The Benefice of St with St Anthony in Roseland and St Profile 2019

St Anthony in Roseland

St Philleigh

We believe that knowing the difference

Jesus can make in people’s lives brings

such great value, freedom and joy.

We seek to both live that out and share it by being the church at the heart of our community.

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Contents

Bishop’s letter ...... 4 Archdeacon’s letter ...... 5 Vision ...... 7 Our new priest ...... 7 Welcome to our Benefice ...... 8 St Philleigh Church ...... 10 St Gerrans Church ...... 14 and Gerrans ...... 16 Patterns of Worship ...... 18 What else do we do ...... 19 Communications/Useful Links ...... 22 Parish Information – Statistics ...... 23

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Bishop's letter In this Diocese of we are deeply committed to ‘Discovering God’s Kingdom: Growing the Church’. Ordained ministers are crucial to this task, so I sketch out here the kind of priests we invite to work with us. First and foremost, we are looking for joyful disciples and ambassadors of Christ, who share the Gospel they have come to know themselves both in word and deed - and above all with love. We seek people who are committed to setting the whole people of God free in mission, ministry, and in loving service. We are looking for people who, on this journey, are imaginative and realistic, creative and determined and are hopeful of a better future. But we also want to work with those who recognise that they are not perfect and will sometimes fail, who learn from their mistakes and will take the initiative in seeking reconciliation with others. We are convinced that all ministers need the support and companionship of others and we help priests in a number of ways so that they never work alone. In this spirit, we encourage priests who can forge good relations with others and actively collaborate with them for the sake of the Kingdom to join us in : a very special place with its own distinctive identity and Christian heritage which we are called to value, serve and love. I pray that as you consider this position you might discern God’s calling and purpose for you in this next chapter of your discipleship and service.

+ Philip

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Archdeacon’s Letter The benefice of Gerrans with St Anthony-in-Roseland and Philleigh is looking for a House for Duty (or Self-supporting) Priest. The benefice is set amongst three other benefices on the :

• St Just-in-Roseland and ; • with St Cuby and Cornelly; and • with Ruanlanihorne.

The clerical provision in the other benefices is:

• a stipendiary post (Revd Emma Walker to be licensed in January 2020), • a 50% stipendiary post (to become vacant January 2020), Archdeacon Paul • and a house for duty post (Revd Philip Greenhalgh) respectively.

Through a deanery planning process, the four benefices of the Roseland have recently committed to mutual missional, ministerial and financial support to make the life of their churches more effective in the contexts in which they are set.

The process has begun to establish a Bishop’s Mission Order across the four benefices, and the priest in charge of Gerrans with St Antony-in-Roseland and Philleigh will be expected to play their part in the setting up and the working of the BMO.

The priest we are seeking therefore needs not only to be able to lead this benefice forward and continue to develop and enable a team of lay people within the parishes, but also we would expect you to work well with colleagues across benefice boundaries and to help initiate this new and cooperative way of being church. The usual expectation for a ‘house for duty’ post is that of Sundays plus the equivalent of two additional days per week. Whilst this Priest in Charge post is being advertised as ‘house for duty’ it could equally be open to a priest on a self-supporting basis.

Thank you for your expression of interest and for reading this document. If you would like an informal conversation about the role at any stage, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. 5 | P age

OUR VISION To embrace the Diocesan vision “To discover God’s Kingdom and grow the Church” and make it a reality here in our communities In summary we are churches where: • we believe that everything should be underpinned by individual and corporate prayer and based on Scripture; • we aim to be places of hospitality where all people want to be, because they feel secure, loved, included and valued; • God’s offer of salvation through the cross of Christ is presented clearly and in ways that can be heard and understood; • people are encouraged to recognise the gifts God has given them and have the opportunity to use them to further His Kingdom; • we aim to protect the environment that God has entrusted to us; • we are willing to embrace change to become a church that is transformed from the inside out; • we believe “a giving church is a receiving church”.

We need someone to build on these basic values and take us forward to work towards our vision

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Our ideal person will be someone who will: • be a shepherd to our communities, who will act as an example and model the love of God; • be a spiritual guide who believes that everything should be underpinned by prayer and based on Scripture; • work enthusiastically with the families and young people in our communities and with our many visitors; • have experience of a broad range of worship styles and traditions and be committed to develop this further; • be dynamic and able to develop a bold and creative vision for growth; • be a compassionate leader who becomes known in the local communities and is able to reach out to multiple groups and individuals.

We would love to welcome a new Priest to lead us on our continuing journey to fulfil God’s purpose for this Benefice.

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Welcome to our Benefice, at the heart of the Roseland Peninsula.

The official title of the Benefice is St Gerrans, with St Anthony in Roseland and St Philleigh. St Anthony is decommissioned and is administered by The Churches Conservation Trust. The two open churches are St Gerrans, which serves a coastal community, and St Philleigh which serves a rural one.

Two very different communities which complement each other and have a long tradition of working together.

