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"Our greatest gift is the Christ Child, a gift that lasts forever."- A Reflection

Rev'd Lisa Spratt, who was ordained a priest earlier this year and serves in Llynfi and Upper Afan Valley Ministry Area, reflects on the fact that it's still Christmas
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"Grief can often be found to be a sharp pain at small reminders rather than the large things.” A reflection on Grief at Christmas

Rev'd Zoe King, Barry Ministry Area Leader, reflects on grief and gravy as we approach Christmas.
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"Love means never having to say you’re sorry’ is, in my professional opinion, complete and utter tosh." -A reflection on Love

In our final Advent reflection Rev'd Ian Hodges, our Diocesan Director of Ordinands, reflects on how a 1970s film gets it wrong, and when it comes to love one word just isn't enough...
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"If you want to find joy, practise love and compassion."- A reflection on joy

For the third week of Advent the Venerable Anne-Marie Renshaw, Archdeacon of Morgannwg, reflects on Christmas decorations, including the inflatable Santa that scares her dog, as she explores the difference between joy and happiness...
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"True peace is not found in the denial of conflict." - A reflection on Peace

For the second week of Advent Rev'd Kate Harrison, Canon Chancellor at Llandaff Cathedral, reflects on conflict as a place where creativity takes root...
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Does it ever stop raining in November? A Reflection on Hope

As we begin Advent Rev'd Hywel Snook, Transition Minister currently serving in Cynon Uchaf Minsitry Area reflects on rain, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the risk of hope...
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Jesus—crucified, risen, and reigning: A Reflection on the Feast of Christ the King

Fr Ben Andrews, Area Dean for Neath Port Talbot, reflects on the Feast of Christ the King.
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Praying for Moral Courage- A reflection on Remembrance Sunday

On Remembrance Sunday Canon Tim Jones, our Director of Ministry and Discipleship, reflects on the moral courage of Admiral Rosslyn Wemyss and encourages us to follow his example.
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Faith and Fellowship: Adventures in Uganda. Part Two: Schools

A team from Saint Catherine's church, Pontypridd recently returned home from a two week mission trip to Uganda. St Catherine’s Church is twinned with The Bishop Wasikye Memorial Church, Namamtala. Over the coming weeks Rev'd Charlotte Rushton will share details of their Uganda adventure with us.
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Faith and Fellowship: Adventures in Uganda. Part One.

A team from Saint Catherine's church, Pontypridd recently returned home from a two week mission trip to Uganda. St Catherine’s Church is twinned with The Bishop Wasikye Memorial Church, Namamtala. Over the coming weeks Rev'd Charlotte Rushton will share details of their Uganda adventure with us.
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Wildlife Spotting Day at Llansantffraid – Rev'd Philip reflects on a joyful afternoon together

Rev'd Philip Burman, curate in Pedair Afon Ministry Area reflects on their recent Wildlife Spotting Day
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Magnifying the Greatness of God- A Blog

Rev'd Rachel, curate in East Vale Ministry Area, reflects on their ‘Magnified’ Holiday Club.
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