Wales Synod Ministers’ Summer School: The Gifts of Ministry

Most of the URC ministers and CRCW serving in Wales gathered at Llangasty Retreat House near Brecon at the beginning of August for their annual Summer School.  This year the main speaker and theme leader was the Revd Dr Susan Durber, a retired URC minister living in Pembrokeshire.    Susan drew on her vast experience […]

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A More Able Church Webinar – Thursday 26 Sept

The United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales invites you to A More Able Church Webinar on the theme of: Faithful Perception – A More Visual Church   An evening to explore issues in local church life relating to visual impairment and sight loss. Verena Walder, the Local Church Leader from Tabernacle URC in Mumbles […]

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Hanover URC Summer Tea

Hanover URC, Llanover held a summer tea on 24 August in aid of the people of Ukraine. The church has historic routes, being a place of pilgrimage for Korean Christians who come to visit the memorial to Revd Robert Jermaine Thomas who became one of the first protestant missionaries to Korea.

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Jonah: The Movie

The below video was the result of collaboration between everyone at the the Bible and Worship Hub in March 2024. Former Stepwise Worship students and others, plus facilitators Julia Bartholomew, Paul Robinson and Johnny O’Hanlon (all North Wales Ministers).   Different small groups worked on the various components for the video, with Johnny putting in […]

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Join Us for our Lay Ministry Weekend in Llandrindod Wells! 1st – 3rd November 2024

Looking for a weekend of reflection, worship, and inspiring discussions? We invite you to a special retreat at Llandrindod Wells, where we’ll explore the deeper aspects of worship, preaching, and Christian living. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this weekend promises to be a fulfilling experience. Practical Information: […]

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St David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd

St. David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd will relocate to Castle Street, Treforest in September 2024. In order to note and celebrate people and events of the past, a large congregation attended the church  on Saturday, July 20th. for a service of celebration. Past ministers attended, some taking part, together with members of the many groups who […]

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Spirituality and the Environment

Spirituality has always been important to me. Some years ago, I read an article in Living Spirituality News, the newsletter of the Living Spirituality Network, entitled the Fourfold Grid, written by Jesuit priest – Gerard Hughes. (The description of the Four-Fold Grid can also be found in Gerard Hughes’ book – God in All Things.) […]

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