Throughout Advent and Christmas we will be posting prayers from around the Synod, Ministers and Support Team, reflecting on the season and world events. Lord of Light, come again to this dark world, SHINE… where there is conflict and war… SHINE Where people feel lost and hopeless… SHINE where there is injustice and unfairness… SHINE […]
Prayers Sunday 3 December 2023
Throughout Advent and Christmas we will be posting prayers from around the Synod, Ministers and Support Team, reflecting on the season and world events. And firstly for patienceAs we waitAnd prepare.In this world ofThe instantThe immediateThat demands wePile it feastingly highAlreadySumptuouslyReadyFor the one big day. A pause For thanks. A second pause When we can […]
December eNewsletter
URC Spirituality – Carolling Advent
URC Spirituality are hosting an on-line event via Zoom called ‘Carolling Advent’ from 4th – 8th December, at 7.30 – 9pm. The event is FREE! Each evening a member of the Spirituality committee, having chosen an advent carol, will explain their choice, play that carol and pray the words, as follows: Monday 4th – Revd […]
Lay Ministry Conference
The National Synod of Wales were pleased to host our annual Lay Ministry Weekend at The Metropole, Llandrindod Wells in mid-November. The Synod’s Lay Preaching Advocate, Maggie Kirkbride, ran the event alongside Stephen Best, Chaplain to the Synod Team. Also presenting were Diana Taylor, Safeguarding Officer, and Judy Harris, CYDO. The theme was “Responding to […]
Moderator’s PA & Office Manager: Joel Sainsbury
Joel is Personal Assistant to the Moderator and Office Manager.
Finance Assistant: Gaynor Morgan
Gaynor assists the Synod Treasurer with financial administration duties, including online banking, preparing financial statements and ordering stationery.
Officer for Ecumenical & Inter-faith Relations: Revd Martin Spain
Martin offers guidance and support to churches in ecumenical situations, and works closely with Cytûn and other ecumenical bodies in Wales. He represents the Synod’s interests in ecumenicism issues as well as in matters of inter-faith social justice.
Property Officer: Claire Boot
Claire works alongside local churches to help them translate their mission and vision into the practicality of suitable property development. She assists congregations in managing church buildings, graveyards and manses. Claire also provides a link between the Trust and churches, advising and ensuring adherence to Trust and statutory requirements.
Children & Youth Development Officer: Judy Harris
The Children and Youth Development Officer’s role is to ensure that churches, their staff and those who act as leaders are encouraged, enabled and effective in their work with children and young people and to ensure this takes place in a safe environment. Judy is available to support churches through training and development of new […]