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Over 2000 flowers were knitted, crocheted, and crafted for the Churches Unlocked Festival 2022 by the congregation at St Cynwyd’s, Llangynwyd. Almost a year on, the flowers have been repurposed to continue brightening up the area.

St Illtyd’s Church in Llantrithyd is normally a tranquil place, but at the end of March the churchyard came alive with a Family Eco Afternoon for families and communities from across the East Vale Ministry Area.

A series of unique pilgrimages to the southernmost point in Wales is open to all looking for ‘something else’ life has to offer. The pilgrimage to the island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel is embedded in the Celtic tradition of the land and is being led by the Anglican churches in South Cardiff in on multiple dates in 2023.

This Holy Week we see our churches celebrating and spreading the message of Easter and Holy Week to all generations in their communities. But why is it so important to engage young people in this foundational story of the Christian faith and how does the Passion speak to young people today?

Churches and schools have been using the Experience Easter exercise and other hands-on activities to engage pupils in Holy Week.

Children relate the suffering of Jesus to current social justice issues as they prepare for Easter play on Good Friday.

Enhancing liturgy through music

Can music strengthen our perception and reception of the Easter story?

The churches of St James, Pyle and St Mary Magdalene, Mawdlam have begun hosting a free ‘Family Breakfast’ event in Pyle Church Hall thanks to support from local businesses.