Fairtrade Fortnight
This Fairtrade Fortnight, join us in spreading a simple message: making the small switch to Fairtrade supports producers in protecting the future of some of our most-loved food and the planet.
One year anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Churches and Christians are invited to pray together one year on after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Visit this page for links to appeals, fundraising initiatives, prayers, statements from churches etc.
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News
Hope WalksHope Walks is a free walking group for people who have been affected by the loss of someone close to … Read More 
The Coronation of King Charles IIIThe Church of England is sharing a range of resources for churches, individuals and families to use to mark the … Read More 
Church leaders weigh in on Gary Lineker’s BBC immigration tweet controversySeveral church leaders have shared their thoughts on social media about the ongoing dispute between former England footballer and Match … Read More 
Churches voice opposition to Illegal Migration BillChurches are expressing concern and opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill which had its first reading in the UK House … Read More
Book of prayer for the coronation of King Charles III publishedThe Church of England is calling for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation and has released a … Read More
New foundation launched to help churches and dioceses tackle housing crisisA new foundation, set up to coordinate practical advice and guidance to churches and dioceses hoping to help tackle the … Read More 
The Fair Trade Movement will continue to fight for trade justice In the wake of Traidcraft ceasing to trade, organisations are coming together in solidarity to support the people who matter … Read More 
Agreement Reached to Advance High Seas TreatyNew Treaty agreed to protect half the planet but formal adoption still required … Read More
Bishop of Durham responds to immigration proposalsHe said: “No one wants to see people risking their lives to reach safety, but we must ask is this … Read More 
Season of Creation 2023: Let Justice and Peace FlowAs the people of God, we must work together on behalf of all Creation, as part of that mighty river … Read More 
Modern slavery and human trafficking – we can all take actionThere are a number of forms of modern slavery: being forced to work for others; organ harvesting; being forced into … Read More 
James Anderson-Besant appointed new director of music at Truro CathedralWe are delighted to announce that James Anderson-Besant has been appointed as Truro Cathedral’s new director of music. He will … Read More
Coronation PrayersFrom Easter Day (9 April) to Coronation Day (6 May), this booklet provides a daily theme, reading, reflection and prayer … Read More 
Lent ResourcesResources from CTE Member Churches and partner organisations, collected together in one place … Read More
DailyHOPE telephone line to continueThe freephone line, which was started during the pandemic, is now run by the Christian charity Faith in Later Life … Read More
In prayer and solidarity with UkraineEvents held on the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine … Read More 
Catch up on the TKC 23 launch event!For those who were unable to make it to the event, you can watch the recording here … Read More 
Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “God has saved me for this moment”As Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was installed as the ninth general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), … Read More 
Archbishops pay tribute to British and New Zealand aid workers killed in UkraineRecently two aid workers, Christopher Parry from Truro and Andrew Bagshaw from New Zealand, lost their lives seeking to bring … Read More 
National Sport and Wellbeing Project leaps forward…“As this project moves to a next stage, I pray that more and more people might encounter the Good News … Read More 
Growing trend for pilgrimages can help unchurched find God says Christian pioneerMany people who go on pilgrimage go for a spiritual or historical experience, but believers now hope this could be … Read More
UK asylum and migration policy: A briefing from the Joint Public Issues Team January 2023This briefing seeks to put the current debates in context, explore what a Christian response to these issues might look … Read More 
Connect with God’s Creation over LentSuggested activities for each week of Lent … Read More
‘Believe me they are serious’: Plea by Anglican Chaplaincy leader over threats to farming sectorAn Anglican chaplain working to take the gospel to rural communities is urging prayers for farmers over mounting threats to … Read More
Lambeth Palace responds to GSFA statementLambeth Palace responds to the recent statement by the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches … Read More
Christians called to rebuild ancient church destroyed by earthquakes in TurkeyThe domes and walls of Antioch Orthodox Church, known as Antakya Church, date back to the first century but were … Read More
