Truro Diocese

Flower Festival at St Breward Church
2023-09-01 10:00 - 2023-09-03 17:00 (Europe/London) | St Breward Church, St Breward , PL30 4PP, United Kingdom
Flower Festival ‘Carnival’ at St Breward Church. Admission free. Coffee, light lunches and cream teas.

Choral evensong for the installation of honorary canons
2023-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Truro Cathedral
A special evensong service at Truro Cathedral, led by the Bishop of Truro, for the installation of four new honorary canons.

Our Net Zero 2030 Journey - Panel Discussion and Q & A
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 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
In this fifth and final workshop, the Creation Care Network will host a panel discussion and Q&A with key experts from across the Net Zero 2030 series. Guests will include Matt Fulford of Inspired Energy from workshop 2, conservation architect from workshop 3 and key representatives from The Diocese of Truro including DAC members.
(NB This workshop will be part of the Creation Care Network gathering). Register your attendance HERE

Cut Carbon, Cut Costs Workshop - Our Net Zero Journey - Online Panel Discussion and Q & A
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:00
The final workshop in this series where the Creation Care Network will host a panel discussion and Q&A with key experts from across the Net Zero 2030 series. Guests will include Matt Fulford of Inspire Energy from workshop 2, conservation architect from workshop 3 and key representatives from The Diocese of Truro including DAC members.
Register your attendance HERE

Flower Festival
2023-09-14 10:00 - 2023-09-17 16:00 | St Petroc Minor Church, Little Petherick, Padstow PL27 7QT, Church Street, Padstow, PL28 8BG, United Kingdom
Celebrating our ‘Deeply Rooted’ history and culture, to include display of historic vestments
Church open daily
Light refreshments served between 10.00 am – 4.oo pm
(from 12 noon on Sunday)
In Tune Choir performing from 11.00 am on the Saturday
Sung Eucharist service at 10.00 am on the Sunday
We look forward to welcoming you

Service of Commissioning - Education
2023-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
This year’s Service of Commissioning will be led by Bishop of St German’s, Rt Revd Hugh Nelson. All those involved in education – teachers, governors, support staff, volunteers and chaplaincy – are invited to renew their dedication to the children in their care. Lee Moscato, our new Diocesan Director of Education will be commissioned to his role at this event. Families of education staff and anyone not directly connected with our schools is also most welcome join this joyful celebration service.
Refreshments will be available after the service.

Creation Care - Service of Celebration
2023-09-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Truro Cathedral
Creation Care – Service of Celebration.
Address by The Rt Revd Hugh Nelson, Bishop of St Germans.
Theme: Justice or Just Us? Climate justice and what that means.
Presentations of Kernow Green Church Awards & Eco Church Awards
Music from Cornwall Youth Choir
All Welcome. Come and join us for cup of tea and chat afterwards.
Flyer: Creation Care Service 2023 FINAL

Prayer Book Society Annual Meeting
2023-09-24 15:00 - 18:00 | St Clement’s Church Withiel, Withiel, Cornwall, United Kingdom
The Prayer Book Society will welcome Bishop Graham James as guest speaker at its Annual Meeting at St Clement, Withiel, PL30 5NL, on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 3pm.
Bishop Graham has chosen to speak on ‘God at the Centre: the beauty of the Book of Common Prayer is more than the language’.
A Service of Evensong will follow at 5.15pm.
All are welcome.

Last night of the Proms at St Paul's Church, Chacewater
2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | St Paul’s Church, Chacewater, St Paul's Church, Chacewater, Cornwall, TR4 8PZ, United Kingdom
Last night of the proms at St Paul’s Church, Chacewater.
A Concert by the Scown Roses Choir, Then sing along to all the favourite proms songs.
The poster can be found here.

Celebration of Reader Ministry
2023-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Truro Cathedral
Admission and Licensing of New Readers

The Great Big Clothes Share!
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | St Thomas Church, Heamoor, Church Road, Heamoor, TR20 8SW, United Kingdom
Strapped for cash?
Need some new clothes?
All free!
Helping our communities
Big Clothes Share 07.10.23, St Thomas’s Church, Heamoor

Understanding Christianity Resource for Schools
2023-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | online
This session is designed for Clergy and anyone who wants to gain an understanding of how RE is taught in schools.

Collective Worship: Entitlement, theory and practical ideas
2023-10-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
The on-line session is suitable for all those who lead collective worship in schools and will cover both the statutory and practical aspects of collective worship along with an opportunity to share ideas.

