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Digital divide: Financial difficulty and digital exclusionThis report presents data from CAP clients, as well as UK population data provided byย Experian fromย Mosaic, to reveal the barriers ... Read More 
Changing ChurchChanging church is our new report based on a survey of nearly 900 churches and organisations and makes clear that ... Read More 
Cornwall lights up orange in support of the bereavedLandmarks across Cornwall will light up orange to mark Grief Awareness Week which takes place from 2-8 December ... Read More 
Journeying Together towards ChristA time of listening in local churches. is takeing place in parishes during the Season of Advent ... Read More 
Volunteer Cornwall Guide to Christmas Opportunities 2021Volunteering opportunities over Christmas ... Read More 
Box of Hope: Delivering hope to the doorsteps of struggling children!Will your church join us in providing Boxes of Hope this winter? ... Read More 
Sustaining Conversations: Church land and its conservation : webinar recordingA conversation between Hannah Malcolm, author and ordinand, and Tim Harris, botanist ... Read More 
Resources for Advent and Christmas 2021A selection of useful resources from a variety of agencies ... Read More 
New resource: Ethical Buying Guide for churchesEquips churches to take practical steps with their spending to shape a fairer, more sustainable world ... Read More 
Statement on the English Channel boat crossing tragedyStatement from The Rt Revd John Perumbalath, Bishop of Bradwell and Chair of the Churchesโ Refugee Network (CRN) ... Read More 
Thank You for the Rain: climate change film available for group viewings until 31 JanThank You for the Rain tells the story of Kisilu, a smallholder farmer in Kenya who has used his camera ... Read More 
1 in 3 Day of Action MarkedA gathering of the Mothersโ Union at Truro Cathedral on 27 Nov to raise awareness of violence against women and ... Read More 
Safer Cornwall supports 16 Days of Activism 2021 to help tackle violence against women and girlsSafer Cornwall, the partnership of public, voluntary, community and private organisations who come together to make Cornwallโs communities safer,โฏis supportingโฏthe ... Read More 
Combating Modern Slavery in the Fishing Industry: webinar recordingAlmost 25 million people globally are victims of forced labour. It isnโt just a problem that is happening โsomewhere elseโ; ... Read More 
‘Is Honesty Dead’? Podcast with Derek Thomas MPA chat with Conservative MP Derek Thomas (St Ives) about the JPIT values of listening, kindness and truthfulness! ... Read More 
Many Rooms: How Churches can respond to homelessness after the pandemicThis short guide is for Senior clergy, priests, vicars, pastors, church leadership teams and members of the congregation who are ... Read More 
The Church and climate justiceTheologian and Director of the Evangelical Alliance's One People Commission, Rev Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, shares our reflection of the ... Read More 
16 days of Action to end violence against women and girls16 days of Action is a global campaign which asks us all to take a stand to end violence against ... Read More 
Take part in Church Action on Poverty Sunday on 27 February 2022To prevent more people being swept deeper into poverty, itโs vital that the people affected have a say. Now more ... Read More 
Archbishopsโ Commission on Reimagining Care – Listening and Engagement ExerciseWhether you draw on care and support, work in the care sector, care for a neighbour or relative, or have ... Read More 
The Injustice Advent Calendar: 24 Days to Change the WorldThis is the advent calendar that matters. For Christmas 2021 weโre partnering with a hand-picked selection of world changing organisations ... Read More 
“We Need To Show Another Wayโ: championing the needs of disabled people in churchAt a recent online event Jonathan Bryan, who communicates by using eye movements only, encouraged us all that, โAs a ... Read More 
New Security Guidance for Religious EstablishmentsNew guidance on deterring hostile reconnaissance released by the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure. From: National Counter Terrorism Security ... Read More
A step forward but not far enough โ ECCR Statement on COP26ECCR joins our voice with all those who are calling for climate justice, and whose eyes have been hopefully turned ... Read More
1.5C is alive but itโs on life support says Christian AidThroughout COP26, people of faith have united with activists from the Global South, feminists, youth and indigenous people to demand ... Read More 
Statement from the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church on the conclusion of the Glasgow COP26 summitThe involvement of so many sectors of society in COP26 was an inspiration. Sadly, the response of governments is not ... Read More 
