Chairman – Reverend Steve Wild Vice Chairman – John Keast OBE CTC Missioner – Roger Mills Treasurer – Shelley Porter

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MAY 2019 Chairman Revd Steve thanked David for his eleven years of service and dedication to Churches Together in .

Appointment of new Churches Together in Cornwall Missioner – Roger Mills

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Address: 48 Swans Reach, Falmouth TR11 5GG email: [email protected]

tel: 01326 210666 David was pleased and delighted to hand over the batten to mobile: 07941 247677 Roger at the AGM and wished him well. David shared that he had been given the chance to serve in the role as Missioner and had relished the opportunities that the post presented. He hoped that a visible amount of progress had At the most recent AGM of Churches Together in Cornwall th been made over the years and that it was right that the CTC on Wednesday 10 April 2019, Roger Mills was appointed Executive should now focus on reviewing all its work in and welcomed by the Chairman Revd Steve Wild, to the readiness for the coming decade. post of Missioner, replacing David H Smith. The work was such that he has made many friends Roger has been heavily involved in Falmouth & Penryn throughout the various Christian denominations and was Churches Together over the last 5 years and has a strong excited for the future and what unity would bring. heart for ecumenical work. He was also grateful for initiating the commencement of the recent Roger is also co author of a recent review into the future “Future Paths” review and felt the recommendations therein would direction of work and mission that Churches Together in give further strength to the unity of the church in Cornwall. Cornwall might go in, entitled “Future Paths.” David thanked other Unity Group members, Donna Birrell of BBC This review was launch at the AGM at which Bishop Philip Cornwall “Sunday Breakfast show” and Kathy Pope of and Bishop Chris attended. At a special welcoming SACREdplace Bookshop in for all their time and efforts in shaping the review. ‘cream tea,’ Bishop Philip introduced himself to other church leaders. He then spoke about his Cornish Bishop Philip addressed the background, his involvement with the CMC (Church Methodist synod recently at Missionary Society) his ministry in Paris and giving all TMC and reinforced his present a clear indication of his support for Christian Unity commitment to encouraging and all things ecumenical. Anglicans and Methodists to stand and work alongside one another. I’m ‘hard wired’ to be ecumenical: and it ought to be our default position to work across our denominational traditions wherever we can, recognising that there’s far more that unites us than divides us. “So I look forward to increasingly close collaboration between the Diocese and and the Methodist Church in Cornwall in the years to come.”

MESSAGE FROM 2 new appointments at CTE TRURO BAPTIST CHURCH

Churches Together in England is delighted to announce It was wonderful to welcome so many of you just recently to two new appointments to its staff team, taking up posts at the So What? Children's Hub to worship, pray, chat and the beginning of June before Captain Jim Currin CA share ideas together. retires in July 2019. A few things ...... Rev’d. Dr. Ben Aldous will be a full-time member of the team, with responsibility I mentioned the short film Heather showed at the October for Evangelism and Mission. Ben has Conference, this is the link and it’s well worth a watch:- been in Anglican ministry in Durban https://youtu.be/W1frBe_Gs28 (2010–2013) and, most recently, Cape Town in South Africa (2013–2018) and Our next Children's Hub will be on Saturday, 6th July has recently completed a doctorate at starting at 9.30 with breakfast again, more information to The University of Stellenbosch exploring follow closer to the date. an ethnographical study of Fresh Expressions in The Anglican Church of Rachel Turner has been booked as our guest speaker at Southern Africa. the next So What? Conference Day on Saturday, 26th October 2019 at Truro Baptist Church. This is the clip we Ben loves running, especially half marathons. He is a showed to introduce her:- https://youtu.be/NxwM_wBr9ss musician and plays electric bass and keyboards and is a fan of neo soul, jazz and funk. He is particularly interested Don't forget .... if you have any information about events, in the wines of South Africa and has considerable ideas, resources, etc., about children's ministry that you experience in wine tasting! would like to share through this So What? circulation list Ben will be based in the West Country, where he grew up please send it to me and I will forward it on. and worked as a youth minister (2001–2003), before missional work in Cambodia from 2004–2009 and is What a great beginning, it's going to be exciting to see what married to Sharon with four children. God will do through our gatherings and connections as we meet, chat, share, pray and dream together.

Keep in touch. Lynda Lucy Olofinjana has been appointed to a half-time post Church Office, Truro Baptist Church, Chapel Hill as Communications and Media Truro, TR1 3BD Officer for Churches Together in England. Tel: (01872) 241984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.trurobaptist.co.uk

Peter Stephens She comes with experience in this area working for the Rt Revd Prof W Peter Stephens MA, BD, Des SR Evangelical Alliance (2012–2019) leading a range of mission, unity and research projects to resource churches across the UK, including the evangelism website www.greatcommission.co.uk.

