Truro Diocese

Evangelical Fellowship - Launch Celebration
2023-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Holy Trinity Church, St Austell, PL25 4BH, United Kingdom
Truro Diocese Evangelical Fellowship
Launch Celebration with Revd John Dunnett
The evening will comprise:
Fellowship
Worship
Prayer
Pudding

Church Army Discovery Event
2023-02-27 19:00 - 21:30
Church Army Discovery Events
Last one for 2022 and first for 2023
Could this be for you?
Online – Wednesday 9th November 2022 from 7pm – 9.30pm
Online – Monday 27th February 2023 from 7pm – 9.30pm
In Person (Sheffield) – Saturday 25th March from 10am-3pm (specifically focussed on CA training)
Do you have a passion for seeing people come to know Christ? Are you exploring vocations or wanting to find a network of like-mined people for support and encouragement? Are you sometimes unsure where you fit? How about considering Church Army?
Church Army are a Mission Community as well as a trainer and employer of Pioneer Evangelists across the UK and Ireland.
Church army are holding a series of Discovery Events throughout the year and our next ones are listed above with the full list for 2023 on the website link. Come and find out what we do, how to train with us, about working for us or about joining the Mission Community. The in-person days in Sheffield are especially for anyone considering training with us to be a Commissioned Church Army Evangelist.
To book a place please click the link below or find us online at churcharmy.org/discover or for more information, please contact Andrew Payne, in the Community & Vocations Team.
Book your place

Big Green Fair
2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Find out more about the environment work happening in Cornwall and how you can get involved. Free Entry.
Networking for churches, charities, businesses and civic organisations with an interest in tackling climate change and degradation of the natural environment.
Come and tell others what you are doing!
If your organisation would like to register your interest for a stall at this event please email info@trurocathedral.org.uk for more information.
See poster for more information: 2023 Green Fair poster a

Bishops' Deanery Visit Stratton
2023-03-04 16:00 - 18:00 | St Mary’s Church Week St Mary, Week St Mary
Download the Bishops’ Stratton Deanery Visit Poster here

St Mellitus College Open Day
2023-03-14 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-04-25 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-23 09:00 - 14:00 | St Mellitus College, South West, St Matthias Church, North Hill, PL4 8HF, United Kingdom
St Mellitus College is a community studying theology in the context of worship, prayer and mission. Our students combine rich theological training with on-the-ground ministry experience.
Our Open Days provide an opportunity to experience College life first hand and find out what it’s like to study with us.
As part of the day, you will have the opportunity to join in with morning worship and teaching alongside our current students, followed by a Welcome Session and Q&A where you will be able to ask questions about life at St Mellitus College and hear from our Centre Director.
You can book an Open Day here, or be in touch with Louis Winstone.
Start your student story today. We’d love to meet you!

St Austell Bishops' Deanery Visit
2023-03-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Parish Hall, St Paul’s Charlestown, Charlestown
Download the poster here

Thomas Cranmer Commemoration Service
2023-03-22 15:30 - 19:00
In the final years of Henry VIII’s reign, Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury, conceived and wrote the original Book of Common Prayer.
After the accession of the Catholic Mary I, Cranmer was put on trial for treason and heresy. Imprisoned for over two years and under pressure from Church authorities, he made several recantations and apparently reconciled himself with the Catholic Church.
While this would have normally absolved him, Mary wanted him executed, and, on the day of his execution, he withdrew his recantations, to die a heretic to Catholics and a martyr for the principles of the English Reformation
One year after his death in 1547, Parliament enacted the Act of Uniformity and for the first time England had its first, single church service, set out in the Book of Common Prayer.
For over 350 years the Book of Common Prayer has been the bedrock service book for the Anglican Church.
In March every year, the Prayer Book Society commemorates the martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer and this year, a special Choral BCP Service of Holy Communion will be held in Truro Cathedral at 5pm on Wednesday 22 March, led by the Cathedral Choir, preacher Father Simon Robinson.
This will be preceded by tea and biscuits at 3.30pm and, at 4pm, a talk by Revd Professor Andrew Lewis, entitled ‘The Prayer Book Revolt and its Effect on the Cornish Language’.
It is a very special occasion and it is open to anyone who would like to attend.
For poster see here: Cranmer day summary poster 23.03.23

