Churches and projects across the National Synod of Wales are being encouraged to explore funding opportunities through the Mission and Development Fund, which supports initiatives that help churches engage in God’s mission within their communities. The fund has already supported projects such as Rivertown, helping churches develop new opportunities for outreach, community engagement, and mission-focused […]
At Pontprennau Community Church, strong partnerships and a welcoming spirit are helping people connect, stay active, and build friendships within the local community. Working closely with Cardiff Wellbeing Services, the church hosts a range of activities for the over 50s, including Tai Chi, low-impact fitness classes, and weekly table tennis sessions. These groups have become […]
A reflection by Julie Davies Living with the Sermon. Signposts on the Footpath of Preaching by Robert P. Hoch-Yidokodiltona I was tasked with reviewing a book for my Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher (AALP) course and I thought it would be good to share my thoughts. This book immediately captured my attention through its striking front […]
by Sheila Jones The Reverend Shem H Morgan wrote a history of the rise of Nonconformity in Wales to place on record how it all began in 1639 – flourished and ended at Tabernacle Llanvaches after 386 years. Extracts from the history written by the Rev. Shem Morgan are written in quotations. “Many churches are […]
Zaidie Orr is an ordained Minister in the United Reformed Church and she has worked in Sheffield for the last 9 years. She retired from Team ministry in March 2025. Both her and her husband, Trevor finally realised their wish to retire to Wales and in May last year they moved to the beautiful Rhos […]
By Jennifer Jones, a Locally Recognised Worship Leader from Horeb URC in Dyserth, North Wales. We celebrate the Christmas Festival with great joy and rightly so but without Easter Christmas would be just another day. During Lent we follow Jesus each step of the way to the cross and its horror with solemn contemplation, but we […]
Revd David Salsbury writes: The National Synod of Wales of the United Reformed Church met for its Spring Meeting at Albany Church, Haverfordwest and online on Saturday 21st March 2026. A copy of the papers for this meeting can be found here. Meeting in Pembrokeshire during March the theme of the Synod meeting reflected words which […]
Something quite significant happened in Cardiff at the end of March, and local churches were right in the middle of it. On 26 March, Cardiff Council voted to endorse the global call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. It’s a big step, and it makes Cardiff the first council in Wales to support this growing […]
Rivertown URC, Shotton, is showing what’s possible when vision, partnership and faith come together. Over the past year, with support from the Synod Support Team, they have been developing their inspiring Hope on the High Street project. This ambitious, multi-million pound redevelopment, supported by partners including Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government, will transform […]
David Salsbury writes: On Sunday 29th March I was pleased to be able to present to the Revd Ken Graham a certificate celebrating the 60th Anniversary of his Ordination. Ken was ordained in 1965, serving in St Helens and Dunstable before moving to Cardiff in 1980 where he became minister of Beulah URC, Rhiwbina. He went on […]