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The Rev'd Emma Ackland begun her role as Bishop's Chaplain in November 2023. As part of her introduction to the Diocese, she tells us about her favourite part of the Christmas season.

The Archdeacon of Margam Mike Komor, writes the last of four Advent reflections.

Bishop Mary's Christmas Message.

The Penarth Ministry Area's Christmas Tree Festival, based at St Augustine's Church, Penarth, attracted 3,000 visitors.

St Mary’s Church in Trecco Bay, Porthcawl have been celebrating Advent with a series of Candlelit Carol Services in the lead up to Christmas. Over 100 people have attended the three carol services that have happened already.

Last year as part of their 125th anniversary year St Theodore’s, Port Talbot came up with an unusual way to celebrate, by brewing their own special ale. All 500 limited edition bottles of Theo’s Ale were all sold by January and St Theodore’s are about to take delivery of another 500 bottles just in time for Christmas.

The Archdeacon of Llandaff Rhod Green, writes the third of four Advent reflections.

St John Baptist Church in Wales High School in Aberdare has been awarded the National Nurturing Schools Award in recognition of the exceptional care, support and guidance it provides for all of its pupils.

Christian leaders, representing churches and chapels across Wales, are joining together to invite people to pray for peace this Christmas. The Anglican Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cardiff and Bishop of Menevia, Mark O’Toole, and the Moderator of the Free Church Council of Wales, Simon Walkling, are issuing a joint message which acknowledges the tensions and tragedies in the world today and invites people to church to reflect and pray for peace.

Since 2015 St Fagan’s Church, Aberdare have been reaching out to those who would be alone on Christmas Day to offer food, fun and friendship on Christmas Day. They're delighted to be back again for Christmas 2023 making sure that nobody has to spend Christmas alone.