Walk & Talk Audit at St Andrew’s Church, Clinton Road, Redruth TR15 2LL
2023-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Redruth, Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2FJ, United Kingdom
Net Zero 2030 series: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs workshops
The Diocese of Truro is running a series of five workshops on the theme of Net Zero 2030: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs. The series is a mix of online and in-person sessions. You are welcome to join us for one, some or all of the series. Please book each workshop separately.
Overview
Our second session will see us meeting together in a Cornish church with Matt Fulford, Director of Inspired Efficiency and an experienced senior advisor on energy, carbon and sustainability issues. Matt will take us on a ‘walk and talk’ around the building, including using a drone to explore hard to reach areas such as the roof and boiler room. There will also be presentations to listen to as we build our knowledge and understanding of how to conduct audits and complete efficiency audits of our buildings. This session is especially recommended for church wardens.
The Diocese of Truro has over 300 church buildings, 86% of which are listed and subject to the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules. The changes to the Faculty rules have made gaining permission for certain Net Zero Carbon matters easier (with appropriate conditions) but permissions are still/may be required so always check with the DAC Secretary.
Book your place HERE

Cut Carbon, Cut Costs Workshops - Walk & Talk Audit at St Andrew's Church, Redruth
2023-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Redruth, Clinton Road, Redruth, TR15 2FJ, United Kingdom
This workshop will see us meeting together in a Cornish church with Matt Fulford, Director of Inspired Efficiency and an experienced senior advisor on energy, carbon and sustainability issues. Matt will take us on a ‘walk and talk’ around the building, including using a drone to explore hard to reach areas such as the roof and boiler room. There will also be presentations to listen to as we build our knowledge and understanding of how to conduct audits and complete efficiency audits of our buildings. This session is especially recommended for church wardens.
The Diocese of Truro has over 300 church buildings, 86% of which are listed and subject to the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules. The changes to the Faculty rules have made gaining permission for certain Net Zero Carbon matters easier (with appropriate conditions) but permissions are still/may be required so always check with the DAC Secretary.
All welcome to attend. Book your place HERE

Lou Fellingham & Friends Made For You Women's Conference in Liskeard
2023-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 | St Martins Church, St Martin , Liskeard, PL14 3AQ, United Kingdom
This is a day conference for women of all ages, hosted by Lou Fellingham and St Martin’s Church. Featuring worship and word from Lou and special guests Cathy Madavan and Elle Limebear, this will be a time to be refreshed, inspired and equipped.

Church Army Discovery Event
2023-03-25 10:00 - 15:00
Church Army Discovery Events
Last one for 2022 and first for 2023
Could this be for you?
Online – Wednesday 9th November 2022 from 7pm – 9.30pm
Online – Monday 27th February 2023 from 7pm – 9.30pm
In Person (Sheffield) – Saturday 25th March from 10am-3pm (specifically focussed on CA training)
Do you have a passion for seeing people come to know Christ? Are you exploring vocations or wanting to find a network of like-mined people for support and encouragement? Are you sometimes unsure where you fit? How about considering Church Army?
Church Army are a Mission Community as well as a trainer and employer of Pioneer Evangelists across the UK and Ireland.
Church army are holding a series of Discovery Events throughout the year and our next ones are listed above with the full list for 2023 on the website link. Come and find out what we do, how to train with us, about working for us or about joining the Mission Community. The in-person days in Sheffield are especially for anyone considering training with us to be a Commissioned Church Army Evangelist.
To book a place please click the link below or find us online at churcharmy.org/discover or for more information, please contact Andrew Payne, in the Community & Vocations Team.

A Pilgrimage for Creation Care
2023-03-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Perranuthnoe Church, Perranuthnoe Churchtown, Perranuthnoe, TR20 9NH, United Kingdom
Around Perranuthnoe and Trenow Cove. All Welcome (including dogs). Meet at Perranuthnoe Church at 10.30 am for a short service of reflection and commitment before we depart on a ramble along the coast path and through local countryside returning to Perranuthnoe Church at approximately 3.00 pm.
Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the way.
Stops along the way for prayer and reflection on humanity’s interaction with God’s creation. Lunchtime Holy communion. All welcome for the whole walk or to join in at any place along the way.
Contact reverendelly@gmail.com or 07713327263 for more information and to confirm plans in case of inclement weather.
Poster: Creation Care Pilgrimage 25.03.23

