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Parish Buying |
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The Parish Buying concept is catching on fast; with participating PCCs saving on average 11% on the items they have bought using the scheme. And one parish has reported savings of 40%.
For example, St Georges in Truro purchased two sets of Microsoft Office Professional at £60.84 each, including VAT. This software can cost in the region of £350 from other sources.
At the other end of the scale, the PCC purchased two boxes (1,000 each) of white self-seal DL envelopes at £9.18/1,000 including VAT, which compared very favourably with the £26.99 for one box of 1,000 paid previously at a well-known stationery superstore.
Granted, one has to shop around a bit because the Parish Buying Scheme may not always offer competitve pricing on all items. But it is worth signing up and always taking a look!
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| Chaplaincy Day |
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This Chaplaincy Training day, entitled 'Reflect and Refresh', will offer some reflection and worship time, some Bible study time, and an opportunity to share ideas. Taking place on 23 May at Diocesan House. Click here for further information.
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| Sunday Plus |
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Local Worship Leader training, Sunday Plus, will be taking place in Saltash Church hall, SS Nicholas and Faith from 24 May and in St Austell, Gott Hall from 11 September. For further information, click here.
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| Deaf Awareness Week |
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Deaf Awareness Week will be taking place from 7 to 13 May. The Deaf Ministry Group have composed a prayer that can be used in a Sunday service to reflect on Deaf Awareness Week. Click here for more information.
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| Passing on the Light Prayer Leaflet |
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A leaflet offering some prayers that might be used to welcome the start of the Olympic torch and its journey through Cornwall. Click here for more. |
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| CMED training days |
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14 May 'Being Methodist with the Bible' with the Revd Canon Dr Stephen Dawes at Diocesan House.
30 May 'The Cost of Leadership' with the Revd Mike Firbank and the Revd Preb Philip Douglass at Diocesan House.
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| Open The Book Training |
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Open The Book training will be taking place on 23 May, from 10am at the Trinity Methodist Chapel, Porkellis and on 5 July at 10am at Diocesan House, Truro. Click here for more information.
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| Encountering Depression |
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Encountering Depression will be looking at symptoms and causes of depression, reflecting on depression and faith before looking at practical ways to support those with depression. Taking place in St Mawes on 21 May at 1.45pm. For further information contact Sarah Welply on: sarah.welply@truro.anglican.org
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| Fresh Expressions |
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Join Fresh Expressions for an hour of prayer taking place on 28 May. Click here for further information.
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| Flower Festival |
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St Columb Minor Church is holding a flower festival for the Queen's Jubilee. Taking place from 3 to 6 June. Click here to find out more.
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| Raising Our Game |
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The Raising Our Game Workshops entitled 'Thinking it through first' will be taking place on 29 May in West Cornwall and 31 May in East Cornwall. To find out more, click here.
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| Communications Update from the Church of England |
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For the latest Communications Update from the Church of England, click here.
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| Notice board wanted |
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If anyone has a portable notice board around 6 feet high and preferably double sided on a stand or wheels, that is no longer used, please contact Rosalind Smith from St Feock on 01872 865767. |
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| St Mary's Singers & Orchestra |
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Musical fireworks from Royal Occasions at Truro Cathedral on Saturday 9 June at 7.30pm. Click here for more. |
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| 'Being Heard' |
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‘Being Heard’ Proclaiming God with a loud voice will be taking place on 19 June at 7pm at St Martins Church Hall, Looe, and on 3 July at Stoke Climsland Church. Click here for further information.
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| Christian Aid Week |
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Christian Aid week is taking place from 13 to 19 May. For further information of events being held during Christian Aid week, click here.
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| Church Music of East and West |
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Canon Perran Gay and Reader Christopher Rakowski will be leading a study day on 23 June at Epiphany House entitled 'Church Music of East and West'. Click here to find out more.
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| Eco Poppers |
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'Pop' along to All Saints Church, Highertown on 19 July from 6pm for a market place atmosphere bringing you information about how to save money as well as the planet. For further information, click here.
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| Royal Cornwall Show |
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The Royal Cornwall Show Churches Together Tent Children’s and Youth area need some volunteers to help with crafts and activities throughout 7 to 9 June. Click here for more information.
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| Roots resources |
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Roots have developed resources for a 'Gigantic welcome' on the theme of hospitality as thousands of visitors come here for the Olympic games. For further information, click here.
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| Local Pastoral Ministry |
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Local Pastoral Ministry Training for St Austell Deanery will be taking place at St Stephen in Brannel Church, from to 2pm to 4pm for six sessions starting 30 May. Click here to find out more.
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Diocesan House, Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1JQ
Tel: 01872 274351 |
| www.trurodiocese.org.uk |
| The Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd is a company limited by guarantee. Registered no. 49825. Charity no. 248330 |
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