Faith Stories

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jan’s Story
Documenting one’s Faith Journey Bishop Tim’s letter got me thinking and realising that I have never given any thought as to how I arrived at where I am in my […]

Lyn’s Story
I was not brought up in a Christian home but my parents sent me to a Convent School in the hopes that their rather difficult daughter would become a lady! […]

Sarah’s Story
My Christian journey began, I suppose as it does for many, with my Christening as a baby. Just before I started primary school we moved to a small village in […]

Sheila’s Story
From early in my childhood I remember that faith and going to church on a Sunday was important. I also attended Sunday School and sang in the church choir for […]