Truro Theological Society Lecture
2019-03-28 | Chapter House, Truro Cathedral, 14 St Mary's Street , Truro, TR1 2AF, United Kingdom
On Thursday 28 March we welcome Professor Ian A. McFarland, Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge for the spring lecture. The title of Professor McFarland’s lecture is: ‘How do we understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross, and its bearing on how we are to live as Christians today?’
According to Matthew (and Mark), on the night before he died, Jesus told his disciples that the ‘Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many’ (Matt 20:28; Mark 10:45). But what exactly does it mean to give one’s life? In this lecture, Professor McFarland will explore how we are to understand the idea of ‘giving one’s life’ from biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives, with particular attention to how understanding what it meant for Jesus to give his life should – and should not – shape Christian teaching about sacrifice today’
The lecture will be held at the Cathedral Chapter House and tickets will be available on the door £5.
A biography of Prof. McFarland…
‘Prof. McFarland took up his current appointment at Cambridge in 2015. He received his first degree in Classics from Trinity College (Hartford) before going on to study theology at the Union Theological Seminary (New York), the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and Yale University, where he earned his doctorate under the direction of Kathryn Tanner. He has previously taught at the University of Aberdeen (1998-2005) and Emory’s University’s Candler School of Theology (2005-2015), where he was the inaugural holder of the Bishop Mack B. and Rose Stokes Chair in Theology.
Research Interests
Prof. McFarland’s scholarship focuses on contemporary articulations of Christian doctrine that attend both to the concerns of the Catholic tradition, broadly conceived, and to the voices of Christians historically marginalised in that tradition. His current research centres on Christology, with a particular focus on the merits of the Chalcedonian definition over against post-Enlightenment alternatives. Other areas of interest include the doctrine of creation, theological anthropology, the use of the Bible in theology, and the theology of Maximus the Confessor.
Prof. McFarland is open to supervising doctoral research in any of the traditional loci of Christian dogmatics, most especially the areas of Christology, creation, and theological anthropology.’

Luxulyan to Gunwen Chapel (3 miles) - Group walk
2019-03-30 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Luxulyan Church, United Kingdom
This walk will start at Luxulyan Church at 10am. Wellies are advisable for part of the walk as some parts are steep, muddy and wet. Dogs are welcome on leads as there may be cattle. The walk should end at approximately 12:30pm at Gunwen Chapel. Drivers will be returned to their cars. Also, please bring a packed lunch.
There is also an option to walk back to Luxulyan on an alternative route which is an extra 2.5 miles.
For weather-on-the-day concerns please contact 07761798220.

Lighthouse, praise and worship
2019-04-16 | St Dominick Church, United Kingdom
Lighthouse, praise and worship. Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 7pm at St Dominick Church.
Cafe Style, Relaxed Worship, tea/coffee/cake/fruit.
Contemporary music, worship songs, message, prayer.

Christ is Risen!
2019-04-21
Easter Sunday, 21st April 2019
06.15am Halton Quay, Sunrise
09.15am Calstock
10.00am Landulph, St Dominick and Pillaton
10.30am Gunnislake and Harrowwbarrow
6.00pm St Dominick, Lighthouse – Praise and Worship
6.30pm Calstock, Evensong

The Making of Poetry
2019-04-27 00:00 | St Endellion Church, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TP, United Kingdom
The Making of Poetry led by Dr Rowan Williams, using W.H Auden, R.S Thomas and Geoffrey Hill as well as his own poetry. Held on Saturday the 27th of April.
Book through www.endelienta.org.uk or phone 01208 880181.

Reflective Day 'Poetry in the Making'
2019-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | St Endellion Church, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TP, United Kingdom
Reflective Day ‘Poetry in the Making’ Dr Rowan Williams will look at the work of three twentieth centre poets – W.H. Auden, R.S. Thomas and Geoffrey Hill as well as speaking about his own work.
The day is from 10am – 3pm on Saturday 27th April in St Endellion Church. Cost £12. Bring a picnic. Book with judithpollinger262@gmail.com or on line www.endelienta.org.uk or 01208880181.
He will also be presiding and preaching at St Endellion on Sunday 28th April at 11am.

