St Asaph Round-up: Dydd Iau, 2ail Gorffenaf 2015
Newyddion o Esgobaeth Llanelwy:Thursday 2 July 2015
Confirmation services
Confirmation Services led by Bishop Gregory will be held on:
5 July Confirmation for Dee Valley Deanery, St Chad’s, Hanmer confirmed
12 JulyConfirmation for Cedewain Mission Area, All Saints’ Church, Newtown 1500hr
Could you be a Transition Mentor? We have had a Mentor in Cedewain and currently have Mentors working in Hawarden and Llanrhos. We are currently advertising for Mentors for Alyn and Mathrafal and the information for these posts is on our website. If after reading the information you wish to discuss a possible application please contact Canon Chancellor Pam Powell by e mail .uk giving your contact details and Pam will get back to you.
This week:
Summer Fayre at St Francis Church, Sandycroft from 1.30 p.m. on 4 July. Cakes, crafts, games, raffle etc. 30p entrance fee.
Mrs. Janet Evans, High Sherif of Clwyd is hosting a Garden Party at her home in Cae'r Berllan, Llanrwst on Saturday 4 July, 2 - 4.30 p.m. Proceeds to the Dance Champions of the World Award at Llangollen International Eisteddfod - Sponsored by Soroptimists International of Cheshire, North Wales and Wirral. There will be a delicious tea, strawberries and cream, various stalls, raffle and a treasure hunt around the garden. - tickets are £12 and available from Joan on 01745 582869.
Drum Circle – Saturday 4 July, 2 – 3 p.m., Parish Rooms, St Peter’s on the Square, Ruthin. A drum circle is where a group of people are facilitated to make some noise with drums and learn a bit about rhythm without realising that they are learning. This drum circle is offered to young people aged 11 – 16 and there is no need to have any drumming experience. If you know a young person who might enjoy this activity, please let them know. Drums will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so if they wish to book a drum please email . There’ll be a cold drink and cookies when we finish.
A Strawberry Tea will take place at All Saints Church, Deganwy on Saturday, 4 July from 2.30 – 4 .pm. Tickets £5 from church or phone 01492 583182. Please come and support All Saints and inspect our new toilet and kitchen facilities!
St. Mary's church, Treuddyn are holding their annual Summer Fete on 4 July at Hafan Deg centre, Treuddyn. Many stalls, refreshments, afternoon tea, raffles etc. To be opened by Rev'd Carole Poolman at 2.30 p.m.
Strawberry Afternoon Tea on Saturday 4 July at 3 p.m. Served in the beautiful gardens of Rosslyn, Gwespyr, (near Llanasa), Holywell CH8 9LU. Tickets £3 in aid of Llanasa Parish Church. All most welcome.
Concert in St Mary's Church Minera on Saturday 4 July at 7 p.m. An Evening with Cantorion Rhos. There will be three solo items. Tickets £8 including an interval drink. Accompanied children free. Tickets available from Church Members and Chair Members. Tel. 01978 757397 & 01978 355043.
Spirit of America concert at St Giles Church Wrexham on 4 July at 7.30 p.m. with Cor Dewi Sant and soloists with Ruth Evans conducting. Tickets £4, children £1 - at the door or 01978 355808/ 07751422594
Revd Ian Day - 40th Anniversary of Ordination. On Sunday 5 July this 40th Anniversary will be marked with a Benefice Eucharist in St. Margaret’s Church, Bodelwyddan at 11 a.m. and the preacher will be the Venerable John Lomas, Archdeacon of St. Asaph. After the service there will be a Bring-&-Share lunch. So, if you are able, please do come and join us for this service.
Strawberry Tea and Collections of vintage items – Sunday 5 July, 2- 5.30 p.m. at Cefn Dinas Bettws, SY16 3DS. Admission £5, no charge for school children. Stalls and sideshows etc. Proceeds to Bettws Parish Church. Contact 650248
St Cystennin’s, Mochdre will be holding a Welsh Holy Eucharist Service (for the first time in 40 years) on 5 July at 3 p.m. More information circulated previously.
Cor y Llan and Friends present their Summer Concert at St. Mary's Church, Ysceifiog on Sunday 5 July, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Adult ticket - £7; Child ticket - £3 (including refreshments). Please contact Denise Williams on 01352 721067 or Ann Rowlands on 01352 720395. Profits to be donated to the Flint Urdd Eisteddfod 2016.
“Music for a Summer Evening” by Cantamus Chamber Choir and Syrinx Recorder Consort in St. Cystennin’s Church, Llangystennin near Mochdre. Wednesday 8 July at 7 p.m. Strawberries and bubbly. Raffle. Admission: Please give generously to this fundraising event for St. Cystennin’s Church restoration fund.
