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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 ‘hoarding’Bishops of the Church of England are backing calls for the leaders of the world’s richest countries to halt the ... Read More 
New £1 million fund to help faith groups support communitiesA ‘new deal’ 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 
Nations’ Climate Sunday ServiceOn Sunday 5 September 2021, 40 Christian denominations and charities from across the UK came together for a special service ... Read More
Dr Nicola Brady appointed General Secretary of CTBIgether in Britain and Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Nicola Brady as its next General Secretary ... Read More
Collective worship in schools: Bishop of Oxford’s speech to the House of LordsThe Bishop of Oxford has spoken in the House of Lords in a bill about repealing the requirement for schools ... Read More 
A fair way to ChristmasTo mark the launch of the 2021 Real Advent Calendar the Meaningful Chocolate Company is offering free delivery to churches ... Read More 
Riding Truro to Glasgow for COP26 UN Climate Change Conference"Scientists have been warning about this for forty years" - Cate Williams talks to Euan MacPhee and Roger Creagh-Osbourne riding ... Read More 
Faith’s response to the Afghan refugee crisisFaith-based organisation and places of worship have been quick to respond to the needs of Afghan refugees ... 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 ecumenism of structured action and receptive ... Read More
‘At the heart of Christmas’ is the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas 2021Local churches all over the country will be welcoming their communities – onsite and online – 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 
Launch of the Modern Slavery in Cornwall NetworkThe Network is a mutually supportive group of people and offers a safe space to explore issues, share resources, highlight ... Read More
Anti-Slavery Day Toolkit for Cornish Churches and Faith GroupsChurches Together in Cornwall, we have updated our Anti-Slavery Day Toolkit for Cornish Churches & Faith Groups. The toolkit contains ... Read More 
Joint statement on climate change by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis and Ecumenical PatriarchFor the first time, the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have ... Read More
European churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in AfghanistanA joint statement on 2 September, urging the European decision makers to show humanity and act with determination in addressing ... Read More
Toolkit for supporting Afghan RefugeesThe Church of England has published a ‘toolkit’ of resources for parishes seeking to help refugees and asylum seekers from ... Read More
Church of England Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for churches: Updated 07 SepLete\st updated Coronavirus guidance ... Read More 
Frequently Asked Questions following the 2021 Methodist Conference votes on Marriage and RelationshipsFAQs following the Methodist Conference's vote to confirm provisional resolutions on same sex marriages conducted on Methodist premises or by ... Read More 
Child protection in religious organisations and settings – Investigation Report – September 2021Child sexual abuse has been found in most major UK religions, according to a new report by the Independent Inquiry ... Read More 
Understanding Peple, Understanding Places: a report on the Levelling Up AgendaOur new research warns that more than a third of England’s most deprived areas are at risk of missing out ... Read More 
Resources for the Season of CreationResources you can easily integrate into a Season of Creation in-person, online or hybrid meeting. They allow for worship and ... Read More 
Re-imagining Churches Together groupsIf you're wondering "Help! What do we do with our local Churches Together group?" then this new resource is aimed ... Read More
Why is COP26 important?A video to use in a church service or event, to help your group get up to speed with what ... Read More
Foundations in Christian Ministry courseThe course aims: - to deepen youtr Christian discipleship -to explore and help form your gifts for ministry - to ... Read More 
Journey of the MagiFollowing a sell-out year in 2019, Journey of the Magi is back, for churches to host for Advent 2021. Share ... Read More
Faith in FoodbanksFind out what Churches and individuals can do to engage with the issues raised by the rise in the need ... Read More 
Creation Justice Toolkit for Cornish ChurchesHow can we work together to achieve a degree of creation/climate justice which is accessible in a variety of forms ... Read More
Season of Creation / Creation Time 2021 : 1 Sep-4 Oct1 September – 4 October 2021. Resources are available to observe the Season of Creation / Creation Time 2021. Here ... Read More 
Welcome ChurchesIf every church welcomed four people seeking refuge to their community then we could easily see our vision become a ... Read More
Cornish Foodbanks: Request for Prayers and Messages of SupportIf you have a prayer or a message of thanks that you’d like us to pass onto the Foodbanks, please ... Read More 
Over 100 churches mobilise to help Afghan refugees settle in the UKMore than 100 churches from across the country have joined forces to help Afghan refugees settle in the UK. ... Read More 
