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The Llandaff and Monmouth Festival of Prayer is an important date in the Church in Wales diary. An inspiring day of worship and prayer, attendants explore spirituality, how prayer can deepen our relationship with God, unique techniques of prayer and meditation and have intriguing discussions of faith, practice and theology.

Social Justice and Outreach Lead Christoph Auckland reflects on social issues after visiting the Diocese of Uppsala, Sweden

Head of Education Beccie Morteo reflects on education after visiting the Diocese of Uppsala, Sweden

Director of Ordinands Ryan Green reflects on vocations after visiting the Diocese of Uppsala, Sweden

The Llandaff Diocesan link with Uppsala Diocese in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sweden began in October 2006. In May 2023 Fr Martyn travelled with Diocesan Director of Ordinands Ryan Green, Head of Education Beccie Morteo and Social Justice and Outreach Lead Christoph Auckland. Each of them have reflected on their experiences during that visit.

Refugee Week is a time when we all come together to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. It is a time too for reflection, both on what has happened in the world and what we can do to improve it.

Being selected as a location for the Churches Unlocked Festival 2023 has kick started a new energy to interact with the community in creative ways.

Churches from Roath and Cathays will be hosting a "Festival of Flowers and Music, Sacred and Secular" in celebration of the formation of the Ministry Area over a year ago.

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary. It’s been running in the UK since 1998. This year is its 25th Anniversary. The theme is compassion and throughout the week from 19th – 25th June, St Mary the Virgin Church will be celebrating what compassion looks like in action.