Pioneering Events

We are running Gather as part of the Truro Diocese Pioneer Network and it will be a day of 3 parts. We would love to encourage you to book for 1, 2 or 3 of the sessions, details below.

Questioning: A theological discussion, 'Is spirituality the new apologetic?' led by the Revd Ian Adams. Ian Adams is a poet, photographer and spiritual director. He is Spirituality Lead at Church Mission Society, and with Gail Adams as Beloved Life he leads retreats, this year exploring the life and work of Julian of Norwich. Ian writes about the spiritual life and his books include Cave Refectory Road, Running Over Rocks and Unfurling. Social media: @pacebene @urbelov_ed

Walking: Reflection through pilgrimage between 1pm and 4pm around Old Kea. A pasty lunch will be provided.

Feasting: An immersive dining experience from 6.30pm to 9pm at Epiphany House, Truro. There is a cost for this part.

Transport between the locations can be arranged.

We would love you to join us for the whole day or you can select individual sessions. This is a collaboration between Truro Diocese and the Church Mission Society and is open to all with an interest in pioneering across Cornwall and the South West.

Tuesday 8th April 2025 @ 7pm. This webinar is organised by the Diocese of Exeter.

Revd Dr Ian Mobsby is a writer, speaker and missioner. He is the elected Guardian of the Society of the Holy Trinity, Assistant Dean for Fresh Expressions and Pioneer Ministry in the Diocese of Southwark and the Rector of Christchurch Blackfriars in London and the Canon for Mission Theology for the Diocese of Niagara.

The webinar is later that usual due to the time delay with us and Canada.

Ian will be sharing his understanding of New Monasticism as a combination of Orthopathy, Orthodoxy and Orthopraxis. Emphasizing the missional focus of New Monastic Communities and their tendency toward formation through the contemplative traditions of practice.

Tuesday 11th March 2025 @1pm. This is webinar organised by the Diocese of Exeter.

Rev’d Dr Michael Moynagh is an authority on new ways of being church. Based at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, he has been advocating, researching and supporting new Christian communities for some 25 years. He has an international speaking and consulting ministry, and is author of the highly practical, Godsend. A Handbook for New Christian Communities and the more theological, Giving the Church. The Christian Community through the Looking Glass of Generosity. His down-to-earth webinar will introduce the Whys and Hows of new worshipping communities.

Tuesday 11th February 2025 @ 1pm. This is a webinar organised by the Diocese of Exeter.
Hazelnut Community Farm Network: We support churches in creating eco communities on their land in order to deepen worship, welcome their community, and combat climate breakdown.

John White is originally from the US and is now a Vicar in the CofE. He is the founder of Hazelnut Community Farm which is a worshipping community that has social innovation, economic inclusion, political and spiritual transformation at its heart all looking at how to connect with creation and address the reality of the climate emergency. Hazelnut is also a growing network around the UK which is encouraging and resourcing churches to
think about their connection with and care for creation.

Here about John's experiences of setting up a farm network that puts creation care and Jesus at the heart of new missional communities.