Faith Stories

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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Sarah’s Story

When I moved to secondary school I became very bored within the long lunch breaks so my friend Louise invited me along to the Christian Union. The Christian Union was […]

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Pauline’s Story

My parents were not church goers but they did have me Christened and made the conscious decision to always send me to Sunday School. So, from age 5, I attended […]

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Lesley’s Story

My Parents were Christians and I was brought up attending church and Sunday school. My faith became real on a personal level when I was a teenager. I was invited […]

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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.