The importance of green thinking in Cornwall and the Big Green FairCornwall probably has more environmentally conscious people and organisations per head of population or per square kilometre of land area … Read More
Truro Cathedral Choristers to sing at the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen ConsortChoristers from Truro Cathedral Choir have been invited to join the choirs of Westminster Abbey and HM Chapel Royal Choir, … Read More 
“You Should Feel Guilty for Nothing” says JudgeSeven Just Stop Oil supporters have been found guilty and two have been acquitted in relation to peacefully blocking the … Read More
Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the earthquakes in Turkey and SyriaI call on Anglicans around the world to pray for all those affected by these catastrophic events and to support … Read More 
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria : Charity AppealsDevastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people and reducing buildings to rubble. People need urgent aid … Read More 
Rural Households Survey on the Cost of LivingSuffering from the rural cost of living? Make your thoughts known in household survey … Read More 
Mother’s Day Resources 2023Mothers’ Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all those in ‘mother’ roles, and we at Home for Good know … Read More 
Church in Wales launches 10-point plan towards net zeroThe guide suggests actions every church can take – starting with small steps and building up towards larger targets. It … Read More
On Valentine’s Day, WCC shares message “Love Heals, Not Hurts”For Valentine’s Day, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is sending a message about healthy relationships: “Love Heals, Not Hurts.” … Read More 
Latest thinking on Food Insecurity from leading UK expertsaccess to affordable food along with availability, utilisation and stability are the four main issues that contribute to food insecurity … Read More 
Bishops share thoughts on February’s General SynodWe return to Cornwall deeply grateful for the self-sacrificial work that many of you are doing in your communities as … Read More
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debateThe Church of England’s General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a … Read More 
Clothing Donation Bin at Highway Church, FalmouthWe would like to share that we now have a Clothing Donation Bin at Highway Church in our car park … Read More 
Coronation events: Grants availableFunding opportunities and resources for Coronation events … Read More
Net Zero in my NeighbourhoodThese resources will help churches to support their communities in holding councils accountable over their climate action plans … Read More 
The People’s PassionAn interactive act of Easter worship – an instant community passion play in which everyone can participate – with help … Read More
Interfaith Alliance releases report: “Big Tech, Hate, and Religious Freedom Online”Thi new report works to educate people about the uniquely damaging impact of bigotry and hate … Read More
New General Secretary for World Council of ChurchesRev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, the new general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), reflects on the challenges … Read More
Course: Embracing the OtherA resource for groups to explore Receptive Ecumenism together – asking what our church tradition can learn from other … Read More 
Churches Together in Cornwall offers free web hosting for local CT groupsAs part of the ongoing development of its infoHub portal for news and events, Churches Together in Cornwall is now … Read More 
Clothing Support in CornwallThis list aims to help direct people to their nearest clothing support as well as strengthen the links between groups … Read More
Secretary of State hails Church of England Schools’ Reputation for ExcellenceMore than 900 education leaders, together with students and young people from the UK and around the world attended The … Read More
As “Doomsday Clock” moves closer to midnight, churches call for prohibition of nuclear weaponsFor the past 75 years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has announced how close it believes the world is … Read More 
Synodality featured at ecumenical gathering of Church LeadersAnglican theologian and ecumenist, Rev Prof Nicholas Sagovsky, spoke inspiringly about synodality at the Focolare’s annual meeting for Church Leaders … Read More
Net Zero 2030: Cut Carbon, Cut Costs workshopsThroughout this year, the Diocese of Truro will be running a series of five workshops on the theme of Net … Read More
Church response to Russian invasion of Ukraine: updated Jan 23Churches and Christian organisations are continuing to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with initiatives to host refugees, prayers, … Read More 
Challenge Poverty Week 2022 Report: You Still can’t Eat the ViewThe Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum and End Hunger Cornwall have published their report on Challenge Poverty Week 2022 … Read More
Telephone Signposting Information ListThe list contains the telephone numbers for a number of support groups, locally and nationally, that will offer help to … Read More 
Lent Course: JourneysOur new resource, Journeys, is designed to equip and inspire people in the fight against modern slavery … Read More 
Lent Course: Will you join us in Growing Good?A FREE six session course helping churches explore the connection between social action, discipleship and growth … Read More
Cathedral Visitation DeterminationsIn July 2022 the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen announced a Visitation of Truro Cathedral. Work began … Read More 
Traidcraft plc going into administrationIt is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Traidcraft PLC is going into administration … Read More
Care and Support Reimagined: a National Care Covenant for EnglandIn a new report published on 24th January 2023, the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care calls for a National Care … Read More 
Coronation Weekend plans announcedBuckingham Palace is pleased to announce further details on the ceremonial, celebratory and community events that will take place over … Read More 
Christian Climate Observers Program (CCOP) 2022We are a n0n-denominational Christian presence advocating for God’s creation at the COP27 climate summit … Read More
Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for churches: Updated 03 MayUpdated guidance on the administration of Holy Communion to clarify that unless there are clear and objective reasons not to, … Read More
Response to updated coronavirus restrictionsComment from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, who chairs the Church of … Read More 
HelpTogetherIf you are in isolation or in need of help due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, this site can put … Read More 
Online ServicesA regularly-updated list of churches offering live-streamed worship across Cornwall … Read More |
Coming Events
Manifesto 61 : 14 Feb-28 Mar, FalmouthA series of evenings that focus on how the church can be active in mission through the power of the … Read More
Lent Course: Living in Love and Faith : 21 Feb-28 Mar, TruroOur Lent course this year, Living in Love and Faith, sets out to inspire people to think more deeply about … Read More
If I told you, what would you do? : 7-22 Mar, TruroAn exhibition featuring artists who have lived experience of abuse including nine artworks and a musical piece by two artists … Read More 
Cranmer Day Celebration : 22 Mar, TruroPlease join us on this important day … Read More 
Budock Spring Fair : 23 Mar, Budock WaterA range of stalls, with proceeds raising funds for St Budock Parish Church … Read More 
Crooked Paths Straight: Quiet Day : 28 Mar, TruroThe days of Lent offer time to slow down, to give as much priority to contemplation as we do to … Read More
The Stations of the Cross for Today’s World : 31 Mar, TruroAs Lent comes to an end and we look towards Holy Week and Easter, our Quiet Day will provide the … Read More 
Encountering the Love of the Father : 13-16 Apr, PenrynWith Trevor and Linda Galpin … Read More 
Meet the Funders Spring Event 2023 : 27 Apr, TruroOur theme for 2023 reflects the deepening cost of living crisis and the urgent need for local groups, projects and … Read More |
Serving our Communities
Redruth: Fare Share Go! – Free FoodCome and collect some Free Food if you are struggling to make ends meet. Or just drop in for a … Read More 
Camborne: Revive Café – The Living RoomCome and make yourself at home, relax and enjoy some great food at our REVIVE Cafe … Read More
Falmouth: Re-Boot: A Support and Recovery Group for MenA new community starting on 24th January for men who are looking for a community within which to get their … Read More 
Falmouth: Chair-based Strength and Balance ClassA friendly chair based stength and balance class with a Christian ethos … Read More 
Falmouth : Living with LossAre you walking the path of grief? Why not come long and meet other going through a similar experience? … Read More 
FPCT Community Needs Working Party Report 2016In March 2016, FPCT commissioned a small group to establish what the social needs of the community in Falmouth are, … Read More 
Truro: Coffee Morning run by Friends of Truro CathedralCome for a coffee, tea and a chat! Run by the Friends of Truro Cathedral, all are welcome … Read More 
Truro: Trelander Community CafeOn the second Saturday of each month from 11am – 1pm we run a café on a local housing estate … Read More 
Truro: Coffee Morning for the BereavedCoffee mornings designed to support the bereaved for those living in and around Truro, providing an opportunity to meet other … Read More
Truro: Dads & KidsThis is a group for dads and male carers and their children. There is plenty for the children to do … Read More 
Host Family and Ukrainian Guest Drop-InsTruro Methodist Church and Truro School have come together to support the Cornish community in helping Ukrainian refugees. If you … Read More 
Churches Together in WalkingA warm invitation is extended to all who would like to discover parts of Cornwall through walking and enjoy fellowship … Read More 
Penryn Memory CafeA supportive, friendly and welcoming space for people living with dementia in Penryn, Cornwall … Read More 