Whitsand Harmony Concert
2019-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Sheviock Parish Memorial Hall, Crafthole, United Kingdom
A Concert with wine and nibbles at the Sheviock Parish Memorial Hall, Crafthole.
Saturday 27th April, 19:30pm-21:30pm.

Meet the Funders 2019 - Follow up workshops
2019-05-02 - 2019-05-31
Meet the Funders 2019 – Follow up Workshops. All from 9:45am for refreshments, 10am start – 1pm (full venue location and enrollment information to follow).
Thursday 2nd May to be held in Wadebridge – Buildings Workshop (repair, maintenance, re-ordering your building)
Thursday 19th September (venue to follow) – Developing your project, how to find evidence for your project and turn those ideas into reality.
Thursday 10th October (venue to follow) – Applying for funding for a project (for beginners)
Thursday 7th November (venue to follow) – Running a project, building a sustainable project. Measuring project outcomes and how to evaluate, monitor and evidence your work.
Booking links and venue information for these workshops will open in the coming weeks, please join the Transformation Cornwall mailing list to hear more. Click here.
Or for further information please email info@transformation-cornwall.org.uk or phone 01872 274351 ext 205 and leave a message.

Meet the Funders - Buildings Workshop
2019-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Exchange, Wadebridge, Wadebridge Christian Centre, Molesworth Street, PL27 7DS, United Kingdom
Meet the Funders – Buildings workshop (repair, maintenance, re-ordering your church building)
Thursday 2nd May, 10am-1pm. Refreshments will be served from 9:45am and lunch will be provided, to be held at the Exchange, the Wadebridge Christian Centre, Molesworth Street (PL27 7DS).
To book a place please book online here, email info@transformation-cornwall.org.uk or phone 01872 274351 EXT 205 and leave a message.
Click here for more information.

Animals as Ciphers and Symbols of Spirituality
2019-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | St Endellion Church, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TP, United Kingdom
On Saturday 18th May from 10am -3pm ‘Animals as Ciphers and Symbols of Spirituality’ led by Julia Grigg and Dr Jenny Gashkem is being held at St Endellion Church.
Further information can be found here.

Learn more about non-residential ordination training at Trinity Bristol
2019-05-21
Join Trinity College Bristol on 21 May to learn more about our non-residential ordination training option, which offers block weeks of study, weekly virtual tutor groups, and a strong liaison with your current ministry context to create a holistic training experience.
To find out more or register, contact 0117 968 0254 or admissions@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk.

Flower Festival St Michael's Church, Newquay
2019-05-23 - 2019-05-27 | St Michaels, Newquay, St Michael's Road, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1RA
St Michael’s Church Newquay is hosting a flower festival entitled ‘Living in Cornwall’ from the 23rd May to 27th May.
The opening times are:
Thursday 23rd – Saturday 25th May 10am-6pm
Sunday 26th May – 12 noon – 6pm
Sunday 26th May –at 7pm – Newquay Male Voice Choir concert with special guest
Monday 27th May – 10am-6pm.
Homecooked food & refreshments available daily.
Further information and the poster can be found here

