iry Penlee Cluster Report 2￿22 In a year that featured a war in the Ukrainian and the worse economic situation that this country has seen in decades it would be impossible to review the church life of cluster churches wrthout being totslly aware of the world and community of which we are a part. IigofC6 Worship and Nurture Throughout the year a small faithful group of people from across the deanery have gathered on line each morning for Celtic moming prayer. reading and discussing the scriptures, praying for the needs of the world, silently listening and discerning will of God and growing in faith. Each Sunday and on many w&kdays people have also gathered in our church buildings for worship and fellowship. The bedrock and at the heart of all we do flows out of these times of pray: contemplative action. We give thanks for our growing relationship with God and each other especially in these challenging times. We have found many ways to deepen our relationship with God: pilgrimages and retreats to Scilly and Hilfield Friary, worship in Paul quiet garden, the local saints way, contemplation groups, study groups and lent groups.. .all pilgrims together. We have also offered online worship both for those unable to attend church but also to link schools and churches . Economic challenges Our responses to the growing economic challenges have been to offer spaces within our buildings for people to m*t up for support, activity and food. Monday lunch clubs at Paul and St Mary's , Wednesday pasties at St Peter's, Friday fish and chips at St John's and then st Mary's. Feast nights for families, on numerous nights at St John's, have provided after school events for children and families to play and eat together. The monthly roast Sunday lunch at st Mary's and the weekty coffee morning at Paul have also given opportunities for fellowship and food. The Community Christmas Day lunch at st Mary's is now firmty on our yearly calendar and almost 100 people ate their Christmas lunch with us, We give thanks for all our volunteers who have worked tirelessly and in response to their faith. Also a thanks to those who help with the Penzance Breakfast project and food bank. We also give thanks for all who financially contribute to the life of our churches and outreach projects...charitable giving in difficult economic situations is tough. Never Alone 2022 will also be remembered for the year when we won the ecclesiastical national prize for our 'never alone ' project . outreach and support in the communty during Covid. A smajl very excited group of people journeyed to London to collect the prize....and we took pasties and our from Aunty May's and our parcel pets to share with people at church house Westminster. It was very affinning to have received the national first prize for this project that had involved so many people. Working with young people We have continued to spend much time, energy and resources in working alongside young people in the area. Each week sees cluster staff leading worship in many schools in the area. The establishing of Wild wacky worship at Madron school enables us to worship outdoors with young people. Themed RE schools days have also supported children's faith journey. Each school holiday has all day holiday clubs for young people and we are now one of the county's providers which makes us eligible for much n￿ded government funding. Our holiday provision not only offers young people endless exciting activities and hot food but also opportunities for young people to have good quality time with adults. We have been commended for the pastoral care and support we offer to children. This of course could not be achieved without the support and backing of the Christian family of our churches. We are also grateful to those who sit of school and Trust governing bodies. Famlly workers We now employ two part time family worf