Quakers in Britain statement on COP26 outcomesCOP26 has delivered tiny steps forward when giant leaps are needed. This is particularly unjust for people in the Global ... Read More
COP26 progress โ what are Christian groups saying?An agreement was finally reached at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, which has now ended. Here we outline how ... Read More 
Love Christmas: Love FalmouthIn Falmouth we aim to distribute: Family bags of activities and presents for low-income families; Health & wellbeing bags for ... Read More 
COP26: Summit ends handing ‘threadbare lifeline’ to world’s most vulnerable peopleThe COP26 climate summit in Glasgow has ended with agreements which come up short for people in the world's most ... Read More 
Queen sends message of support to Coptic Christians persecuted for their faithThe Queen has sent a message of support to Coptic Christians at the annual Coptic New Year service in London ... Read More 
Growing Faith: New Foundation Head appointedThe founder of Messy Church, Lucy Moore, has been appointed as the Church of Englandโs first Head of its new ... Read More
More than 500 residents talk climate action at COP26 Regional RoadshowThe online event Letโs Talk Climate Action this week saw community groups,ย schools,ย businesses, local councils and individualsย take part in conversations on ... Read More 
Your COP26 Questions AnsweredAs COP26 draws to a close, our Director Matthew Owen answers the questioned you asked us, and explains why we ... Read More 
Thy Kingdom Come 2021 Impact ReportDownload our annual report / read online to find out more about what happened across the eleven days ... Read More
Bishops respond to COP26We must now keep up the moral pressure so that pledges are urgently turned into measurable action ... Read More 
COP26 takeaways: Rich polluters still refuse to pay climate debtJubilee Debt Campaign's analysis of COP26 outcome ... Read More 
Photo exhibition portrays stark reality of climate changeAn online photo exhibition with new daily additions is available from the World Council of Churches for media and member ... Read More 
Living on the Breadline Anti-Poverty CharterA reflective action-oriented resource intended to help churches to tackle poverty and inequality in your neighbourhood and across the UK ... Read More
Bishop Mike Royal appointed as next Churches Together in England General SecretaryBishop Mike Royal has been called as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE). He will take ... Read More
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Churchn 2021 Online Service: recordingOnce again, we joined together with our friends at โ Open Doors, CSW and Release International โ for an evening ... Read More 
Cornwall Faith Forum Tree PlantingMembers of Cornwall Faith Forum gathered together for the planting of more faith trees at the Peace Field at Penmount ... Read More 
Penryn and Falmouth Foodbank urges community to donate to food collection in Tesco stores this ChristmasThe Tesco food collection will take place in every Tesco store in the UK. It is the biggest collection of ... Read More 
โFind Your Welcomeโ, a video for refugees and asylum seekers across the UK to introduce them to the UK churchFind Your Welcome is available in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Spanish, French and English to be accessible to as many people ... Read More 
The future of the UK’s church buildingsWith an increasing number of churches and chapels facing closure, the National Churches Trust's The Future of the UK's Church ... Read More 
#RedWednesday 24.11.21#RedWednesday is YOUR chance to say โNOโ to Christian persecution and โNOโ toย religious persecution and to use YOUR voice to ... Read More
Net zero consultationIn February 2020, General Synod voted to set a target for the whole Church of England of achieving โnet-zeroโ carbon ... Read More 
Pope Francis on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, 29 Oct 2021Pope Francis shared the Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4, urging world leaders to act boldly at #COP26 ... Read More
Global joint interfaith statement for World Food Day commits to praying and acting against hungerA joint interfaith statement for World Food Day (16 October) calls us to pray and act against hunger at a ... Read More 
Plymouth Marjon University appoint Bishop of Plymouth as their first ChancellorBishop Nick has been involved with Marjon since the early 1990s and became a governor in 2015. Now after serving ... Read More 
Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue 2021 out now!With Christmas just around the corner and concerns over supplies and deliveries, why not give a gift of hope this ... Read More
Faith leaders warn of risk to vulnerable posed by Assisted Dying BillThe Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster warn of the risk to vulnerable people ... Read More
