The National Synod of Wales is pleased to invite you to a service of thanksgiving and release from duties for the work of Revd Simon Walkling in the role of Moderator of the National Synod of Wales. The service is at St David’s Uniting Church, Pontypridd, and online on Saturday 5 August 2023 at 2pm, with […]
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Members from five churches in the East Wales region met for a weekend of fellowship on June 24 and 25. On Saturday 24 June, we all made our way to Bailey Street Uniting Church in Brynmawr. There we heard a short history of the town before heading off for a walk. After an hour we had […]
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Templeton URC in Pembrokeshire has a burial ground with a small ancient meadow. They have recently discovered that it has some rare species of plants and waxcap fungi – thanks to a local ecologist. The plants and fungi are rare because they are weak and cannot compete with modern grasses or in cultivated soil. As […]
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At Dan-y-Graig LEP Church in Risca, as with many churches since the pandemic, we have not been immune to declining numbers, especially with our young people. Before the pandemic, we had a thriving Sunday School. However, during the pandemic, time did not stand still and our young people grew up, and have busy lives with […]
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Eileen Newington, our synod Green Advocate and member of Beulah URC, and Alison McQueen, from City URC, joined over a thousand Christians in London on Friday 21 April to stand in solidarity with communities around the world hardest hit by the climate crisis. Organised by Christian Climate Action (CCA), Tearfund, Christian Aid, CAFOD and others, […]
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Do you have a flair for communication? Do you have an eye for detail, digital skills and a creative mindset? Do you want to work in a supportive, team-focussed environment? We are looking for a new Communications Officer to manage our external communications. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team, communicating […]
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Churches around the National Synod of Wales celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III with prayers and parties. If your church has photos to share, please email them to Claire at claire.boot.urcwales@urc.org.uk. Beulah URC After Worship on Sunday 7 May, fifty people from Beulah URC enjoyed a buffet lunch in the Nance Leaver Room to […]
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St John’s Buckley URC gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme (CYFC) award for the work they do to support families. The CYFC Scheme is an opportunity for churches to look afresh at their life with children, young people and families. The congregation was guided by Judy Harris, the synod’s Children and Youth Development Officer, through […]
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Mark Lewis, leader of Hoops and Loops at City URC, has been asked to join a discussion in the Senedd at the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales: Next Steps Conference to talk about his inspirational work of supporting gay refugees and asylum seekers in Wales. The conference is organised by Senedd Insight, which holds conferences, […]
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On Saturday 15 April, we celebrated 50 years of the United Reformed Church with a special Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration at Methodist Central Hall, London. Folk from across the URC gathered with ecumenical friends to rejoice in, and reflect on, our journey together and what it has taught us. A recording of the service, […]
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In July 2022, General Assembly adopted an updated Environmental Policy in response to the urgency of the climate emergency. The focus of the policy is on reducing carbon emissions across the whole of church life, with the aim of reaching net zero emissions of green house gases by 2030. This is an ambitious target, but […]
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Uniting Church Sketty (Methodist / URC) in Swansea recently added a beautiful new banner to its collection with a design that is suitable for use throughout the year. The banner was planned and created by Kath Davies and Lynne Want, with help from Liz Rosser, Carole Hawkins, Chris Leahy, Rosemary Blyth and Anne Vaughan. It […]
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