St Asaph Round-up: Dydd Iau, 21ain Gorffenaf 2016
Newyddion o Esgobaeth Llanelwy: Thursday 21 July 2016
Youth Ministry Conference with Mark Yaconelli. Mark, our Missioner in Residence,is an internationally recognised Youth Ministry practitioner and writer and has been working within our diocese training youth workers. This conference will be an opportunity for others to get a flavour of the training Mark has been delivering. Come and be encouraged, inspired and challenged. The conference is free. It will be held on 23rd July from 10-12.30pm at St Joseph’s Anglican and Catholic High School, Sontley Road, Wrexham, LL13 7EN. Booking essential. In order to book please contact
A Stranger in a Strange Land – live story-telling hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Llangollen Pavilion – Friday 29th July 7pm – 9pm. Hear real life stories of brave souls who’ve made journey’s from their home for all sorts of reasons. Everyone is welcome. See the poster for details.
Housing Justice Roadshow “Homelessness, Housing need and the role of the Church” – Thursday 8 September, 9.30am-3pm at the Salvation Army Church and ARK Community Centre, Garden Road, Rhosddu, Wrexham, LL11 2NU. Bishop Gregory will be one of the keynote speakers.
Please follow the link for more information and to book a place. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/housing-justice-roadshow-wrexham-homelessness-housing-need-and-the-role-of-the-church-tickets-26327447103
This week:
Informal lunchtime concert of Spanish guitar music at St Peter's, Ruthin on 22 July at 12.30pm, given by Jonathan Richards. There is no admission charge but the audience is invited to bring their sandwiches, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and make a donation to the Mayor's charity, Wales Air Ambulance.
Tatton Hall Trip on Saturday 23 July. Tickets on sale now from Jane Williams ( 01492 518730). A wonderful day out, in support of Llanelian Church Funds. Book now to avoid disappointment!
St Pauls Church, Craig Y Don will be holding their Summer Fayre on Saturday 23 July, 10am-12.30pm. In the Church Hall. Cake Stall, Tombola, Raffles, Jams And Chutneys. Also Books, Cards, Fancy Goods Stall and Refreshments. Everyone very Welcome. Come and join in the fun.
Berries & Bubbly at Bishop’s House: 23 July, 2 – 5pm.
A garden party by kind permission of The Bishop of St. Asaph and Mrs Claire Cameron. Esgobty, St. Asaph, LL17 0TW.
Sparkling wine, soft drinks, cake, lawn games, stalls, and musical entertainment.
Tickets £6, all funds raised will go to TCC (Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru / Together Creating Communities), registered charity number 1086434. Poster attachedpreviously.
Please call 01978 262588 or .
‘Women in Revival’ on Saturday 23 July, 11am-3pm at Nicholaston House, Penmaen, Gower, Swansea SA3 2HL. This event will include prayer for Revival for the churches across Wales. Further details are on the flyer.
Classical Organ Recitals throughout the Summer at St Grwst’s Church, Llanrwst. 23rd and 30th July. 13th, 20th and 27th August. 3pm – 4pm. Free Admission with donations gratefully received.
Summer concert by St Asaph Cathedral's Voluntary Choir - Saturday 23rd July at 7.30pm in the Cathedral. Tickets are £10, available at the door. The music will include Schubert: Mass in G; Parry: Hear my words; Stopford: Festival Benedicite; Elgar: Light of the world. Soprano - Olivia Hunt; Alto - Richard Griffiths; Tenor - Harri Graham; Bass - Trystan Lewis; Organ - Graham Eccles; Conductor - John Hosking.
The Gardens Of Llandegla will be open to the public under the National Gardens Scheme this coming Sunday – 24th July – from 2pm to 6pm. Tickets to the gardens that are open are £6, payable on the day, and include a mini bus to the outlying gardens where refreshments are served. Why not come along and see the gardens - one of which is The Rectory garden. Car parking is available in the village (LL11 3AW) just off the A5104 and A525. The NGS Open Gardens support various charities including MacMillan, Marie Curie etc.
Concert featuring Brymbo male voice choir and other artists at St Mary’s, Minera 24 July at 7pm. (tickets £8 in aid of St Mary's Church, but free for accompanied children). To book a ticket please email
Services of Induction, Licensing and Installation:
Licensing of Norman Morris, as House for Duty priest in Cedewain Mission Area, St Beuno’s Church, Bettws Cedewain, 24 July at 3pm.
Induction ofWill Marshallas Vicar of Pentre Broughton and Southsea, 28July, 7pm in St. Paul’s Church, Pentre Broughton.
Training
Residential community organising training - Noddfa, Penmaenmawr, Tuesday 23rd August 6pm – Wednesday 24th August 6pm.
A 24 hour intensive community organising training, where participants will be challenged to become community leaders.
• Develop the skills and confidence to take community action.
• Learn how to plan and run strategic campaigns.