Wellbeing Cafe, NewquayIf you’re feeling a little isolated and in need of a listening ear, or simply a place to catch up … Read More
Tiny Treasures, NewquayA support group for parents and their babies up to 24 months old … Read More 
Camborne: Church KitchenMeals for the homeless … Read More 
Camborne: Love & PotatoesA hot meal for the whole family, with games and crafts … Read More 
The Hive CornwallThe Hive is a Charity in Cornwall that collects surplus food, processes it to increase its life and lock in … Read More 
Redruth: Home for Good Support GroupHome for Good works to mobilise the Church in the UK to respond to the needs of vulnerable children through … Read More 
Falmouth Community FridgeOur community fridge is a refrigerator in a public space, enabling healthy food to be shared within the community. The … Read More 
Wadebridge: The Grace ProjectThe Grace Project is based at Egloshayle Church, Wadebridge. It takes the gift of pre-loved children’s clothing donated by members … Read More 
Baby Basics Centre, LiskeardCornwall’s First Baby Basics Centre. Based in Liskeard, supported by “The Tribute Churches”. Supporting struggling families with the essentials (& … Read More 
Bude: CAP Debt CentreA new CAP scheme (Christians Against Poverty) as part of Bude Foodbank Plus, offering people the opportunity to get financial … Read More 
Penryn: Little Sparks @ St GluviasA stay and play group for newborns – preschoolers (0-4years) and their parents/carers. Held at St Gluvias Community Hall every … Read More 
Penzance: RoamingRoaming is a community interest company that works in partnership with St Petroc’s Society, supporting single homeless people in Cornwall … Read More 
Constantine: Monty’s Community Cafe and Meeting Area with hyper-fast Wi-FiMonty’s is the name we have given to the community cafe and meeting area at the back of St Constantine … Read More 
Cornwall: Intentional HealthWe help people improve whole-person health & wellbeing and equip local churches to build healthier, happier and more hope-filled communities … Read More 
Falmouth: Little Sparks @ All SaintsA friendly pre-school playgroup for toddlers, babies and their parents. We meet on Monday mornings in term time 9:15am-11am at … Read More 
Falmouth: Toddlers in the ParkTODDLERS IN THE PARK is coming soon to Kimberley Park! The group will run Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for … Read More 
Cornwall Memory Cafe NetworkThe Memory Cafe is a place where any one with memory loss and their carer or family may find support … Read More 
No.4 Honey Street, BodminNo.4 Honey Street is a cafe, bar and restaurant with a Christian vision for serving the local community, established in … Read More 
Falmouth: Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre Serving Falmouth, Penryn and Surrounding VillagesFree help with debt in the local community of Falmouth, Penryn & surrounding villages, from an award winning charity … Read More 
Falmouth: Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Kick Start‘Bite-sized’ video sessions to help you with a range of emotional issues, money matters and job search queries … Read More 
Truro Homeless Action Group (THAG)THAG provides a warm welcome, food and shelter and a regular and safe place for the homeless and vulnerably housed … Read More 
Falmouth: New Parents Support GroupHappening every Thursday at All Saints Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth. This group helps new parents and their babies (0-6 months) … Read More 
Falmouth: Love Falmouth: No Child WithoutLove Falmouth is a Christian charity with the vision to enable communities and individuals in Falmouth to thrive. We are … Read More 
Saltash FoodbankHelping local people in crisis: Saltash foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards … Read More 
The St Vincent de Paul Society, CornwallThe Devon and Cornwall St Vincent de Paul Society is part of an international Catholic society dedicated to the relief … Read More 
Truro: Music and Chat on the MatCome along with your pre-walking baby for a time to chat in our relaxed sensory room … Read More 
St Ives FoodbankSt Ives Foodbank serves TR26 residents in crisis. We provide food for people in crisis who have been referred to … Read More 
Penryn & Falmouth FoodbankWe don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally … Read More 
Wadebridge Foodbank and StoreHouseProviding emergency food, furniture and household basics to local people in crisis need in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Camelford, Padstow and the … Read More 
St Austell FoodbankProviding 3 days food and drink for those in need. All clients are referred via a voucher system generated by … Read More 
Newquay FoodbankThe Newquay Food Bank is a volunteer led charity that supports families and individuals, who find themves in food crisis … Read More 
Launceston FoodbankWe help people in time of crisis by providing 3 day food parcels when presented with a voucher obtained from … Read More 
Camborne: Meals on WheelsFrom Monday through to Friday a team of volunteers from Camborne Wesley Methodist Church deliver Meals on Wheels to the … Read More 
