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:

  • Location: Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells
  • Cost: The Synod covers the cost of the weekend; only your travel expenses apply.
  • Meals: All meals provided, including a buffet dinner and breakfast.

Key Highlights:

  • Lead Speaker: Robert Pope
    Session 1: What place the Old Testament in Christian worship?
    Session 2: Old Testament journeys: How do they inform our Christian pilgrimage?

  • Diana Taylor
    Verbal Intervention
    Scripture in Song

  • Russell Davies
    IT in Worship: Presentations and Tech

  • Maggie Kirkbride
    What is Worship?
    Preaching Skills

  • Revd David Salsbury
    Holy Communion Worship

Programme Overview:

(subject to amendments)

Friday, 1st November

  • 16:00: Registration & Refreshments
  • 16:30: Welcome and Opening Worship
  • 17:00: Verbal Intervention with Diana Taylor
  • 18:30: Grace and Dinner
  • 20:00: Evening Session with Robert Pope
  • 21:30: Closing Worship

Saturday, 2nd November

  • 08:00: Breakfast
  • 09:15: Opening Reflection
  • 09:30: Eco Church with Delyth Higgins (via Zoom)
  • 10:15: Session TBC
  • 11:15: Break
  • 11:45: Verbal Intervention (Part 2) with Diana Taylor
  • 13:00: Grace –2 Course Lunch served in the Restaurant followed by free time
  • 15:00: Session with Robert Pope
  • 16:30: Break
  • 17:00: Session with Russell Davies
  • 18:15: Closing Worship
  • 18:30: Grace and Buffet in the room – optional continued conversation (in the bar/elsewhere)

Sunday, 3rd November

  • 08:00: Breakfast
  • 09:15: Opening Reflection
  • 09:30: Social Justice in Preaching
  • 10:15: Break
  • 10:30: What is Worship? with Maggie Kirkbride
  • 11:30: Closing Worship with Communion
  • 12:30: Grace and Buffet Lunch in the room followed by Departure

This retreat is an opportunity to deepen your faith, improve your worship skills, and enjoy fellowship with others. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!

To register your interest or for more information, please contact Maggie: lpa.urcwales@urc.org.uk