OUR NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 SIGN UP TO OUR MAILINGS HERE REMEMBERING THE HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE This year, for Remembrance, we are thinking about the contribution that our county made, of the brave men and women that sacrificed so much for us to lead the lives we do and the great sense of everyone working together to fulfil the hope of peace and unification. REMARKABLE READERS GATHER Behind the infamous stories, it’s easy to forget that for every soldier, from wherever in the world they came from, there was a life threaded into the fabric FOR ANNUAL CATHEDRAL SERVICE of other lives. Each one a son, brother, uncle, friend or even parent. Readers from across the diocese came together in So where was faith? Where was God? October to celebrate and mark their ministry and And what happened to unity? welcome new Readers who were being licensed. On May 26, 1940, when the British army were stranded and out manoeuvred in Dunkirk, facing untold horrors at the As Philip said, they represented had been a Reader for 25 years hands of the Nazis, an urgent call to remarkable commitment, remarkable and there were three who had been specific prayer came from King George dedication and remarkable service. Readers for 50 years each.” VI. Millions gathered across the nation, commonwealth and allied nations It was Bishop Philip’s first licensing While the service was presided over in cathedrals and churches to pray. service since arriving in the diocese. by Bishop Philip, Readers played a Churchill said that hopefully 20-30,000 Speaking on Donna Birrell’s BBC Radio lead role including Wendy Smith from troops might escape back to Britain. show, he said: “There were Crewenna, who felt honoured to act as Instead, over 300,000 were saved as four people at the service who had a assistant to the bishop for the event. almost everyone who had a boat risked combined ministry between them of everything to make the journey across more than 175 years! One gentleman + READ MORE. the channel and rescue the troops. When we stand in silence in November, and remember them, we will remember 600 ENTRIES FOR CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION their hope in a better future for all of “How can I possibly choose?” were They ranged from the very well us. We will remember collectively and the first words of Bishop Philip when executed cards that showed personally, whether of faith or no faith, he saw the hundreds of designs for traditional nativity scenes to brightly remembering how fortunate we are that his Christmas card laid out in front coloured pictures of the Bishop we have the choice to do so, however of him. When Bishop Philip put a call himself! we choose to do it. out to schools across Cornwall for children to design a Christmas card, The standard was very high and he had little idea how enthusiastic the choice almost impossible, but the response would be. 602 entries Bishop Philip and local artist Caroline were received from children in church Marwood agreed on a clear winner. It schools across the diocese. was by five-year-old Beth from Bishop Bronescombe.

SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH & MISSION: SIGN UP TO GIVING OUR NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 2 HOMELESS PEOPLE AT RISK FROM MODERN SLAVERY DIOCESAN DIRECTORY Staff and volunteers at night shelters CHANGES & UPDATES are being urged to look out for signs LICENSED CLERGY of exploitation among clients in a campaign launched by the Church of Revd Teresa Folland* was licensed in ’s anti-slavery initiative. October as Priest in Charge of Stratton, , , and More than 1,000 posters and other . She is no longer an Assistant materials aimed at raising awareness Curate at Launceston. of the dangers of modern slavery amongst homeless people are to be * Contact details can be found in the distributed to night shelters across the online directory at trurodiocese.org.uk/directory-live/ country by The Clewer Initiative, the CofE’s response to modern slavery. concerns with the Modern Slavery helpline or local support services. The Let’s Talk initiative is encouraging SHARE THE FESTIVE JOY night shelters and other outreach + READ MORE services such as soup kitchens to share WITH A CHRISTMAS GIVING CATALOGUE GIFT With Christmas just two months away, people are starting to think BUDGET DECISIONS NEEDED AT about looking for that perfect gift. But rather than give another pair of socks, why not do something good NOVEMBER’S DIOCESAN SYNOD for the community? The Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue features 20 charitable organisations including The next diocesan synod takes place on Saturday, food banks, which are all working in Cornwall to provide advice, November 16 in during which members will be assistance, support and much more, asked to approve the budget for 2020 - 2022. to people in the local community. You choose the ‘gift’ and in return you will receive a certificate to pass on to your family member or friend. Gifts start Following on from September’s synod Church Army and Revd Simon Cade, from just a £1. when members took part in break Director of Education and Discipleship. out sessions to discuss the financial Called God for Cornwall, the report by MORE INFORMATION challenges and trends facing the the Church Army is aimed at helping To view the catalogue online visit diocese, during the November session the church to respond to the challenge cornwallindependentpovertyforum. they will be asked to feedback on of being a church with children and wordpress.com/cornish-christmas- discussions and reactions they later young people at its heart and will giving/ or click here had in their on the subject. particularly look at how this relates to This will be followed by a report from the national Growing Faith initiative. the Chairman of Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd, Mike Sturgess, before The meeting is an open session and PARISH BUYING the Bishop puts forward the motion members of the public are welcome to Parish Buying is a buying service for the budget to be approved. observe from the public gallery in the set up by the church, for the church. main council chamber. It has negotiated contracts and The synod, which takes place discounts which are available to all at County Hall in Truro starting The full meeting agenda is available on the diocesan website at trurodiocese. parishes for things such as furniture, at 9.30am, will also include a insurance, electricity and gas, office presentation by Dr Tim Ling, Director org.uk/resources/policy-governance/ diocesan-synod/november-2018/ products and church supplies. To of Learning and Development for the find out more visit the website parishbuying.org.uk FROM CRAFT CLUB TO CATHEDRAL CONFIRMATION When Joan joined the Crafty Club skills became known and he was FOLLOW +PHILIP at St Andrew’s, , she had no asked to create figures for a nativity idea it would lead both herself and her scene that could be taken to the Bishop Philip’s blog husband, David, to confirmation at housebound over Christmas. trurodiocese.org.uk/bishops-blog/ earlier this month. Twitter: It was also through the club that + READ MORE @pmounstephen David’s considerable woodturning

SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH & MISSION: SIGN UP TO PARISH GIVING OUR NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 3 FAITH AND MENTAL CELEBRATING THE FIRST 25 YEARS HEALTH IN CORNWALL

OF WOMEN’S MINISTRY October saw people gather from across Cornwall to find out more When I was first exploring ministry there about the relationship between faith and mental health as part of simply were no women. My only references the Faith and Mental Health day organised by the and were nuns and something called a Transformation Cornwall. deaconess, but I’d never met one. During the day there were talks by Revd Jane Vaughan-Wilson those working in the fields of mental health and pastorial care including Phil Confue, Chief Executive, Cornwall And it seems that Revd Jane Along with her colleagues Revd Mary Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Vaughan- Wilson was not alone in this West and Revd Becca Bell, Jane spoke (CPFT) who provided an overview of experience. Hers was one of many about the journey to priesthood, its Cornwall mental health services. stories shared at the Celebration of challenges and its joys. Revd Kathy Brooke, lead chaplain Women’s Ministry in September. from the department of spiritual and Becca, priest in charge of six churches pastoral care within CPFT also spoke. in Southeast Cornwall, firmly believes that women’s ministry has come a very Throughout the day, people spoke long way in 25 years, but that there’s movingly of their own experiences still more road ahead. Revd Becca of mental health and how the fragile is immensely grateful for the work building blocks of their lives had undertaken by all those who have gone been smashed. It became clear that before, “I really can’t comprehend what what helped, whether of faith or not, they had to go through, so that I can be was that from these devastating here today, doing a job I love.” events, the possibility of renewal and rebuilding could be helped by churches You can read the stories of Jane, Becca and their people. and Mary in full on our website here Revd Canon Jane Vaughan-Wilson +MORE INFORMATION

BISHOP PHILIP THANKS HELICOPTER SEARCH AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR RESCUE TEAMS DURING VISIT TO BASE CHRISTMAS SERVICES Bishop Philip has expressed his A year-on-year increase in the volume With Christmas quickly approaching gratitude for the hugely skilled, of emergency calls saw Newquay and plans for festive services and professional and courageous work become the busiest base in the UK in events well under way, the diocese is of the helicopter search and rescue 2018, with its crews flying as far afield keen to help churches promote their teams, on a visit to their Newquay as Wales, London, the Channel Islands, events to the wider public. base. the and more than 200 miles over the sea out to the South Every year the diocese asks parishes Bishop Philip met with Chief Pilot Mark West. The team has now completed to send in their events so that they Coupland and a serving crew, and was more than 1,200 missions since can be included on a list that goes out given a detailed tour of the operations opening. to local media and others. This year centre and accommodation facilities, in order to make it easier for parishes and an opportunity to see the base’s That trend has continued in 2019, to do this, we have devised a simple pair of Sikorsky S92 aircraft up close. with a significant volume of events in form to enable you to give us all the the water and around the coastline relevant – from delivering premature babies information to specialist hospital care, to the to promote challenging rescue of those fallen from your parish. cliffs, stranded by rising tides and fishermen lost overboard during severe To tell us weather. about your Christmas + READ MORE events click here