Almost Forgotten? Women who contributed to the Diocese of Truro
2023-03-30 14:30 - 17:00 | The Old Cathedral School
The Friends of Truro Cathedral present an illustrated talk by Dr Michael Tedder in the Assembly Hall of the Old Cathedral School.
Any study of the first 50 years of Truro Diocese encounters some remarkable women who made a real difference to its history. Few of them are well remembered today but this talk includes stories to celebrate some of them.
Michael Tedder spent his professional career in further and adult education at the college in St Austell. His research included a doctoral study of the learning lives of Access students and he was a research fellow for two major education research projects at Exeter University. Since retirement, Michael has taken a particular research interest in the early bishops of Truro.
Tickets £12 (to include a hot drink and homemade cake) can be purchased:
From the Friends Table after the Sunday Morning Eucharist, or
By phoning 01872 274986 and leaving a contact number
By emailing: events@friendsoftrurocathedral.org.uk

Mission to India talk
2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Egloskerry Village Hall, Egloskerry, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8RU, United Kingdom
Revd Alison Hardy and Revd Nicki Farr undertook a mission trip to India in February.

The trip gave an opportunity to engage in the work of ‘Reaching the Unreached’, and praying for many people across the Christian churches which are overseen by the family the pair visited. The adventure also gave Alison and Nicki a chance to explore the Church and Christian faith in a different culture.

Now safely back in the diocese, Nicki and Alison want to share their experiences of the work they were involved in and their time in India.

They are invited anyone interested to join them on April 2 at Egloskerry Village Hall from 3pm – 5pm.

The Falmouth Way Launch Event
2023-04-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Budock Church, Budock, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Local churchgoers in the parishes around Falmouth and Penryn have produced a new guide to a series of country walks around the historic churches in the area.
Their booklet, the Falmouth Way, will guide readers to twelve local churches, as well as Glasney College Field, site of the ancient Glasney College, founded in 1265.
It is intended to encourage walkers to enjoy the wonderful churches the area has to offer, as well as to appreciate both the beauty and the fragility of the natural environment.
It also offers suggestions for eco-friendly actions, as well as tips on some of the animal and plant life to look out for on the way.
The booklet will be available from participating churches after the launch event. Copies are free, but donations in support of the project will be gratefully received.
This initiative is part of the Diocese of Truro’s increasing emphasis on the role the church must play in caring for all of creation in a time of environmental crisis.
The Falmouth Way will be launched at a special event at Higher Wayfield, next to Budock Church, at 12.30pm on Saturday 8th April, led by the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans.
“I am so pleased that these churches are setting up the Falmouth Way,” says Bishop Hugh. “God’s creation is so beautiful and getting closer to it can often draw us closer to Him. I hope that many people walk this new Way, and discover God’s presence as they do so.”
“We’re so grateful to Bishop Hugh for his support,” said Falmouth Way organiser Lucy Thompson. “Our initial idea was that this would be like a pilgrimage. It’s like a pilgrimage not to just one holy site but to all our churches, a pilgrimage which also celebrates the wonderful natural environment with which in southwest Cornwall we have been so blessed – and which we must all play our part in preserving for future generations.”
The Falmouth Way initiative is organised by the Creation Care team for the Deanery of Carnmarth South.
Creation Care Launch Poster

Meet the Funders Spring Event
2023-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Truro Methodist Church, 18 Union Place, Truro, TR1 1EP, United Kingdom
Our 2023 day will reflect the deepening cost of living crisis and the urgent need for local groups, projects and churches in Cornwall to grow in strength and financial stability as you support the growing needs of your community. Book your place HERE
The day will be hosted by the Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, and Donna Birrell, Broadcaster and Vice-Chair of Churches Together in Cornwall.
Join us for:

Presentations from Funders
Networking with Funders and other
Cornish groups and projects.

See poster: MTF Spring Event 27.04.23 Poster updated and the Transformation Cornwall website for more information

How do we achieve Net Zero 2030 with our church buildings – the dos and don’ts! - Egloshayle Church, Wadebridge
2023-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Egloshayle Church, Egloshayle Road, Wadebridge, PL27 6AD, United Kingdom
Net Zero 2030 series: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs workshops
The Diocese of Truro is running a series of five workshops on the theme of Net Zero 2030: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs. The series is a mix of online and in-person sessions. You are welcome to join us for one, some or all of the series. Please book each workshop separately.
Overview
Our third workshop of the series builds on session two, as we get to grips with the question of how we achieve Net Zero 2030 carbon within our church buildings. We will explore the key ‘dos and don’ts’ and consider what changes are right for each of our buildings. This session will have representatives of the DAC and a RIBA Conservation Architect present.
Book your place HERE

Our previous workshop on 23rd March was a lively and highly informative event full of enthusiasm, energy and ideas. Many thanks to St Andrew’s in Redruth for hosting it, and to the more-than-thirty people who came along and took part. We look forward to seeing you again – and to meeting new net zero champions – in Wadebridge in May!
As Matt Fulford, who advises the Church of England on its net zero strategy, said at our march event, “the Church has done quite huge amount in a very short space of time. Don’t think it’s impossible. This can be done. It’s not difficult to do. It can be done with today’s technologies. It is being done.”
Or, in the words of Ben Lillie, environment officer at the Diocese of Truro, “here are churches demonstrating what it means to cherish creation, to cut carbon and to speak up.”