Church bells across nation set to ring in warning of climate catastrophe ahead of COP26Churches across the country are planning to ring their bells on the eve of COP26, the meeting of leaders to ... Read More 
Resources for your Suffering Church Action and Awareness Week serviceDedicate a special service on 31 October or 7 November (or another Sunday that suits your church calendar) to stand ... Read More
Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022Materials for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022, prepared by the churches of the Middle East, are now ... Read More
Government must ensure survivors of modern slavery are listened to say Christian campaignersIn a letter to The Times newspaper, 17 church and charity leadersย say they want to ensure that the Government's Nationality ... Read More 
UK Commission on Bereavement launches call for evidenceThe UK Commission on Bereavement, an independent commission set up to to review the experiences of, and support available for, ... Read More 
Reboot DeclarationThe decisions we make now about how to reboot after coronavirus will shape our economy, society and climate for decades ... Read More 
Kemi Badenoch MP becomes Government Faith MinisterThe new Minister for Faith is Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative MP for Saffron Walden ... Read More 
Post-Covid Theology Project launchThe Post-Covid Theology Project โ coordinated by CTE โ is a way of helping churches work out what is next ... Read More 
Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue 2021The CIPF Cornish Christmas Giving Catalogue provides an opportunity to give a gift of hope to someone in Cornwall at ... Read More 
Modern Slavery : InvisibleA hard-hitting animation providing a basic introduction to the many forms and faces of modern slavery ... Read More 
Closing ceremony: Season Of Creation 2021International service to mark the end of the Season of Creation 2021 on 4 Oct ... Read More
New book, โSharing and LearningโBible, Mission and Receptive Ecumenismโ releasedBased on an experience of a mission pilgrimage in Sweden that took place in 2016-2017, the book reflects on mission ... Read More
Families and Households – Call for EvidenceThe Families and Households Commission has launched a six-week Call for Evidence about the pressures and challenges facing all families ... Read More
Diocese joins World Faith Leadersโ COP26 โgreater ambitionโ AppealThe Bishop of St Germans has added his voice to an appeal from world faith leaders ahead of COP26 urging ... Read More
‘Are we prepared for the adventure?’ Pope Francis launches ambitious consultation on future of the Catholic churchPope Francis has launched a two-year consultation on the future direction of the Catholic Church ... Read More
Thousands of churches offered remote worship from the start of the first lockdown, report findsThe findings, from data gathered from 12,700 Church of England churches, show that rural churches were as successful as urban ... Read More
Global religious leaders, scientists join to release โFaith and Science: An Appeal for COP26โGlobal religious leaders and leading scientists issued a joint statement on 4 October calling on the international community to raise ... Read More
New website for Churches Together in EnglandFind out more about the new CTE website and how it can help you in your journey of unityโฆ ... Read More
Glasgow Multi-Faith Declaration for COP26Faith leaders from across the UK have signed a declaration urging governments to take action on climate change ahead of ... Read More
Black History Month โ October 2021CTBI publishes Racial Justice Champions: Volume 1: This publication consists of 25 women and 25 men of faith (from a ... Read More 
Christians, churches and COP26Prepare for COP with A Rocha's new โChurches, Christians and COPโ webpage ... Read More
Rising to the moment: meeting young peopleโs concerns about climate changeNew research has revealed the depth of eco-anxiety and depression among young people ... Read More 
Online religious worship during COVID difficult but here for the long-term, research showsOnline worship and the celebration of life events such as marriage and funerals were exceptionally difficult for religious communities under ... Read More 
New report shows urgent need for agroecology revolution to cut emissions and boost productivityChristian Aid have published a report highlighting the damage that conventional farming is doing to the climate and soil systems ... Read More
Nationwide digital churchyard mapping project beginsThe first of 19,000 churchyards has been surveyed as part of a Church of England project to create a free ... Read More 
Community sector provides rapid response to food insecuritiesA huge civic effort, organised at the local level, has demonstrated the significant capacity of local people to solve big ... Read More
