Faith Stories - Petertide Ordinations
From America to Cornwall – the path that led to ordination
Erica Payne is due to be ordained as deacon on Friday 27th June, 2025, in Truro Cathedral. Here she speaks about her journey to this moment of ordination, which takes her from America to Oxford to Cornwall.
“The future is exciting – I look forward to walking where Christ leads me…”
Church has always been part of Ian Dawes life. He is looking forward to the future as he prepares to be ordained Deacon on Friday 27th June at 7.30pm in Truro Cathedral.
From Tanzania to ordination
It was while working in Tanzania that Revd Grace Kanungha first felt the stirrings to become an ordained priest – and on June 28 this call will become a reality.
Revd Oliver Myles’ journey to Priest ordination
Revd Oliver Myles, Self Supporting Assistant Curate in the Benefice of Padstow, is to be ordained on Priest June 2025 at Truro Cathedral by Bishop of Truro, Rt Revd David Williams. He explains in his own words how he’s reached this milestone in his life.
Debbie’s journey to Deacon ordination
Mrs Debbie Harris, from St Ives, is to be ordained Deacon on Friday, 27th June 2025, in Truro Cathedral. Here she speaks about her faith journey to this point.
2021: Welcome to Sophie Troczynska
Being ordained as deacon on Friday evening is Sophie Troczynska. For as long as Sophie can remember the church has been a part of her life. From a young age […]
2021: David & Hannah excited to be joining Falmouth’s team
Among the people being ordained as deacons during Petertide are husband and wife David and Hannah Baylor. The couple arrived in the diocese during the G7 having moved from Oxford […]
2021: Li will fulfill a lifetime’s calling with ordination
Li Selman will be ordained as a deacon at Truro Cathedral on June 25. For Li, a former school teacher, the service will see her finally achieving something she always […]
2021: Tom is looking to bridge the gap on land and at sea
Among those being ordained as a deacon in the Petertide Services at Truro Cathedral later this month is Tom Ebbens from Constantine. Tom’s journey to ordination began in earnest in […]
The highs and lows of starting over
Many people come to ordination after previous careers and for most, starting over again as the new boy or girl can be a challenge. For Haley Preston it’s been a […]