New Research says “Cathedrals matter”England’s Cathedrals Matter: New research reveals cathedrals’ considerable contribution to their local economies and communities ... Read More 
Heeding the Spirit: New Horizons in Receptive Ecumenism: recorded talksTalks from the 2021 online study day 'Heeding the Spirit: New Horizons in Receptive Ecumenism' are now available on our ... Read More 
Run the CAP Money CourseThe CAP Money Course is a budgeting course that has helped over 50,000 people avoid financial crises and become better ... 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 
St Winwaloe, Gunwalloe features as National Churches Trust’s Church of the WeekNamed after the saint who founded Landévennec Abbey in Brittany, to which CTC has organised many ecumenical pilgrimages, St Winwaloe's ... Read More 
State of Life: Faith, Hoops & CharityIn this new paper, State of Life measured the health and wellbeing benefits of weekly religious attendance and physical activity ... Read More 
New Presidents for CTEChurches Together in England is delighted to announce the appointment of two new incoming Presidents. ... Read More 
with: The UK’s 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
Joint Interfaith Statement on the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and NagasakiStatement released by 189 organisations representing different faiths, on the 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ... Read More
Open consultation: Shaping future support: the health and disability green paperThe health and disability green paper explores how the welfare system can better meet the needs of disabled people and ... Read More 
Faith And The Persecuted Church – Bishop Philip Mounstephen – The Creation Fest Big Weekend 2021Bishop Philip speaks about the persecuted church at Creation Fest 2021 ... Read More 
Debt and the climate crisis: a perfect stormExperts from affected communities in the global South discuss why debt cancellation is essential if we’re to tackle the climate ... Read More
‘Wake up world!’ – Bishop calls for action to protect God’s creation after climate reportThe Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has called for immediate action on climate change in light of the IPCC report ... Read More 
Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCCScientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the ... Read More 
Churches Together at Creation Fest 30 Jul-1 Aug 2021CTC's first-ever stand at Creation Fest attracted much attention and started many good conversations! ... Read More
Latest CTC Review brings Good News from Cornish ChurchesMarking a Summer of Prayer centred on the G7 Summit in Carbis Bay ... Read More
Hybrid Church Charter: A framework for accessibility, inclusion and outreach through hybrid churchEndorse the Hybrid Church Charter to show your support for accessibility, inclusivity and outreach through digital. Receive FREE resources and ... Read More 
Stop the Flow: Let’s End Human Trafficking : webinar recordingOn World Day Against Trafficking in Persons—30 July—the World Council of Churches and Lutheran World Federation co-ho ... Read More 
Just Work: Humanising the Labour Market in a Changing WorldAs the relationship between work, time and place changes, this report explores how we can rediscover patterns of rest for ... Read More 
Power in purpose: the difference we make in mobilising volunteersIn the Power in Purpose report, TNLCF details the impact two million volunteers have had on the economy, contributing £4 ... Read More 
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee EmblemThe official emblem is available for download immediately, free of charge. It is available for use for all activities associated with ... Read More
Plans announced for The Queen’s 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 
Footsteps Community Coffee Shop re-opens at Falmouth Methodist ChurchThe popular Footsteps Community Coffee Shop at Falmouth Methodist Church on The Moor re-opens on Thursday 29 July, 10am-12noon ... 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 
Shipshape or sinking ship? Problem debt’s impact on financial and mental wellbeingAll forms of financial and mental wellbeing are compromised by a lack of income and social security, which are essential ... Read More 
Season of Creation 2021A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God ... Read More 
One Million Hours of Prayer for JapanCampaign to raise one million hours of prayer for Japan during the Olympics and Paralympics season ... Read More 
Mapping the Landcsape ResearchA new project tp map the landscape of what churches are doing with children and young people across our region ... Read More
Methodist Church Coronavirus Guidance for Property : Updated 21 JulLatest updated advice ... Read More 
New CAP Debt Centre for Bude/Holsworthy now openChristians Together Bude and Stratton are pleased to announce the opening of a new CAP Debt Centre for the Bude/Holsworthy ... Read More
Racial Justice Officers: Statement by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Bishop David Walker and Canon John SpenceStaemnt addressing the concerns of General Synod and others following the Archbishops’ Council decision not to proceed with the Racial ... Read More 
