Faith Stories

Arwen’s Story
Among those being ordained as Priest during this year’s Petertide Ordinations is Revd Arwen Folkes. This year’s services take place at Truro Cathedral on Friday, June 30 at 6.30pm and […]

Kirsten’s Story
Kirsten Norfolk, Assistant Curate from the United Benefice of Mounts Bay (and originally from Padstow) is one of seven people who will be ordained Priest at Truro Cathedral in July 2017. […]

Roger’s Story
I was born in Reigate, in Surrey, my parents were not regular churchgoers and I grew up without any real understanding of God or Jesus other than through RE lessons […]

Gill’s Story
I would like to share with you now an experience that at the time was indeed a sorrow but how the Lord supported my husband Roger and myself and as […]

Jane’s Story
Among those ordained as a Deacon in July 2015 was Jane Horton, who then took up a position at Truro Cathedral. Although Jane has joined from Lichfield Diocese, Cornwall is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]