Warren, Christine Caine, Jon Tyson, Gavin and Anne Calver, Brian Brodersen, Rachel Hughes, Mark Sayers, Sarah Yardley, Carl Beech, and Amy-Orr Ewing just to name a few.
HOPE Together is coming alongside this year’s festival as one of Creation Fest’s partners, providing resources for churches.
Further information can be found on the Creation Fest website

Online Missional Communities Seminar
2021-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | online
On Tuesday, June 15, the Diocese of Truro will be hosting an Online Missional Communities seminar, exploring the possibilities for building missional Christian communities that move freely between the online space and physical shared life. Taking part will be Revd Dr Peter Phillips, Research Fellow in digital theology at Durham University. Read more here.
Register here

CHURCHES COUNT ON NATURE PROJECT 2021
2021-06-05 - 2021-06-13 | Cornwall
Churches Count on Nature runs from Saturday 5th June – Sunday 13th June 2021, and is all about local people discovering and recording the wonderful plants and wildlife in their local church yard. This is an ecumenical partnership project between A Rocha UK, the Church of England Environment Programme, and Caring for Gods Acre.
Participating churches will be encouraged to act for wildlife by recording nature in their church yards, spaces and burial grounds or nearby land. Express your interest in taking part here
Caring for God’s Acre has produced a Starter Guide with excellent illustrations of churchyard wildlife. See CfGA-Starter-Guide-2020.pdf (caringforgodsacre.org.uk)

Encouraging Generosity in your Church 2: A Culture of Generosity Webinar
2021-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
In this second webinar on encouraging generosity in your church we explore how we can develop a culture of generosity. We will use the acronymn “IDEA” – Inspire, Disciple, Embed, Activate.
Webinar Booking Link.

Meet the Funders Spring Event 2021
2021-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | St Petroc’s Church Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
For groups and projects looking for funding for social action, outreach and community work in Cornwall.
Save the date! (Bookings will open early January 2021)
Tuesday, 25th May 2021
Our 2021 meet the funders spring event will take place on the 25th May 2021 at St Petroc’s Church in Bodmin. The day will include presentations from funders, workshops, market stalls from various groups, and opportunities to network. The event will be hosted by the Bishop of St Germans, the Rt. Revd Hugh Nelson.
For more information:
Email: info@transformation-cornwall.org.uk
Telephone: 07485 476 598

Licensing of Kelly Betteridge as Archdeacon of Bodmin
2021-05-23 16:00 - 19:00 | St Petroc’s Church Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Not your average Archdeacon’s licensing!
The new Archdeacon of Bodmin, Revd Kelly Betteridge, will be licensed in unique style, at a Pentecost celebration this month. The interactive, all-age service will especially welcome children and young people, and will be held at St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin at 4pm on May 23.
We are asking all those attending to wear something red to the service and to bring on an A4 sheet of paper, a drawing or a piece you have written about something worth celebrating in your church or community. Make it as brightly coloured as you can!
More details will be available on the diocesan website in the coming weeks including where you can watch the video if you cannot be there in person.
To reserve a space click here.

Encouraging Generosity in your Church 1: An Environment of Generosity Webinar
2021-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Following on from what we have learnt from Gideon, we will think about how we can encourage generosity in our churches, through creating the best environment for people to give and respond to the generosity of God. We will use the acronym “MINT” – Mechanisms, Impact, Need and Trust.
Webinar Booking Link.

Stories from Cornish Churches with inspiring International Links
2021-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Cornwall
Come and join us to be inspired by the active links some of our local churches have with God’s church overseas. Hear encouraging stories and learn more about the church, life and culture in other countries, how you can pray for them, and perhaps how you might set up a link in your own church.
Book here.

