Truro Diocese

Make the most of your A Church Near You page
2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London)
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.

St Columb Major Church Christmas Tree Festival
2021-12-09 | St Columb Major Parish Church, Market Square, St Columb Major, Cornwall, TR9 6AA, United Kingdom
Grand Switch-on Ceremony – Thursday 9th December at 7.00pm with St Columb Major Academy choir
Late Night Opening – Tuesday 14th & 21st December 6.00pm to 8.30pm, (Last entry 8pm) with entertainment from the Intune Choir & Wadebridge Male Voice Choir respectively. Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Further information can be found here.

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Advent Quiet Day
2021-12-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Epiphany House, Truro, TR1 3DR, United Kingdom
A reflective day at Epiphany House 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
Bookings cannot be made through Epiphany House.

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Advent Quiet Day for Clergy
2021-12-16 09:30 - 16:00 | Epiphany House, Truro, TR1 3DR, United Kingdom
A reflective day for clergy at Epiphany House 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.
Please book via the link in the details box below or contact melanie.pomery@truro.anglican.org
Bookings cannot be made through Epiphany House.

St Just Church Gardens Festival of Light
2021-12-29 17:00 - 2021-12-30 20:00 | St Just Parish Church, St Just, Cornwall, TR19 7HA
December 29 & 30, 5pm – 8pm.
Light trail, music, refreshments
Free entry & parking (donations welcome).

How to do your APCM from start to finish
2022-01-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | online
Short training session to include a Q&A and a chance to share with others.
Including getting ready, who does what, paperwork and what happens after.

Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Finance Drop-in session
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Open session to ask questions about parish finances including preparing accounts and reports.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Exploring International Links for your Church
2022-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | online
Would you like to explore ways of setting up an international link in your church and connecting with God’s church around the world? This session looks at why international links are important, how they can benefit your church, and things to think about when setting one up. We will briefly look at the links we have as a diocese and how you may connect with them, as well as introducing ways of setting up your own links with different mission organisations. There will also be a chance for discussion and to hear from two churches who have links in the USA and Tanzania.
Please book using the link below or contact melanie.pomery@truro.anglican.org

Lambing Service
2022-01-23 15:30 - 16:00 | Frogmore Farm, Lanteglos, PL23 1NP, Frogmore Farm, Lanteglos, Cornwall, PL231NP, United Kingdom
Looking for something a little different this Sunday? Join in Trelawny Benefice‘s Lambing Service and meet newborn lambs, ewes, shepherds and sheep dogs.

Completing your Parish Return drop-in for parishes
2022-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Practical help to complete Statistics for Mission and Return of Parish Finance.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Building Communities of Hope with Transformation Cornwall
2022-01-27 09:30 - 11:00 | online
Join Transformation Cornwall as they lead this 90 minute workshop that will look at how faith based social action brings and sustains hope within our communities. The workshop will provide practical resources and ideas on how to offer practical support within communities and work with local partners to build communities of connection for positive change.
In this workshop we will look at:
• Establishing your vision
• Project planning
• Practical support & resources to help you on your journey

Talking Pioneering
2022-01-31 19:30 - 20:30 | online
Pioneering with families and children explored in conversation with Becky Lines from Camborne TM Project.

Giving Mechanisms
2022-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
In this session we will explore mechanisms including regular giving, online and contactless and legacy giving, to equip your church and facilitate giving both in your congregation and community.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Anti-Racism Seminar: Worship, Advocacy and Curriculm
2022-02-15 16:00 - 19:00
The first of two online workshops support us all as we seek to address racial injustice and asks; “Why does it matter to us here in Cornwall and what can we do?”
The workshops are designed for all members of staff, school leaders and governors and anyone wishing to know more about how we can address racism today.
The first session will include a presentation from Emily Norman (CEFEL) asking ‘Why do we need to include antiracism in our schools?’ Professor Paul Miller (Educational Equity Services) will explore the questions ‘Why do we need to do this, why in Cornwall and why now?‘
During the second session Aleisha Lewis will look into ‘Why should anti-racism be included in the curriculum‘ and Domini Leong (BAMEED SW) will lead a session on ‘Where to make a start‘
These free seminars will be online via Zoom – 4 to 7 pm
Session 1 – Tuesday 15th February with Emily Norman and Professor Paul Miller
Session 2 – Wednesday 16th February with Aleishia Lewis and Domini Leong

