A new Priest for Trigg Major Mid Index Page 1 Index 2 Bishop’s letter 3 The Diocese of Truro 4 Archdeacon’s letter 5 Letter from Rural Dean 6 Rectory details 7 Local Attractions and Amenities 8 Parishes: Davidstow 9 Egloskerry with Tresmere 10 Laneast 11 Launceston 13 North Petherwin 14 St Clether 15 Tremaine 16 Trewen 17 Person Specification 18 Appendices: Map of Parishes Parish Activities 2018 Parish Statistics 1 The Bishop of Truro The Right Reverend Philip Moundstephen In this Diocese of Truro we are deeply committed to following what we call ‘The Saints’ Way’. We see ourselves as part of a story of the grace of God, made manifest in Cornwall, which stretches back many hundreds of years, possibly to the very earliest days of the Christian faith. It’s a story that calls us on into the future too, in loving mission, ministry and service. As we follow ‘The Saints Way’ we will be deeply committed to Christ and to all that he calls us to be and to do; and to Cornwall, this very special place with its own particular culture, history and identity. We can only follow that Way faithfully if we see it as our corporate calling, as the body of Christ. So we encourage ministers of the gospel to come and join us here who are committed to setting the whole people of God free in their God-given calling, to make Christ known here in Cornwall, today. So we seek clergy of missional imagination and heart; those with a pastoral passion for people and communities and their flourishing. We are looking for joyful and hopeful disciples and ambassadors of Christ: people who share the Gospel with energy and commitment, in word and deed - and above all with love – and who enable the communities they lead to do the same. We are looking, therefore, for people who, on this journey, are imaginative and realistic, creative and determined and are deeply 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 those who can forge good relations with others, and actively collaborate with them for the sake of the Kingdom, to join us here in the Diocese of Truro. I pray that as you consider this opportunity you might discern God’s calling and purpose for you in this next chapter of your own discipleship, mission, ministry and service. + Philip 2 THE DIOCESE OF TRURO The Diocese of Truro includes over 300 churches, in more than 200 parishes, spread across the whole of the county of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, and two parishes, just across the border, in Devon. The total area spans some 1,370 square miles. The diocese is divided into two archdeaconries, the Archdeaconry of Bodmin and the Archdeaconry of Cornwall, which contain five and seven deaneries respectively. The diocese was formed on 15 December 1876 from the Archdeaconry of Cornwall in the Diocese of Exeter. The Christian faith has been present in Cornwall since at least the 4th century, over 100 years before the establishment of an Archbishop of Canterbury. Cornwall had its own bishop at St Germans until the latter part of the 10th century. The Right Reverend Philip Mounstephen is the sixteenth Bishop of Truro. He was consecrated at St Paul’s Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury and was welcomed formally to the Diocese, taking up his seat in Truro Cathedral, on the 12th January 2019. 3 ARCHDEACONRY OF BODMIN The Venerable Archdeacon Audrey Elkington It has been most encouraging to see Trigg Major Deanery wrestle with what God may be calling them to in the coming years. Their willingness to make creative and quite radical decisions has been an inspiration. This appointment will contribute to the forging of a team of lay and ordained ministers, committed to working together in a uniquely collegial manner to serve the communities in and around Launceston. The ability of the appointee to work in a team will be key, as will a desire to uncover further creative ways of keeping the rumour of God alive in our town and deeply rural contexts. We invite you to consider this challenge and look forward to hearing from those who catch the vision. If you would like a personal conversation with me or the Rural Dean, please do not hesitate to be in touch. Archdeacon Audrey T 01208 892811 E [email protected] 4 Deanery Letter Reverend Doctor Peter Knight and Ian Jolly Deanery Lay Chair Welcome to the deanery of Trigg Major on the Cornwall/Devon border. The historic town of Launceston, the “gateway to Cornwall”, is the main centre of population. Situated between two moors (Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor), its narrow streets are now bypassed by the dual carriageway of the A30. The deanery comprises 21 churches in 18 parishes: the four Launceston churches being one parish and the other 17 being rural parishes. The deanery plan has identified three groups of rural parishes (which in due course will become benefices). The priests in charge of the rural parishes will also make up the clergy team serving Launceston parish. So serving here involves skills in both rural ministry as well as town ministry. With this reorganisation the deanery is entering a new phase in which we are working together and moving forward as a deanery as a whole, and at the same time recognising and encouraging the individuality of each church. There is a renewed emphasis on the role of the laity in the life and ministry of the church, and working together as a team means recognising and developing the gifts and talents of all the members of the Body of Christ. The recent lockdown due to the pandemic has meant that we have had to rethink issues around being church. We have all learnt new skills as we have sought to reach people in new ways. An online presence has been developed, but we also have to recognise that a sizeable percentage of the population do not have access to the online world for various reasons. These are new and exciting times for the right candidate and we look forward to working with them in the near future. Yours, Peter Knight, Rural Dean Ian Jolly, Deanery Lay Chair 5 The Vicarage, Egloskerry The property is a two storey four bedroom detached house. The accommodation within comprises:- Ground Floor: Front porch, hallway, dining room, living room, office, lobby, W.C, kitchen, right hand side entrance lobby, utility room and store. First Floor: Landing, four bedrooms, W.C and bathroom. The Vicarage stands within substantial gardens, woodland area and has old stable/outbuildings to the side of the house. Post code PL15 8RX 6 Local Amenities and Attractions Launceston and the group of seven rural parishes are located in North Cornwall. Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and boasts a number of historical buildings, apart from the churches, including the Norman castle, Victorian Guildhall and Town Hall. There is a variety of shopping available both in the town centre and out of town, together with a range of service businesses, medical facilities and schooling at pre-school, primary and secondary levels (private and state sector). The town serves the surrounding agricultural community, and has a strong and diverse business community. It is growing fast with a predicted need for a further 1500 homes by 2034. It has a population of about 10,000 excluding the hinterlands. A new school and health centre are planned. The town has a good sports centre, many clubs and societies catering for a wide variety of interests and two 18 hole golf courses within three miles. The larger cities of Plymouth, Exeter and Truro are all within an hour's travelling time. There are regional airports close by in Newquay and Exeter. The major employer is DS Smith Packaging, and though a major food manufacturer has recently closed their factory on Pennygillam Industrial Estate, the town seems not to have been significantly affected. The town benefits from tourism but it is not a particular focus. Additional sources of information about Launceston include; http://www.visitlaunceston.co.uk/ The Visitor Information Centre website https://launceston-2020.co.uk/events/ For Launceston events https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/communities-and- devolution/community-networks/launceston/ Launceston Community Network Partnership https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/launcestonplan Launceston’s consultation development plan The rural parishes include areas of great natural beauty including mixed farmland, rivers and moorland with the wilds of Bodmin Moor nearby. The dramatic North Cornwall coast is only a few miles distant offering sandy beaches, walking, cycling, fishing, wildlife watching and surfing. Local family attractions include the Tamar Valley Otter Park, Launceston Steam Railway and Launceston Castle. Further afield there is the renowned Eden Project, houses and gardens such as Heligan, Llanhydrock and Trerice, and castles such as Pendennis to explore. 7 Davidstow Parish Profile Davidstow is a rural parish in North Cornwall on the A395 with the hamlets of Hallworthy, Tremail and Trewassa within the parish and a large number of scattered properties across it. The population is approx. 500 with agriculture at its core. The Davidstow Cheese factory, now owned by Saputo Dairy UK is the largest employer, but mainly for people from outside the parish.