Co-creating Cornwall’s Future eBrochureThis eBrochure contains recordings of all sessions at the Co-creating Cornwall's Future event, plus some bonus material from ChaosTV and ... Read More
CEC Annual Report 2020: Living in Hope in Pandemic TimesThe report reviews CEC activities carried out in the tumultuous year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenging year still witnessed ... Read More 
Exeter Cathedral’s Exeter Book Now Available to Browse OnlineOne of the oldest books of English literature in the world – created more than 1,000 years ago and held ... Read More 
The Days of Light summer road trip : 26 Jul-20 AugWave House Church in Newquay have transformed a double decker bus, with a mobile skate ramp which will vist 5 ... Read More 
G7 PrayersActivities and themes for your payers during the G7 ... Read More 
Relay to COP26 : Your help needed!We’re excited that our Relay to COP26 begins in under two weeks! We also have some favours to ask! We ... Read More
Update on singing in churches“We are reminding the Government of the importance we place on singing to lift our prayers to God, and look ... Read More
World Refugee Day: Call to commemorate refugees who lost lives in the MediterraneanCEC and CCME are encouraging churches to hold online commemoration services, prayers or vigils around World Refugee Day on 20 ... 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 
Jerusalem archbishop issues statement on violence in Holy LandDiocese of Jerusalem Archbishop Hosam Naoum released the following statement on May 17 in response to the the violence that ... Read More
YCCN Climate Change Pilgrimage: Volunteers neededVolunteers needed to provide overnight accommodation for at least two walkers at points along the route and On-call support drivers ... Read More
New guidance will help churches and cathedrals to address questions of contested heritageThe Church of England has published guidance for parishes and cathedrals addressing concerns over memorials with links to slavery and ... Read More
Cornish young people challenge world leaders“Dear world leaders, our world is in crisis, it’s time to take a stand.” The opening words of an open ... Read More
Let’s Explore with Pilgrim ExplorersThe Diocese of Truro has just developed four new micro pilgrimages aimed at children and young people (but just as ... Read More
Church of England sets out entitlement for collective worshipWorship in schools should be “inclusive, invitational and inspiring” according to the Church of England’s new ‘statement of entitlement and ... Read More
The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group issues new guidance on Human RightsThe Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) has published advice for the National Investing Bodies (NIBs) to ensure ... Read More 
Join in and celebrate with the Month of CommunityWe're teaming up with good causes across the UK to celebrate summer 2021 with a whole Month of Community! Join ... Read More
FaithAction launches Building Back Better websiteMicrosire acting as a hub for a national conversation seeking to raise the profile of faith in British society and ... Read More
“Sustaining Fellowship in Extraordinary Times” – WCC publishes its Annual Review 2020The WCC Annual Review 2020 is available for download online. The annual review records many of the WCC’s activities undertaken ... Read More 
Interview with Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, Minister for FaithLord Stephen Greenhalgh was appointed Minister for Faith on the eve of the initial lockdown in March 2020. One year ... Read More 
Wave of Hope : Add your Hand Today!Cornwall will be hosting the G7 in June and we would like the churches of Devon & Cornwall to send ... Read More 
A Voyage of Discovery: Deepening discipleship in Messy Churches and beyondHere is the exciting collection of research findings and resource materials from the 2019-20 research project Deepening Discipleship ... Read More
The distinctive role of the Catholic Church in development and humanitarian responseDrawing from dozens of inspiring examples in Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and the UK, this report outlines ... Read More
Edging into Hybrid ChurchSensing that many church leaders from across the denominational spectrum were struggling with the challenge of meeting both online and ... Read More 
Archbishop of Canterbury launches film series exploring how Christians can be peacemakersThe film series, ‘Faith in a Conflicted World’, features five videos in which the Archbishop teaches three habits based on ... Read More
Limit on mourners at funerals to be removedLegal limit on numbers of mourners at funerals to be removed in England at Step 3 of the roadmap Venues ... Read More 
Fairtrade Foundation applauds UK government’s move to tighten climate targets and include international aviation and shipping in climate lawsThe UK government’s 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 ‘hands’ 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 
Church in Action 2020/21 : Report by Church Urban FundThe report reveals that despite significant constraints, churches have demonstrated creativity and resilience, and that 37% of churches are doing ... 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
