Faith Stories

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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Cross of St Piran 2017: Terry Hodge

Delivering a speech to a packed-out Royal Albert Hall would test the nerves of the bravest of us, but Terry said, “I wrote it, practiced it and prayer about it, […]

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Cross of St Piran 2017: David and Jan Townend

A trip to Tanzania proved a life-changing experience, not just for teachers David and Jan Townend, but also for the countless numbers of individuals their work has since helped.   […]

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Anne’s Story

It was in 1986 that Anne and her husband moved to Cornwall and made their home in Roche near St Austell in a group of isolated cottages on the outskirts […]

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The Lady with the plastic red ruby

It has been lovely to read the stories of faith that have been published on the diocesan website. They have been profound, ‘ordinary’ in the most incarnational of ways, and […]

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Hayley’s Story

I became a Christian at the age of 14, and as I am only 19 now, my time with the Lord has been both incredibly short and incredibly fulfilling. Growing […]

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Jen’s Story

Following Bishop Tim’s challenge to tell our faith stories, both Nick and I decided to include them in a Morning Worship Reflection, when we each led a service as Local […]

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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.