Liskeard and Looe FoodbankLiskeard and Looe Foodbank serves the areas of Liskeard, Looe, Torpoint and Rame. During the coronavirus crisis the foodbank is … Read More
Falmouth & Penryn: New CAP Debt Centre launchedThis new CAP Debt Centre is run in partnership with St Budock Parish Church. The Debt Coach at Falmouth & … Read More 
Cornwall: Caritas PlymouthCaritas Plymouth shares in the mission of the Catholic Church. We support the network of social action charities and parishes … Read More 
Newquay: Turnaround HouseTurnaround House provides supported living for young people aged between 16 and 25 in need of housing . We offer … Read More 
Newquay: Store HouseStore House is a Community Hub based in the centre of Newquay … Read More 
Newquay: Soul Food KitchenSoul Food Kitchen Newquay is a healthy cooking project, meeting every Thursday. It’s a community run project to improve social … Read More 
Liskeard: CAP Liskeard & Looe Debt CentreSt Martin’s Church (Liskeard), in partnership with the South East Cornwall Methodist Circuit, Grace Community Church (Morval), Greenbank Community Church … Read More 
Truro: Christians Against Povertyalways hope. Struggling with Debt? CAP are passionate about releasing people in our nation from a life sentence of debt, … Read More 
Newquay: DISC (The Drop In and Share Centre)Primarily, we support and empower homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged people within our local community. However, generally, DISC is a central … Read More 
Cornwall: Acts 435Acts 435 is an online giving charity, directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine … Read More 
End Hunger CornwallEnd Hunger Cornwall – working with the Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum and End Hunger UK to promote awareness and provide … Read More 
St PetrocsWe believe homelessness shouldn’t be an issue in our society today. We’re working to end street homelessness in Cornwall by … Read More 
Bissoe: Hidden HelpHidden Help is a non profit scheme that aims to help local people in need by providing furniture. Recycling/Upcycling/Restoration … Read More
Falmouth: Salvation Army Food ServiceHot meals / food bank … Read More 
Falmouth: The Gershie ProjectA project aiming to help people who are lonely, people who are socially excluded, people who are rurally isolated and … Read More 
Cafe Abundance – Real Junk Food Project Torpoint & RameThe Real Junk Food Project We are part of The Real Junk Food Project – feeding bellies not bins!, an … Read More 
Bude: Community Acivities in Bude & StrattonA very useful listing from Christians Together in Bude and Stratton. Many of the activities are currently suspended during the … Read More 
Virtual Community Friendship CafeA virtual drop-in space on Facebook. Members of Cornwall Hospice Care Community Services Team are on hand to support, chat, … Read More 
CPR Foodbank (Camborne, Pool, Redruth)CPR Foodbank is a local charity distributing food to those who need it most in the Camborne, Pool Redruth area … Read More 
Falmouth Salvation Army Church and Community Centre FoodbankFalmouth Salvation Army Church and Community Centre Foodbank offers emergency food provisions to those in need in the Falmouth area … Read More 
Hayle FoodbankHayle Foodbank is a community led foodbank supplying emergency food donations to those in crisis. They are now a delivery … Read More 
Helston and The Lizard FoodbankHelston and The Lizard foodbank is funded through grant applications submitted to the Cornwall Community Foundation. The Foundation then searches … Read More 
Callington FoodbankCallington foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the local … Read More 
Cornwall Bereavement NetworkThe network was set up in early 2020 to help people affected by bereavement find support and services in one … Read More
HelpTogetherIf you are in isolation or in need of help due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, this site can put … Read More 
Falmouth & Penryn : CAP Job ClubYour local CAP Job Club will give you practical help as you seek employment … Read More 
Looe : Mustard SeedSupporting those with concerns around anxiety and low self-esteem … Read More 
Liskeard : ABC Babies and Toddler GroupABC at St Martin’s Church Liskeard is our informal babies and toddler group which takes place every Tuesday during term … Read More 
Wadebridge : Who Let the Dads Out?A group for dads, carers and children of all ages. Join us for breakfast, fun activities and games! … Read More 
Bude : FoodbankWe help families from Bude and the surrounding area who are in critical need and for a variety of reasons, … Read More 
Falmouth : Torch TrustIn Cornwall, Torch Fellowship Groups meet monthly on a Saturday afternoon; run by volunteers from local churches and mainly geared … Read More 
Penzance : CTIPA Street PastorsStreet pastors are trained volunteers from local churches and we care about our community. We are usually on patrol from … Read More 
Penzance : CTIPA Breakfast ProjectCTIPA Breakfast Project has been active in supporting homeless and vulnerable people in our community since 1999 … Read More
Falmouth : Community Cafe & Lunch Club –Everyone is welcome and people attend from all walks of life. However it is very noticeable that many elderly people … Read More 
