Weekly Benefice Bulletin
Sunday 19th July 2026
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Message from the Rector
Ow sos ger,
Making time for the “God of Surprises”
I have poached this title from Fr Gerard Hughes, may he forgive me! But I do love this phrase.
We sometimes forget that God is untameable. We expect and want God to work in particular ways that we can predict and identify and get on our side! If you have read the Lion, the witch and the wardrobe, you may recall this conversation between Lucy and Mr Beaver when describing Aslan:
“Then he isn’t safe?” said Lucy.
“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ’Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
God is God and the source of all goodness and we are not. Therefore we must be prepared to have our thinking, our behaviours, our assumptions, our waywardness challenged if we are serious about following the example of Christ. We have been made in His image, God has not been made in ours. And Thank God for that!
I take great comfort in knowing that God’s shoulders are much broader than mine, and that it is God’s responsibility to draw others unto him. My part in all this is to be like John the Baptist, to point the way to Christ, to prepare people for baptism and confirmation, to walk alongside those who are feeling lost and despondent. In the ancient church, one place where these kind of spontaneous conversations might have taken place would have been the cloister, when you can’t really avoid the person coming towards you, and you really do not want to be rude and walk on by.
So, today, I am considering the places where I walk or sit, and when do I experience unplanned conversations?
Can I build more time into my day to just simply walk around so that others can chat to me, that I can be available for them? I once heard a phrase that called this kind of lingering and availability…holy hanging around…and so I ask myself 'Where can I do some more of holy hanging around?'
These are questions for us all to consider.
When do we make space in our day to hear the concerns of others?
When do I walk alongside those others and intercede on their behalf sharing their concerns with myself and with God?
Doodle in your journal, contemplate where you might allow a bit more availability in your day and be surprised by the God of surprises!
If you ask I will tell you a story about meeting God during a Glastonbury festival! Yes, I really did meet him there!
Gras ha kres,
Caroline
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Probus
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9.30
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Praise and Worship & Baptism with Rory
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Caroline
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St Erme
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9.30
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Holy Communion
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Brian
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St Nun's
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10.30
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Parish Praise
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Home team
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Ladock
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11.00
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Holy Communion
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Brian
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Lamoran
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15.00
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Holy Communion
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Caroline
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Probus
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9.30
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Holy Communion
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Caroline
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St Erme
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9.30
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BCP Morning Prayer
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Pat
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Ladock
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11.00
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Holy Communion
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Pat
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St Crida
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11.15
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BCP Communion
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Brian
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Holy Trinity
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11.15
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Holy Communion
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Caroline
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Ladock / Chez Barbara
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18.00
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BCP Evensong
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Brian
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Children & Young People’s Groups
Probus - Youth Group: Sunday 19th July, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Probus - Little Lights: Thursday 23rd July, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Hello Upper Fal Parishes team!
My name's Mischa Jones, and I'm writing on behalf of Another Way - a church community based in Truro, and hosted by the Cathedral. We'd love to invite you and your community to our Summer Feast, taking place on Saturday 1 August, from 1.00pm–11.00pm, in the beautiful gardens of Epiphany House, Truro.
Our hope is simply to create a joyful day of hospitality, creativity and celebration as we mark the height of summer together. Hidden behind the trees on the edge of Truro, Epiphany House will be filled with live folk, jazz and world music, visual arts, creative workshops, family activities, delicious food from (h)Ost, drinks from Verdant Brewery, and plenty of space to relax, meet new people and enjoy the gardens.
Whether people come for an hour or stay all afternoon and into the evening, we'd love to welcome anyone from your congregation who might enjoy a gentle, family-friendly summer gathering. The event is open to people of all ages, and is a welcoming space for those who may not be familiar with faith and church communities!
We'd be hugely grateful if you would consider sharing details of the Summer Feast, mentioning the event in your notices, newsletter or social media, or passing it on to anyone who you think might enjoy coming along.
Tickets and further information can be found at:
anotherway.community/summer-feast-2026
Thank you so much for helping us spread the word! We really hope to welcome some of your community to the Feast.
Mischa Jones
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Across the Upper Fal Parishes
You are welcome to any and all these regular events across the parishes. Please keep a look out in the Bulletin for news and dates of ‘pop up’ events to take place around the Benefice.
CREED
Cream teas in the summer months more info to come!
GRAMPOUND
Home Group
Thursday evenings for further details. Tel William 07767 203402
LADOCK
Coffee Morning at Ladock Village Hall
1st Saturday each month: 10-12noon
Tuesday Prayer Group
9am at St Ladoca Church.
