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Inter Cultural Celebration Weekend

You are cordially invited to participate in a weekend of events celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of cultures in Wales today, proclaiming with joy that we are ‘Together Stronger’. Over the weekend, we are hoping to bring together a number of churches and community groups from across Wales, and even further afield, to participate in […]

URC Big Day Out 20 May 2017

Plans are going very well indeed for the upcoming URC Feasts and Festivals Big Day Out at Warwick Castle on Saturday 20 May 2017. It is important to spread the word as widely as possible to ensure everyone has the chance to attend this flagship event of the denomination’s Feasts and Festivals theme focus. There […]

Daily devotions

Inspiration in Your Inbox Every day of the year, early each morning, the URC sends out, by email, a Daily Devotion consisting of a reading, reflection and short prayer. You can read them on your computer, phone, or tablet and they provide inspiration in your inbox! The Devotions are written by a team of over […]

Christian Aid walkers arrive in Egypt

Sally writes: “We reached Egypt at 3.00pm but then had another uphill trek before a welcoming soup and tea in the church hall in Aber Wheeler. Now tired and with much to reflect on.” Read Sally’s reflections by following the link: Bethlehem to Egypt reflections 2016

Still walking….

Sally writes: “Yesterday we stopped at Sarah’s Well near Clocaenog. Apparently bathing in it cures many illnesses. After you! Last lap today- over Moel Fammau then the next two hills to finish in Afflit/ Egypt. Legs still aching from yesterday so hope I make it.”

Bethlehem to Egypt

The Synod Ecumenical Officer, Sally Thomas, is spending three days with the Christian Aid walkers on pilgrimage from Bethlehem to Egypt which you have probably received information about directly but it’s pasted below in case not. The photo shows her at the end of her first day of walking, still smiling. Some of the others […]

Wales’ free churches concern about tone of Brexit debate

The Free Church Council for Wales has expressed its concern at the tone of the public debate on how and when the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. Meeting in Cardiff on November 17, representatives of the main Nonconformist Christian churches in Wales said they were worried that some leading UK politicians were making […]

Churches demand action on Aleppo

The United Reformed Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church in Wales, the Church of Scotland, Quakers in Britain and the Methodist Church have released a statement calling upon the Syrian and Russian governments and other forces to stop their bombardment of Aleppo. Follow the link below to learn more. http://urc.org.uk/media-news/2185-churches-demand-action-on-aleppo.html

Remembering Aberfan

Friday 21st October 2016 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Aberfan disaster which killed 116 children and 28 adults. At the meeting of the Wales Synod, held on Saturday 15th October 2016, three people who have personal memories of Aberfan offered their thoughts and reflections. The were Mrs Jeanne Jones, the widow of the late Dr […]

Christmas Activities for all the congregation.

This Christmas why not consider doing something the whole congregation can get involved in. Here are some ideas. God Venture has lots of ideas and activities to enable praying with your children in families or in churches over Advent and Christmas, see some brilliant ideas on their website http://godventure.co.uk/news/30-ways-to-celebrate-jesus-at-christmas/ Baubles on a Christmas tree. Why not […]

A Taste of Appreciative Inquiry – March 2017

In March 2017 the Synod will host an overnight residential course – A Taste of Appreciative Inquiry at St Michael’s College, Cardiff. Details here: Dates: Tuesday 7th March, 4pm to 9pm & Wednesday 8th March, 9.30am to 4pm Venue: St Michael’s College and Conference Centre, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2YJ Facilitators: Tim Slack of Appreciating People […]

Sikh and Christian women residential

Sikh and Christian Women flier Please see the attached flier for a residential weekend for Christian and Sikh women taking place in Cardiff September 24/25. This will be a small initial gathering of no more than sixteen in total so please book soon if you’re interested.

Theology of Worship Book

Please see information regarding a leaflet advertising a book that has just been published on the Theology of Worship. Hard copies are available from John Burgess and e-book from Amazon. This was advertised at General Assembly and was on sale at the bookstall.

Porth United Reformed Church

A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the Ministry, Witness and Worship of Porth United Reformed Church and to mark the Closure of the Church will be held on Sunday 15th May at 2.30pm. If you would like to attend, please e-mail the Church Secretary by Friday 6th May.