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Steve Lock, one of our YFM team members and a Director of Gulu Mission Initiative, has recently returned from a mission trip to Uganda, where he worked alongside local communities to bring hope and practical support to some of the most disadvantaged areas in the north of the country.

St. David’s Church, Tonyrefail, was aglow with joy and celebration on October 31st as families gathered for Illuminate 2025, the Brightest Party of the Year. This vibrant event offered a joyful, faith-filled alternative to Halloween, celebrating Jesus, the Light of the World.

"Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp." — Psalm 147:7 Bishop Mary and Archdeacon Anne-Marie were welcomed with joyful song and heartfelt hospitality at the Cynon Valley South Ministry Area Gymanfa Ganu, held at St Margaret’s Church, Mountain Ash.

This year’s Diocesan Conference was a powerful celebration of unity, shared purpose, and spiritual renewal. Held under the theme Pulling Together, inspired by Hebrews 10:24–25—“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another”.

This week (on Wednesday 24 September 2025) church leaders, church goers and representatives from Christian Aid Cymru, Embrace the Middle East and CAFOD in Wales gathered outside the Welsh Parliament in response to the escalating crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

All Saint’s Primary School in Barry recently became the heart of a joyful celebration, thanks to a special partnership with iSingPOP—a charity dedicated to empowering children, families, and communities through music and worship.

On Sunday 21st September, Llandaff Cathedral was filled with celebration and hope as Bishop Mary installed two new senior clergy members into their roles within the Diocese of Llandaff.

The Archbishop of Wales, Cherry Vann, highlights her priorities for the future of the Church in Wales in her Presidential Address to members of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales.

In a vibrant celebration of faith, fun, and friendship, Penarth’s holiday club has once again brought people of all ages together in the heart of the town.

The Diocese is delighted to share the excellent outcome of the recent Estyn inspection at Alderman Davies Church in Wales Primary School in Neath. The report marks a moment of real celebration for the whole school community, particularly following a period that has brought its share of challenges.