Charities unite to tackle health inequalitiesThe government welcomes new members, including FaithAction, to the voluntary community and social enterprise (VCSE) Health and Wellbeing Alliance ... Read More
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022Materials for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 have been prepared by the churches of the Middle East ... Read More 
St Just Ordinalia 2021: medieval mystery plays with a very contemporary messageThe cast of the 14th Century Ordinalia trilogy performed at St Just this September delivered with spades the aim of ... Read More
Bishops join leaders of other major faiths to demand climate action at COP26 in GlasgowFaith leaders have joined together to demand climate action ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow. The new declaration from ... Read More 
Why Faith Matters at COP26Green Christian has launched 'Why Faith Matters at COP26', a lively visual presentation highlighting the four main areas which we ... Read More
#LoveWhereYouAre and help support projects working towards a carbon neutral CornwallCornwall Council and Crowdfunder have launched a new campaign inviting people to help tackle climate change and donate towards environmental ... Read More
CAFOD: UN report shows we must act now or face global catastropheThe UN has published a compilation of climate action plans from countries around the world, which indicates that while there ... Read More
Bishops join calls for emergency G7 meeting to tackle vaccine โhoardingโBishops of the Church of England are backing calls for the leaders of the worldโs richest countries to halt the ... Read More
New ยฃ1 million fund to help faith groups support communitiesA โnew dealโ between faith groups and government to capitalise on efforts to help communities during lockdown ... Read More
Diocese of Truro no longer investing in fossil fuel extraction fundsHaving committed to becoming Net Zero by 2030, the Diocese of Truro is pleased to announce that it no longer ... Read More
Bishop Hugh announced as Bishop to the Armed ForcesLambeth Palace has announced that the Bishop of St Germans, the Rt Revd Hugh Nelson will take over the role ... Read More 
Digital exclusion and health inequalitiesSupported by the Health Foundation, this briefing paper provides an overview of digital exclusion and its relationship to health, social ... Read More 
G20 Interfaith Forum: “Is Christian ecumenism a model?”CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger explores the relationship to the Truth, union through diversity, the ecumenismย of structured action and receptive ... Read More
‘At the heart of Christmas’ is the Church of Englandโs theme for Advent and Christmas 2021Local churches all over the country will be welcoming their communities โ onsite and online โ to celebrate and share ... Read More 
Face-to-face befriendingIf you run, or know of, a face-to-face befriending service that is operating in person again now, Active Plus at ... Read More 
Transformation Cornwall Foodbanks UpdateThe Transformation Cornwall Foodbank and Grants Updates have moved! While previously we would release these updates once a fortnight, they ... Read More
Quaker Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021"We have pledged ourselves to continue to be a gentle, angry people who dare to live for truth and justice ... Read More 
with: The UKโs first bespoke ecumenical Christian community serving young peopleYoung people, and youth workers of all Christian traditions need an inclusive, creative space in which to explore and strengthen ... Read More
Debt and the climate crisis: a perfect stormExperts from affected communities in the global South discuss why debt cancellation is essential if weโre to tackle the climate ... Read More
Stop the Flow: Let’s End Human Trafficking : webinar recordingOn World Day Against Trafficking in Personsโ30 Julyโthe World Council of Churches and Lutheran World Federation co-ho ... Read More 
Plans announced for The Queenโs Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend 2022There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities come ... Read More 
National Food Strategy : An Independent Review for GovernmentSugar and salt should be taxed and vegetables prescribed by the NHS, an independent review of the food we eat ... Read More 
Methodist Church Coronavirus Guidance for Property : Updated 21 JulLatest updated advice ... Read More 
Relay to COP26 : Your help needed!Weโre excited that our Relay to COP26 begins in under two weeks! We also have some favours to ask! We ... Read More 
Thy Kingdom Come 2021 : catch up on Daily ReflectionsJoin Churches Together in Cornwall's virtual prayer room, prayer board and daily reflecions as we pray #ThyKingdomCome from Ascension to ... Read More 