Plymouth : ShekinahShekinah is a Devon & Cornwall based charity that provides opportunities for people in recovery or seeking recovery. This may … Read More 
St Columb Major : The Oasis CentreThe Centre was established in 2008 and the Constitution states that its purpose is to relieve persons resident in the … Read More 
Falmouth : Footsteps Community Coffee ShopFootsteps Community Coffee Shop re-opens on 3 Mar 22 at its new home Emmanuel Baptist Church, serving Fairtrade tea and … Read More |
Vacancies
Vacancy: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Outreach and Support WorkersWe are looking for person-centred and tenacious workers to support individuals of any nationality, including Ukrainians, Afghans and Syrians, who … Read More 
Vacancy: Interim Principal : closing date 24 MarThe South West Ministry Training Course (SWMTC) serves the Church by training lay and ordained ministers through formation that is Christ-centred, … Read More
Vacancy: Retail Lead, TruroThe retail lead will work closely with the Operations Manager and will be responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of … Read More 
Vacancy: Environmental Coordinator at Lee Abbey, DevonLee Abbey is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to help them become even more environmentally responsible … Read More
Vacancy: Foodbank Partnerships and Strategy Coordinator, PenrynFoodbank Partnerships and Strategy Coordinator will be responsible for the development and delivery of the strategic plan including coordinating and … Read More |
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What Does the Illegal Migration Bill Mean for Modern Slavery?
Following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, EachOther summarises developments in the Bill and what it could mean for victims of modern slavery in the UK.
On 13 March, the Bill passed its first vote in parliament, with a majority of 63 votes. While the vote was taking place, chants of “refugees are welcome here” could be heard from parliament square.
Following the publication of the Bill, Sunak took to Twitter to share a post that read: “If you come to the UK illegally, you can’t claim asylum, you can’t benefit from our modern slavery protections, you can’t make spurious human rights claims, you can’t stay.”
The post, which has now received over 17,000 replies, received backlash for multiple reasons: its tone-deaf approach, claiming that invoking protections under the Human Rights Act is disingenuous, and for being the first time the prime minister has forwardly stated that he will deny vulnerable people protection from the modern slavery system. A system that was created to identify people who are being trafficked and forced into slavery.
Human rights lawyer Shoaib M Khan responded to the prime minister’s tweet, saying: “So, the best way for a modern slaver to ensure their actions are never investigated is to force their victim to enter the UK illegally.”
The Home Office are not only under scrutiny for the potential treatment of people if the Bill passes but they are also under scrutiny for alleged exploitation of asylum seekers.
In February, Open Democracy revealed that the Home Office has allegedly paid asylum seekers £1 an hour to carry out more than a million hours of work in the past five years. The government not only stands accused of turning away victims of modern slavery, but is also facing questions of labour exploitation themselves. Documents seen by Open Democracy showed detainees in immigration centres run by Home Office contractors are allegedly working hundreds of thousands of hours a year for measly pay.
The Bill seeks to deter people from coming to the UK ‘unlawfully’ – in other words, those arriving on small boats across the Channel and not through official routes. ‘Official routes’ is a process where someone is able to seek refuge in the UK because they are from a country the UK has a visa scheme with, eg Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
The legislation has two main components: the threat of removal, either to the country you were born in or another ‘safe country’. One of those countries is Rwanda, following the signing of a £120m migration partnership scheme with the Rwandan government.
The second way the Bill intends to deter people crossing the Channel is by denying them access to the asylum system or lawful immigration status. The same would apply to anyone who enters outside normal immigration laws. This means that no one arriving in the UK on small boats would be allowed to enter the UK again.
There are no official schemes available for people coming from Syria, Sudan, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq or Yemen. The Refugee Council said that for Albanian nationals, things are more complex, with claims more likely to be successful for women or children.
Nimco Ali OBE, a former advisor to the Home Office who was a child refugee from Somaliland, said the home secretary was: “the wrong person not just for the Conservative party but for the country”. Ali stated that the government’s failure to widen routes open to Ukrainians to other refugees seem “painful” and “racist”.
