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 […]
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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 […]
Rededication Service St David’s, Treforest

On Saturday, November 9 a full church was blessed with a wonderful re-dedication service to celebrate the move of St. David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd to Castle Street Treforest. The service was introduced by a church member, Iestyn Henson and readings were delivered by Jan Harris and Beti Jones. Prayers were led by Rev. Gethin Rhys, […]
Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas!

At this time of year, many of us are thinking about how we can enjoy the Christmas season together without costing the Earth. There are some areas where lots of people making simple changes could add up to big reductions in emissions and waste. You can get some tips for a greener Christmas from the […]
Abergavenny URC Joins the Second Greener Abergavenny Fair

On Sunday, October 20th, Abergavenny United Reformed Church joined the second Greener Abergavenny Fair, a community-driven event celebrating environmental action and sustainable living. Held across the Market Hall, Upper Brewery Yard, and Library, the fair brought together over 70 organisations, businesses, and community groups to promote greener initiatives. The ecumenical Eco Churches group hosted an […]
Albany Church in Haverfordwest is celebrating having achieved the Eco Church Bronze Award

The perfect opportunity to mark this award was at the Eco Church Roadshow held at Albany on Saturday, 16th November. Friends from across Pembrokeshire joined together to learn more about the Eco Church scheme and the possibilities that it provides in encouraging a far greener outlook for both churches and individuals. Joined by many of […]
Advent Reflection: Revd Ruth Whitehead

When the world all seems too much, I give myself a break by watching the BBC’s “the Repair Shop” If you haven’t seen it, I can thoroughly recommend it as a life-affirming programme! People bring a ‘treasured object’ which is broken or simply worn by the passage of time, and various experts set to work to […]
Christmas Events Around the Synod
This is a list of all the carol concerts taking place in churches around the Synod of Wales.It is updated as frequently as possible, please contact churches directly for more information. Posters are included, where available, via a link. If you have an event you think should be on this list please email us. Further Christmas […]
Lay Worship Leaders Conference
The National Synod of Wales were pleased to host our annual Lay Ministry Weekend in The Metropole, Llandrindod Wells at the beginning of November. The Synod’s Lay Preaching Advocate, Maggie, led the weekend which hosted an array of speakers. The theme was “We are pilgrims spreading God’s message” encouraging a thoughtful journey through our Christian […]