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.

This said mid-week eucharist service is celebrated every Tuesday from 10:15am. The service lasts approx. 30 minutes and visitors would be most welcome

Every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm. New recruits welcome.

The practice session lasts for approx. 1 hour, during which we will ring rounds and call changes, and attempt method (in small measures). Visiting ringers most welcome.

This service takes place each Sunday at 10:00am and lasts for approx. 1 hour. With hymns from the New English Hymnal and Songs of Praise hymn books, we welcome any visitors to our Sunday worship.

Our worship is being overseen by the Rev'd Emma Durose, with the supported of Fr Tim Pilkington and the Rev'd Stewart Turner, as part of the "new" Benefice for Penryn.

Pancake Party for all ages

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The purpose of Lent is to prepare Christians for the annual celebration of the death and resurrection of the Lord, that is the paschal triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the first Eucharist of Easter.

Ash Wednesday is the principal day of penitence in the Christian year, for we have to face the need for it and then express it first if Lent is to be a time for spiritual renewal and growth.

Join with us for a Sung Eucharist with the imposition of ashes from 12noon on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

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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The Stations of the Cross have formed part of Christian devotion at Passiontide for many centuries because they enable us to engage actively with the path of suffering walked by Jesus. They originated when early Christians visited Jerusalem and wanted to follow literally in the footsteps of Jesus, tracing the path from Pilate’s house to Calvary, pausing for prayer and devotion at various points.