Faith Stories - Cross of St Piran

HELEN EUSTICE AWARDED THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN

When Helen Eustice volunteered for the Cornwall Children’s Clothes Bank in Truro, she knew it was a great model for doing something useful in her own community. The Cross of […]

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JOHN KEAST AWARDED THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN

John Keast was awarded the Cross of St Piran and the Bishop’s Award for a lifetime of service to teaching, sharing and preaching God’s love. He has had an impressive […]

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THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN AWARDED TO JULIE MUNRO AND SIAN GASTON

Julie Munro and Sian Gaston are being awarded the Cross of St Piran for growing their idea of a community garden into an innovative missional space in Mylor Bridge. The […]

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RON AND MARION HOLLAND TO BE AWARDED THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN

Ron and Marion Holland have been awarded the Cross of St Piran for a lifetime of love for their community, wherever that may be. They are an inspiring couple, always […]

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CATHY WOODMAN TO BE HONOURED WITH THE CROSS OF ST PIRAN

Cathy Woodman will be awarded the Cross of St Piran because of her  understanding of community. All through her life, Cathy has known its value and how to make it […]

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In celebration of Ed Oates

It’s been said the Cross of St Piran Award recognises the extraordinary acts, big and small, of ordinary people. But there is little that is ordinary about the recipients I […]

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For the love of Evensong, outreach and egg sandwiches

Tony Hocking is a familiar, well-loved face around St Piran’s Church, Perranzabuloe. From church warden duties to leading Evensong, Christmas tree festival organiser to newsletter editor, intercessor to egg sandwich […]

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Leaving fear behind between Grenfell and Cornwall

It’s hard to know where God is when something as terrible as the Grenfell Tower fire ripped through the lives of the residents, neighbours and fire-fighters, leaving a heart-breaking trail […]

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Serving breakfast and hope for the homeless of Truro

“Go out and preach the Gospel and, if necessary, use words,” has been attributed to St Francis of Assisi but taken to heart by Ann Boorman in the most practical […]

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Tegan – a teenager in flight for her faith

It’s no secret that there are very few young people in church in Cornwall. In fact, the UK has the lowest church attendance among young people in Europe. So it […]

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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.