The Benefice has the service of a Reader who gives much support to both churches. We have two active PCCs each with their own treasurer and secretary and each church has two Wardens. We share two pastoral visitors and there are two Worship Leaders in both churches plus a team of Eucharistic ministers. The Benefice is part of the Roseland Cluster of Churches which has historically had close links but now is working even closer together to benefit all the churches in the Roseland.

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As a cluster we want to attract greater numbers to our church communities and at the same time achieve spiritual growth. The other churches in the cluster include, St. Just and St. Mawes, St. Symphorium and St. Rumon, St. Cuby and St. Cornelius and the Ecumenical project in Portloe. We have a shared vision to further God’s Kingdom here and to ensure we have the clergy and Laity to support that vision and of course the funds to do so.

The Rectory is a light, spacious, four bedroom detached house. It was built approximately 14 years ago, and lies in a select development of four houses located opposite the cricket field in Gerrans. St Gerrans church, several beaches and the village facilities at Portscatho are within walking distance.

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Our Churches and Parishes St Philleigh Church The Church sits in the very centre of the village right next to The Roseland Inn. It is at the heart of the community. There has been a church in Philleigh since the seventh century. The Tower is thirteenth century with the rest being a Victorian restoration of later additions. The village’s old name was in fact Eglos Ros, meaning Heath Church before the church and consequently village adopted the name of the Parish saint St Filius thought to have come from Ireland. As part of our mission to further God’s kingdom the windows of the church are regularly dressed to act as a pointer to any visitor for prayer and reflection. At Christmas, Easter and Harvest they are decorated by Parishioners, the windows telling the seasonal stories.

We use our ‘gift of hospitality’ always finding an opportunity to feed our neighbours, with regular events involving a meal after a service. James 2:15-16 says ‘Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?’ We commit to this by holding monthly collections of food,clothing,bedding,toiletries and medicines for Refugees. 10 | P age

The electoral roll has 20 members at present. The average congregation for 2018 was 15. We have three young families from the farming community who regularly attend family/messy church. Special services have a much higher attendance including on occasions a Shetland pony, (playing the part of a donkey when needed) and other animals! The Friends of the Church of St. Philleigh The Friends of the church of St. Philleigh is a charitable organisation that was set up to advance the Christian Religion by the maintenance and preservation of St. Philleigh Church to ensure its continued use as a place of worship. It was registered as a charity in 2005 and now has changed its status to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) from July 2018. Its main fund-raising activities are three events that take place in the Summer: The Dog and Hog and two Philleigh Country Fayres. Philleigh Parish The Parish is rural with several farms spread over 2443 acres. The Parish comprises four small settlements: Philleigh, White Lane, and . It extends to Pendower Beach on the south coast and inland to the . The which is in the Parish on the river Fal is the quickest link to the City of Truro.

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According to the 2011 Census there are 159 residents with an average (mean) age of 46.3 years, which is lower than the County average. The road through Philleigh used to be the old coach road between London and which can be seen on maps as early as 1685. This road then led to the river crossings at the Tolverne Ferry and King Harry Ferry where ferry services have been provided since mediaeval times. Below Philleigh and situated on the estuary next to The King Harry ferry lies the seventeenth century Smuggler's Cottage. It was at the centre of the D- day landing preparation during World War II. The Big Lottery funded the renovations to the Village Hall which is now renamed The Community Centre which hosts a variety of regular activities such as table tennis and Pilates to village parties (twice a year) and film nights. The church has use of the kitchen and toilet facilities for Sunday services and special events such as the Summer Barbecue. The sixteenth century Roseland Inn is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors and is very handy being next door to the church for Sunday lunches after the morning service and a ‘refreshing’ end to Carol Singing around the village which raises money for The Children’s Society.

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The Philleigh Way Cookery school is in the grounds of Court Farm which hosts a variety of courses and events. Livery stables are also situated at Court Farm.

Some comments from our visitors’ book

“Thank you for the inspiring prayer windows in a beautiful, peaceful church.”

“What a lovely ‘living church’. Lots going on, we were cycling past and popped in.”

“A beautiful church and a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere. Thank you for being open for prayer.”

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St Gerrans The Ancient Church by the Sea The parish Church of St Gerrans is the dominant feature of the local landscape, standing as it does on the brow of a hill overlooking the sea. Its steeple, erected in the 17th century as a navigation mark at the request of local fishermen, is today also a reference for walkers and drivers. The Church probably takes its name from St Gerant, who was known in the Celtic world from Wales to Brittany. Local legend has it that the body of the saintly King Gerrans was rowed across the bay from Dingerein (meaning Gerrans Castle, today known as Curgurrel) in a silver boat with golden oars. We are an outward looking and welcoming church, involved in our local community catering for all age groups as we seek to help people on their faith journeys. We seek to be a generous church and have practical experience of Jesus’ promise in Luke 6 v38. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." For visitors into the church there are activities for children, Christian literature, a Fairtrade stall, collection points for local charities and information about issues of global justice with which to engage. Breakfast Service

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We offer a range of services from BCP to informal worship including Messy Church and community breakfast services. There is a midweek service of Holy Communion. We have strong links with Gerrans Primary School, leading and attending assemblies in school and hosting their frequent visits to church. They come for special services such as a pet service. We celebrate Christian festivals with them. The Church works particularly closely with the United Church (A Methodist/URC LEP) in Portscatho. Services are often shared between the Chapel and St Gerrans. A Church and Chapel Forum exists to liaise over events. The links are strengthening and the two churches are mutually supportive.