Anti Slavery Day Lunch and Learn Training
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Via Zoom
There are estimated to be over 122,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK today. Anti-Slavery Day provides an opportunity for churches, businesses, charities, and individuals to raise awareness of and consider afresh what they can do to eliminate modern slavery in their communities.
The Clewer Initiative are running an online lunch and learn training session to mark Anti-Slavery Day. The session will take place via zoom on 18th October 13:00-14:00.
You can sign up to attend via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/730351028587?aff=oddtdtcreator
The training will provide an opportunity to learn more about modern slavery, how to spot the signs and some of the resources available to raise awareness of the issue in your local church and community.

Gospel Choir Concert & Workshop
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:30 | St Petrocs Church Bodmin, St Petroc, Bodmin, PL31 2DT, United Kingdom
Gospel Choir Concert
Under 18’s £3/Adults £6 online or £8 on the door.
Book at bodminway.org/box-office (07713 288340)
Refreshments during interval and raffle tickets will be on sale.
Also:
Fancy singing Gospel? Gospel Choir Workshop 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Book your place

Legacy Giving: Living for today, Loving for tomorrow
2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00
Leaving a gift to your church in your will is a wonderful way of giving back to God, thanking Him for all He has given and providing for the church of tomorrow. Today we will be joined by Amanda Evans and Kathy Childress of Christian Aid who will share about their amazing “Faith Will” project which encourages people to consider both their local church and Christian Aid in their will. The generous giving team will also look at how to develop a legacy policy for your church and introduce “Fare Will”, a free will writing scheme which is being offered in partnership with the CofE.

To book your place, please click here.

Understanding Christianity - Refresher Training
2023-11-29 15:45 - 17:00 | Via Zoom
If you are a school RE leader and have previously completed the Understanding Christianity Training this is an opportunity to join Nicki and Felicity for a refresher session.

Festival of Christmas Trees St Denys Church
2023-12-02 10:00 - 2023-12-03 16:00 | St Denys Church, Church Road, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL36 8BA, United Kingdom
Refreshments, Raffle & Quiz for Children
Music Concerts
St Dennis Ukulele Band: Saturday 2nd December 3-4 pm
St Dennis Youth Band: Sunday 3rd December 3-4 pm
Imerys Mid Cornwall Male Choir: Thursday 7th December 7 pm
For further details contact: Liz Bradbury, 07805 319791 lizbradbradbury218@gmail.com

St Dennis Festival of Christmas Trees 2023
2023-12-02 10:00 - 2023-12-03 16:00 | St Denys Church, Church Road, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL36 8BA, United Kingdom
St Denys Church in St Dennis are once again holding their popular Festival of Christmas Trees. Come and see the church filled with beautiful trees all decorated by local groups and organisations.
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December 10am – 4pm each day.
Free admission: quiz for children: raffle and refreshments.
Live music throughout the event – local organists; St Dennis Ukulele Band (Saturday 3pm) ; St Dennis Youth Band (Sunday 3pm) and a special concert from Imerys Mid Cornwall Male Choir on Thursday 7th December at 7pm.

Christmas Concert, St Columb Church
2023-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | St Columb Major Parish Church, Market Square, St Columb Major, Cornwall, TR9 6AA, United Kingdom
You are invited to join ‘in Tune Choir’ for a relaxed and informal Christmas Concert with songs and a carol singsong suitable for the whole family!
Free Entry and Light Refreshments
Donations to Church Funds and Penhaligan’s Friends (Charity number 1189323)

Penmount Crematorium Carol Service
2023-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Penmount Crematorium, Newquay Road, Truro, TR4 9AA, United Kingdom
The Service will be led by Revd Andrew Mumford with a selection of songs and carols performed by members of ‘Rhos Keur’ and ‘Kessun Tus’. Light refreshments will be served following the Service. All proceeds to our annual chosen charity – Cornwall Air Ambulance.