Anti-Racism: Worship, Advocacy and Curriculum
2022-02-16 16:00 - 19:00
The second of two online workshops support us all as we seek to address racial injustice and asks; “Why does it matter to us here in Cornwall and what can we do?”
The workshops are designed for all members of staff, school leaders and governors and anyone wishing to know more about how we can address racism today.
This second session will include a presentation from Aleisha Lewis will look into ‘Why should anti-racism be included in the curriculum‘ and Domini Leong (BAMEED SW) will lead a session on ‘Where to make a start‘
This free seminars will be online via Zoom – 4 to 7 pm
Session 2 – Wednesday 16th February with Aleishia Lewis and Domini Leong

Knowing Your Herods by Revd Professor Andrew Lewis
2022-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | St Endellion Hall, St Endellion, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Endelienta’s new Reflective Day: Knowing Your Herods by Revd Professor Andrew Lewis
“We have all heard of the Massacre of the Innocents by king Herod. But how did he become king of the Jews? Weren’t the Romans in charge? And how is he connected with the Herod who married his brother’s wife and put John the Baptist to death? And who was the Herod who put St James to death and was then eaten up by worms and died? Is the Herod Agrippa who is found trying the case against St Paul a relative? And what can we usefully learn about the writing of Scripture and its message from all this?”

Data Protection for Safeguarding Officers
2022-03-02 18:00 - 19:00
Revd Mark James and diocesan training officer Mandy Wells lead a session on what do you need to do, record keeping, what should be in place and FAQs.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Talking Pioneering
2022-03-08 19:30 - 20:30 | online
Join our Pioneer Network Facilitator, Lindsey Morgan-Lundie for our third Talking Pioneering session.

Loss and bereavement awareness training
2022-03-10 10:15 - 12:45 | Zoom
Cruse Bereavement Care will lead this session, which is open to lay or ordained ministers who meet with bereaved people. A helpful session for anyone who wants to understand the issues surrounding bereavement and how to communicate with people after someone close to them has died.
The session will be run by Cruse Bereavement Care and there is a maximum of 10 places available to book. Cruse Bereavement Care offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. They work to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

A Generous Welcome
2022-03-15 14:00 - 15:00
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’, are the focus of Jesus’ teaching. But how do we leave that lasting impression on visitors to our churches? This webinar will look at 4 areas of welcome: outside, inside, spiritual guidance and communication and will help you to realistically evaluate your own ‘Welcome’.

Book here

Minute taking with John Truscott
2022-03-15 18:30 - 20:30 | online
Why we need minutes, the skills we require, the preparation, how to write accurate, clear and effective minutes and more.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Becoming a Community Changer
2022-03-17 09:30 - 11:00 | online
Join Joff Phipps, Social Justice Missioner, All Saints Church Truro, as he chats to Ian Curnow, Chief Executive of Konnect Communities CIC about his work, empowering local communities and creating social enterprises. They’ll discuss how to make a difference, what are the first steps and who are the organisations that can help.
Konnect Communities works to enable, motivate and inspire people in our communities who are seeking to improve their skills, develop their opportunities and maximise their potential.