Unseen Paintings by Daphne Du Maurier
2023-05-13 11:00 - 2023-05-20 17:00 | St John Bodinnick, Ferry Hill Bodinnick PL13 2PU, Ferry Hill, Bodinnick, PL13 2PU

The Washaway Gallery Choir
2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | St Petroc’s Church, Padstow, Church Street , Padstow , PL28 8BG , United Kingdom

St Andrew's Church Stratton Book Fair
2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-05-21 16:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Stratton, Diddies Road, EX23 9DW, United Kingdom
Over 2000 books
Audio books
Puzzles
Light refreshments available
Book fair poster 1 – take 3 (1)

St Andrew's Church Stratton, Flower Festival
2023-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | St Andrews Church, Stratton, EX23 9DW
Let’s Celebrate Cornwall
Refreshments served all day
Plants for sale
Flower festival poster 2023

St Andrew's Church Flower Festival
2023-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | St Andrew’s Church, Stratton, Diddies Road, EX23 9DW, United Kingdom

Art Exhibition, local artists of Ruan Parish
2023-05-27 10:00 - 2023-06-03 16:00 | Ruanlanihorne Church, Nr Truro TR2 5NY, United Kingdom

St Andrew's Church Flower Festival
2023-05-27 11:00 - 16:00 | St Andrews Church, Stratton, EX23 9DW

Churches Tent at the Cornwall Royal Show
2023-06-07 18:30 - 2023-06-10 18:00 | Cornwall Royal Show, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE, United Kingdom
Each year Churches Together run the Churches Tent at stand number one at the Royal Cornwall Show.
This year, they’ll be offering a special eve-of-show service at 6.30pm on Wednesday 7th June in the main ring, and will then have their stand open to visitors 8.00am till 6.00pm through all three days of the show, Thursday 8th till Saturday 10th June,
They welcome visitors all day with cups of fairtrade tea and coffee, plus biscuits. There’s no charge for refreshments – though a donation is always gratefully received!
They also have a fairtrade stand, a Christian bookstall and activities for children.
“People come in and have a drink and a chat,” says the Reverend Dom Whitting, vice-chair of this year’s Churches Together Tent Committee. “What’s really nice is that we have people who come back to see us every year, popping in to take a break, sometimes to meet up with people they haven’t seen since last year’s show. Some have a church background, but many don’t.”
Chaplains from the group also go around the show to meet people, and on the hour back at the Churches Tent will say a prayer, offering people a moment of quiet reflection and spiritual togetherness, offering a space of sanctuary and rest from the bustling activity and excitement of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association’s annual show.

World Ocean Day - A Conversation about Ocean Ecology and Salty Theology
2023-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
All are warmly invited to join the Creation Care Network for a short talk and a Q&A on all things ocean, faith and conservation. Guest speaker Dr Bob Sluka of A Rocha International. This will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link to register your attendance on is as follows:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd-upqz8qEtevEZH6bjcrNEo41FtxFoif
More more information see flyer: World Ocean Day 08.07.23 CCN

Applying for funding – a practical session
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:30 | online
Net Zero 2030 series: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs workshops
The Diocese of Truro is running a series of five workshops on the theme of Net Zero 2030: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs. The series is a mix of online and in-person sessions. You are welcome to join us for one, some or all of the series. Please book each workshop separately.
Overview
Having explored the options for achieving Net Zero 2030 carbon in our buildings, it’s time to plan and fund our projects. In this session we will explore the types of funding available for energy efficiency and renewable and low carbon technologies and look at some top tips for making successful funding applications.
An online workshop. Register your attendance HERE

Cut Carbon, Cut Cost Workshop - Applying for funding - An online practical session
2023-06-15 11:00 - 12:30
Having explored the options for achieving Net Zero 2030 carbon in our buildings, it’s time to plan and fund our projects. In this session we will explore the types of funding available for energy efficiency and renewable and low carbon technologies and look at some top tips for making successful funding applications. This an online workshop
Register your attendance HERE
