By Jean Silvan Evans (Portrait by an unknown artist) THIS YEAR of 2024 marks 350 years since the birth of the prolific hymn writer Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the man who introduced hymn singing as we know it today into churches and is known as the Father of English Hymnody. He is known for writing […]
CITY URC’s Link Magazine Quoted in History Journal
CITY URC’s humble little magazine has made it onto the hallowed pages of history in the current Journal of the United Reformed Church History Society. The Society’s Journal is edited by Rev Dr Robert Pope, who lived and ministered in Wales for many years before he took the post of teaching church history at the […]
October’s Together in Prayer
By Rev. Martha McInnes I haven’t always been part of the church. I spent the first years of my life outside the church in asmall family. Once I launched myself into the world, I began to look for a place to belong. At thatpoint in my life, God came to me, like the Hound of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Joyful Gatherings: Highlights from St. David’s URC/PCW Church, Aberystwyth
One day in July we had our annual church walk and afternoon tea. One of the photos is of those who took part, gathering in the schoolroom before setting out. One other photo is of our congregation following a Sunday morning service conducted by a Salvation Army major, who is also in the photo. The […]
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 […]
Small But Mighty: Salisbury Park’s Big-Hearted Community in Action
We are small but big hearted here in Salisbury Park, Wrexham. Last Sunday our minister Brian Matthews was in charge of us and we were busy congratulating ourselves after a very successful coffee morning the day before. We used to have them once a month but it has became increasingly difficult to find volunteers, so […]
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: […]