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Governing Body to Discuss Multi-Million Pound Church Fund
The distribution of more than £137m to churches across Wales will be discussed at a key meeting of Church in Wales members next month.
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Church and Charities Raise Awareness of Farmers’ Mental Health at County Show
Llandaff Diocese’s Rural Churches Officer, Rev’d Victoria Astley works to strengthen the relationship between Church and farming neighbours all year round and met with charities to raise awareness at the Vale of Glamorgan County Show.
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Mothers' Union Giving Families Holiday Relief for 30+ Years
Llandaff Diocese Mothers Union have been involved with the AFIA – Away From It All – project for over 30 years and owns a large static caravan at Trecco Bay, Porthcawl. The project supports families who have experienced adversity and do not have the opportunity of a holiday.
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Clergy at County Show Reveals What Public Want from Church Now
This summer, the Diocesan Growth Enablers and some of our clergy have been travelling around the county shows in Llandaff Diocese asking the public what they want and need from their church in their community.
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Inside Focus 2023
Rev'd Mark Broadway from the Margam Ministry Area tells us of his experience at the Focus Conference Weekend 2023
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‘We are rediscovering the power of pilgrimage’ – Archbishop of Wales
A renewed interest in pilgrimage reveals a need for people to slow down, simplify their lives and find space for reflection, said the Archbishop of Wales.
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Reverends Refresh on Annual Wales to Walsingham Pilgrimage
Half the Ministry Areas of Llandaff Diocese were represented at this year's South Wales Walsingham Pilgrimage. The small village of Little Walsingham in Norfolk becomes, if only for a few days, the home for some one hundred and thirty Welsh pilgrims.
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Security Funding Available to Churches in Light of Rise in Metal Theft
Metal theft has become an escalating national crime problem. Churches in particular are popular targets for thieves, containing as they often do large amounts of metal such as lead and copper. The Home Office has launched a scheme to provide protective security at places of worship.
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Bishop Blesses Orchard with Water Pistol at East Vale Family Day
Over 50 people in a multitude of hats gathered for the East Vale churches’ ‘Walking Talking Natter Hatter Tea Party’ on Sunday 16th July. The party walked to and celebrated the Lanlay Community Orchard with Bishop Mary who blessed the orchard with prayers (and the aid of a large water pistol!) before heading back to Peterston Church and Community Hall for tea, cake and crafts.
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