She also previously worked for the Salvation Army in London and attended SOAS University. Most recently, Lucy has been on maternity leave and loves being a mum to ten-month old Iyanu. She is passionate about building multicultural communities and sharing stories from across the rich diversity of the Church. She also loves singing, baking and trips to the cinema. Lucy will be based in South East London where she lives with her husband Israel, minister of Woolwich Central Baptist

We remember with both joy and sadness the sudden passing Revd Pat Whittaker, who worked It is with great sadness that we announce the death of tirelessly for the Falmouth & Bishop Peter Stephens on 1st April 2019. Penryn Churches Together and led many services in Peter was born in . He held a number of pastoral the Falmouth United and academic posts, including those of Dean and Provost Reformed Church after the of the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Aberdeen, and retirement of Revd Colin served as a Bristol city councillor. He was a past President of the Methodist Conference and a past Presiding Bishop of Biggs. the Methodist Church of the Gambia.

Thy Kingdom Come Prayer from Land’s End

From land to shore, from coast to coast, let Thy Kingdom Come From the surging surf to the quiet earth, let Thy Kingdom Come Please “Diary Date” ahead for two TKC From the deepest mines to the stars above, Beacon Events in Cornwall – both on let Thy Kingdom Come Sunday 9th June 2019 at From Land’s End to Launceston, Tintagel to the Lizard, St Martin’s Church and let Thy Kingdom Come Gwennap Pit, . From Foy to , to Mousehole, let Thy Kingdom Come

th TKC - from Ascension Day 30 May 2019 At Heligan and the Eden Project, Healey’s to th to Pentecost – 9 June 2019 Flambards, let Thy Kingdom Come Church Leaders urge Christians to ‘pray together for At the Minack and the Hall for Cornwall, The Merry Christian unity, in our life together, our witness and our Maidens to Lanyon Quoit, longing to see the Kingdom of God in the midst of our let Thy Kingdom Come world’ and to ‘find ways to give expression to our search At Boscastle and Boscarne-Un, St Ives to Mevagissy, for greater unity in obedience to the command of Christ that we love one another,’ citing Jesus’s last prayer on let Thy Kingdom Come unity taken from John 17. At The Royal Cornwall Show and the Poole Car Boot, let Thy Kingdom Come The leaders also encourage Christians to get involved in At Truro Cathedral and in every church whatever Thy Kingdom Come – a global ecumenical prayer denomination, movement in which Christians pray for more people to let Thy Kingdom Come become followers of Jesus Christ.

th In the Poldark fans and the Dawn French fans, Thy Kingdom Come, now in its 4 year, has united over let Thy Kingdom Come a million Christians from more than 65 different In the visitors, the locals, the tourists and the pilgrims, denominations and traditions, in more than 114 countries to pray for evangelisation. let Thy Kingdom Come In the old, the young and those in between, It takes place between Ascension to Pentecost which let Thy Kingdom Come this year is May 30th- June 9th. In the pasty eaters and cider drinkers, let Thy Kingdom Come Commenting on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, In the cream tea scoffers, "jam on first of coursers", Cardinal Vincent Nichols said: “We should never let Thy Kingdom Come underestimate the power of prayer nor our need of the strength that God gives us through prayer. I appeal to all And dear Lord, as we pray for Cornwall, for the UK, for to take to heart this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. the whole world Growth in unity comes about, above all, as a gift of God. Our shared life in Christ is the powerful source of our In the good, the bad, the sinners and the saints, in the shared mission. May this time of prayer at Pentecost, loud and the quiet, ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, strengthen our common life and In friend, in stranger, in lovers and betrayers, mission.” In the joy filled and the moaners, In morning people and night owls, in the sick and the The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: “Unity grieving, in truth and faithfulness in witness are gifts to the Church In the teachers and the learners, in the crafters and the from the heart of God. Each requires the other. Please cooks, join with us and other faithful servants of Christ in In ministers, in bishops, in my family churches across England as we pray for the Holy Spirit to and in me, in all, Lord of this world and the next, work in us to fulfil God’s purpose (Philippians 2.13).”

Lynn Green, General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Let Thy Kingdom Come Great Britain, said: “As I meet churches and leaders across Baptists Together it is very clear to me that God is Prayer composed by at work stirring up a renewed passion for prayer and a Rev'd Canon Vanda Perrett MA, fresh desire to work together because we long to see Rector of the Land's End Benefice and Rural Dean God’s Kingdom come in our communities and nations. of Penwith Deanery Pray, deepen relationships and be part of what God is The Rectory, Rectory Road, St Buryan, Penzance doing in these days!” TR19 6BB

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One of the last remaining Christian Bookshop in Cornwall closes at the end of May 2019