Who Can Receive Communion with Us?The National Board of Catholic Women (NBCW) have published a new resource entitled Who Can Receive Communion with Us? which ... 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
Churches are committed to work together for racial justiceAlongside the Covid pandemic, the last year has seen the call for action on racial justice gathering momentum, both inside ... 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 
The Hidden Crisis: the impact of COVID-19 on children’s emotional healthReport on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s emotional health, the link to exclusions and how a trauma-responsive approach can ... Read More 
Cinnamon Incubator Competition 2021The Cinnamon Incubator Competition is an annual search to find ambitious church-led social action initiatives that want to replicate their ... Read More 
Together, we can create a Hunger Free FutureLast year, food banks in our network gave out more than 2.5 million emergency food parcels to people in crisis ... Read More
From Lament to Action: Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce calls for urgent changes to culture of Church of EnglandThe Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce has published its report ‘From Lament to Action’ proposing a suite of changes to begin bringing ... Read More
School Uniform Recycling ToolkitTransformation Cornwall have teamed up with friends at Volunteer Cornwall and the Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum to bring you a ... Read More 
Weaponisation of technology driving explosion of religious hatred in COVID era, says reportPersecution of faith groups has drastically increased in more than 95 percent of the world’s worst-offending countries – according to ... Read More
BBC Panorama programme ‘Is the Church Racist?’The Church of England's response to the BBC Panorama programme on 19 April ... 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 
UK poverty: the facts, figures and effectsHere we explain the facts and figures, and how the experts say we can end UK poverty for good ... Read More 
St Petrocs Services go DigitalSt Petrocs is pleased to announce the launch of a new mobile phone app which offers remote support to people ... Read More
COMECE and CEC: “Churches have an important message and value to add to the Conference on the Future of Europe”Churches have an important message and value to add to the Conference on the Future of Europe – the letter ... Read More
How parish nursing flourished in a rural communityn 2017 we reported on the hopes for a parish nursing scheme in St Goran and St Michael Caerhays. Within ... Read More 
Love as protestDefence speech by Rev Helen Burnett, a Church of England priest and activist for Extinction Rebellion, at her trial for ... Read More 
Community Manifesto for CornwallWANTED – Proposals To Make Cornwall a Fairer and More Just Place To Live and Work. On May 6th a ... Read More 
The Environment in UK Theological Education InstitutionsThere is an urgent need to include teaching on environmental issues in ministerial training and formation. This is the conclusion ... Read More 
Tribute to HRH Prince Philip who played a pivotal role in inspiring faith action on the environmentPrince Philip played a huge role in inspiring the faiths to take action on the environment seriously. His work not ... Read More 
Truro Cathedral : HRH the Duke of EdinburghServices and arrangements at Truro Cathedral, incluidng online Book of Condolence ... Read More 
The National Anthem, a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIThe National Anthem recorded and at All Saints Parish Church Falmouth on the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince ... Read More
HRH Prince Philip: Tributes from Church of England BishopsThe Archbishops of Canterbury and York led tributes from Bishops of the Church of England following the announcement of the ... Read More
Churches launch nature count to assess biodiversity within “National Park” of churchyardsHundreds of churches have already signed up to a week-long ‘nature count’ occurring this summer, which will encourage people to ... Read More
Historic global prayer reflects powerful hope and courage, even amid world’s sufferingA global prayer service, hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 26 March, brought forth voices of hope ... 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 
Breaking Day: A lockdown Passion Play by Les EllisonFilmed remotely in an innovative lockdown style, Breaking Day is a virtual passion play for Easter 2021, available to church ... Read More
New diocesan environment strategy launchesCherish Creation, Cut Carbon and Speak Up: a diocesan vision and strategy for creation care sets out three specific priorities ... Read More
The Fairtrade Foundation welcomes news of agreement on a trade deal with GhanaA trade deal has been agreed between the UK and Ghana, addressing a major concern for Fairtrade banana sales from ... Read More
Church leaders call for Government to stop housing asylum seekers in barracksChurch leaders from across different denominations have written an an open-letter to the Home Secretary about asylum seekers housing ... Read More 
The Impact of Transatlantic Slavery on England’s Built Environment: a Research AuditA project that brings together previous research into the tangible traces of the impact of the transatlantic slave economy reflected ... Read More 
