Conrad shares some of his life story and how he came to live in Bodmin 👥 When I first came to Cornwall, I was employed as a gardener on a large country estate. The job came with a house within the grounds, and a live-in position suited me well. I worked there for 17 years. When the Earl who owned the estate died, all the gardeners were made redundant. What did I do? I bought a van. I travelled around Cornwall and eventually ended up in Bodmin, with my van serving as both my

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👥 On Thursday 18 June 2026, Cody was baptised in St Petroc’s Church by Revd Elaine. Speaking about her decision to be baptised, Cody said: “I’m being baptised to turn a corner and find hope and faith. I’m doing it to be part of a new community, to forget the past and move on. It’s the start of a new chapter for me.” The service was a relaxed, joyful and moving occasion. One of Cody’s sons was at the service, and both boys are waiting on their own baptism. The congregation in

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Bodmin will be at the heart of Cornwall's cultural celebrations during the first week of September, when visitors and residents alike will have the chance to hear the Cornish language spoken throughout the town. Bodmin will be alive with a packed programme of events and activities during the 2026 Esedhvos Kernow Festival of Cornish Culture. From live music and exhibitions to heritage walks, language events and the historic Bardic Ceremony, there's something for everyone to en

A Journey of Faith, Joy and Service 👥 For Mawgan, faith has always been part of life. Raised in Bodmin, he comes from a family with a long tradition of serving their community through education, politics, local government and social justice. His father, Dan Rogerson, was MP for North Cornwall from 2005 to 2015, while his grandmother, Pat Rogerson, and his late grandfather, Steve, both served as councillors and taught drama at Bodmin College. Mawgan & Dad at Perranporch

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👥 When 11-year-old Azriel asked his grandad, “Can I ring for the King?” just three weeks before the Coronation, it seemed an ambitious goal. Yet in that short time, his grandfather Paul taught him how to handle a bell rope, and together they rang one of the bells of St Petroc’s Church to mark the historic occasion. Now aged 14, Azriel is an accomplished young bellringer and a member of the Truro Diocesan Guild of Ringers Youth Squad and Call Changes Team. He has represented

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Aaron gave an open invitation to his baptism. Aaron’s words below express his personal experience and show how the community of Bodmin has been a part of his journey of faith, a path that has led to his baptism in the sea. The Awakening Our society demands we all just line up, step in time, and live like programmable code – conditioned by a cold machine of an education that slowly bleeds the life out of a nation. With AI out there, dotting every “i” and crossing every “t”, th

Cristina shares her journey of faith, belonging, and confirmation I didn’t set out with a clear plan to be confirmed—it found me in a quiet, unexpected way. One Sunday, during a service I attended out of curiosity more than certainty, Confirmation was mentioned. Something about it stayed with me. I had taken my First Communion as a teenager in a Catholic church in Brazil, but at the time it felt more like something I was told to do rather than something I truly understood. No

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👥 Aaron is a familiar and valued member of the St Petroc’s Church community. A regular attendee at church services, he is often seen outside helping to care for the church grounds, taking pride in keeping St Petroc’s welcoming and well maintained for everyone who visits. Through his poetry, Aaron shares something of his personal journey, offering reflections, experiences and insights in his own unique voice. The following poem provides a glimpse into his story and the perspe

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👥After a Sunday morning service, someone asked Cherry: “How old were you when you started serving in St Petroc’s Church?” Cherry turned and called to her dad: “How old was I when I became a server?” With a smile, he replied: “You were five and a half. The candle you held was taller than you! We’ve got photo of you.” What a lovely memory that says so much about small beginnings, willing hearts, and the quiet joy of serving. Sometimes, the biggest acts of faith start with the

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👥 Brenda Dunster explains her connection with St Petroc’s Church: “I came to Cornwall in 1975 because of my husband’s work. At first, we stayed in a holiday let in Goran while we waited to move into our new, permanent home in Bodmin. “I began attending St Petroc’s Church at that time. For several years, I wasn’t able to get involved or contribute to church life because my husband became ill. After he died, I found there were many things I could do to help out at church. It a

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👥Jackie recently took an important step in her faith journey by being confirmed, following a period of preparation alongside other candidates in Confirmation classes led by Revd Grace. For Jackie, the decision to be confirmed was deeply personal. She describes her faith as an ongoing journey—one that she felt called to affirm publicly: “I’m definitely being taken somewhere, and I wanted to confirm my faith and continue the journey.” The Confirmation service took place on Sun

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