Faith Stories
Beth Horwell honoured for her passion at school
Beth Horwell, Assistant Headteacher at Bishop Bronescombe Church of England Primary St Austell, was nominated for the Cross of St Piran in 2026.
“I love Philliack church.”
After living in Australia for more than 50 years, Eileen West has travelled across the globe to Cornwall where the local church community have welcomed her in.
A Holy Spirit guided Oversight Ministry
This year we have been sharing stories about the type of roles people play in the life of the diocese. In this piece, we speak to The Revd Jonathan Huff, […]
“I was pleased as punch to be offered the position”
We have been sharing stories about the type of roles people play in the life of the diocese – here we speak to Rebecca Giles who works for East Wivelshire deanery.
How Rosie became a parish youth minister…
Rosie, St Austell Parish’s Youth Minister, started her role at the beginning of September. She is certain this is right where God wants her.
Becoming a Reader has been ‘bubbling away under the surface’ for years
Local Leaders have always played a vital role in the life of the Church. This local leadership takes many forms, and, in this series, we will be meeting just some […]
From stage to pulpit – How Mark was called to Ordination
The Revd Mark Wade has been at St Martin’s, Liskeard, for about a year now and is excited about what God’s doing in his church. As a child Mark was quite shy, so he was […]
“Sens Kernewek built my confidence and released creativity in me.”
Claire Burgess, Local Lay Leader at Colan, believes we all have a calling and is encouraging people to go out and explore theirs.
Youth Lead and All-Age Worship Co-ordinator loves her job
Hannah Levett, Youth Lead and All-Age Worship Co-ordinator at St Martin’s Church in Liskeard loves her job. Working for the church was never her plan – but after a gap year at SWYM, all that changed.
“Being a PCC Secretary can be rewarding”
Helen was asked to be a Parochial Church Council (PCC) secretary 17 years ago after applying for an administration position at a Cornish church.
She hadn’t planned on becoming the secretary, but sometimes things happen when you least expect them.