Transforming Mission in Truro during a pandemicTransforming Mission (TM) is the exciting Christian initiative in Cornwall churches that has been bedding down in strategic locations across ... Read More
Everyday Faith – what does that mean?Everyday Faith is a series of short conversations that are easy to dip into and remind ourselves what it can ... Read More 
Look Beyond BordersWhen talking about the problem of refugees, we use dehumanised language, which reduces human tragedy to numbers and statistics. But ... Read More
Net zero carbon churchResources form the Church of England that that can help your church cut its carbon footprint ... Read More
Credit Unions covering CornwallCredit Unions are a growing alternative to traditional banking, and offer better rates for savings and loans, and a more ... Read More
Cornwall Unmuted to #PrayForCornwall in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021‘You’re on mute’ is one of the most memorable phrases of the pandemic. But in Cornwall the churches have definitely ... Read More
Coronavirus: Archbishops invite nation to pause, pray and remember 100,000 people ‘known to God and cherished by God’The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are issuing a call to the nation to pause and reflect to remember the ... Read More 
Fiona Bruce MP appointed as new Envoy for Freedom of Religion or BeliefFiona Bruce, Conservative MP for Congleton and Vice-Chair of the All-Party Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, has ... 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 
Truro Together This WinterA small list of organisations and helplines that are offering help this winter ... Read More
Cornish schools join pilot to attract more young teachers to rural schoolsThe Diocese of Truro is one of nine pilot regions joining the new Rural Teaching Partnership. Cornish schools, serving areas ... Read More
A vision for the Church of England in the 2020sDiscerning the vision and strategy for the Church of England in the 2020s ... 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 – across all denominational boundaries – 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
September 2021: A Time to Pray : 1 Sep-3 Oct, TruroAs we journey into the coming months and years as the Church in Truro, and as we emerge from what ... Read More 
CAP Job Club ‘Step towards Employment’ : 7 Sep-26 Oct, FalmouthThe Falmouth and Penryn Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club will be starting a new 8-week course on Tuesday 7th ... Read More 
Alpha Courses : 16 & 27 Sep, FalmouthLunch tiime and evening Aplha courses starting in September - all welcome ... Read More
Afghan Welcomer Training : 16, 22, 28 Sep, ONLINEAs the church, we are called to welcome the stranger and to care for the refugees among us. h Hear ... Read More 
Great Big Green Week : 18-26 SepIn September communities across the country will join together for the Great Big Green Week. It will be the biggest ... Read More 
Godly Play Training : 21-23 Sep, TruroA certificated three-day training course. Godly Play is a creative and imaginative approach to Christian nurture that can be used ... Read More
The right word at the right time? Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the ecumenical witness for justice and peace : 23 Sep, ONLINEThis webinar, and a second one planned for March 2022, will feature a discussion of Bonhoeffer's prophetic involvement for justice ... Read More 
Life on the Edge: Exploring the Ocean through Science and Faith : 23 Sep-18 Nov, Wadebridge and ONLINEA series of seven innovative evenings in Autumn 2021, led by Guest Speakers who are Professional Marine Scientists, experts in ... Read More 
Training: Effective Leadership : 23 Sep, ONLINEWhether you are stepping up to leadership, or have held positions of authority for years, we want to help you ... Read More 
Why should Christians campaign on nature and climate? : 24 Sep, ONLINEHear from experienced campaigner and CEO of A Rocha UK Andy Atkins on how and why Christians should get involved ... Read More 
Quaker Meeting for Worship on Climate Change : 24 Sep, CamborneQuakers in Cornwall are planning to hold a Meeting for Worship outside George Eustice's constituency office on Friday 24th September ... Read More 
Food for the Journey : 25 Sep, ONLINESeptember event in the Festgival of Faith and Literature series ... Read More 
Creative responses to climate change : 25 Sep, BodminCan art save the world? Join us for an accessible evening blending science and art, where we’ll look at the ... Read More 
Playtime National Conference 2021 : 25 Sep, ONLINEAt this year’s Playtime National Conference we want to gather toddler group teams to reignite your imagination and passion for ... Read More 
World Day of Migrants and Refugees : 26 SepThe Roman Catholic Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always ... Read More 
Two’s Company Relaunch : 27 Sep, ONLINEAn opportunity to hear more about our recently redeveloped Two's Company Befriending package ... Read More 
The Gender Agenda : 28 Sep, ONLINEA conference to explore the inclusion of transgender people in Education, Faith Communities and the Workplace ... Read More
Young and Gifted, the Essential Youth Voice : 28 Sep, ONLINEJoin a group of young people from across the UK as they share their views on racial justice, Black Lives ... Read More 
