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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]