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Anglican

Anglicans form the family of Christians closely related to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst tracing their inheritance back to Christ and the earliest Christians and to the ancient Roman Catholic church, the sixteenth century Reformation was a crucial moment for Anglicanism.

Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

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.

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

Llandaff Centre of Mission

A partnership between the Diocese of Llandaff and Church Army.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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How can you help grow the Kingdom of God in Llandaff?

This is an exciting time in our diocese, as we embed our vision of Faith Matters which aims to transform lives through faith, education and social justice. Llandaff is one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and covers much of South Wales.

The diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys and the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.

Our vision is that all may encounter and know the love of God through truth, beauty and service, living full and rich lives through faith and committed discipleship.

Hall and Gardens Co-Ordinator, St Peter’s Church, Fairwater

St Peter’s Church, Fairwater

16 hours per week, £13.90 per hour

St Peter’s Community Hall and Gardens is a flourishing social project run by St Peter’s Church, part of the West Cardiff Ministry Area. We have been awarded a substantial grant by the National Lottery for 2024-27 in order to build sustainability into this vital community hub. We have a beautiful garden, largely maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers, and a hall which is used by a variety of local community groups and is also available for private and commercial hire.

We are looking for someone to provide oversight of the hall and gardens and work with us to fulfil the aims of the current National Lottery project. This is a flexible role which will involve managing and supporting our staff and volunteers, helping the hall and gardens to become financially sustainable, and building new links with local stakeholders to build on our current work.

All necessary training, including Church in Wales safeguarding training, will be provided to the successful applicant.

If you are interested, please contact stpeterscommunityhall1@gmail.com in the first instance for further information.

MA Administrator for the Ministry Area of Barry

The Barry Ministry Area comprises the four Anglican Churches in Barry.

We are looking for a new part-time Administrator, to undertake MA administration including weekly communication, running hall bookings and invoicing and ordering.

8 hours per week

Salary £24,570 p.a. pro rata.

Based at All Saints’ Church Hall, Park Road, Barry.

Apply by CV and covering letter before noon, Friday 27 June 2025; email: beneficeofbarry@gmail.com

More information: beneficeofbarry.com/ad

Young People’s Ministry Lead for Penarth Ministry Area

Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (plus pension)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends)

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Young People’s Ministry Lead to join us in the Penarth Ministry Area. This is a leadership role with the chance to shape ministry with children and youth, working closely with clergy, volunteers, and local schools to engage young people in their faith.

We are part of the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales, and this is a unique opportunity to join the Ministry Team, in the attractive town of Penarth, one of Wales’s most popular seaside resorts - where you will help grow and develop our work with children, young people, and families.

For more information or to apply, send your CV and cover letter to: admin@penarthministryarea.com

Closing Date: 8pm 10th June 2025 - interviews at the end of June.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check and has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.

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The Diocese of Llandaff

We are one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and cover much of South Wales, including Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys. The Diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys including the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.

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