Faith Stories

Richard & Mandy Goldring awarded Cross of St Piran

Loving thy neighbour is a command Richard and Mandy have taken to heart, whether that neighbour is within their local community or across the world. When asked why, they both […]

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Natalie Gavan awarded Cross of St Piran

“God gives us different gifts and He works through those gifts,” says Natalie. When asked if she knew what her gifts were before she became involved with Christians Against Poverty […]

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Margaret Davis awarded Cross of St Piran

Eighteen years ago, Margaret was challenged by a call from her vicar at Gerrans church to get involved with Fairtrade. She mulled the idea over and it appealed to her […]

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Paul Campbell awarded Cross of St Piran

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought to love one another.” 1 John 4 This is a verse that Paul has taken to his heart and tries to live […]

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Janet Ward awarded Cross of St Piran

“This award isn’t really for me,” says Janet. “It’s for our church, St Marwenne in Marhamchurch. It’s a wonderful reflection of the prominent place this little church has in our […]

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Helen Warren awarded Cross of St Piran

Helen is a gentle, joyous soul now in her 90s and loving every extra day that God brings. “Faith is so important,” she says, attributing her faith to her granny, […]

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Viv Tregellas awarded Cross of St Piran

Viv is an explorer, an adventurer open to the wonders the world has to offer yet is also rooted and grounded in Cornwall, with Talland Church her spiritual home. Viv […]

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Bevan Osborne awarded Cross of St Piran

It was snowing, freezing cold and Bevan was to be found up on the roof of the church tower of St Wendron, getting things ready for a major roof refurbishment. […]

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Peter Morgan awarded Cross of St Piran

When Peter’s wife, Rosie, made a deal with God that she would go out with a Christian so long as he wasn’t boring, He gave her Peter. “After almost forty […]

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David Mashford awarded Cross of St Piran

When asked how important faith is to David, it’s not just what he says, but how he says it, “I wouldn’t do what I do without it!” he answered with […]

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Safeguarding

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