Faith Stories

Chris’ Story

When I was asked to do this a few verses from an old hymn by Joseph Addison sprang to mind. When all Thy mercies, O my God My rising soul […]

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Brian’s Story

Brian is a member of the Gideons, and has been worshiping at St Martin’s church for many years. “Everyone likes a bargain – 20% off, 50% off or buy one […]

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Tim’s Story

“I was born into a Christian family. My father was a Vicar and my parents met when they were training to be Church Army officers. “I was baptised as a […]

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Barbara’s Story

I’m afraid there is not a road to Damascus moment or a Billy Bray “Seeing the Light” story in my Christian life. I was brought up in what was then […]

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Ann’s Story

Is still very much a learning curve, sometimes very strong, sometimes wondering what it’s all about, but that can also refer to life in general. As a child I went […]

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Andrew’s Story

I am writing this from my hospital bed in Treliske and, as you will read below, this is pertinent. In 1996 I came home from a hard day at work […]

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Andrew’s Story

My name is Andrew.  I am a retired GP from Lancashire who moved to St Ives in 2011. I grew up in an agnostic family, but went to an independent […]

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Alex’s Story

Alex is a local worship leader at St Martin’s church and has been a member of the congregation for over 30 years. “It was 1991. I had committed myself to […]

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Val’s Story

“Believing in God adds a depth, a purity and an honesty to the meaning of life for me. We not only have the most loving and caring Heavenly Father in […]

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Tony’s Story

Revd Tony Ingleby is priest-in-charge of the Liskeard and St Keyne Church of England parishes. After many years’ in the ministry, Tony will be joining the ranks of the happily […]

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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.