SUPPORT YOUR CHURCH & MISSION: SIGN UP TO PARISH GIVING OUR NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 4 THE SEASON OF CREATION IN ACTION ACROSS THE DIOCESE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY From the Day of Prayer at the beginning of September to St Francis Day in NOVEMBER October, the Season of Creation, or 2 Reflective day on Gerard Manley Hopkins Creationtide, was embraced by churches led by Revd Professor Paul Fiddes, Church, 10am - 3pm, £10. Book across the world and within the diocese. [email protected]. It’s a time dedicated to God as creator 3 Installation of Canons, Truro Cathedral. and sustainer of life, prompting many 7 Meet the Funders: Follow up workshops, Cornish congregations to take action, more information www.transformation- demonstrating the essential links cornwall.org.uk, 01872 274351 between worship and work. 8 Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, St Petrocs Church . A concert at Christchurch Lanner 9 The Universal Christ, Epiphany House, Truro, brought to life the theology of creation £15 including lunch. [email protected], through songs, poetry and talks. 01872 272249. 15 Personal retreat day, Epiphany House, Truro, Environmental and social issues were suggested donation £15 inculding lunch. info@ highlighted and the simple practical epiphanyhouse.co.uk, 01872 272249. actions everyone can take, like the 10 Constantine Church’s certificate 17 Environment Service, Truro Cathedral, 2pm. pledges. The church also launched its Eco 23 Service of thanksgiving for safeguarding Brick campaign. inviting a rapper, poet, fashion designer co-ordinators, St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin. and speaker from Extinction Rebellion. Other churches, like St Clement, St Stephen-in-Brannel and St Constantine As momentum for opportunities around DECEMBER 6 Epiphany House, Truro, held environmental services, encouraging the environment grows, put next year’s Advent quiet day, Season of Creation in your diaries. There suggested donation £15 inculding lunch. info@ people to undertake Pledge 4 - writing epiphanyhouse.co.uk, 01872 272249. to a local MP about climate and soil and will be time for reflection and activity consider Pledge 2, buying seasonal fruit next year during Lent, the Lambeth and vegetables. Find more about the Conference, and COP26 in Glasgow, GET IN TOUCH Climate Change Pledges here. when world leaders will come together to News story or a diary date to share? Call 01872 discuss how to tackle climate change on 360037 Email [email protected] All Saints Church, held an a global scale, following up from the Paris Climate Change agreement. event to raise environmental issues OTHER LINKS Maintenancebooker website & newsletter www.maintenancebooker.org.uk/ Historic England historicengland.org.uk/ advice/caring-for-heritage/places-of-worship/ YOUNG PEOPLE TO SING ‘SONGS FOR maintenance/ EARTH’ AT TRURO CATHEDRAL Pupils of Cornish schools and members “School choirs from across the county CONSERVATION GRANTS of the county youth choir will all perform will process through Truro to join us, at a special service in November to and together we will sing Songs for Did you know that the celebrate our planet and the children who Earth to highlight our opportunity to give grants for the conservation of are fighting for it. make change. This event will help us all historic church interiors and churchyard galvanise our passion into much-needed structures? Also grants of up to £10,000 The Songs for Earth service will be held action – to reduce our carbon emissions for conservation of bells and bell frames. in Truro Cathedral, at 2pm, on Sunday, and enjoy learning what we can all do.” For more information click here. November 17. The children are being invited to meet from 1.15pm on Lemon As well as the schools and county youth Quay and march to the cathedral with choir taking part, the event is being their banners. held in conjunction with the Cornwall Federation of WIs (CFWI). Diocese of Truro environment officer, Luci Isaacson, said: “Many people are The federation was represented on the wondering what exactly they can do original steering group for the cathedral’s themselves to help the climate. If that Footsteps to Copenhagen Project that sounds familiar, why not come along to led to the creation of the Ten Pledges, this cathedral service that celebrates the which have been adopted by hundreds of gift of creation and the actions of many people across the diocese. across the whole diocese of Truro? + READ MORE

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