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Children in Penrhiwceiber will be fit and fed throughout the summer holidays thanks to a community partnership between St Winifred’s Church and the Lee Garden Pools.

Cherry Vann who has served as the Bishop of Monmouth for the past five years, has been chosen as the 15th Archbishop of Wales.

Approximately 400 young people aged 8-15 from different denominations and churches came to Carmarthen Showground for one amazing weekend with God at Spree Wales, the largest children and youth Christian festival in Wales.

St Winifred’s Church in Penrhiwceiber has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award, marking an incredible fifth consecutive year of recognition. The award, which sets the benchmark for well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK and beyond, celebrates not only the beauty of St Winifred’s grounds but also the deep sense of care and community behind them.

Age is no barrier to determination, and Jeff Harris is living proof. At 83 years young Jeff, an active and beloved member of St David’s Church in Tonyrefail, has completed an extraordinary sponsored cycle ride across the Llan Ministry Area, visiting all 12 churches in one inspiring journey to raise funds for restoration work to St David’s.

Pupils in one of our schools are celebrating after being presented with the first award in a new scheme aimed at helping young people speak out on global issues.

We’re delighted to share fantastic news from All Saints Church in Wales Primary School, which has achieved not one but two national awards, recognising its outstanding commitment to inclusivity and pupil support.

“Pray without ceasing.”- 1 Thessalonians 5:17, instructions taken to heart by The Ministry Area Of Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr who have spent 24 continuous hours exploring ways to pray.

Members of the Bishop’s Council recently took part in a vital First Aid and defibrillator training session led by the Revd Geraint John, Ministry Area Leader for Pedair Afon MA, who is also a qualified first aid trainer and volunteer Community First Responder with the Welsh Ambulance Service.

Llandaff Cathedral was full to bursting on Monday morning as the Education Team hosted the Annual Year 6 School Leavers' Service with invitations extended to pupils and teachers from all of our church primary schools.