Fairtrade Foundation applauds UK governmentโs move to tighten climate targets and include international aviation and shipping in climate lawsThe UK governmentโs ambitious move to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, and to include international aviation and shipping ... Read More 
Christian Action Over Climate EmergencyWill the climate protesters of today come to be viewed like the suffragettes? And are the actions that they are ... Read More 
#WaveofHopeBy putting up homemade โhandsโ with messages of hope in our windows, adding photos to a gallery, and displaying them ... Read More 
#MonthOfCommunity: The Big Lunch: Sowing Seeds of HopeThe past 12 months have been super tough, so The Big Lunch (run by Eden Communities), Churches Together in Cornwall ... Read More 
#Sing2G7 : Gee Seven performed by Truro Cathedral ChoirTruro Cathedral Choir perform the specially-written song by Sir Tim Rice and Peter Hobbs putting children's voices at the heart ... Read More 
New report: Being human in the asylum systemJRS's new report calls for a society that welcomes sanctuary seekers as neighbours ... Read More 
Bishop Mark encourages Diocese in Care of our Common HomeThe new Diocese of Plymouth Environmental Policy was issued to parishes across the diocese on 20 April 2021 ... Read More
Keeping the Faith: six months onOn 5th November 2020, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society launched their latest report. Almost six months ... Read More
From Lament to Action: Archbishopsโ Anti-Racism Taskforce calls for urgent changes to culture of Church of EnglandThe Archbishopsโ Anti-Racism Taskforce has published its report โFrom Lament to Actionโ proposing a suite of changes to begin bringing ... Read More 
Churches Together in Cornwall publishes 2020-21 Annual ReportOur latest Annual Report is now available. Download the pdf here or view as a flipbok here and discover what ... Read More 
G7 Leaders’ Summit LIVE Q&As with Devon & Cornwall Police : recordingsDevon and Cornwall Police, Cornwall Council and the Cabinet Office answered your G7 summit questions live on Facebook in a ... Read More 
Growing the Rural Church: a Resource Hub from the Diocese of ExeterGrowing the Rural Church works to resource rural Mission Communities, to creatively use their talents and buildings and to connect ... 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 
Archbishop of Canterbury: May Christians face pandemic in unityAnglican Archbishop Justin Welby speaks with Vatican Media about the challenges facing Christians due to the pandemic, the ecumenical importance ... Read More 
Fill your street with friendlinessA bright spot in this difficult year has been the resurgence of community spirit during the lockdown. The As One ... Read More
Save the date for Europe’s biggest Christian gathering in May 2021An Ecumenical Kirchentag is a high-profile setting for joint Christian witness. It demonstrates โ across all denominational boundaries โ that ... Read More 
Modern Slavery: A Resource Bank from Transformation CornwallModern Slavery is an increasing issue across Cornwall and Transformation Cornwall is working with partners to highlight this problem and ... 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 
Help publicise the CTC Weekly News!Please spread the word about the Weekly News and encourage members of your church / congregation to subscribe ... Read More |
Coming Events
Transforming A Generation Conference 2021 : 26-28 Nov, Lee AbbeyAre you 14-21 years old?ย Do you want to make a difference in your generation? Then join us at the TAG ... Read More 
Christmas at Truro Cathedral : 28 Nov-30 Dec, TruroChristmas events and services at Truro Cathedral, in-perso and live streamed ... Read More 
Carol Concert : 2 Dec, TruroJoin the team of Cornwall Air Ambulance, with a few special guests, for a socially-distanced evening of festivities at Truro ... Read More 
St Just Community Nativity : 4 Dec, St JustCome and sing carols! We may even be joined by some time-travellers from the East ... Read More 
Christmas at Budock : 4-26 Dec, Budock WaterServices and events at St Budock Parish Church ... Read More 
Falmouth Christmas Trail : 4-25 Dec, FalmouthCan you find the nine posters featuring a different part of the story of Christmas in the windows of our ... Read More 
Light up a Life: Christmas Tree Festival : 4, 7, 9, 16, 19 Dec, PenrynAn opportunity to put a star or dove on a special tree with names/message in memory of your loved ones ... Read More 
Christmas at New Street : 5-25 Dec, FalmouthCome and celebrate with New St. Church! ... Read More 
Worship Encounter : 5 Dec, PenrynWorship with One Heart ... Read More
โO Come, O Come, Emmanuelโ Advent Quiet Day : 7 Dec, ONLINEAn reflective day (held on Zoom) led by the Revd Jane Horton, in which weโll think about letting go, โending ... Read More 
Loneliness, Older People and the Church – Linking Lives : 7 Dec, ONLINEThis interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn more about how Linking Lives tackles social isolation, especially among older people ... Read More 
