St Asaph Round-up: Dydd Iau, 5edChwefror2015

Newyddion o Esgobaeth Llanelwy:Thursday 5 Feburary 2015

Power of Prayer – bringing 2020 Vision to life – We are delighted to be welcoming internationally acclaimed speaker Mark Yaconelli to the Diocese on the weekend of Friday 27 February – Sunday 1 March to host a series of events on prayer as our follow up to the 2020 Vision Conference in Llandudno back in November. There will be four events in three different venues and invites have been sent outover the last couple of weeks. If you want to take part you can find out more information and book your place at one of our venues here: Please note that the Cathedral event on Friday 27th February is now sold out.

This week:

Please note the change in date and time -In relation to St Asaph Cathedral's artist in residence: Angela Davies's residency. There will be film screenings at the Cathedral 7 February at 1 p.m. The event will screen a number of national and international artist's films that relate to themes of Pilgrimage and Journeying. All welcome. For further information, please contact Angela:

“Whatever Happened to the Laity?” - Professor Elaine Graham, Canon Theologian at Chester Cathedral’s Annual Cathedral Lecture - Saturday 7 February, 2 p.m. in The Nave, Chester Cathedral.In the first of her annual lectures as Canon Theologian, Professor Graham will address the role of lay people in the Church. Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, which emphasised the secular calling of the laity as the embodiment of the Church in the world, are we any closer to really affirming the priesthood of all believers, or does the Church remain largely clericalised in its understanding of ministry?This lecture will survey some of the main thinking over recent years across the denominations regarding the relationship between ordained and lay ministry, and consider what the future prospects may be for the laity in Church and society.

St Valentine’s Service at St Cystennin’s Church Nr Mochdre – 15 February at 9.30 a.m. led by Revd Peter Walker. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Poster circulated previously.

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Coming soon:

“Going for Growth” – The Ven Bob Jackson at St John’s College, Nottingham.15-17 February 2015.A residential event about how churches grow today for all clergy and other lay leaders who wish to see their churches flourish and grow numerically and spiritually. Booking form and more details circulated previously. Revd Manon James says this is the kind of event you can apply for funding for from the Training Bursary.

“Modern Slavery: A North Wales Perspective” – Guest speaker: Jim Coy. Thursday 26 February, 7 p.m. at the Interchange, 317-319 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9YF. See the attached poster for details.

Llandudno – Keswick Bible Week – Peter: The Making of a Disciple with speaker Peter Lewis. Tuesday 5 May – Friday 8 May at Llandudno Baptist Church. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Reminders

WREN isable to give financial supportunder the Landfill Communities Fund to Grade 1 and Grade 2* listed historic buildings and structures and/or scheduled ancient monumentsthat areat risk and urgently in need of fabric repair/restoration.The maximum grant is £75,000 and the minimum grant is £15,000. All projects must be within 10 miles radius ofANYlicensed and active landfill site inthe relevant parts of the UK where WREN operates.In our Diocese, these areas are Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham. InWales, WREN wishes to continue to work in close co-operation with Cadw to identify suitableand priority projects to fund. Your completed and signedStage 1 expression of interest form needs to be with Cadw by Tuesday 7 April (see documents circulated previously for more information).

The Buckley Singers invite you to “Come and Sing Messiah” By Handel – Saturday 28 March in Northop Parish Church. Rehearsal 2 p.m. and Performance 7.30 p.m. Information and registration form attached.

Presentation SkillsWorkshop for Worship Leaders at St Peter's Church, Ruthin, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday 21 March. All Worship Leaders welcome - bring packed lunch. To book, please contact Chris Simons at , giving your email address, phone number and church you are based at.

Retreats Association Quiet Day at Ty Heddwch Retreat Centre, Denbigh on Saturday 25 April 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost £12 including a light lunch. Contact Chris Simons to make a booking at

Please see the following message from Revd Stuart Elliott: "If you are ever going to get active on climate change,2015 is the year to do it. The election in May and the UN climate talks in December need to be informed by science and justice, by wisdom and love. On this page I’m going to try and make sense of all the various things that are going on, so you can decide which of the many things happening is for you!"

Please note that Rev’d Jonathan Smith’s new contact information is as follows:3 Craigmillar Road, Wrexham LL12 7AR, Tel: 01978 350797, Mob: 07835 353068, email:

What’s on

Valentine Service in St Michael and All Angels Church, Kerry – Saturday 14 February at 3 p.m. Poster circulated previously for more information.

“Spring into Spring” – 27 February at 4 p.m. to 1 March at 3 p.m. in Noddfa Retreat Centre, Penmaenmawr. Information circulated previously.

Licensing of Danny and Mary Evans on 4 March in St Deiniol’s Church, Hawarden at 7 p.m.

On The Breadline - What's Poverty Got to Do With Me? Anti-Poverty Development Group (part of the Local Service Board) Friday, 6 March 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wrexham.This event is targeted at anyone who is part of a paid service or volunteering organisation that has any input into helping people out of poverty.This is your chance to help people in poverty by sharing good practice and networking.Key note speaker is Lesley Griffiths AM, Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty.To book please click on the link:

Licensing of James Aylward as Priest in Charge of Southsea in All Saint’s Church, Southsea on 8 March at 4 p.m.

“All Age Worship for All - is it possible?” - Thursday 12 March, William Temple Church, Wythenshawe, M22 0DU. 10 a.m. - 3.45 p.m. Speakers:Gill AmbroseandSusan Witts.All age worship exists in many forms, from Messy Church to Service of the Word where children may or may not always be present; from lay-led worship in village churches to parade services in suburbia. There may be babes-in-arms to 90 year olds. There may be people for whom this is their first encounter with church to those who have been life-long worshippers. This day is designed to help us think through how we might create All-Age worship that can engage with all those that might attend. How can we ensure it works on many levels and is genuinely worship of God, drawing all into a real experience of who God is? Downloadaflyer/booking formand for queries, please e-mailThe Rev'd Michael Gisbourne

TCC Active Citizen Training – March 2015. TCC’s next community organising training takes place at Noddfa Retreat Centre in Penmaenmawr starting at 6 p.m. on Friday 13 March and finishing at 6 p.m. on Saturday 14 March. It costs £200 but there are discounts for charity workers. You can find out more on the TCC website:

Introduction to the Diocese- Are you a cleric who has recently joined the Diocese, or are you a lay person who is actively engaged in running a church, parish or Mission Area? If the answer is yes and you would like to know more about how the Diocese works, why don’t you come along to the ‘Introduction to the Diocese Day’ on Tuesday 17 March at the Diocesan Office, St Asaph? The day will include sessions with Diocesan Officers to learn about their roles and how they can support you in your mission and ministry plus an opportunity to meet the Administration Team at St Asaph. Start time 10 a.m. until 3.30 p.m. (a light lunch will be provided).

To book a place or find out more about the event, please telephone the Diocesan Office 01745 582245.

Chrism Eucharist in St Asaph Cathedral – 2 April at 11 a.m.

Concert by the award winning Fron Male Voice Choir- Saturday 11 April in St Silin's Church, Llansilin SY10 7QB at 7.30 p.m. A very special event for an historic Grade 1 village church. Hearing loop installed, wheel chair friendly, full facilities, parking in the street and village car park.

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Diocesan Office /Swyddfa'r Esgobaeth
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