About Us
Letter from Bishop Philip
In this Diocese of Truro we are deeply committed to following what we call ‘The Saints’ Way’. We see ourselves as part of a story of the grace of God, made manifest in Cornwall, which stretches back many hundreds of years, possibly to the very earliest days of the Christian faith. It’s a story that calls us on into the future too, in loving mission, ministry and service.
As we follow ‘The Saints Way’ we will be deeply committed to Christ and to all that he calls us to be and to do; and to Cornwall, this very special place with its own particular culture, history and identity.
We can only follow that Way faithfully if we see it as our corporate calling, as the body of Christ. So we encourage ministers of the gospel to come and join us here who are committed to setting the whole people of God free in their God-given calling, to make Christ known here in Cornwall, today.
So we seek clergy of missional imagination and heart; those with a pastoral passion for people and communities and their flourishing. We are looking for joyful and hopeful disciples and ambassadors of Christ: people who share the Gospel with energy and commitment, in word and deed – and above all with love – and who enable the
communities they lead to do the same.
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Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen
Bishop of Truro
We are looking, therefore, for people who, on this journey, are imaginative and realistic, creative and determined and are deeply hopeful of a better future. But we also want to work with those who recognise that they are not perfect and will sometimes fail, who learn from their mistakes and will take the initiative in seeking reconciliation with others.
We are convinced that all ministers need the support and companionship of others and we help priests in a number of ways so that they never work alone. In this spirit, we encourage those who can forge good relations with others, and actively collaborate with them for the sake of the Kingdom, to join us here in the Diocese of Truro.
I pray that as you consider this opportunity you might discern God’s calling and purpose for you in this next chapter of your own discipleship, mission, ministry and service.
Introduction by the Rural Dean, Revd Steve Morgan
West Wivelshire Deanery has a vision for mission of which Trelawny benefice is a central part. The Church Commissioners have funded a major mission project in Truro Diocese as part of the Renewal and Reform programme. Transforming Mission is now a reality in Cornwall and the church identified as a resourcing church for south east Cornwall (Liskeard St Martin’s) borders the Trelawny benefice. Over the next few years there will be new and exciting opportunities to transform the way we do mission in our deanery and some resources to help that become reality. We are looking forward to working with the new incumbent in Trelawny. We have some ideas of our own, but would love to hear and support a vision that you have to make Jesus known in our area
An Introduction to our Rector
My wife and I moved to the Trelawny Benefice, along with Bluebelle our black lab early February 2021 before my Installation on 24th a month under thirty years since I was first ordained.
I met Harriet some thirty-four years ago while she was at college in Exmouth and knew I was on to a very good thing and married her six months later at Christ Church Exmouth. We have three children. Josh who teaches at Blundells in the junior department, including games and his fiancé Ana who is a community physio on Exmoor.
Vision of the Benefice
Since the Benefice of Trelawny came into being as recently as 13th February 2018, steady progress has been made towards unity and co-operation between our Parishes although each retains its particular character and traditions. At the same time, the Parishes continue to look at new ways of working better together in spiritual development and church management and a growing sense of fellowship across the Parish boundaries is developing.