Training:
Exploring Faith - Would you like to undertake a course of deeper study in theology, the bible, liturgy and mission? Are you exploring God's calling in your life or seeking to train for a ministry? If you or your parish, mission area or Deanery would be interested in finding out more about the Exploring Faith Course, either the informal foundation year or the more formal university accredited programme, Rev Dr Richard Hainsworth would love to hear from you. He is happy to be invited to speak to interested groups, PCCs, Deanery Conferences or individuals and can be contacted on 01352 840842 or (after 6 July please). Groups are currently being set up for a September start.
Exploring Faith is also part of the process of training for Reader and Ordained ministries and many students find that beginning the course helps them in confirming their vocation and making a start on training before going through discernment/selection.
Training Together “So… you’re the PCC Secretary” – This session (which is open to all but especially useful for PCC Secretaries and Clergy) will give guidance on the role and duties of the PCC Secretary in relation to the Annual Vestry Meeting (AVM) and PCC meetings, also as parish record keeper and communication conduit. 7 July, 7-9 p.m. in the Diocesan Office, St Asaph. (limited availability)Booking is essential, please contact Sian on 01745 582245 or email
Training Together “So… You’re on the PCC” – 14 July, 7-9 p.m. in Christ Church, Bala. This session will explain the role of the PCC in relation to the Constitution and the Law; the role and responsibilities of the PCC member and those of the Officers appointed by the PCC. Booking is essential, please contact Sian on 01745 582245 or email
Keeping People Safe – Health & Safety Training.The Church in Wales and Ecclesiastical Insurance are running a series of practical workshops for those with a responsibility for ensuring that health and safety procedures are in place in their Church. The sessions will address the practical issues of ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘How do I do it?’ rather than focusing on the legislation. Please refer to the letter from the Provincial Training Team for further information circulated previously.The following workshops have been arranged in venues across the Diocese of St Asaph.-
Saturday 19 September / 9.30 am to 12.30 pm / St Margaret's Church & Hall, Wrexham LL11 2SHSaturday 17 October / 9.30 am to 12.30 pm / St John's Pool Quay SY21 9LA
Saturday 14 November / 9.30 am to 12.30 pm / Dewi Sant Colwyn Bay, LL28 7TE
To book a place, please complete the booking form circulated previously or contact: Ffion Williams at St Michael’s College, Cardiff on 029 2083 8007 or e-mail .
Mind Cymru Mental Health First Aid- 12- 13 October, Ramada Plaza Wrexham, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on both days. For more information and for other courses please see the updated version of the Provincial Training Calendar from the Church in Wales (circulated previously). To book contact:Ffion Williams at St Michael’s College, Cardiff on 029 2083 8007 or e-mail .
Coming soon:
Sea Sunday 12 July - Please see the attached letter from Revd Nicholas Jones (Chaplain to the South Wales Ports and Secretary to the Wales provincial Council for Mission to Seafarers)with information about the needs of Seafarers and details of how to access the recourses available for Sea Sunday.
“From Conflict to Hope” - This July marks twenty years since the Srebrenica genocide during the Bosnian War. There will be a special service of words and music in Meifod Church at 11 a.m. on Sunday 12 July to mark the anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre. The service will give an opportunity to reflect on the evils of racial and religious hatred, and to look forward in hope to a tolerant future. It will end with a simple shared communion.
The speaker will be Mark Michaels, from the South Shropshire Interfaith Forum, who has recently come back from a visit to Srebrenica, and the service will be led by the Rev Jane James, vicar of Meifod. The service will be followed by an informal bread and cheese lunch.
People of all faiths – or none – and from all churches and chapels are invited to come. To help with catering, please phone 01938 500107 if you plan to stay for lunch.
Cantorion Gele Singers in concert on Sunday 12 July at Christ Church, Prestatyn at 7 p.m. Musical Director Cliff Matthews, Accompanist Janis Hopkins, Jessica Griffiths and Rhiannon Gordon (Recently in Hairspray Rhyl Pavilion Theatre). Accompanist Val Williams. Tickets £5 available from Ann Williams Tel: 01745 856651 Mobile: 07941877646. All proceeds to Motor Neuron Disease Association
St Grwst’s Church, Llanrwst will be hosting an “Open House Event” on Tuesday 21July from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this wonderful grade 1 listed building. Volunteers will welcome all visitors and there will be guided tours between 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be an organ recital by Bryn Heyward between 12 – 1 p.m. Refreshments available at the Alms Houses, Church Street, Llanrwst throughout the day. Free admission, however donations to St Grwst’s Church would be gratefully received. For further information contact Olwen John on 07551327509.
