Faith Stories
Claire’s Story
I’m not from a church family. My parents were not church goers although they would class themselves as CofE. It all started for me when I took my children […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]