Introduction by the Rural Dean

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.

Trelawny benefice is a significant part of our deanery – due to its large geographical area and its importance for our shared mission. There are no large areas of population within the benefice which can present challenges as well as opportunities. A lack of local facilities can encourage people to look outwards, but recent community initiatives (such as the community shop in Lanreath) have really helped to bring people together. This is the great strength of the area and one in which the new incumbent will be encouraged to develop.

There are some great opportunities for the churches to engage missionally with the hopes and creativeness of the local community. Trelawny benefice is working increasingly well together and has recently appointed an administrator to help this process to continue further. This is a great opportunity for a creative person to lead Trelawny into the next stage of its mission together. You will find a supportive chapter, which values encouragement, fellowship and pub meals rather than simply downloading information. You will find a benefice that wants to grow and is becoming increasingly confident in its vision for that. You can also look forward to exploring with us the riches and wonder of working for Jesus in this incredible place.