Some comments from our visitors’ book

“What an amazing sense of peace, God is here.”

“Exudes welcome and is alive in mission.”

“How wonderful to see a rural church so alive and lived in.”

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Portscatho and Gerrans St Gerrans and the Rectory are just a short walk from the centre of Portscatho, St Philleigh just a few miles away. Portscatho is a vibrant coastal village situated in Gerrans Bay at the heart of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula. It is a popular holiday destination offering a good range of holiday accommodation, a campsite on the edge of the village and many pretty cottages and houses for rent. The runs through Portscatho. Despite the large proportion of second homes, community life is rich and varied throughout the year for visitors and those who live and work locally. Gerrans School serves the villages, and there are two pubs, the Harbour Social Club, with an independent bistro-style eatery beneath it, a bustling village store and post office, a busy tearoom, a butcher, four art and craft galleries, and an estate agent. The village is also fortunate in having a Cricket Club and Squash Club, and adjacent to the school is a children’s playground. Portscatho Surgery has a thriving

16 | P age practice / patient group and a number of church members volunteer to support their Community Café held in the Village Hall. There is a Heritage Centre in Gerrans, an Old Cornwall Society, and monthly concerts of classical music with visiting artists organised by the Roseland Music Society. August brings the immensely popular Portscatho Regatta, and later in September the Horticultural Show. The nursing home, Eschol, is always welcoming to visitors from church.

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What we do now - Patterns of Worship St Gerrans St Philleigh 1st 10.00am Holy 10.30am Morning Worship SUNDAY Communion Common Worship, with choir 2nd 10.00am Sung Matins 10.30am Holy Communion SUNDAY BCP 4.00pm Messy Church 3rd 10.00am Holy 6 .00pm ‘The Calling’, sung SUNDAY Communion worship prayer and Common reflection in a more Worship, with contemporary style choir led by a Lay team 4th 10.00am Family Service 9.00am Said Holy Communion SUNDAY 10.30am Family Service with Messy Church 5th United Benefice Communion Service alternating between SUNDAY our Parishes Thursdays 10.00am Holy Communion

Our churches are open daily during the hours of daylight. All are welcome to enjoy the peace they find in our ancient churches. We encourage visitors to use the space and resources for prayer and reflection. In St Gerrans there is a dedicated prayer chapel. St Philleigh has prayer stations at their window displays.

Visitors are welcome to help themselves to refreshments.

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What else do we do in our Parishes? Messy church Messy church is regularly part of the family service in St Philleigh and occasionally in St Gerrans. There is a monthly Sunday afternoon Messy Church at St Gerrans and pop-ups at many village events. A popular monthly after school messy church club is held in our local school. Support charities St Gerrans holds monthly charity lunches which are very well supported by our local community. There is a Carols for CRISIS service every year.

A harvest festival auction of goods raises money for RABI, Farm Africa and Truro Foodbank Carol singing around the village raises money for the Children’s Society. We support several other charities including Water Aid during Lent and Christian Aid. We fully engage our villages in sending Shoeboxes to children

at Christmas. We are Fair Trade churches and have a flourishing trade in Fair Trade goods. We support the local FoodBank and are a collection point for stamps, spectacles, postcards and ring pulls all of which are recycled for use by various charities. 19 | P age

There are always lots of things going on

Weddings and Baptisms

Remembrance Day Burma Star Memorial Service Open the Book Cream Teas Exhibitions Thy Kingdom Come Roseland Churches Choir Special services for Harvest, Plough Sunday, Sea Sunday and Rogation Sunday

Harvest Festivals and Auction

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Beating of the Bounds Philleigh Fayres

Fairtrade coffee mornings, lunches and suppers

Prayer focus events for Lent and Advent Support/participate in World Day of Prayer Bell ringing Work with the Patients’ group of the Roseland Surgery Interdenominational service ‘The Calling’

Children taking part

Concert in St Gerrans

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Tide Fight

Christingle

Communications Every house in the parishes receives a monthly church newsletter and the benefice contributes an article for the monthly Roseland Magazine There is a joint benefice website and St Gerrans has a Facebook page. The churches’ newsletters are also published on ‘Roseland Online’

www.facebook.com/st.gerrans www.gerransandphilleighchurches.org www.roselandonline.co.uk.

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Parish Information

Regular givers: Philleigh Regular givers: Gerrans

Average Weekly Attendance: Philleigh Average Weekly Attendance: Gerrans

Average Sunday Attendance: Philleigh Average Sunday Attendance: Gerrans

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Worshipping community: Philleigh Worshipping community: Gerrans

Marriages Baptisms and funerals

2015 2016 2017 2018 Marriages 2 1 3 1 Philleigh Baptisms 2 1 3 5 Funerals 2 1 1 0 Marriages 2 3 3 2 Gerrans Baptisms 2 1 1 1 Funerals 6 9 9 8

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