👥 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

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

👥 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

👥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

👥 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

👥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

👥Aline shares her experience of church life It was 2006 when I first came to St Petroc’s Church. My husband had died, and during that difficult time, a church member, Joan Butler, gently encouraged me to come along. She spoke so warmly about how friendly the church was, and I decided to give it a try. From that very first visit, I was made to feel welcome. What could have been a daunting step turned into the beginning of something very important in my life. The kindness of o

👥Natasha and Helen run a creative Sunday School each week in St Petroc’s Church during the Sunday morning service. This is a special opportunity for children and young people to learn about the life of Jesus in a way that feels joyful, creative, and easy to understand. For younger children especially, hands-on crafts and adding colour to images, help bring Bible stories to life in a meaningful and memorable way. Natasha and Helen keep each session simple and engaging, using

👥 Roland Oakley, St Petroc’s verger and venue manager for Bodmin Way, took part in this year’s Bodmin Lions Ten Tors, held on Sunday 3 May 2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Roland has participated in the event. Over the years, he has raised funds for a range of causes, including St Petroc’s Church, St Petroc’s (Homeless) Society, KBSK, Mothers’ Union, and the St Piran’s Day Committee. Raising Funds Joining Roland this year was Festo, who leads the charity Empo

👥Mike tells us about his decision to be confirmed. Video telling Mike's Confirmation Story Several years ago, Mike visited the Soldier’s Chapel in St. Petroc’s Church. While there, he got chatting with Bryony, a member of the church choir, and he mentioned his love of singing. Since then, Mike has sung with the church choir and also sings with Liskeard Community Choir and Bodmin’s Deanery Choir. Recently, Mike collapsed during a Sunday service. The way Roland, Andrew, Joanna

Andrew and Stewart are brilliant bellringers. You'll find them in the bell tower on Sunday mornings and practise evenings. They explain: "Bellringers ring on Sunday mornings, for weddings, civic occasions and to welcome in the New Year."

“ We’ve been friends for 29 years and we’re like sisters ,” Bonnie says with a smile, talking about her lifelong friend, Brenda. It doesn’t take long around the pair to see just how true that is. Brenda’s creativity and love of crafting, combined with Bonnie’s talent for colour and coordination, make them a perfect team—and their community is all the better for it. Every Thursday at Community Cuppa in St. Petroc’s Church, Brenda arrives with a new craft idea and all the mate

Revd Elaine Munday’s pioneering ministry is marked by faith in action —creating initiatives that support community wellbeing and reveal God’s love in real, practical ways. Throughout her dynamic role, Revd Elaine continually gives thanks for God’s amazing provision, which has empowered the many community projects and initiatives she leads to flourish and make a lasting impact. Here’s a summary of Revd Elaine’s main projects in chronological order: Kinsman Hub - A centre for

Andrew is one of the churchwardens at St. Petroc's Church. He brings his skills, time and commitment to this vital role in the life of the church. Thank you Andrew.

Peter explains a few of the things he does at St. Petroc's Church. Our thanks goes to Peter for doing such an amazing job at the various roles he undertakes week by week and year on year.

For several months, Catherine has served as a much-loved sidesperson , greeting everyone with a warm welcome and a cheerful smile as she hands out hymn books. More recently, she has also taken on the important role of sacristan . Early on Sunday mornings you’ll find her in the sacristy, carefully preparing the chalice (cup), paten (plate), wafers, wine, and other items for Holy Communion. Catherine shares: “When Revd Simon was presiding at a Sunday Eucharist, he showed me eve