Festive Christmas Concert for Ukraine
2023-12-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Truro Cathedral

Charity Coffee Morning
2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Devoran Church, Devoran Lane , Devoran, TR3 6PA, United Kingdom
Devoran Ladies Group Charity Coffee Morning in aid of The Mission to Seafarers, Falmouth. With various stalls and raffles. See flyer for information:
Coffee Morning 20 January 2024

Spirituality - online session 1
2024-01-25 15:45 - 16:45 | Via Zoom
During the first of three sessions, we will be considering the language we use, and what spirituality really means, looks like in action and how we can provide opportunities in the day to day life of our schools
Session 2 will be held on Monday 26th February 2024 and Session 3 will be held on Wednesday 6th March 2024, both commencing at 3.45 pm

Hearts Singing God's Song: Vocation for Disabled and Neurodivergent People
2024-02-03 10:30 - 12:30 | online
A chance to explore vocation and ministry when you are a disabled (differently-abled) and/or neurodivergent person.
Each of us is made in the image of God and each of us are fearfully and wonderfully made. And each of us is called to be part of the mission and ministry of the church, regardless of our embodiment and anything that our society might label as disability or difference.
This event is for disabled or neurodivergent people who would like to begin to explore a vocation to lay or ordained ministry in the Church of England.
For more information view here: Hearts Singing God
You can register to attend using the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hearts-singing-gods-song-vocation-for-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people-tickets-767693902127?aff=oddtdtcreator

Being a Priest online in 2024
2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | online
The last ten years has seen a revolution in the way we communicate online, not least through the impact of the pandemic which thrust us into relying on technology in a new way. This will be a session to explore how social media is today, what it means to minister using these tools and an opportunity to reflect together theologically on how we use technology for ministry and mission.
We’re delighted to welcome the Rev’d Bryony Taylor to lead this session.
Bryony was a social media consultant before being ordained in 2014. She found her online skills coming in handy during the pandemic and produced guides and ran online courses for fellow clergy on how to navigate this brave new world. Bryony contributed a chapter to the Grove Booklet ‘Hybrid Church’ in 2020 and to a collection of articles on church during the pandemic in a book called the Distanced Church edited by Heidi Campbell (2020). She can be found on twitter/X, Instagram and Threads @vahva.

Evensong celebration for 30th anniversary of the ordination of women
2024-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Truro Cathedral, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom
In March 1994, the first women were ordained as priests, some having been ordained as Deacons before this and many ministering as Deaconesses before that. Over the past 30 years, many women have followed in the footsteps of those who were first ordained. They have led and inspired men and women in their faith and brought vision and wisdom into the church and the varied and diverse communities that they have served in and led. To mark this important moment, to celebrate the ministry of women past and present to pray for their continued ministries and to look towards a creative future of inclusive ministry, there will be a service of celebration and thanksgiving in Truro Cathedral.

Three mornings with St Paul: 1. Transformed by the cross of Christ: Paul and his congregations
2024-02-22 10:00 - 13:30 | Epiphany House, Truro, TR1 3DR , United Kingdom
Paul’s letters to different communities of believers are the earliest surviving Christian writings. He is our founding theologian, but he is a contentious figure even among faithful readers of the New Testament. Other people who know very little about the letters can also have strong opinions about what they think Paul wrote!
He writes to believers in the now distant culture of the first century, Jewish and Hellenistic. However, his core theological beliefs are now ours: ‘We preach Christ crucified’; ‘Jesus is Lord’. They were forged from the cross of Christ, from God’s promises in the Hebrew Bible, from those who were in Christ before him and from his own experience. In the letters, he relates this theological core to the issues that the early congregations wrestle with: behaviour in community, in personal relationships, in leadership and ministries. There are ways to explore how this informs us in applying the theology to ourselves and our communities.
These three mornings are designed as a whole, so we hope you can come to all three. If you can come only to one or two, you will still be very welcome. (If you can only join on the second or third morning without having been able to come to previous ones, Robert will try to summarise the earlier sessions…) People booking themselves in for any morning will be sent suggestions of which letters to read as preparation for that session.
Robert Evans has degrees from Oxford, Cambridge and London, and is recently retired from an academic career in New Testament theology and biblical interpretation. One of his books that is relevant (not required) for these sessions is Judge for Yourselves: reading 1 Corinthians (Darton Longman and Todd, 2003). He comes from St Ives, was a curate (early 1980s) in Wadebridge and St Columb Minor, and now lives in Coverack.
Session 2 will take place on 21 March.
Session 3 will take place on 18 April.

Spirituality - online session 2
2024-02-26 15:45 - 16:45 | Via Zoom
The second of the series considers how we can provide meaningful, planned and spontaneous opportunities for pupils to develop and flourish spiritually.
The last session will be held on Wednesday 6th March 2024 from 3.45pm

2024 Organ Recital Series
2024-02-27 08:00 - 17:00
2024 Organ Recital Series on 1907 Hele & Co Organ at the Parish Church of St Ia the Virgin, St Ives
Flute and Piano