G7 & COP26 Briefing meeting
2021-05-18 19:30 - 20:45 | online
The UK is the focus for global attention on creation care this year. The G7 leaders are coming to Cornwall in June, and in November representatives of every nation will come to Glasgow for COP26.
Are you committed to creation care and cutting carbon? Do you want to see leaders making decisions that will really make a difference?
Would you like to know more about the crucial issues on the agendas at these two crucial meetings?
On Tuesday, May 18, from 7:30pm to 8:45pm, we are hosting an online briefing for anyone wanting to find out more about the key decisions that will be on the table at those two meetings, and what you can do to encourage leaders to act for creation.
Rachel Mander who works for Hope for the Future, supporting churches to communicate the urgency of climate change to politicians and leaders, will lead the briefing. We will also be joined by Ben Lillie, the Diocesan Environment Officer, who will talk about the new diocesan vision Creation Care and there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Book your place here
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdOuopzwsHtAjwAhjWMtJI91eo-9FQWms

Generous Giving, Lessons from Gideon 4: The Battle Belongs to the Lord Webinar
2021-05-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Judges 7: Gideon triumphed against seemingly impossible odds. How can we ensure the future effectiveness of our churches with limited resources in an ostensibly hostile environment?
Webinar Booking Link.

Dr Rowan Williams: Faith, Hope & Fiction
2021-04-24 10:00 - 15:15 | Cornwall
Saturday 24 April, 10am – 3.15pm: Endelienta online event
Dr Rowan Williams’s recent book of meditations, Candles in the Dark: Faith, Hope and Love in a Time of Pandemic looked at the resources we have available to think and pray through lockdown. In the first session of this Reflection Day he explores these themes further in the context of how fiction can be part of those resources, looking especially at some recent novels by Marilynne Robinson and Susanna Clarke. In the second session he and Professor Paul Fiddes will converse with each other on these themes, and, in the final session will open the conversation to other Prebendaries of St Endellion, and other participants online, invited to join in.
Book here.

Generous Giving, Lessons from Gideon 3: Dew Comes in the Morning Webinar
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Gideon, unsure and full of fear for the next endeavour. How do we overcome the fear that threatens to paralyze our churches and keeps them from giving in faith and reaching into the community?
Webinar Booking Link.

Gather - CMS annual gathering & conversations day online
2021-04-21 10:30 - 22:00 | Cornwall
Gather – CMS annual gathering & conversations day for pioneers (online)
21st April 2021 from 10.30am until 10pm (UK time)
For tickets – click here
We’ll be exploring pioneer practice, sharing practical wisdom, struggles, stories & inspiration.
THINK VIRTUAL FESTIVAL: multiple venues, interactive prayer spaces, workshops, networking spaces – a place to meet friends old and new.
You are welcome if you are a pioneer, interested in pioneering or mission (or both!), or want to spend time with pioneers. Whether you are just starting out or have blazed a trail and have wisdom to share.
We also welcome any attendees from around the world if you can make the time difference work.
For the poster details – please click here
Hosted by Church Mission Society.

Cornwall Online Vision Event - The national parenting initiative
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Cornwall
Cornwall Online Vision Event – Programme Tuesday 20thth April 12-1pm
The national parenting initiative are hosting a Cornwall Online Vision Event.
12.00pm – Introduction to the event and the NPI
12.05pm – Short live interviews with each of the partner organisations about their work in supporting families.

Interviewees:
Jenny Peters Director at Connected Lives (Circle of Security)
Catherine Clayton Partnership Engagement Lead at Kids Matter
Ian Soars Chief Executive at Fegans
Rachel Turner Pioneer at Parenting for Faith

12.25pm – Two break-out room sessions of 10 & 15 minutes each, giving opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the speakers. Four rooms, one room per speaker, and a fifth on the NPI generally.
12.25pm First session
12.40pm Second Session
12.50pm – Final thoughts and pointers on where to go for further information. Invitation to stay connected with the NPI
Book here

Generous Giving, Lessons from Gideon 2: Hope Deferred Webinar
2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Judges 6:13-16: Waiting and hoping. What inspired Gideon to give of himself to God’s service? What can impact people today to such an extent that they are propelled into giving and action?
Webinar booking Link.

