I was challenged a few years ago (bearing in mind that I'm from an open evangelical background) by the centrality of the Eucharist in mission. In response, I've begun to develop a rhythm of Holy Communion at Fairwinds, as well as prayer. Each 1st & 3rd Tuesday and 2nd and 4th Thursday of normal term time at 9.15 am there is the opportunity to come together to celebrate Holy Communion at Fairwinds, with mission and justice as a theme (we'll never run out of Bible passages for that!); the methodist church is also hoping to join with this as well as other churches of differing denominations if that so wish. I have written a liturgy (enclosed) that both uses Common Worship, and where there is flexibility permitted, the themes of mission and justice are drawn upon.

Whilst I appreciate of course that churches will wish to keep their own midweek worship, I'm hoping that as many as possible will feel able to participate together in unity around a shared table in surroundings that are different for some perhaps.

Each Wednesday there will also be prayer at Fairwinds from 9 am - 10 am that all are welcome to join in with. This will have a missional focus and be instantaneous in nature (ie there will be no framework of liturgy used) and will draw upon what has been happening during the previous week.

Three Lent Courses are being run across the Benefice and together we are going to be looking at Church Urban Fund's Growing Good as we continue to think about Mission and Ministry in our Churches. Everyone is welcome to all or any of these sessions.

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Thank you for visiting our page. We alternate our friendly Sunday services between St. Laudus (Mabe) and St. Michael's (Ponsanooth) and start at 10am unless stated otherwise. We hold either a 'Holy Communion' or a 'Service of the Word' service. Communion services are led by local clergy and Morning Prayer services are led by our lay person. Following the services, all are welcome to stay for refreshments (coffee, tea, cake or biscuits). We sing traditional hymns, and have an excellent organist, along with a small complement of local bell-ringers. All are welcome!

March/April 2025 St. Laudus & St. Michael's Services:

St. Michael's (Ponsanooth) Sunday 2nd March - Holy Communion, Revd Canon Sue Wallace

St. Laudus (Mabe) Sunday 9th March - Holy Communion, Revd Emma Durose

St. Michael's (Ponsanooth) Sunday 16th March - Service of the Word, Mary Weston

St. Laudus (Mabe) Sunday 23rd March - Service of the Word, Lesley Maddock

St. Gluvias (Penryn) 'Mothering Sunday' 30th March - Joint Benefice Service Archdeacon Clive Hopper

St. Michael's (Ponsanooth) Sunday 6th April - Holy Communion, Revd Canon Sue Wallace

St. Laudus (Mabe) 'Palm Sunday' 13th April - Holy Communion, Revd Emma Durose

'Good Friday' 18th April - venue to be confirmed

St. Michael's (Ponsanooth) 'Easter Day' Sunday 20th April - Holy Communion Reverend Ben Hudd

St. Laudus (Mabe) Sunday 27th April - Service of the Word, Mary Weston

On the first Sunday of the month at 4.00pm I am running a Sunday Zoom Service for people who are housebound or struggling to get to regular church services. If you know anyone who would value attending it is very small, friendly and supportive and takes about 30 mins. I can visit the person first if they would like me to and explain how to connect to the service with their electronic devices. The next service will be 7th January at 4.00pm.