Information and Marketplace
“Transforming Lives Together – Community Builder”.Job opportunity in Daresbury, Diocese of Chester.Do you have a vision for a Christian response to tackling poverty and disadvantage? Are you passionate about spiritual and social transformation?Closing date 6 July. Follow the link to the website for more information and to apply:
Vacancy – Holiday in Iona 10-17 July. The vacancy is a single room in Bishops House, Iona, and the cost is £510.00 which is inclusive of all but the meal in Oban on the first evening. That is a low cost meal if those attending wish to go with the chosen booking in Markie Dans. Please e mail Helen urgently if you or anyone else you know, is interested or text on 07780706726.
Volunteer opportunities for 2015 summer holidays - Feeding the children in the school holidays project.One in eight pupils is not getting enough to eat in the school holidays. This is according to teachers who are worried by changes in pupils, such as weight loss, when they return to school in the new term.
Wrexham Mission Area will be making packed lunches for as many children as they can over the school summer holidays. If you would to come and help to make the packed lunches we will be at St Mark’s Church in Caia Park.
The project will run from Monday 20 July to Friday 28 August. We need volunteers to help to run this project for the 6 week period. We will be making packed lunches for the children who attend Gwenfro Valley Play scheme (Caia Park), The Venture Play scheme (Caia Park) and The Land Play scheme (Plas Madoc). We will be making approx. 150 packed lunches per session and the session will take about 2hrs (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.).
For more information or to become a volunteer please contact Sarah Wheat (Engagement Officer) on 01745 532596/582245 or 07909257899 or email
Reminders:
St Asaph Cathedral is now holding the following new services:
- Stillness and prayer - 6 - 6.30 p.m. every Tuesday. At the end of a busy day, a peaceful time to be still with quiet music, a bible reading and prayer, to ponder in silence.
- Sung Compline - 9 - 9.20 p.m. every second Wednesday in the month.Hear the men of the parish singing this ancient service of Compline at the end the day. All are welcome to come and listen to this quiet and moving service.
- A Sacred Space - 4.15 – 5 p.m. every third Sunday in the North Chapel, following evening prayer. Please come and join in this quiet, informal service of sacred songs, prayers, Bible readings and reflections. All are welcome to take part or simply listen.
St Cynfran's Church Llysfaen Summer Fair on Saturday 11 July, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Llysfaen Village Hall. Entertainment by Colwyn Bay Ukelele Band, teas and cake. All welcome
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod and St Collen’s Parish church “Annual Eisteddfod Service” – Sunday 12 July at 11 a.m. Preacher: The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport. Donations to the mission to seafarers.
Please note that from 9 July Revd Dr Trish Owens’ email address will be:
BBC Harvest Songs of Praise - It’s that time of year when the BBC get in touch for their Harvest Songs of Praise. They are looking as always for inspirational stories and are keen to see how farmers celebrate harvest. Ideally they would like to film in September. This could be a real opportunity to get smallrural churches on the television. The contact at the BBC is Pru Stubbs:
What’s on?
St. Michael's church Nannerch is staginga Flower Festival the theme of which is "Village and Country Life". There is no entry charge to the festival (but donations welcome!) which will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on 11 and 12 July. On the Saturday from 2-4 p.m., afternoon tea will be available in the village hall at a cost of £5 per head for adults and £3 per head for children. Please do visit St. Michaels and see it in its flowery glory.
Exhibition of Banners and Arts and crafts at St George Church Nr Abergele, LL22 9BU. 17-19 July. Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entrance to Exhibition £3 (to include tea and coffee). Proceeds for St George Church. Contact Gwen Davies 01745 824554 or Mair Bissell 01745 825906. A poster for the event has been circulated previously. Please feel free to print a copy and display it in your church.
Craft Fair – Saturday 18 July in The Village Hall St George, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.A poster for the event has been circulated previously. Please feel free to print a copy and display it in your church.
Trip to Iona 18-25 July.One double room but would accept one single person. Letter and booking form circulated previously.
Strawberry tea and afternoon bingo at All Saints Poyser Street, Wrexham - Saturday 18 July doors open 3.30 p.m.
Join The Arthur Rank Centre on 19 July 2015 for Rural Mission Sunday, an annual event celebrating the life and work of small rural churches. Get involved by holding a special service on the theme of bread. We have dozens of resources to help; including Bible readings, sermon ideas, prayers and recipes. Download your free pack at
Prayer Spaces in Schools Day Conference – 26September in Leeds or 3 October in London. A day filled with inspiring keynote content, Q+A and Discussion, regional networking, focused workshops, story-swapping and plenty of coffee and cake. Follow this link: Day Conference webpagefor details and to book. Spaces are limited so book early.
Bala Parish Holiday to Northumberland and Lindisfarne. 26 October – 30 October 2015. Details are on the poster (circulated previously). For more information contact Ursula - 07766147066 - 01678 540698 - or Elaine - 07930443605 - 01678 521047 -
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Sian Connelly
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