Dementia Friendly Carol Service : 8 Dec, PlymouthAll are welcome, but especially people living with, or caring for, those with Dementia. There is disabled parking available ... Read More 
Christmas Concert : 8 Dec, Falmouthat All Saints Church, Falmouth With Nankersey Male Voice Choir & The Saint Keverne Youth Band ... Read More
Mothers Union Advent Service : 9 Dec, Truroeaning of Christmas ... Read More
Cornwall VCSE Climate & Nature Emergency Action Session: Grabbing the Reins! : 10 Dec, ONLINEof Cornwall's VCSE clans to clarify what we're doing, and what we need, in our response to our climate & ... Read More 
St Petrocs Carol Service : 10 Dec, Truro & ONLINELaunching this yearโs appeal, join our Carol Service in person in Truro Cathedral or from the comfort of your own ... Read More 
Old Cornish Carol Service : 10 Dec, RescorlaIncluding carols of Merritt, Broad and Nicholas ... Read More 
Advent and Christmas at All Saints Highertown : 12-26 DecChrfkistmas service and events ... Read More 
Carol Service : 14 Dec, TruroThis is a simple service lasting about 45 minutes to which you are welcome ... Read More 
Virtual Light Up a Life Service : 15 Dec, ONLINEThis heart-warming service will include carols, readings and a moment of silence as we reflect at this special time and ... Read More
FaithAction Workshop: Measuring Loneliness Among Migrant Populations : 15 Dec, ONLINEFaithAction are developing training and guidance for faith and community organisations on social prescribing, and how to measure the effectiveness ... Read More
Kernow Voices: A Christmas Lunchtime Carolaire : 15 Dec, TruroA delightful mixture of Cornish Carols alongside some beautiful arrangements of our well-known favourites.ย ... Read More 
Doorstep Carols 2021 : 15 Dec, your streetDoorstep Carols 2021 takes all that was so popular last year and adds even more sparkle to this nationwide event ... Read More
Carol Service of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies : 16 Dec, TruroThis year, with some dates slightly skewed by the intervention of Covid, Truro Cathedral will host a service featuring carols ... Read More 
Car Park Carols : 19 Dec, LiskeardA special event, with traditional and contemporary versions of carols, participation from various members of the local community, as well ... Read More
Kernow Chamber Players’ Christmas Concert : 20 Dec, TruroKCP combines the leading professional musicians of Cornwall with its most exciting young music talent, forming a chamber orchestra and ... Read More
Calling all Creation Care Champions – Save the dates! : 24-27 Jan, Camborne, Truro, Bodmin, Launceston2022 will see the launch of the Creation Care Champion Network. There will be in person meetings for training, encouragement ... Read More 
Christian Resources Exhibition: CRE South West 2022: 23-24 Feb, ExeterFor the first time in six years we are inviting church leaders, officers, members and anyone involved in Christian work ... Read More 
Bike Pilgrimage 2022 : 14 May-25 Jun, Kent to CornwallRetired vicar Robert de Berry is undertaking a massive sponsored bike ride for persecuted Christians in 2022 โ and needs ... Read More
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee : 2 Jun 2022There will be year-long Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities come ... Read More ![Life on the Edge: Exploring the Ocean through Science and Faith : [nb event scheduled for 18 Nov postponed until 8 Jun 2022, Wadebridge and ONLINE ]](https://www.ctcinfohub.org/wp-content/uploads/life-on-the-edge-300x99.png)
Life on the Edge: Exploring the Ocean through Science and Faith : [nb event scheduled for 18 Nov postponed until 8 Jun 2022, Wadebridge and ONLINE ]A series of seven innovative evenings in Autumn 2021, led by Guest Speakers who are Professional Marine Scientists, experts in ... Read More 
Samaritans National Walk 2022 : 18 JunWe have 3 circular walks, one of around 25 miles, a shorter roughly 13 mile option and a 7.5 mile ... Read More |
Serving our Communities
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 
Growbaby Stay and PlayWe provide good quality, new and second-hand, baby clothes and equipment (up to 5 years), completely free of charge, to ... Read More 
Love FalmouthLove Falmouth is a Christian charity with the vision to enable communities and individuals in Falmouth to thrive. Our mission ... Read More 
Camborne: Church KitchenMeals for the homeless ... Read More 
