Faith Stories

Cross of St Piran 2017: Mark Lees

Family is at the heart of all Mark Lees does – from the family of schools he leads, to the Christian family values he promotes within them.   Mark Lees, […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Kevin Grant

When Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love your God with all your heart and soul and the next is to love your neighbour, Kevin knew He wasn’t kidding. […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Jean Pidgen

“The market is like a family – just watch out if it’s your birthday, we like to make a fuss!”   Jean and her beloved late husband Michael started a […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Evelyn Reed

“God’s always there, at my shoulder. I might want to hang back, sit on my hands, but He’s always pushing me on and I find my hand has gone up!” […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Betty Hodges

“The church family is as good as gold, good as gold,” says Betty quietly.   Sitting with Betty is like being in the presence of a gentle angel. She has […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Anne Lawrence

“Sometimes I think we’ve all become a bit insular, thinking about what we need rather than what might be needed by others.”   These are particularly poignant words from Anne […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Amy Cloake

“Being Cornish, St Piran is really special – so this award means more to me than if it came from the queen!”   Amy is retiring after serving on the […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Dawn White

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”                                      […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Sheila Gluyas

“I don’t think I could live without my religion. I don’t think I could live without God!”   Sheila, who had very recently come home from hospital after suffering with […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: Susan Godolphin

“God didn’t nudge me into working for Him, he pushed me!” says Susan on giving up her job to work full time, voluntarily, for the church because, “God doesn’t do […]

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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.