Some experts have pointed out that the Bill as a piece of legislation is flawed – in that it does does not outline the steps for it to be implemented. Colin Yeo from the immigration advice website Free Movement explained: “Clause 2 imposes duty on the home secretary to remove asylum seekers and others who enter the UK in breach of normal immigration laws. The fundamental problem with the legislation is that it does nothing to assist the home secretary in actually implementing that duty. It is wishful thinking in legislative form.”
The government wishes to proceed despite it ‘not’ being compatible with ECHR
Section 19 of the Human Rights Act 1998 requires the minister in charge of a Bill to make a statement before second reading to say the Bill is compatible with the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights, or that they are unable to make such a statement, but the government wishes parliament to proceed with the Bill.
Home secretary Suella Braverman has now confirmed to parliament that unaccompanied children will be exempt from detention and removal from UK under the bill. Braverman stated during the Bill’s second reading: “[The Bill] will not be applied to detain and remove unaccompanied asylum-seeking children”.
FARE SHARE GO – WEDNESDAY – 11AM
**ALL WELCOME**
Please join us for some free food (bread, tins, fruit & veg etc.) and some tea & coffee and a chance to sit down, have a chat and relax!
REDRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH
CONNECT – WEDNESDAY – 3:30PM
An afternoon of games, discussions and a FREE HOT DINNER for primary age children and families!
REDRUTH BAPTIST CHURCH
Find out about the work of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) in our Spring 2023 magazine, including:
– CTBI’s strategic plan
– 30th anniversary of the killing of Stephen Lawrence
– Updates on the Churches’ Refugee Network and Church of Sanctuary project
– Conversations around Freedom of Religion or Belief
and more… ctbi.org.uk/explore-ctbis-spring-2023-magazine/
The Cross of St Piran
www.cornish-times.co.uk
Award presented in recognition of the years of service each recipient has given to their churches and communities
Homes for Ukraine – Online Event
Are you be able to offer help and accommodation? After a year of war, there are still many people who would like to come to the UK and need our help. St John Of God (SJOG) Homes for Ukraine is an official provider of this government scheme and will be offering guidance about hosting at an online event in partnership with Caritas Diocese of Plymouth on 22 March 2023.
Please register to join us on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 6pm forms.office.com/e/adH56azgaq
Join us tomorrow evening (Tuesday) at 7pm for pizza and a worship evening. It’s a time for us to enjoy each others company, eat pizza and worship together. See you at The Venue 🍕🙌
Come and join us for an evening enjoying God’s presence in prayer and worship, and listen to what the Holy Spirit wants to say to us. www.staustellparish.uk/radiant
CROSS OF ST PIRAN AWARDS 2023: CHARLOTTE IRWIN
CROSS OF ST PIRAN AWARDS 2023: CHARLOTTE IRWIN
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Charlotte was one of the recipients of the Diocese of Truro’s Cross of St Piran awards at a ceremony which took place on 5 March.If you are in the Mullion area on Thursday morning 16 March, come and see our Fair Trade stall at the Mullion Methodist Church coffee morning between 10 am and noon.
Just a week left!! ⏱️ Counting the days
Global Recycling Day – 18/03/2023
#aweek #justaweekaway #weektogo #justaweek #7days #7daystogo #7daysaweek #7daysleft #staytuned #recycling #globalrecyclingday
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Timeline photosA #Prayer for the third Sunday in #Lent.
God of the wild moorland and the comfortable living room; present beside the warm hearth and on the rain-sodden road: in you, we see the worth of each fragile, human life and recognise a planet supporting us, and entrusted to us.
In a world of violence and discrimination, exploitation and suffering, and on this planet where the lives of those who are poorest are the most precarious, do not let us sit back in judgment.
Instead, inspire us to get up, walk further and give more so that peace and security might prosper, and the fruit of the Earth grow well for the good of all; through Christ our Lord we pray.
Amen
Timeline photosMay this eternal truth be always on our hearts… #Prayer
(more at www.faithandworship.com)
Timeline photosToday we stay and pray for the news that spending on libraries has fallen by 17% despite in-person visits increasing by 68% since the pandemic. God, we pray that libraries would not be under more pressure, and these spaces for learning and community would be financially protected.
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A Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
A Prayer Vigil for Peace in Ukraine
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On the eve of the Funeral of Chris Parry, the young Truro-born volunteer recently killed in Ukraine, the people of Cornwall and members of the Ukrainian community will unite in a Vigil of prayer for p…
Lent is a season of repentance and renewal. We turn away from our sinfulness and recommit ourselves to following Jesus. See our Lent Prayer & Reflections here bit.ly/3XPqLrH
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A verse for Ash Wednesday:
Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up the cross each day, and follow in my steps.
