Faith Stories

James’ Story

If James Hills looks nervous during his ordination it might have less to do with the service and more to do with the fact that at any moment his third […]

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Heather’s Story

Services taken in Cornish may be the order of the day once Heather West from Callington is ordained a Deacon at Truro Cathedral in July (2015). Heather, a Cornish language […]

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Terry’s Story

Retired head teacher Terry Axe was among those ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Tim Thornton at Truro Cathedral in July 2015. Terry, from Constantine, […]

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Eileen’s Story

“Labelled at one time as a ‘Cradle to Grave Christian’, I had a good upbringing in a loving and supportive family with a younger sister and brother. “Baptised, confirmed and […]

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Angela’s Story

Having been initially reluctant to act on her urge to explore ordination, Angela Brown was ordained a priest at Truro Cathedral in July 2015. Angela, who comes from Falmouth, is […]

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Alison’s Story

With her family looking on, Alison Hardy from Bude was ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Tim Thornton at Truro Cathedral in July 2015. Alison, a […]

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Jackie’s Story

In December 2015 after my morning aquafit class, a friend and I were sitting on the pool steps as we usually do, chatting and waiting for the showers to clear. A lady […]

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Sue’s Story

My parents didn’t attend church but my Mum was a Christian. I grew up with no church roots. I met and married Jem when I was 18 years old. He […]

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Simon’s Story

I grew up as a member of a church but when I was 12 and 13 I struggled with everything to do with God, mainly being loved and the fact […]

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Shelley’s Story

I came to faith gradually, beginning as a child at a Church of England primary school, Sunday School, with RAF parents who moved around a great deal who chose their […]

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Safeguarding

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our diocese life.