Gospel Partnership - This Week

This Sunday is Gospel Partnership Sunday at St Kea, where we focus on our partnerships with Christians from across the world. This year, we are excited to welcome Roger Dell'Erba from Open Doors, an organisation dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. The suffering of Christians around the world is real and significant. This week, we will be reflecting on how we can learn from the stories of the suffering church and how we can support them amid suffering. 

This work resonates deeply with the themes we have been exploring in our journey through 1 Peter—what it means to follow Jesus in a world where we don’t belong, and how to trust God in the face of suffering and opposition. As we hear about the realities faced by Christians in some of the most challenging places in the world, we will also take time to reflect on how their stories help us as we face much lower levels of opposition here in the United Kingdom. 

How does Peter’s call to perseverance, faith, and hope shape the way we support our persecuted brothers and sisters? And what does it mean for our own lives as we seek to live faithfully for Christ today? 

Join us for this special Sunday as we draw together the key themes of our series and hear how God is at work through Open Doors, as we seek to stand firm together in the true grace of God. 

Refreshments are served both before and after our gathering and groups for our children will also continue. A livestream will be broadcast and prayer ministry will be available after the service.

Everyday Church

This week’s Engage session is a little different. Having worked our way through 1 Peter ‘verse by verse’, we are going to stand back and review some of our discoveries.

For the first part of this weeks session we will be reminding ourselves of three themes from 1 Peter: (1) our new identity, (2) our mission (3) the reality of suffering and how the church should respond. Then we will reflect on how these theme might shape the way we Engage with the world.

Click here for study notes

Last chance to sign up - Early Bird Ticket!

Don’t forget to sign up for Trinity Away day on Saturday 10th May. It will be an exciting day of teaching, great worship and fun activities for all. We are going to be joined by Tim Ling who leads an exciting ministry in Padstow and will be our guest speaker for the morning. There will also be groups for children and youth.

The day will be held at The Stithian’s Centre in Stithians and will run from 9.30am- 3.30pm with a pasty lunch. In the afternoon there will be different activities to choose from which will cater for all needs. The centre is fully accessible, but do get in touch with the office if you have any questions about this.

This week is the last time you can get your early bird ticket so do click on the picture above to book your place and your pasty - Early bird tickets for £6.50 an adult and £4.50 a child until the 3rd April (after this ticket prices will be £8.50 per adult and £5.50 per child)

If you would like to be involved on the day: welcoming; serving refreshments; making cakes; children’s work etc.. there will be a sign up sheet at church over the next few weeks.

Easter 2025

Join us for our All Age morning services this Easter, and for reflective afternoon and evening events. It all begins on Sunday 13th April for our Palm Sunday service.

On Thursday 17th April join us for a Maundy Thursday meal and sung worship, with an opportunity to share the Lord’s Supper together.

Old Kea Church will also be opening its doors again after renovation work for an Easter Sunday morning service at 8.30am.

Do be thinking about friends and family you could invite to these services.

Meal & Praise Evening

Please join us at 7pm at St Kea Church for a wonderful time of Praise and Worship. The evening will begin with sharing a meal together followed by a time of praise. We will then have a moment of reflection and take communion together. Click on the button below to book your free place.

Old Kea Update

Over the last few years the pillars at old Kea have been deteriorating significantly such that we were considering closing the church. However with God’s generous blessing we were able to secure enough funds to cover renovation work; the work was done during January and February and is now complete.

The great news is after some decoration we will be re-opening the church for our service on Easter Sunday morning at 8.30am.

We will also be holding a Service of Celebration on Sunday 27th April at 3.30pm - a simple service with songs of praise, a short history of Old Kea and of course tea and cakes afterwards. We would love people to come and celebrate with us: you would be very welcome!

Trinity Women’s Book Group

The Trinity Book Group is a new opportunity to have faith related conversations. It's taking place every six weeks at The Living Room in River Street. The first meeting is on Tuesday 20th May at 11am when we'll  discuss 'A London Sparrow: The Inspiring and True Story of Gladys Aylward' by Phyllis Thompson. For more information contact Julie 07791671446.

Afternoon tea, refreshments and conversation

You are warmly invited to come along on Monday 28th April for a cuppa and chat with others in our community.

Tea, coffee and cake will be provided.

We are meeting in St Kea Church Hall from 2-4 p.m.

Please click on the button below to let us know you are coming, indicating whether you need a lift and if you have any dietary requirements.

All welcome and feel free to invite a friend.

Mercy Rescue Concert

On Friday 9th May at 7.30pm, the singing group, Amici Voci will perform at St Kea to raise vital funds for our mission partners Mercy Rescue Trust in Kitale.

On the evening we will hear about the work happening at Mercy Rescue and donations towards our gospel partners will be taken on the night. Do join us if you can for this special evening.

CAP Debt Coach

There is an exciting new opportunity to join the established CAP centre team. To find out more please click on the ‘Vacancy’ picture above. Do share with anyone you think might be interested in this role.

Youth Minister

Trinity Church are seeking a dedicated full-time Youth Minister to play a vital role in leading our growing ministry among young people in beautiful Cornwall.

As a church, we have a vision to see God transform lives in Truro through the proclamation of God’s word. The Youth Minister role provides an exciting opportunity to disciple young people, and to train and equip youth leaders across our Trinity ministry areas. The successful candidate will receive support and encouragement from our vibrant Church Staff team. This post is open to lay or ordained candidates with the relevant experience and attributes. Click on the picture above for more details.

Key Dates

Palm Sunday - 13th April - 10.30am

Maundy Thursday - 17th April - 7pm

Good Friday - 18th April - 10.30am and 2pm (reflective service)

Easter Sunday @ Old Kea - 20th April - 8.30am

Easter Sunday - 20th April - 10.30am

Old Kea Celebration Service - 27th April - 3.30pm (more info to follow)

Mercy Rescue Trust Fundraising Concert - Friday 9th May

Trinity Away Day - Saturday 10th May - 9.30- 3.30pm

Weekly Prayer Points

Each week there will be a few things for our church life and church family that we can join in praying for:

1. As we come to the end of our series in 1 Peter, help us to seek strength when facing opposition. Your Word assures us that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Lord, help us rely on Your strength to face these challenges, trusting in Your love and grace.

2. Heavenly Father we thank You that as a church we can partner with different organisations throughout the world. We pray for those entrusted with resources for Gospel work. May they be faithful stewards, content in all circumstances, and wise in their financial decisions. Help them to manage resources with integrity, ensuring that every provision is used to advance Your Kingdom

3. Please protect our brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted for their faith, especially those who are active in sharing the gospel. Let your peace reign on those regions where your children are not permitted the freedom to live out their faith in safety. And watch over and encourage those who work to support oppressed believers on the ground, risking their own lives to do so.