Love in Every Stitch Exhibition: Banners of the Mothers’ Union : 11-22 Aug, Truro Cathedral

The Love in Every Stitch exhibition is a fascinating display of more than 50 historic banners from all over Cornwall, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Mothers’ Union in 1876.

Every banner is hand-stitched, and represents love for families and love for God. At the core of Mothers’ Union is our belief that faith and compassion can transform lives. During the period of the exhibition, on Wednesday August 19th (10.00 – 15.00) there is the annual free Family Fun Day for under-10s, organised by Mothers’ Union.

Mothers’ Union

Mothers’ Union is an international women-led Christian movement with 4 million members. It was founded by Mary Sumner in 1876, and it is the largest volunteer network in the Anglican Church, active in 64 dioceses across Britain and Ireland. Our members are not all mothers, or even all women – they are female and male, single and married, parents and grandparents.

We are a diverse and inclusive community present in approximately 84 countries around the world, working together for a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our grassroots membership organises and participates in programmes on locally identified needs, such as literacy, parenting, and business skills.

“Together, by the grace of God… we can calm each other when we are afraid; strengthen one another when we are weak; and work together to raise our children to the glory of God. Unity is strength.” – Mary Sumner

Mothers’ Union in Truro Diocese

In the Diocese of Truro, Mothers’ Union gives annual donations to support local charities that work with families – Cornwall S.P.A.C.E, Kernow Young Carers and the men’s and women’s refuges, safe places for people affected by gender-based violence. Some members knit Teddy Vean, to give away to children, or tiny blankets needed by premature baby units. We support the RISE UP campaign, against domestic abuse in all its forms.

Donations

Mothers’ Union (Diocese of Truro) is a registered charity number 249867. Donations from the Love in Every Stitch Banner Exhibition will go towards the work of Mothers’ Union locally and overseas.

Mawnan Mothers Union

We meet regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in Mawnan Memorial Hall at 2.30pm.

For details of upcoming meetings please contact:

Trudy Smith, Branch Leader. 07740 777926.

Beloved, an exhibition bringing suicide and addiction deaths into the light : 25 Aug-1 Sep, Truro Cathedral

“Arise my Beloved, my beautiful one, and come”

Antonia Rolls creates art in response to her life experiences.

“In 2023 and 2024 I lost both my sons to suicide, drugs and alcohol, aged 29 and 27. From their deaths came my current project “Beloved, bringing suicide and addiction deaths into the light”. I made a decision to look for the light. “Beloved” does not shy away from the trauma and darkness of such losses but it offers hope, consolation and understanding. Within the paintings are portraits of sons and daughters whose images were sent to me by grieving parents. The Beloveds of the title are those who have already died of suicide, drugs and alcohol. They work in the light to love and care for souls who are dying in this way on earth. The Beloveds look as they did when alive so as not to frighten the suffering soul at the moment of their deaths and take them with such love, care and compassion into the light, telling them that the pain is over, they are safe now, and they are loved. In time, they may choose to join the Beloveds working in the light.”

There is no charge to see the exhibition and is available to view during the cathedral general visiting hours.

The Justice and Peace Action Group, founded by the late Mary Bradley, generally meets on the second Tuesday of the month (except August) for discussion and prayer around issues of justice and peace and persecution. These are open meetings and everyone is welcome.

Everyone welcome at the coffee mornings at King Charles the Martyr Church (KCM) in Falmouth, which run on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

These popular community catch-ups are hosted at Fairwinds Cafe (below the church). Proceeds from the events are donated to various local and national charities.

CAP Befrienders: The Falmouth and Penryn CAP Debt Help Centre is looking for volunteers/befrienders to manage the local debt help service more efficiently; and to ensure that CAP clients are supported and encouraged. A befriender is someone who has a passion for people who often feel socially isolated due to their financial burdens. Befrienders work closely with the debt coach by usually accompanying them on 3 home visits and focusing on the non-debt related needs of a client, such as providing assistance with practical tasks (e.g. lifts to foodbank or a GP appointment) and praying for or with them. The role is flexible with regards to which elements you would undertake and your availability. If you want to find out more about this role, contact Franziska by email Franziskaspindler-hughes@capuk.org or by phone on 07852 547907

New Interactive Map of Churches in Cornwall

Did you know there are around 540 active Christian churches from multiple traditions across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly? Explore them all on our new interactive map at www.ctcinfohub.org/churches – and do please let us know of any errors or omissions by emailing corrections to ctceditor@ctcinfohub.org – many thanks! We are hoping to add links to faith-based social action projects so it would be especially helpful if you can let us know of any you think should be included.

Feet on the Street

In Autumn 2025 we were blessed to have Aisling Manser, a student at Falmouth University, join us for a couple of late-night shifts as part of her project exploring community groups in Cornwall. She created this wonderful video about us as part of her work. https://www.facebook.com/reel/3188112604693280