Completing your Parish Return drop-in for parishes
2022-03-22 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Practical help to complete Statistics for Mission and Return of Parish Finance.
Meeting Registration – Zoom

Sung BCP Holy Communion
2022-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Truro Cathedral
Wednesday 23 March
Sung BCP Holy Communion in Truro Cathedral to commemorate the martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer.
Time to be confirmed

Cranmer Day Commemoration
2022-03-23 15:30 - 18:30 | truro cathedral
THE TRURO BRANCH OF THE PRAYER BOOK SOCIETY
Cranmer Day Commemoration on March 23, 2022 at Truro Cathedral
There will be tea and biscuits from 3.30pm before Dean of Truro Roger Bush gives a talk on the legacy of Cranmer at 4pm. This will be followed by Choral BCP Holy Communion at 5.30pm.
All welcome, non-members especially so.

Insurance for Churches with Kay Short
2022-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 | online
Advice on ensuring your church is fully insured and common pitfalls.
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Mothers' Union Lady Day Service
2022-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | truro cathedral
Mothers’ Union Lady Day Service,
Truro Cathedral,
Saturday 26th March 2022 at 11am

The Mothers’ Union of Truro Diocese invite you to join them in their annual Lady Day Celebration held in the cathedral.

Always a joyous occasion, the Lady Day service holds a special place in the MU calendar. On this day branches across the diocese come together in one place to celebrate the MU and its role – both locally and globally.

The service is open to all and all church members, regardless of whether an MU branch is running in their parish, are warmly invited to attend.

Bishop Hugh will be presiding and Dean Roger will be preaching. Clergy who would like to robe and take part in the procession are requested to please let the cathedral know that they will be attending.

On the Trail of St Sampson
2022-04-05 19:00 - 20:00 | St Sampson’s Church, South Hill, PL17 8NZ, United Kingdom
On the Trail of St Sampson
What is it that makes Cornwall a place rich in Celtic saints? At St Sampson’s South Hill, a place seemingly hidden away in East Cornwall, we have an amazing faith and heritage story to tell, starting with St Sampson and continuing to this day.
Anne Hayward will be giving a talk at St Sampson’s South Hill on Tuesday 5th April 7pm.
On the Trail of St Sampson (Free, donations welcome) | Facebook
Anne will be telling us about early Celtic saints and their journeys and the incredible impact this age of the saints still has on us. We all know about The Saint’s Way from Padstow to Fowey, but there are other less well known and trod routes. Perhaps we can create local pilgrimage routes to inspire a new generation of pilgrims?
The focus of the talk will be especially on St Sampson and his life and travels. Sampson has the distinction of being the only ‘Cornish’ saint whose ‘Life’, or biography as we would call it today, was written less than two hundred years after his death. We know he started life in Wales and died in France, but the Cornish bit in between is full of excitement; Killing giant serpents, being asked to leave a monastery for being too good and restoring a man back to life.
At the heart of the Christianity of Celtic people like St Sampson, was a profound faith and a sense of calling to discipleship. They went out into the world sowing the seeds of God’s kingdom. They travelled long distances, engaged with people in the local communities they visited and told them the good news about Jesus Christ. Sampson really seems to have existed and to have been a pilgrim and a true disciple. We can imagine a simply dressed man, with sandals on his feet, carrying nothing more than a cloth bag for his belongings. Someone like that must have come to the area we now call South Hill and spread the word of God. We like to believe St Sampson built his monastery at South Hill, evidence points towards this, but we cannot prove it! I believe that person was probably Sampson and I thank God for his faithful obedience.
Anne has undertaken many personal pilgrimages and it will be a delight to hear about her experiences as a pilgrim and church visitor, as she tells us what makes a good church welcome. Her book ‘A Celtic Pilgrimage’, which has a forward by the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen Bishop of Truro, gives some history of the ancient Celtic places visited and recalls conversations with those she met as a modern-day pilgrim. It is a fascinating read.
A warm welcome awaits.

St Mellitus College Open Day
2022-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | St Mellitus College, South West, St Matthias Church, North Hill, PL4 8HF, United Kingdom
Location: St Mellitus College, South West, St Matthias Church, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8HF
Time: 9am – 2pm
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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 Portia Crossley (portia.crossley@stmellitus.ac.uk).
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