Thank you and Goodbye

Sometimes saying thank you can be difficult, either because we are not sure that we even feel very thankful or The newsletter for SACREdplace. perhaps because we cannot express the sheer depth of SACREd stands for St Austell Christian Resources and our gratitude. Here at the SACREdplace Bookshop we Education. SACREdplace is the Christian Resource centre have a great deal to be thankful for. Our wonderful team of which is part of the SACREd Trust. volunteers give their time and skills, offering a genuine welcome to all who come, while our Trustees provide A TIME FOR CHANGE... oversight and guidance. More than anything though we value and are grateful for our customers, especially those Trustees Statement April 2019 who feel able to spend time here, perhaps just sitting with a cup of coffee and appreciating a quiet space for a while or sharing their concerns with staff trained to listen It is with great sadness that the Board of Trustees publicly respectfully. announces its decision to formally close and terminate the activities of SACREd Place at the end of April 2019. It does so with the deepest regret, acutely aware of the particular Of course, since we are a Christian organisation we are distress this causes to our Managers and Volunteers who also delighted to share the Good News of God’s have served the vision and purpose of this very special acceptance and love for everyone, in any situation, by place with dedication and enthusiasm. sourcing information, witnessing through our own faith journeys and in prayer, either for or with each person. We acknowledge too, that many folk will be very disappointed at this news, not only those who have so Thankfulness can be especially difficult when we are generously donated money, and those who have supported approaching significant change or transition with loss and the shop with their custom over the years, but also those uncertainty. This has now become our situation at who have sought, and have found, quiet space, friendship SACREdplace as sadly we are beginning to prepare for and support in so many ways. closure. The demise of high street shopping in favour of the internet has of course had an impact, together with the closure of surrounding businesses and increasing costs. We might all wish it otherwise, but despite the generous gifts, grants and loans we have received during the past ten years, it is no longer possible for the shop to remain viable, So as we say our goodbyes inevitably we feel sad, but we and our inability to secure regular, adequate funding is no are also very thankful for all of the years, the people who longer an acceptable position. have built and laboured before us, and most especially for each person who has entrusted us with their joys, sorrows and challenges. Please continue to pray for us as the The decision to formally close at the end of April is to ensure SACREd Trust looks for new ways to move forward and that our legal obligations can be met in a sensible and contribute to bringing about the kingdom of God. orderly fashion; HOWEVER, please be aware that the shop will remain OPEN for business throughout MAY, whilst we Kathy Pope & Carolyn Rowse, Managers conduct a “stock clearance sale” beginning on Tuesday 30th April, and arrangements are made to vacate the premises.

Following closure, please also be aware that Carolyn Rowse, one of our Managers, intends to continue providing LOOK OUT FOR THE AWESOME a mobile outreach service to individuals and churches that have been our customers in the past; this will be announced separately by Carolyn in due course.

The Trustees take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude for all the ways in which the staff, volunteers, and customers alike, have contributed to the activities and ministry of SACREd PLACE since it opened its doors in the summer of 2010; it has been a demanding commitment requiring much hard work, but nevertheless, an exceptional HALF PRICE blessing. CLOSING DOWN SALE STARTING ON

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“All I want is to know Christ Dear friends and colleagues, and the power of his resurrection." Phil 3:10 We would like to invite you for several events Living the Risen Life of Christ which will take place in Sclerder Abbey Quiet Day Sclerder Abbey Quiet Day - 24th of April. The theme of the day is: Living 24th April 2019 the Risen Life of Christ. This time it's Fr Adrian Toffolo who will introduce us to the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus. Please find attached more information.

Weekend for Couples entitled: Communication and dialogue in couple held from 2pm on Saturday 27th April to 4pm on Sunday 28th April.

Retreat Pray and Fast- from 6pm on Saturday 4th May to 11am on Friday 10th May. It’s a 6 day journey to seek and find God’s presence through experience of fasting, silence and praying with the Word of God.

Vigil of Pentecost "Unwrapping the gifts of the Holy Spirit" 8th of June (from 2 pm to 9 pm). This event is for everyone: couples, singles, families together. Through workshops, talks and worship we'll pray to welcome the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Because of this event, please note that we have cancelled the Quiet Day on the5th of June. The history of the encounters between the disciples and Jesus shows that it's not easy for us to accept this new May Christ who died and is risen give you His peace and reality of the Risen Christ. This Quiet Day gives us an joy. opportunity to open ourselves to welcome the presence Best wishes, of the Risen Christ in our life. By His death and Sr Ania

resurrection, God creates a new way for each of us, a Contact details:- way of freedom, a new life as sons and daughters of Chemin Neuf Community God. Sclerder Abbey Sclerder Lane Timetable -Cornwall 9.00 RC Parish Mass PL13 2JD UK 9.45 Welcome and Coffee Phone:01503 272 238 10.15 Introduction & teaching [email protected] www.chemin-neuf.org by Fr. Adrian Toffolo 11.00 Personal Prayer/Guided Prayer Prayer for Easter

12.30 Light Lunch Would we be counted 2.00 Meeting among the doubters 2.30 Personal Prayer hiding in the shadow cast by that cruel cross? 3.30 Review and prayer together Or, when challenged, 3.45 Tea like Peter openly deny you? During the day it is possible to There are times, Lord have Spiritual Accompaniment. when doubts assail There is no charge but a donation towards the cost of and the distance between us food would be appreciated. seems to increase. There are times, Lord Drinks will be provided throughout the day as well when sin has its hold, as a simple lunch. like a barrier between us

that will not move.

Registration: Call or email the Abbey Who is there we can turn to Telephone: 01 503 272 238 when we feel so overwhelmed? email: [email protected] Who can roll away the stone www.chemin-neuf.org.uk and reveal the empty tomb? No-one but you, Jesus, no-one but you!