• Build relationships with others from diverse groups and communities
Free to anyone from a TCC member group, others are welcome to attend providing they cover the cost of training.
To book a place call 01978 262588 or email .
Communicating effectively for change - Sat 27th Aug, 10 – 3pm, Hope Parish Hall. Jointly organised with TCC and HOPE not hate.
Get the facts on refugees and immigration, and the confidence to have conversations in communities.
This training course is designed to give participants skills to effectively communicate with others on the challenging issues of immigration, asylum, diversity, and race. We will look at the techniques needed to communicate constructively around challenging issues, as well as how to bring others on board with a campaign or idea.
Please bring lunch. Free to all, donations welcomed.
To book a place call 01978 262588 or email .
Information and Marketplace
Pokémon Go - If your church is attracting Pokémon Go players (or your children/grandchildren/youth group are playing it) please read this advice from the NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/pokemon-go-parents-guide/
Survey on Housing an Ageing Population in Wales
In December 2015, an Expert Group on Housing an Ageing Population in Wales was established by the Welsh Government. The aim of the Group is to provide advice to the Welsh Government on the future policy direction in relation to housing an ageing population. The Group is keen to hear people’s views on some of the issues it is considering and it has prepared a leaflet and response forms to make the process of submitting views easier: http://gov.wales/topics/housing-and-regeneration/housing-supply/expert-group-on-housing-an-ageing-population/?skip=1&lang=en
The closing date to submit your views is Friday, 2nd September 2016.
The Cabinet Office, the Home Office and the FCO have this week issued a statement on the status of EU nationals currently resident in the UK; and given the number of clergy and other church-workers in the UK who are not UK nationals, it has been sent around to all churches. Please see the statement attached.
“Ben-Hur” free discussion guide for churches. Now available to download via Damaris Media. Please follow the link: http://benhur.damarismedia.com/
Coming Soon
The last July informal concert at St Peter's Church, Ruthin will be given by John Hosking (St Asaph Cathedral). Friday 29th July at 12.30 p.m. John will play favourite organ pieces, including the Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Pachelbel's 'Canon' and he will take requests from the audience.
Joint Church Service between St Cystennin’s Church and St Katherine’s Church, Llandudno Junction. Sunday, 31st July 2016, 11am at St Katherine’s Church, Bryn Pydew, Llandudno Juntion, LL31 9QA. Led by Revd Noel Carter. Following the Service there will be a bring and share lunch.
St Cystennin's church, Mochdre will be holding a Welsh service which with a Communion service at 3pm on 31st July. The service will be led by The Rev'd Glyn Thomas A warm welcome will be extended to all who appreciate the Welsh language, welsh first language speakers including welsh learners and non welsh speakers and any who wish to support the measures taken to bring Welsh language services back to this beautiful church.
Fydd Eglwys St Cystennin, Mochdre yn cynhal gwasanaeth yn yr iaith cymraig ,i glodfori Cymun Bendigaid am 3o'r gloch y prynhawn y Sul 31ain Gorffenaf 2016.
Fydd y gwasanaeth o dan arwainydd y Parchedig Glyn Thomas
Croeso mawr i bawb sydd yn gwerthfawrogi'r iaith gymraig ac yn cefnogi'r fentir i fynd ymlaen i ddod a gwasanaethau cymraig yn ol i'r eglwys hon.
Croeso cynnes hefyd i ddysgwyr cymraig ac i sawl ddigymraig i'r wasanaith.
St Mark's Connah's Quay is holding A Last Night at the Proms concert with the Deeside Silver Band on 4 September at 6pm. Tickets are £4 (no concessions) and can be booked either through or the Church Wardens.
The Feast Day of William Morgan - Saturday 10 September 2016. This day will be celebrated with a Festival Eucharist at 12noon in the Cathedral. During the service the William Morgan Bible will be out on display. A warm welcome is extended to all throughout the Diocese. Poster attached.
Reminders:
Captain Noah And His Floating Zoo On The River Conwy!
A summer-holiday musical workshop will be held in Glan Conwy this year8-12 August. If you are aged 7-12 and enjoy music and theatre, come along and join the fun at Church House, preparing for the performance of Captain Noahon Friday 12 August at 4.30pm. Further details and registration forms available from St Ffraid's Church, Church House or the new cafe opposite. Or leave a message for Ginny Burton on01492 583140.
A Concert for Organ and Strings will be performed by the Rotherfield Ensemble at St Silin’s Church, Llansilin on Wednesday 17 August at 2 p.m. Admission free. Donations to the Friends of St Silin’s.
What’s on
Flower Festival at St. Mary’s Church, Treuddyn - August bank holiday weekend. Opening times: 26th:10am -6pm, 27th: 10am-8pm, 28th:11am- 6pm, 29th: 10am - 6pm. £3 admission. Refreshments available. Poster circulated previously.
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