St Andrew's Church Flower Festival - Celebrating the Colours of the Rainbow
2019-05-24 - 2019-05-27 | St Andrew’s Church, Stratton, Diddies Road, EX23 9DW, United Kingdom
Our theme this year, Celebrating the Colours of the Rainbow, gives us the opportunity to share the wonder of God’s creation with our community and with friends old and new. It will enable us to fill the church with the wonder of God’s Creation through the beauty of flowers. The rainbow is a symbol of God’s faithfulness and mercy promised to Noah at the end of the flood.
The Festival is on Friday May 24th Saturday May 25th and Monday May 27th with slight variations in times from previous years, opening from 10 am – 4 pm.
There will be plants for sale and refreshments served all day.
On Sunday 26th there will be a Celebration Service for the 10th anniversary of The Friends of St. Andrew’s (FoStA) in church at 10.30am followed by lunch, everyone is welcome. As the church will be is use for most of the day the Flower Festival will reopen on the Monday.
The Flower Festival is always a wonderful coming together of the whole community so please consider supporting us by doing an arrangement, or if that sounds too daunting perhaps you could sponsor someone to do one on your behalf. Offers of help over the weekend would be more than welcome.
The preparations of the arrangements will take place over the preceding two days as usual.
Everyone is invited to be involved with the Flower Festival. For more information please contact Sheila Waring Tel: 01288 321 813 or email at waring626@btinternet.com

Picnic and Walk at Sconner Down
2019-05-27 12:00 | Sconner Down, United Kingdom
Picnic lunch & guided walk from Sconner Down Rogation Day – Celebration of Parish walks.
Monday 27th May (Bank holiday) 12pm.

Day of Prayer with The Diocese of Truro & The Callington Cluster
2019-06-01 10:00 - 17:00
Explore Celtic Reflections, prayer stations, prayer walks, messy church, art & poetry, mission stories and healing at the next Day of Prayer, with The Diocese of Truro and The Callington Cluster.
Saturday 1st June, 10am-5pm.

Cornwall Historic Churches Trust Annual Meeting
2019-06-03 14:30 | St Michael, Penkivel, United Kingdom
Cornwall Historic Churches Trust annual meeting to be held on Monday the 3rd of June at 2:30pm, at St Michael Penkivel Church.
Please click here for an invitation slip that will need to be filled in and returned to Chrissie Hogg. Hon Secretary CHCT. Orchard House, Degibna Lane, Higher Pentire, Helston TR12 2PR. Alternatively, the form can be returned via email secretary@chct.info

A Day of Worship, Celebration and Prayer
2019-06-09 10:30 - 18:00 | St Martin’s Church, Liskeard, PL14 3AQ, United Kingdom
Thy Kingdom Come beacon event, June 9th at St Martin’s Church, Liskeard.
Join us for all day prayer stations, a talk from our guest speaker Krish Kandiah, a free lunch including coffee, cake and pizza and numerous activities for young people.
Morning and evening celebrations at 10:30am and 6pm.

Open evening for part-time study at Trinity Bristol
2019-06-11 19:15 - 21:00
Are you considering part-time theological study? Trinity College is hosting an open evening for prospective part-time students on Tuesday 11th June at 7.15pm. Meet some of the faculty members who teach our Tuesday evening classes and learn more about how part-time study at Trinity can help impact your understanding of the Bible, how you live, and how you minister to others. The programme, which allows you to complete a Foundation Award or Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission, includes the option of a shared supper before the evening lecture as well as free on-site parking.
For more information or to book a place, email j.norman@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk or call 0117 968 0253.

Sheviock Strawberry Feast
2019-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Sheviock Barton, Sheviock, Torpoint, United Kingdom
Sheviock Strawberry Feast at Sheviock Barton. ‘Sheviock is thought to be cornish for “Abounding in strawberries”‘.
Saturday 15th June, 2pm-4pm.

Pentecost at St Petroc's Church Bodmin
2019-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | St Petroc’s Church Bodmin, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
On Sunday 16th June from 6 – 7 pm, Canon David White is speaking on the theme “Pentecost” at St. Petroc’s Church, Bodmin.

