Truro Diocese

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Quiet Day for Clergy and Readers (online)
2021-12-07 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | online
A reflective day (held on Zoom) led by the Revd Jane Horton, in which we’ll think about letting go, ‘ending well’, new beginnings and hope on the horizon – about past, present and future – all set in the context of the Advent mystery of incarnation.
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
This day is open to all, especially those in leadership (including Readers, LWLs, LPMs, PCC members and clergy) or exploring vocation.
Please book via the link in the details box below or contact melanie.pomery@truro.anglican.org

Festival of Christmas Trees at St Denys Church
2021-12-04 - 2021-12-05
The Festival of Christmas trees will be taking place at St Denys Church, St Dennis from the 4th to the 5th December from 10am to 4pm.
Further information can be found here.

Using Zoom for interactive events and meetings
2021-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
Come along to this one-hour webinar to learn how to get the most out of the platform, whether you are hosting a prayer meeting, interactive family session, or coffee morning.
In this webinar the team will take you through:
• Meeting set-up and controls
• Safety and security during meetings
• Easy ways to interact with attendees
• Zoom breakout rooms, polls and whiteboards
During the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions which will be answered live. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email with the presentation slides and useful links.
Register here

Facebook groups - keeping a church connected
2021-11-30 11:00 - 12:00
Digital tools can help us keep connected with our community mid-week, supporting bible studies, prayer groups, or to share some fun and make friends!
Facebook groups are easy to set up and versatile. During this live demonstration, we’ll show you how to use Facebook groups to support your mid-week communities online.
In this one-hour webinar we’ll cover:
• Creating a group
• Group settings
• Moderator tools
• Safeguarding and dealing with negativity
During the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions which will be answered live. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email with the presentation slides and useful links.

Service & 3-minute silence for Mother's Union 1 in 3 Day of Action
2021-11-27 12:30 - 13:30 | truro cathedral
Saturday, November 27, Truro Cathedral
#NoMore1in3
The focus of this Global Day of Action against Gender Based Violence is the disturbing reality that globally 1 in 3 women are victims of violence and abuse.
Join with Mothers’ Union members for a service at 12.30pm , followed by a ‘silence’ outside the cathedral at 1.03 pm.

Instagram for beginners - getting your church on Instagram
2021-11-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | online
Are you looking to reach your local community using Instagram in 2021? With more than a billion users it makes sense that churches are thinking about how to build their community using the platform. But, where do you start? How do you create an account for your church, and what kind of content should you be posting? In this one-hour webinar, the digital team will answer all these questions, and more as you start out.

Bishop's Mission Order launch service
2021-11-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Truro Cathedral
You are welcome to join in the service to launch a new future for the Church of England churches in Truro.

Building a Generous Church through regular giving Webinar
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:00
Wed, 17th Nov 7-8pm: Building a Generous Church through regular giving
In order to endure, our foundations need to be solid; this is as much true for giving as for any other aspect of our faith. Today we will explore both the practical and spiritual steps and benefits of committed giving. We’ll look at different ways to give, how to encourage those who are already faithful and overcome objections from those who are unsure.
Register Here

Make the most of your A Church Near You page
2021-11-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
In this one-hour webinar, the Church of England Digital Team will take you through the steps to making the most of your A Church Near You page this year.
In 2020, A Church Near You received more than 70 million-page views, as people were searching for their local church service or event to attend online or onsite. Each of the 16’500 Church of England churches has a free page on the site, which can be customised and personalised for their community.
In this live demonstration we’ll show how you can:
• Create a warm and friendly welcome
• Invite viewers to your online and onsite services and events
• Make easy updates for your home page
• Add and format new pages
• Access the free resources found in the Resource Hub
During the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions which will be answered live.
Afterwards, you’ll receive an email with the presentation slides and useful links.

Video Presentation Skills
2021-11-11 10:00 - 11:00
Learn practical skills and tips from the Church of England Digital Team to help you feel confident for your next video recording.
This webinar will help you to:
• Prepare your content
• Set-up your video at home or in a public location
• Present with confidence and engage your audience
During the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions which will be answered live. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email with the presentation slides and useful links.

Getting the most out of Online and Contactless Giving Webinar
2021-11-10 19:00 - 20:00
Wed, 10th Nov 7-8pm: Getting the most out of Online and Contactless Giving
The ways in which people give are changing. Many people now give using cards or online and it is important that we provide the mechanisms for them to give in this way, alongside our traditional methods of giving. Whether you are already using online or contactless giving, or you want to find out how to get started, this is the webinar for you! Find out how to make the best use of these tools.
Register here.

Using Zoom for interactive events and meetings
2021-11-02 13:00 - 14:00
Come along to this one-hour webinar to learn how to get the most out of the platform, whether you are hosting a prayer meeting, interactive family session, or coffee morning.
In this webinar the team will take you through:
• Meeting set-up and controls
• Safety and security during meetings
• Easy ways to interact with attendees
• Zoom breakout rooms, polls and whiteboards
During the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions which will be answered live. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email with the presentation slides and useful links.

Facebook groups - keeping a church connected
2021-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | online

Green Shoots - Growing the skills for a sustainable future
2021-10-20 11:30 - 16:00 | truro cathedral
Keynote Speaker: Simon Reeve

Confirmation Service
2021-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | truro cathedral
If you are interested in confirmation, please speak to your vicar in the first instance.

The Big Covid Debrief
2021-10-01 17:00 - 2021-10-31 19:00 | St Andrew’s Church Mevagissey, Mevagissey
St Andrews’s Church in Mevagissey are hosting The Big Covid Debrief Project each Friday 5-7pm and Saturday 10-12 in October.
An opportunity to process the impact of covid-19.
Find out more www.thebigcoviddebrief.org

Communicating the Need in a Modern World Webinar
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00
The use of social media, websites, and online directories is changing the way we communicate in many ways. Whether it’s Twitter, Facebook, your own Church website, or “A Church Near You”, the internet makes it easier to promote your cause and encourage donations from a large audience. This webinar will explore how to use these tools to attract new donors and keeps existing donors engaged and is suitable for beginners and seasoned web surfers alike.
Wed, 22nd Sept 7-8pm
Register here

Godly Play Training
2021-09-21 - 2021-09-23
You are invited to attend a certificated three-day course, led by members of the College of Trainers of Godly Play UK. Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian nurture that can be used in a variety of settings.
Taking place in Truro, this training will develop your practice and understanding of Godly Play, and will enable you to begin running it in your own setting.
Further information about this event can be found on the New Street Church website.

Annual Meeting (AGM) of the Prayer Book Society
2021-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 | 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
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
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
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
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
