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Bishop Mary and Rev’d Emma enjoyed a fabulous morning in the Barry Ministry Area as they joined a Eucharist to mark the close of the much-loved Bucket Festival.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.