Faith Stories - Cross of St Piran

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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Rosie Waldron is awarded the Cross of St Piran

There are many things that Rosie does in the parish, most with official titles ranging from Local Worship Leader to assisting with liturgical ministry, Lay Pastoral Minister to volunteering with […]

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Doris Robins is awarded the Cross of St Piran

There aren’t many people who still live in the house that they were born in, even fewer who live in the house that their mother was born in! Doris can […]

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Bob Moody awarded Cross of St Piran

God loves a cheerful giver and Bob’s generous giving and easy cheerfulness radiates from him. When he thought about retirement, Bob’s wife Anne had other ideas and so did God, […]

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Peter Hewson awarded Cross of St Piran

Over half a century serving Truro Cathedral has led Peter Hewson to St Piran’s Church in Perranzabuloe to receive a Cross of St Piran Award. Peter was nominated for his […]

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Hazel Helliwell awarded Cross of St Piran

Hazel is the Choir Matron for the choristers at Truro Cathedral, which might make her sound a bit bustley or even austere. But, in fact, Hazel is more like a […]

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Natalie Gavan awarded Cross of St Piran

“God gives us different gifts and He works through those gifts,” says Natalie. When asked if she knew what her gifts were before she became involved with Christians Against Poverty […]

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Margaret Davis awarded Cross of St Piran

Eighteen years ago, Margaret was challenged by a call from her vicar at Gerrans church to get involved with Fairtrade. She mulled the idea over and it appealed to her […]

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Paul Campbell awarded Cross of St Piran

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought to love one another.” 1 John 4 This is a verse that Paul has taken to his heart and tries to live […]

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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.