Maggie Kirkbride – Administration Officer, United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales This month I have been so lucky to have travelled to the West and North of Wales, and to the East and South of England. I have, of course, been struck by the beauty of the landscapes – so different but yet […]
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Beulah URC is delighted to have been awarded A Rocha’s Eco Church Gold Award, and we are pleased to be playing our part in growing Eco Church across the URC National Synod of Wales. Beulah’s Eco Church journey began many years ago and we are grateful for the leadership of all the ministers who have […]
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The folk at Van Rd joined again with a number of Churches in Caerphilly to support the Caerphilly Flower Festival, an annual event organised by Caerphilly Town Council. It was an opportunity to meet visitors from near and far. We had visitors from Abergavenny and Aberaeron, with the furthest coming from the town of Saint-Philbert-de-Grande-Lieu […]
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Statement relating to Caldey Island In December 2024, The Caldey Abbey Review was published. This was an independent review commissioned by Caldey Island Abbot, Father Jan Rossey, to investigate incidents of child sexual abuse that took place on Caldey Island between 1960 and 2010. A copy of the Review can be read […]
Read MoreChristian Aid month was busy at Llanfair with Sunday worship, worship on Mondays with the classes of children from Penrhys Primary School, prize Bingo, a sponsored step challenge and making delicious smoothies with our teenage girls to sell in the Café. A group of 12 children were involved in an Intensive three-day workshop as part […]
Read MoreBarry Uniting Church has been awarded the prestigious Gold Eco Church Award by A Rocha UK, becoming the first URC in Wales and only the fourth church in Wales to receive this accolade. It’s a testament to their commitment to both environmental stewardship and inclusive community mission. A local ecumenical partnership formed in 2012 between […]
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We are thrilled to announce that Barry Uniting Church has been awarded a Gold Eco Church Award by A Rocha UK — making them only the fourth Gold Eco Church in Wales, and the first United Reformed Church in Wales to achieve this incredible milestone. Barry Uniting Church, a local ecumenical partnership between Windsor Road United Reformed Church and Porthkerry […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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