Barry Uniting Church has been awarded the prestigious Gold Eco Church Award by A Rocha UK, becoming the first URC in Wales and only the fourth church in Wales to receive this accolade. It’s a testament to their commitment to both environmental stewardship and inclusive community mission. A local ecumenical partnership formed in 2012 between […]
Spring School at Llangasty 2025
Our CRCWs and Ministers of Word and Sacraments gathered for this year’s Spring School at Llangasty Retreat House from 28 April to 1 May. We were delighted to welcome Professor Brian Brock as keynote speaker, sharing both academic and personal insights into disability theology. His contributions, rooted in lived experience and deep theological reflection, were […]
A Prayer for Pentecost
By Revd David Salsbury Transcript below On Sunday the 8th of June, we will celebrate Pentecost, the day when we remember how the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the disciples as they gathered in Jerusalem, seven weeks after the Passover. The coming of the Holy Spirit is one of those glorious moments in the […]
Penuel family and pet service
Submitted by Penuel, Llanwrthl 18th of May saw a first for our Chapel. A family and pet service saw 28 people, 5 dogs 3 chicks and a cuddly hamster, plus a great many stuffed toys including a giant Whale. Led by Rev Chris Coe and Sally Tolson we had a great celebration of family. Children […]
Van Road URC Improves Car Park with Eco-Friendly Enhancements
Van Road United Reformed Church, Caerphilly, has been busy enhancing its surroundings — thanks to a grant from the Welsh Church Act Fund, administered by Caerphilly County Borough Council. As part of our journey towards caring for creation, a key recommendation following our Eco Church Bronze Award was to improve the look and environmental value […]
Finance & Property Board Meets in Tenby for Annual On-the-Road Gathering
On Wednesday 9 April, the Synod’s Finance & Property Board and Trust met at St John’s United Reformed Church in Tenby for its annual on-the-road meeting — and were warmly welcomed with fresh Welsh cakes, straight from the church hall kitchen! This special gathering is part of our ongoing commitment to connect the work of […]
Easter Story Trail – URC Rivertown, Shotton
It was with much excitement that we opened our doors for the school children from the local Welsh-medium primary school, Ysgol Croes Atti, to experience our ‘Easter Story Trail’. A few weeks earlier, our minister, Revd. Johnny O’Hanlon introduced us to the Trail when we all watched a video. The aim of the Easter Trail […]
The Eco Church Roadshow comes to Cardiff
Our latest Eco Church Roadshow event was held in City URC on Saturday, 8th February. It brought together enthusiastic representatives from the Cardiff and Penarth Pastorate churches, Barry Uniting and Llanfair Uniting churches, and Van Road URC. As always, one of the most valuable aspects of the day was being able to meet with others […]
A Prayer for the New Year 2025
Dear God, at the beginning of this New Year we remember with thanksgiving the ways you have been present with us in the year past – in times of fun and laughter, as well as tears and sorrow. And as we look forward to 2025 not knowing what the future may bring, we do so […]
Gift Sunday at Elfed Avenue United Church
Gift Sunday is a cherished tradition at Elfed Avenue United Church, Penarth. On the second Sunday of Advent, the congregation came together to donate unwrapped gifts like toiletries, chocolates, and cosy socks. These thoughtful presents were delivered to Ty Bronna and the Huggard Centre, two incredible organisations in Cardiff supporting individuals in housing […]