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Ecumenical

The Christian Church is divided due to different interpretations of the faith and different religious practices. The ecumenical movement promotes dialogue and understanding between Christians and works for visible unity.

Eucharist

‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Llandaff Centre of Mission

A partnership between the Diocese of Llandaff and Church Army.

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Governing Body

The Governing Body is responsible for decisions that affect the Church’s Faith, Order and Worship. It also has powers to make regulations “for the general management and good government of the Church, and the property and affairs thereof.” The Governing Body is the supreme legislature of the Church in Wales, broadly speaking the Parliament of the Church in Wales.

For queries or information, please refer to the Provincial Website, or contactjohnrichfield@churchinwales.org.uk

Our Governing Body Representatives

Ms A Cory
Ms C Dando
The Reverend J R H Durley
The Venerable R E A Green
Mr A J Harris
Dr A B Hawthorne
The Reverend W G John
Mr D L Jones
Mr A Mullins
Mrs D Nelson
The Reverend E F Owen
Dr H Payne
The Venerable M R Preece
Miss M Randall
Mrs S A Rivers
The Reverend Canon Dr S A Rogers
The Right Reverend M K R Stallard
Mrs A G Treherne
The Reverend Canon I I Yemm