Representatives from Christian Churches and Associations come together and plan joint services of unity, events and activities which aim to recognise Christian unity - with many activities benefiting all members of the local community. CTIPA is a means of sharing Christian faith and mission through services, events and social activities. These include the CTIPA Breakfast Project which serves breakfast on weekdays to homeless clients; the CTIPA Food Bank which has grown to be an effective service to families in need; and School Assemblies and Chaplaincy work.
Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network is a charitable partnership formed to look after the ancient sites and monuments of Cornwall. They work closely with local communities and official organisations to protect and promote ancient heritage landscape through research, education and outreach activities. Every year they organise a weekend called Pathways to the Past which consists of walks and talks amongst the ancient sites of West Penwith. This event has become a popular one for locals and visitors alike.
The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) and the Woodland Trust work together to promote the conservation of ancient trees.
The Ancient Tree Forum was founded in 1993 by a group of people who had come together to discuss the management of ancient trees. It was subsequently one of the key partners in English Nature’s Veteran Trees Initiative. Cornwall’s Great Tree Hunt is part of the three-year ‘Great Trees Project’ to safeguard the future of Cornwall’s ancient and significant trees and anyone can get involved.
Heartsong Ceremonies delivers individually tailored ceremonies for weddings, civil partnerships, handfastings, namings, blessings, anniversaries, funerals, memorials and all special events. All beliefs, values and aspects of spirituality (or none) are honored. You can be as creative or as traditional as you wish, choosing the length of the ceremony, the venue (inside or outside) and all the elements of the ceremony itself. Danu Fox can deliver as much or as little of the ceremony as you wish and you can be supported to lead/deliver as you choose. She is a trained independent celebrant and can design and deliver all aspects of ceremony and ritual. Ceremonies are not just for individuals, couples and families but also for groups of friends, community groups and public or corporate bodies. Ceremony can be magical, life changing and full of integrity.
Meyn Mamvro is the magazine of ancient stones and sacred sites in Cornwall. It has been published regularly 3 times a year since 1986, and, taken together, all the editions contain a wealth of original material about the prehistory and ancient customs of Cornwall. Meyn Mamvro Publications also produce a number of books and booklets about the ancient sites of Cornwall.
The Parallel Community is a network linking people and groups across the world. It's about expressing and developing a positive contribution for change - human, social, ecological, creative, commercial and spiritual. It's a mutual support network and resource for people and groups working to build a new and better world. It's a container and channel, a forum for ideas, a skills-exchange and a friendship family. The Parallel Community started in Penwith and the network is spreading everywhere, across borders both national and of the mind and heart.
Long before the fluorescing flicker of technology, people would spend their evenings gathered around the Fire. They shared the stories that gave life meaning, they felt a deep sense of connection to each other, nature, and Divine. The Sacred Fire Community is relatively young in its current form. It began in the USA in the mid-1990s but in a relatively short space of time it has begun to spark interest around the world. The Fire Circles are at the centre of it all: Today, the Sacred Fire Community sponsors some 75 regular Community Fires in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and across the world. The nearest one is held every month just outside Hayle.
The Whitecross Buddhist Centre is located between Penzance and St Erth. It is run by a group of individuals from various Buddhist traditions (including Therevada, Zen and Mahayana) who meet regularly to practice meditation together and to share their thoughts and understandings. They welcome anyone who is interested in joining the weekly group meditation sessions.