Generous Giving, Lessons from Gideon 1: The Daily Grind webinar
2021-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Cornwall
Judges 6:11-12: In lockdown, in isolation, impoverished. That was Gideon. Sound familiar? What can we learn from his experience and what do we need to take on board first for change to come about?
Webinar Booking Link

"Encounters with Jesus - looking into the well" – an online Lent Quiet Day for clergy
2021-03-16 09:30 - 16:00 | online
Encounters with Jesus – looking into the well – an online Lent Quiet Day led by the Revd Jane Horton.
Based around the story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, John 4.

Tuesday 16 March, 9.30am until 4pm – a day for clergy

To book please click here
For further information please contact: jane.horton@truro.anglican.org

“Encounters with Jesus - looking into the well" – an online Lent Quiet Day
2021-03-13 09:30 - 16:00 | online
“Encounters with Jesus – looking into the well” – an online Lent Quiet Day led by the Revd Jane Horton.
Based around the story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, John 4.

Saturday 13 March, 9.30am until 4pm – a day for ‘all comers’ – everybody welcome

To book please click here
For further information please contact: jane.horton@truro.anglican.org

Navigating PGS online webinar - Thursday 11th March at 12 noon
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Cornwall
The PGS online service is now live allowing you to give to your church quickly and easily online.
Please come to our webinar “Navigating PGS online” on Thursday 11th March from 12pm – 1pm to learn more about the process.
Book here

Unpacking the persecution problem: an online talk by Bishop Philip
2021-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | online
UEA and the Keswick Hall Trust present an online talk on Christian persecution around the world by The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, The Bishop of Truro on March 3.

The event, which is free and open to all, will run between 7pm and 8.30pm.

According to the latest Open Doors World Watch List (2021) on Religious Persecution, over 340 million Christians around the world are facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith. In 2018, Bishop Philip was tasked by the UK Government with investigating the persecution of Christians. His report has been fully accepted and is being implemented by the current government in support of freedom of religion and belief.

In this talk, Bishop Philip will discuss his investigation, the difficulties faced by believers in practicing their faith, and the need to unpack the persecution problem.

The talk is a key address in the UEA / Keswick Hall Trust lecture series and is introduced by Professor of Faith and Global Politics Lee Marsden. The talk will be followed by a Q&A.

To book your place, click here: https://store.uea.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/conferencesevents/unpacking-the-persecution-problem-annual-uea-keswick-hall-trust-lecture

Parish giving scheme - give to your local parish in 3 simple ways
2021-03-02 | Cornwall
Online
A few quick and easy steps to set-up regular giving on our website: www.parishgiving.org.uk
By telephone
Between Monday and Friday, 9am – 5pm, you can give to your local parish by calling the PGS team on: 0333 002 1271
Give by a gift form
You can pick up a gift form from your PGS parish representative. Simply fill in the details and we’ll do the rest.

‘Finding your Song’ retreat at home
2021-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Cornwall
A ‘retreat at home’ hosted by Naomi Casserly (Treargel) with the Revd Olive Stevens
Saturday 20th February or Saturday 27th February
This last year has taken us down an unprecedented path. Take time out to reflect on your journey with a retreat in the comfort of your own home and consider what’s alive in you, what matters to you, and finding your song.
Everyone welcome.
For more details and to book via Eventbrite, please follow the link below:
READ MORE

Quiet Space during Lent
2021-02-24 21:00 - 2021-03-31 21:30 | online
Quiet Space during Lent: Wednesday evenings at 9pm, 24 February – 31 March
Come and join us for a short midweek service of Compline/Night Prayer (prayers and reflection) on the Truro Diocese Facebook Live at 9pm every Wednesday evening, from February 24 to March 31. Different orders of service will be used each week and can all be accessed here: https://www.northumbriacommunity.org/offices/how-to-use-complines/
The evenings will be led by the Revd Jane Horton (Diocese of Truro Prayer & Discipleship co-ordinator).

Ash Wednesday Taize Service
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | online
On Ash Wednesday (February 17) the Camborne Cluster of Churches will be hosting a Taize Service.
All are welcome to join, simply click here (Meeting ID: 891 4096 8370/ Passcode: [REDACTED] Those attending will need to supply their own ashes.