Council Climate Crisis Protest : 28 Sep, TruroWe call on Cornwall Council to reaffirm its commitment to net zero emissions by 2030. We ask you as individuals ... Read More
COP26 Breakfast briefings : 28 Sep, 26 Oct, ONLINEJoin together with other church leaders to hear about what climate justice will look like at COP26 ... Read More 
Parenting for Faith course – teens focus : 29 Sep-24 Nov, ONLINEOnline Parenting for Faith course specifically for the parents and carers of teens, or people who work with or who ... Read More 
The P Word Conference : Sep 29-30, ONLINEThe P Word Conference exists to equip you to talk about and tackle pornography in your church and community ... Read More 
Singing for Wellbeing (for those affected by suicide and similar traumatic deaths) : monthly from 1 Oct, CamborneSinging for Wellbeing is a community activity for adults (over 18 years) living in Cornwall and bereaved by the traumatic ... Read More 
Moonlight Memory Walk : 2 Oct, Falmouth and ONLINEJoin members of Children’s Hospice South West on Saturday 2 October in Kimberley Park, Falmouth to complete our 5 mile ... Read More 
“Worship in a Digital Age” online conference : 2 Oct, ONLINEExploring what makes good liturgy online. Speakers: Professor Stephen Burns, Revd Sue Hammersley and Dr Peter Phillips ... Read More
Diocesan Creation Care Service : 3 Oct, Liskeard and ONLINEA diocesan Creation Care service at St Martin’s Church, Liskeard. Bishop Hugh will be sharing with us from God’s word, ... Read More 
Crucible Course : 5-6 Oct – 16-17 Nov, ONLINEChristians across western culture are facing profound challenges and fresh opportunities. Although we seem to be declining in numbers and ... Read More 
Evangelism Now : 5 Oct, London & ONLINEAt this year’s conference we will review some lessons learned during lockdown — what has worked and what hasn’t — ... Read More
I Will Repay: the Church and Reparations : 6 Oct, ONLINEDuring this webinar, several of the keenest minds in the British and Caribbean churches will explore the issue of reparations, ... Read More 
4 Week Creation Care Course : 7, 14, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, ONLINEThis 4-week Creation Care Course is a unique collaboration between The Diocese of Chester, HeartEdge, Melanesian Mission UK and Southampton ... Read More 
Christianity, climate and race : 7 Oct, ONLINEThis online event seeks to help the UK church find its place in climate action by resourcing, equipping and informing ... Read More 
Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales : 11-17 OctChallenge Poverty Week England & Wales is an opportunity for us all to say what needs to change after Covid ... Read More 
Homes not Houses: exploring challenges & solutions to the housing crisis : 15 Oct, St Austell and ONLINEHow can we ensure more sustainable, affordable, healthier homes and communities for everyone? Join our local and national speakers in ... Read More 
(Still) Calling from the Edge : 16 Oct, ONLINEOur 10th annual conference on disability and church. A space for disabled people to gather to resource each other and ... Read More 
Walk for Freedom : 16 Oct, FalmouthTogether, on October 16, we will be walking in agreement with thousands across the globe to bring awareness of human ... Read More 
The Gathering Online 2021 : 29-31 Oct, ONLINEOur conferences are a key moment in the 24-7 Prayer calendar, with thousands of people from hundreds of nations joining ... Read More
Eve of COP26 Service : 31 Oct, ONLINEA service of reflection, lament and hope as we pray for the delegates and outcomes of the United Nations Climate ... Read More 
COP26 Church Service : 7 Nov, ONLINEAn international climate-themed service – a way for your church to join in with prayer and worship for climate justice ... Read More
Trialogue 8th Annual Preachers Conference : 13 Nov, ONLINEThis promises to be an exciting event to discover how different church traditions prepare and deliver the Sunday sermon and ... 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 
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
Camborne: Church KitchenMeals for the homeless ... Read More 
Camborne: Footprints CaféCafe 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 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 
Growbaby FalmouthWe provide good quality, new and second-hand, baby clothes and equipment (up to 5 years), completely free of charge, to ... 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 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 – drop in for refreshment and ... Read More |
Vacancies
Vacancy: Toddler, Baby and Family Worker (Truro, Chapel Hill and Trelander)opportunity for someone to join our team. Working alongside the Assistant Pastor (Children) this role will build and grow on ... Read More
Vacancy: Youth Development Worker, Devon and Cornwall: home-based : closing date 10 OctWe are looking to recruit a committed Christian with a passion to develop and deliver youth ministry provision in Salvation ... Read More
Vacancy: CTE General Secretary : closing date 1 OctDue to the impending retirement of the current post holder, Churches Together in England (CTE) is seeking an able and ... Read More |
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