Evening prayer across The Lann Pydar Benefice
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-26
Evening prayer across the Benefice – Wednesday evenings at 6pm (see below for the next two dates)
Wednesday 19th June – St Eval
Wednesday 26th June – St Mawgan
For more information contact Helen Baber 01637 880252 or email rector@lannpydar.org.uk

Gospel Evening with Johnny Cowling
2019-06-19 19:30 | Lewannick Church, Lewannick, United Kingdom
Gospel Evening with Johnny Cowling on Wednesday 19th June, 7:30pm at Lewannick Community Church.
There will be refreshments available. Tickets are £10 each and are available from Vivien 01566 782416 or Joy 01566 782322. There will be tickets on the door but they will be limited.
This event is in aid of the Church Building projects.

Mindfulness/meditation
2019-06-20 19:00 | 37 Hawkens Way, St Columb, United Kingdom
June 20th at 37 Hawkens Way, St Columb with Margaret Miles and Helen Baber.
For more information contact Helen Baber 01637 880252 or email rector@lannpydar.org.uk

Cornish Celtic Way walk - St Eval to St Mawgan
2019-06-22
Cornish Celtic Way walk from St Eval to St Mawgan, led by Nigel Marns, the author of the Cornish Celtic Way books.
Saturday the 22nd of June.
For more information contact Helen Baber 01637 880252 or email rector@lannpydar.org.uk

Opening into Silence at St Endellion Church
2019-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | St Endellion Church, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TP, United Kingdom
On Saturday 22nd June 10am – 3pm in St Endellion Church and ‘Opening into Silence’ led by Victoria Field and Edouard Heyning also in St Endellion Church. The couple will use poetry and music as an aid to reflection, contemplation and prayer in the morning and a more interactive session in the afternoon.
Further information can be found here.

Reflective Day - Opening into Silence
2019-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | St Endellion Church, Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29 3TP, United Kingdom
Opening into Silence led by Victoria Field and Eduard Heyning. Saturday 22nd of June, 10am-3pm at St Endellion Church.
The day will use poetry and music as an aid to reflection, contemplation and prayer. In the morning, Vicky and Eduard will offer reflections, poems and music, interspersed with silence and in the afternoon, there will be a more interactive session for those who wish to join in. You are also welcome to come to just observe.
The day costs £10 and to book please click here or email Canon Judith Pollinger at judithpollinger262@gmail.com.

Training: Promoting your church via social media
2019-07-04 10:00 - 16:00
People who are keen to learn more about the opportunities of using social media to promote their church can sign up for a day-long course this summer.
A member of the national digital team, from Church House, Westminster, will come to Truro to deliver the course on Thursday, July 4th. The course will run from 10am to 4pm.
Churches digital champion Liz Morgan said: “We will cover Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, looking at what a profile should look like, what to post, tracking success, and paid advertising.
“We also cover A Church Near You, safeguarding and dealing with negativity online.
Suitable for all abilities
“The day is really practical, suitable for a range of abilities, and a great place for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of how their church can effectively use social media.”
If you would like to book a place on the course, please email richard.best@truro.anglican.org, stating which parish you represent.
The day is limited to 30 places and they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Journeying through Turbulent Times with Margaret Silf
2019-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Epiphany House, Truro, TR1 3DR , United Kingdom
We are living through turbulent times. The turmoil reveals itself at all levels: global, national and personal. How can we journey creatively through such times using a spiritual compass, and how might we accompany others on this stormy trail?
During this day of reflection we will explore some spiritual tools for navigating turmoil in our individual and our collective journeys without succumbing to cynicism or despair, and to be alongside others in times of both personal and global upheaval.
Further information can be found here.

Through Turmoil to Transformation with Margaret Silf
2019-07-06 10:30 - 16:00 | Truro Methodist Church, 18 Union Place, Truro, TR1 1EP, United Kingdom
Spirituality Network for Cornwall invite you to a day with Margaret Silf, Through Turmoil to Transformation. Celebrated author of books for contemporary pilgrims searching for a spiritual way.
Further information can be found here.

Filling Station
2019-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | All Saints Parish Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth, TR11 3PN, United Kingdom
Monday 1st June at All Saints Church, Falmouth with Richard Fothergill.
