Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to reach those affected by the Tsunami in Indonesia. More than 1.5 million people have been affected by a double natural disaster, which has killed at least 1,350 people and left an estimated 48,000 displaced. Christian Aid is working through ACT Alliance, with our partners on the ground: […]

Cinderford – 6th October Our world has radically changed; we live in a time where there is a multiplicity of choices, a time when the moral codes and ethics are less than clear. It is a time of hurry and rush; a time when we seemingly know our neighbours less well, and yet conversely, we are […]

The Revd Simon Walkling was appointed as Moderator of the National Synod of Wales for an initial seven-year term, from September 2012. It is the practice of the URC to conduct a careful review in the sixth year, to consider whether the Moderator should be asked to go forward to a second term, of five […]

In the light of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into force in May 2018 the National Synod of Wales has issued the attached Data Privacy statement. For further information please contact the Synod Office. Guidelines and resources for Local Churches can be found on the main URC Website

Good Grief course booklet final The Wales Synod Good Grief Group is willing to hold an event, exploring ministry in funerals and bereavement, at a venue to suit you. We hope to repeat the full course, regularly. Please contact the Synod Office if you are interested in attending or organising the course locally.  A copy […]

JPIT – the Jount Public Issues Team has a page with resources and guidance for churches in the run up to the General Election on 8th June. Follow the link here – http://www.jointpublicissues.org.uk/issues/politics-and-elections/general-election-june-2017 JPIT has also prepared a page of reflections, available in both English and Welsh.  Download it here. This is a time… Reflections on […]

Media release dated 30.03.2017 Full details on the Cytun website: http://www.cytun.cymru/waleseurope/index.html In response to the triggering of Article 50, a Working Party that represents Christian churches and denominations that are members of Cytûn: Churches Together in Wales has announced a list of principles which they say should be the foundation of the UK’s negotiating stance. These […]

Dear friends / Annwyl gyfeillion (Cymraeg isod), You will have heard on the news over the past week about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in South Sudan. Christian Aid has a South Sudan Emergency Appeal. Please could you share the details of the Appeal with your members, in your newsletters and remember our work in prayer […]