Bell-ringing Practice
Alternate Wednesdays
Contact Jonathan for more info
LAMORAN
A service of evening prayer with refreshments after
3rd Sunday most summer months 3pm
PROBUS
Home Groups
Alternate weeks, Tuesday / Wednesday evenings
Tel Scott 07576 252664 (Tuesday group)
Tel Liz 07525 456434 (1st & 3rd Wednesday group)
Tots Praise
3rd Thursday each month: 9.30 - 11.30
This is a stay and play group for babies and toddlers. Once a month we share A Gospel story, sing and pray usually with bubbles.
Prayer Meeting
Friday’s at 10.15am
TRESILLIAN
Lunch Group at Holy Trinity Church
1st Monday most months: 12 noon
Booking essential Tel Clare 01872 520198
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TR2 Community Hub
Monday 20th July
Digital Support Hub: 10am-12pm
Coffee Morning: 10am -12pm
Community Larder: 4pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 21st July
Coffee Morning: 10am -12pm
Wednesday 22nd July
More Move Group: 10am-12pm
Coffee Morning: 10am - 12pm
Citizen’s Advice: 2.30pm - 3:30pm
Community Larder: 2.30pm - 3:30pm
Friday 24th July
Coffee Morning: 9am - 11am
Community Larder: 9am - 10am
Saturday 18th July
Community Larder: 9:30am - 10:30am
Coffee Morning: 9:30pm - 10:30pm
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Art Exhibition @ Probus Church
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Volunteers Needed for the Art Exhibition
Our Art Exhibition is coming up soon, and we'd be very grateful for your help.
We're looking for volunteers to:
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Set up the refreshment tables.
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Serve refreshments during the exhibition.
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Tidy up and clear away at the end of each day.
A volunteer rota is available on the blue noticeboard. If you're able to help, please add your name. If you have any questions, please speak to Delia Kenyon.
Caroline J and Isobel are coordinating the buffet for the Thursday evening Launch Party. If you can help prepare, serve or support the buffet, please have a word with them.
We're also asking for donations of:
Thank you for helping make the Art Exhibition a welcoming and enjoyable event for everyone. Your support is greatly appreciated.
For more details follow the Probus Art Exhibition Facebook page.
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Big Church Picnic @ Suffree Farm
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Cream Teas @ Creed Church
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To book and be part of our group, search for Upper Fal Parishes. However, if you wanted to go and camp on your own, just book without reference to the benefice.
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Events and News from Mothers' Union in Cornwall
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This year, Mothers' Union is 150! To celebrate, we are having an exhibition called 'Love in Every Stitch'. It is a wonderful chance to remember all the women who have been involved in Mothers' Union in Cornwall across many generations, and to admire the hand stitched banners that they sewed with love and care to represent each branch. Please could you help us to advertise it, and encourage your congregations and communities to come and support us?
The exhibition is from Tuesday 11 August - Saturday 22 August in Truro Cathedral. It is free, and can be visited during normal cathedral opening hours (10.00 - 17.00 most days). Any donations will go towards the ongoing work of Mothers' Union to help families locally and overseas. I am pleased to attach a description of Mothers' Union, in case you would like to use an excerpt. I also attach a poster in colour and black and white, and we would be very grateful if you could display it on your church noticeboard and round your community.
A big thank you to every church that has lent a banner to us! If you would like to join in, but haven't already, please get in touch. Also, we are looking to borrow bases to stand up any banners that have lost theirs over the years. If you are near Truro and have a spare banner stand or parasol base, please let us know.
Finally, you may also like to know that the annual free Family Fun Day for under-10s organised by Mothers' Union is on Wednesday 19th August this year - see https://www.trurocathedral.org.uk/whats-on/family-fun-day-wed-19-aug-2026-10-00-am
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Generosity and Stewardship Matters
Financially Supporting your church
The Parish Giving Scheme is our preferred method of receiving regular giving within the churches of Probus, Ladock and Grampound. If you haven't already transferred from other forms of giving then do check out how it works through the link here or by contacting your treasurer.
Please do consider whether this is a good time to review your regular giving at the church, or perhaps you would like to plan for a future donation and leave a gift in your will. The Church of England has produced guidance on legacy giving which you can find here
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Newsletter Submissions
Please send your items by 5pm on Tuesday 21st July at the latest to Matthew at bulletin@probus.church and make sure the subject line clearly indicates that it is a newsletter submission.
Thank you.
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