Camborne: Footprints CafรฉCafe for lonely and bereaved people ... 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 Petrocโs 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 donโt think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. Thatโs why we provide three daysโ 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 Martinโs 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 shouldnโt be an issue in our society today. Weโre 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 FoodbankThe Foodbank provides a box of food containing enough food for 7 days (3 meals a day), for people in ... 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 ShopCommunity coffee shop serving Fairtrade tea and coffee and delicious home-made cakes. Everyone welcome โ drop in for refreshment and ... Read More |
Vacancies
Vacancy: Children’s Project Worker (part time), Camborne : closing date 7 JanHelp us develop and expand our vision ans strategy in all aspects of our work with children at Camborne Wesley ... Read More 
Vacancy: Customer Services Coordinator, Truro : closing date 20 DecTruro Foodbank seeks a Customer Services Coordinator to develop and manage all tasks within the distribution centres ... Read More 
Vacancy: Support Worker, Karrek CommunityKarrek Community is a Christian not-for-profit company supporting adcults with disabilities across Cornwall ... Read More 
Vacancy: Anna Chaplaincy Church Lead : closing date 3 DecWe are looking for someone to join the BRF Anna Chaplaincy team as Church Lead. The focus of the role ... Read More
Youth focused VCSE Engagement Officer : closing date 29 OctCan you engage the Voluntary Sector and help them to be the best they can be? ... Read More |
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Timeline photosThe Cathedral Restaurant will be closing for Christmas on 24 December at 14:30 and re-opens in the new year on 10 January 2022. However remember Christmas lunches run until 17 December and there is still time to book! ๐ www.trurocathedral.org.uk/visit-us/cathedral-restaurant
Got your copy of Launceston Life yet? Loving seeing the Churches Together page with the myriad services between now and the end of December. There's something for everyone here - make sure they're in your diary! Everyone is welcome in any of our churches in Launceston: no matter where you're from, and where you are in life, there's a place for you. Especially if you think it's not for you!
Hi all
If you are in the St Ives area.
THE ST IVES COMMUNITY CHOIR ARE COMING TO CARBIS BAY
Join us on the 18th December 2021 for a fantastic evening of Christmas songs, and Carols both Cornish and Traditional, lots of food and a festive time together. A collection will be taken up and all money donated to charity. Everyone Welcome 7pm
Tonight St Petrocโs joined the National Grief Awareness Week - Light Up In Orange campaign
Timeline photos***new updates ***
We're working with our Churches Together in Britain and Ireland colleagues to pull together a list of useful #Advent and #Christmas resources for our churches
ctbi.org.uk/advent-and-christmas-2021/
Let us know if we've missed anything really great. Thank you.
#ChurchesTogether #Unity
Together we are now a Facebook community of 3,000 people! Thank you for engaging with us within the Falmouth community and within our Facebook community. Let's continue to support and encourage each other - Better Together!
It's a real privilege to be part of the Falmouth community.
Love and Prayers,
Andrew and Nicola
#Falmouth #cornwall #church #Jesus #thesalvationarmy #SeeIAmDoingANewThing #LoveGodLoveOthers #FaithInAction #reimaginingchurch #reimagine
We had a great first day at our Love Christmas Pop-up ๐Weโd still really appreciate your support to bless as many local families as possible this Christmas with winter coats, fresh food and โBags of Kindnessโ.
Follow this link to visit our total giving page - www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/lovechristmas
#LoveFalmouth #LoveChristmas
New HTB vicar appointed following Nicky Gumbelโs decision to step down in 2022 - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
premierchristian.news
A new vicar has been appointed to lead Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), the Church of England's largest church. Rev Canon Archie Coates, 51, the current Vicar oSt. Petroc's annual Christmas Tree Festival starts on Wednesday 8th December. Join us to see trees decorated by the local community.
We have been very busy and are now running low on these items. If you can help we know the clients we help will really appreciate it๐๐
Winters may seem bleak sometimes, but there is always hope, always someone that is willing to care, to share, and to stand for what is truly important.
Please don't struggle alone this Christmas.
Timeline photosFri 10 Dec: St Petrocs Carol Service at 19:00
This service is to say thank you to all the St Petrocs staff, Carol service, volunteers, partners, supporters, and clients who have contributed so much to the success of the organisation and getting much-needed aid to the homeless community in Cornwall.
Keep your eyes peeled for Live Stream information to come ....
#AttheHeartofChristmas #community
Find out more: buff.ly/3lpd8iW
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