There was a joyful start to the Advent season at Community Cuppa as Brenda and Bonnie, the wonderfully creative craft leaders, were invited to light the first candle on the church’s Advent wreath. The glow of the flame, accompanied by prayers and much-loved Christmas carols, filled the church with warmth and anticipation. Revd Elaine shared the excitement of the season, saying: “We will light a candle on the next three Thursdays, just before the Sundays of Advent.”

On All Souls’ Day, 2 November 2025 — a day when inspirational people are remembered — Pam Sloan was recognised for her outstanding service to the local community with the award of a British Empire Medal (BEM). Cornwall’s Lord Lieutenant, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho OBE, said it was important to present the award within the local community where the service had been given. Although Pam no longer lives in Bodmin, she travelled with her family to the church and the community she

Let’s be thankful and share. Decorated for harvest, the church was ready to celebrate. The congregation came prepared to sing harvest...

St. Petroc’s Church celebrated Education Sunday on 14th September. For over 100 years, churches in England and Wales have held an annual...

The doors of St. Petroc’s were open on a wet Saturday morning to welcome visitors to an all-day movie showing of a wide range of films....

With something new comes a sense of anticipation and celebration, even when the new something is the ancient treasure of Evensong. Trigg...

On the final Friday of May, St. Petroc’s Church in Bodmin came alive with the soaring sounds of harmony, heritage, and heartfelt...

February’s youth event was all about peace. Ideas were shared that will form part of the youth service on Sunday 14 April in St Petroc’s...

Eddie Howlett, youth worker and Cornwall’s SU rep, came along to a SPY event on Sunday 7 January. To get to know him a bit better two SPY...

An amazing maze walkway welcomed and guided visitors to the Christmas trees, garlands, lights and stalls of this year's festival in St....

Before the party games, party food and dancing, one question was asked: “What is special about Christmas?” "Advent, gifts, lights, time...

Handbell Ringers of Great Britain, South West Region, Christmas Concert, Lovely Bells and Loveny Voices, 9 December 2023, St. Petroc’s...

“Stop Reflect and Remember” were words spoken by Rev’d Andy Earl during his address on Remembrance Sunday in St. Petroc’s Church, Bodmin,...

Bodmin Town Band represents Bodmin and the whole of Cornwall in a brass band competition in November 2023. Bodmin Town Band, Summer...

November remembers several events. MEMORY 1 Standing in pairs, a tennis ball was bounced between players, in time to the rhythm of the...

On Wednesday 1 November 2023, a poppy display will be created outside St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin. The instigator, Sadie Oakley, is...

Saturday 28 October 2023, Bodmin. The atmosphere in the afternoon workshop is energetic, positive and powerful. Attendees soak up the...

Church School Community Children from St. Petroc’s Primary School gathered in church for Harvest Festival last week, leaving behind...

Three members of SPY, along with a young person from a neighbouring deanery, took part in a first for Truro Diocese on Saturday 22 April...

St. Petroc’s Church was delighted to be filled with magnificent textile masterpieces for a three day period. On the 14th to 16th of...