On the 15th and 16th August the congregation at the United Church in Rhyl gathered with friends from the North Wales Region and Synod to say goodbye to Paul, Jo and Rachel Robinson. Paul has been called to serve as Synod Moderator for the URC’s Southern Synod. Paul’s ministry in Rhyl began in June 2011 […]

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We are excited to announce that Place for Hope’s mediation service is now available free at point of access for the National Synod of Wales and Wessex. This marks the second step in the phased rollout of the mediation service across all 13 Synods of the United Reformed Church (URC) that will, over the course […]

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An exciting new chapter has begun at Rivertown United Reformed Church in Shotton, as work gets underway on its Hope on the High Street building project. The project will transform the church building into a church and flexible, multi-use community space, enabling Rivertown URC to better serve the needs of people in Shotton and continue […]

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The United Reformed Church General Assembly took place from Friday 3 to Monday 6 July 2026, bringing together representatives from across the denomination for worship, discussion, fellowship and decision-making. Members of the Synod of Wales were among those attending, including Julie Davies, Church Secretary and Elder at Tyddyn Street Church, Mold, and a student on […]

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Members of Trinity Church, Llanidloes, are delighted with a beautiful new path which has improved access to their Grade II*-listed church. The new smooth, step-free route provides equal access to the main chapel via the side of the building. The work included lowering the large step beneath the front gate, making it easier for everyone […]

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Two different journeys were made along the Penrhys Pilgrimage way during May to promote and raise money for Christian Aid. The first involved Rob Moverley and David Nutbrown-Hughes walking the whole route (22 miles) from Llandaff to Penrhys in one day. They were not being sponsored, but it was an opportunity to raise awareness of […]

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Van Road United Reformed Church in partnership with the Van-guard Centre held an Art Exhibition during Christian Aid Week to help raise funds for Christian Aid. Organised by a local art group, local artists were given the opportunity to submit up to 3 paintings for a small charge and were encouraged to provide a further […]

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The Churches Forum for Inter-Religious Relations, a subgroup of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, held their annual in person gathering in Cardiff. Meeting at the Cornerstone Centre on 12 and 13 May, the forum heard about interfaith relations in Wales, how it connects with the Welsh Government and also heard presentations about local interfaith […]

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More than twenty people gathered at Keyston URC in Pembrokeshire on 12 May for a Community Consultation exploring exciting future plans for the chapel building. Local residents were invited to hear more about proposals to improve and develop the space, as well as share their thoughts and feedback on the plans. Revd Ruth Whitehead presented […]

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Churches and projects across the National Synod of Wales are being encouraged to explore funding opportunities through the Mission and Development Fund, which supports initiatives that help churches engage in God’s mission within their communities. The fund has already supported projects such as Rivertown, helping churches develop new opportunities for outreach, community engagement, and mission-focused […]

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At Pontprennau Community Church, strong partnerships and a welcoming spirit are helping people connect, stay active, and build friendships within the local community. Working closely with Cardiff Wellbeing Services, the church hosts a range of activities for the over 50s, including Tai Chi, low-impact fitness classes, and weekly table tennis sessions. These groups have become […]

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A reflection by Julie Davies Living with the Sermon. Signposts on the Footpath of Preaching by Robert P. Hoch-Yidokodiltona I was tasked with reviewing a book for my Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher (AALP) course and I thought it would be good to share my thoughts. This book immediately captured my attention through its striking front […]

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by Sheila Jones The Reverend Shem H Morgan wrote a history of the rise of Nonconformity in Wales to place on record how it all began in 1639 – flourished and ended at Tabernacle Llanvaches after 386 years. Extracts from the history written by the Rev. Shem Morgan are written in quotations. “Many churches are […]

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Zaidie Orr is an ordained Minister in the United Reformed Church and she has worked in Sheffield for the last 9 years. She retired from Team ministry in March 2025. Both her and her husband, Trevor finally realised their wish to retire to Wales and in May last year they moved to the beautiful Rhos […]

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