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Step by step, finding my way home, by God’s grace and learning more and more about God through God’s beloved children. Dean of Truro Cathedral, priest and child of God.
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On this #MotherJulianDay, here’s a little thing I wrote … do check out the wonderful @christiancentury.bsky.social :

www.christiancentury.org/voices/times.... #JulianOfNorwich
In times of fear, I return to Julian of Norwich
The medieval mystic offers challenging words for desperate...
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May 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Where Robert Prevost, the new US-born Pope, stands on climate change:

"Prevost is outspoken about the need for urgent action on climate change"

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May 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The blue dot @TruroCathedral always reminds me of the intercessions of Our Lady. I love the way the blue moves around.
May 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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revrachelmann.bsky.social Rachel Mann @revrachelmann.bsky.social · May 1
I hope the Supreme Court judges are weeping at the fallout from their utterly naive judgment, and that opportunistic politicians feel shame at the way they’ve exploited this opportunity to dodge responsibility for addressing questions of human identity.
May 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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This👇👇so this👇👇 @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social @trurocathedral.bsky.social
jayhulmepoet.bsky.social Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · May 1
Particularly queer highlights of previous issues of Church Climbing include Truro Cathedral and Washington National Cathedral.
At the end, a young transgender person walked up to where the Dean was speaking with the leader of Cornwall Pride, in their arms was a bundle of black fabric. They explained that this was a banner they’d unfurled in protest, weeks before, in a demonstration in the square outside the Cathedral - it said “protect trans kids” in Cornish. They asked, tentatively, if they could unfurl it in the Cathedral. An act seemingly impossible, in every Cathedral I’ve been in so far. An act seemingly impossible in almost any church. Not because people don’t agree with it, but because they (myself included) fear the backlash and danger from the hatred that could then come. The Dean thought for a moment, and then nodded. “Go and stand in the middle” he said, gesturing at the platform right below the crossing “that’s where you’ll get a good photo.” Then he turned to me, explained what it said, and asked if I wanted to help hold it. A crowd gathered. He stood to one side, and watched, smiling, as God’s beloved children stood together - calling, as Christ so often did, for the protection of the marginalised and oppressed. Behind the chairs and cameras and abandoned coats of an ongoing event, tucked in the corner, is a memorial to Matthew Shepard, and an exhortation for peace. I think of him, as I head to evensong. Of what it means, to be queer in this space. Of what a privilege it is to live as myself. As the choir sings I pray for him, for my friends, for us all, in such divisive times. And then, in a small room, hidden in the bowels of this place, I stand before a crowd of strangers, open up my book, and begin to speak.
May 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Fabulous comment from teenage chorister after Solemn Eucharist for SS Philip and James @TruroCathedral ‘That was such a special service.’
May 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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@frsimoncuff.bsky.social look what the postie brought along, one day late or I would have been at the launch 🤣
A book; Catholic Life in the Church of England by Simon Cuff
April 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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So tonight there's a rather lovely thing happening,- the launch of a book created by the splendid Fr Simon Cuff, to which I've contributed maybe 3 pages.
There will be interesting folks to listen to & the book itself is great
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Book Event: Catholic Life in the Church of England at Mary Mags Munster Sq
Join us to celebrate the upcoming launch of a new book exploring Catholic life within the Church of England!
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April 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Today's services, for #MaundyThursday, are listed below. All are very welcome to attend in person at the cathedral. Please note that the Chrism Eucharist and the Liturgy will also be live-streamed online via our website and YouTube channel.

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April 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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The next Bishop of Truro, David Williams, will be installed at a service of welcome at Truro Cathedral on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11am. Bishop David is keen for as many people as possible to join him on this special occasion.
More info trurodiocese.org.uk #newbishop @churchofengland.org
April 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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If you're in West Cornwall this Holy Week, please join us at St Hilary Church TR20 9DQ as we move through the pain of betrayal on Maundy Thursday and death on Good Friday towards the joy of resurrection on Easter Day. All welcome. @diotruro.bsky.social @revsimonjr.bsky.social @hughnel.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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We have vacancies! Do visit our website trurodiocese.org.uk/vacancies/

* Oversight roles in Lostwithiel and Boscastle
* Environment roles
* Governor & governance vacancies
April 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Gool Peran Lowen!

We join with the rest of #Cornwall in wishing you a Happy St Piran's Day! 🙌

Our day today is filled with #AshWednesday services. We will be honouring #StPiransDay tomorrow and Friday with a number of special services.

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March 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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The Prime Minister rightly said that the urgent need to increase defence spending is a ‘generational challenge’. It requires a generational response. Raiding the aid budget does not meet that standard. My letter to @thetimes.com today
March 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Please show your support for this year's LOUDfence at Truro Cathedral on 24th February. If you would like to send a message of support or request a ribbon you can DM us or contact
LOUDfence - it takes the whole of the church to heal the whole of the church. @trurocathedral.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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On the 24 February, @diotruro.bsky.social have their safeguarding conference at #TruroCathedral which offers an opportunity to hear from survivors and practitioners and explore how churches can recognise, respond, assist, and encourage those affected by Domestic Abuse. 🔗 https://buff.ly/40OzoHR
February 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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#TruroCathedral is looking for strategic leaders to help shape our future 🙌

Become a chapter trustee or committee member and help us make a difference in #Cornwall.

Full details are on our website, and applications should be received by 11 March 2025.

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February 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Bishop's Adviser for Healing Ministry, Christine Holzapfel recommends this free lecture on 30 January: 'Restorative Presence: Creating Spaces of Belonging and Paths to Healing'. More details here: gohealth.org.uk/shop/dd2025/
January 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Mesmerising light and sound show arrives at Truro Cathedral

#Cornwall #Kernow

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Mesmerising light and sound show arrives at Truro Cathedral
Visitors to ‘Space’ by Luxmuralis can wander through projections of galaxies, a rocket launch, and the universe beyond, all accompanied by…
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January 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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My favourite medieval bench end. South Elmham All Saints church, Suffolk. #woodensday #soppydog
January 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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So what if we are losing our privileged place in society? We never did our best work there anyway. We’re always our best on the bottom or the edge. This is a great time to remember the saints and mystics who founded our traditions, the ones who did their work from the margins.
January 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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We are pleased to announce the new MA study programme at SWMTC starting September 2025. Successful candidates will complete a Master’s Degree in Theology, Ministry and Mission validated by Durham University, taught in person, is part-time over three years 3 years.
January 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Truly a joy to meet up and reconnect with a friend who I had not seen in 40 years!
Two people standing in front of a Xmas tree.
January 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Joy! Bubble and squeak!
A frying pan full of potatoes and vegetables.
January 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM