Faith Stories
Rachel’s Story
Rachel Monie is one of just two people being ordained as Deacon at Truro Cathedral in this year’s Petertide Ordinations. Rachel, who is new to Truro diocese, will be moving […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Barbara Palmer
“I love to help people, and playing the organ helps the congregation to sing.” “God’s not finished with me yet!” said Barbara with a twinkle in her eye. She […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Johanna Evans
Jo’s love of the church helped her to discover the fullness of her mothering heart. When Jo was asked by her vicar over three decades ago to start a […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Dr Geoffrey Gibbons BEM, LLB, MA, Ph.D, FRHistS
Being an organist is more than a thread that runs through Geoffrey. It’s a rich and vibrant tapestry that has been tended to, embellished and woven into the fabric of […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Jennifer Bartlett
Jennifer has played the organ for Egloskerry Church for 54 years. When asked why, she said, “Because I just love it.” Egloskerry Church is the cornerstone of Jennifer’s life. […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: John Birkin
“Take me when you want me Lord, but I’m in no hurry!” John is a man with a heart for community. It reaches from the homeless on our streets, […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Rowley Surridge
It will be hard to give Rowley this award because of his dogged insistence that it’s not about him, but the committed, generous-hearted, hard-working volunteers who, behind the scenes, stand […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Tony & Joyce Davis
Tony and Joyce epitomise the truth that three strands are stronger than two – with God as the third strand binding them together, they are an extremely effective team. […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Anne Pengelly
Anne is as vibrant and vivacious as the Cathedral vestments she’s designed and made over the past 30 or so years. From the Chasuble to the Dalmatic, the Tunicle to […]
Cross of St Piran 2017: Joy Hine
“I feel embarrassed – honoured, but embarrassed to have this award. So many other people work hard, I just do what has to be done.” When Joy and her […]
