Lent – A time for Reflection, but New Beginnings By Maggie Kirkbride, Lay Preaching Advocate of the National Synod of Wales As we go into Lent, we reflect on and renew our faith in Jesus Christ. He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness for forty days and nights to be utterly alone – except for […]
January’s Lundie Award was given to a very courageous member of URC Children. Seven-year-old Francesca Miller donated 20” of her hair to be used to create wigs for others who have lost their hair due to Cancer treatment. Francesca has also fundraised and managed to send £800, along with her hair, to the Little Princess […]
Mrs. Kathy Ricketts of Maesyronnen Chapel has been nominated to receive Maundy Thursday money at a ceremony in St Asaph Cathedral on 2nd April. Usually presented by the monarch, the nomination is for services to the church and is made to a number of men and women every year equal to the age of the […]
Salary: £32,381 per annum (full-time equivalent: £ 40,476) This 28-hour per week position is for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has the skills and qualifications necessary to effectively manage the Synod’s finances. The successful applicant will be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the United Reformed Church. This post is offered on a permanent basis, subject to a six-month probationary period. […]
Have you heard about St Columba who founded a monastery on Iona and wondered what the island is like? Have you sung John Bell hymns for years and thought about worshipping in Iona Abbey? Have you been to Iona in the past, as a guest at the Abbey or Retreat House, or even as a day […]
I find February can a bit of an introspective month, all the excitement of Christmas is behind us, with gloomy weather and perhaps the hints of spring’s new growth only just beginning. Are we thinking about spring cleaning? A chance to examine what we have in our lives, do those things give us joy or […]
You can now download or order printed resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020. The pamphlet includes daily reflections plus an order of service. It is available in English and bilingual Welsh/English.
This Christmas why not consider doing something the whole congregation can get involved in. Here are some ideas. Giant Advent colouring posters – these can be displayed around the church on the 4 weeks of Advent. A Christmas tree festival – follow the links for more resources.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding 4 materials are now available. Please follow the link to the link to the Wales Synod resources for your church.
The latest edition of the Wales Synod e-letter is available by following the link
Funding
Some funding streams that might be available for your local church project and guidance resources from our staff and officers
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