Lay Ministry Weekend 2025
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 […]
Gracious Hearing Active Listening
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 […]