Luke 9:23
Image: Traigh na Suidhe, Iona
Photo credit: David Heathcote
For people who live in extreme poverty, life seems to be a permanently locked door.
God never changes, but God creates change. The call to repent that repeats throughout scripture is also a declaration that things don’t have to be the way they are. What seems closed can be opened when we open ourselves to God. The Holy Spirit can make a way through even the bleakest wilderness.
This is a belief that we can take into Lent. Through our prayers, we can be a part of opening a door for someone trapped in extreme poverty. However you choose to observe Lent, we pray that it will be a spiritually rich time for you. Let us join together in praying for this season.
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PRAYER OF ST FRANCIS… THE “PEACE PRAYER”
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
lovely prayer x
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Timeline photos𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗮
God, we pray for those who are facing unimaginable hardships and sorrow at this time.
We remember before you the injured and trapped, waiting for help as rescuers struggle to reach them.
We pray for those who have been bereaved, and who are facing life without those they loved.
We think of those who have lost everything, and do not know what to do or where to turn.
We pray for the rescuers, desperate to help and risking their own lives to do so.
God of all comfort, we pray that you will draw near to the broken-hearted, that you will strengthen the hands of those who do good, and that those who are in the midst of this terrible trial will find relief and restoration.
We ask that your people in Turkey and Syria will know your presence with them, and will be strengthened to endure and to witness to your love and grace; and that your people throughout the world will be moved to prayer and to active compassion.
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Photo credit: Shigeki Tao/Reuters
A collapsed hotel in south Turkey
#Pray with us today.
Generous God, fill our hearts, inspire our souls, and challenge our minds as we navigate the paradoxes of life, that we may love you in the heights and depths of our being, and so learn how to love our neighbours as ourselves with wisdom, grace and compassion. May our love be humble yet courageous, sensitive not presumptuous, and kind and generous in all things; even as you gave your all in Jesus Christ, and outpour your life through the Holy Spirit, through whose presence we pray. Amen.
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God of the shadows
sharing our pain and our tears and our struggle
draining the cup of what it is to be human
– we watch with you.
God of the night
sharing our fears and our prayers and our restlessness
measuring the road between living and dying
– we watch with you.
God of the dawn
sharing the questions we never dare ask you,
yearning in us for the light of your glory
– we watch with you.
Heavy stone rubble from the Abbey on the table at our service of prayers for healing tonight. We remembered the dead, the dying and every person & community hurt by the disastrous earthquake along the Turkish-Syrian border.
from Praying for the Dawn, ed Burgess & Galloway, www.ionabooks.com
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Reflective prayers and music for Racial Justice Sunday (12 Feb), compiled by Churches Together in Cornwall using resources from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland –
Today, we mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Genocide is a deep wound in the heart of humanity – one that we must not turn aside from when called to look upon it. Days like today are vital. They are days for weeping, for remembering, and for declaring ‘never again’.
These events did not happen that long ago. Survivors of the Holocaust still walk among us, as do those from atrocities in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. They call us to remember – and to live lives of light.
Hatred and prejudice have not gone away. They must be resisted daily. There are people all over the world being persecuted, oppressed and killed simply for who they are. We will never be silent about such acts. We will never stop striving to build a better world for all.
‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ (Romans 12:21)
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ON THIS BURNS NIGHT, a Scottish Blessing…
May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within.
May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great peat fire,
so that stranger and friend may come and warm himself at it.
And may light shine out of the two eyes of you,
like a candle set in the window of a house,
bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm.
And may the blessing of the rain be on you,
may it beat upon your Spirit and wash it fair and clean,
and leave there a shining pool where the blue of Heaven shines,
and sometimes a star.
And may the blessing of the earth be on you,
soft under your feet as you pass along the roads,
soft under you as you lie out on it, tired at the end of day;
and may it rest easy over you when, at last, you lie out under it.
May it rest so lightly over you that your soul may be out from under it quickly; up and off and on its way to God.
And now may the Lord bless you, and bless you kindly. Amen.
Image: Journeying on the Isle of Skye.
May your day be filled with blessings
Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly!
– Blessing from the Celtic tradition.
