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Anglican

Anglicans form the family of Christians closely related to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst tracing their inheritance back to Christ and the earliest Christians and to the ancient Roman Catholic church, the sixteenth century Reformation was a crucial moment for Anglicanism.

Baptism

Baptism involves declaring faith in God and being washed with water. It means being cleansed from sin, being united to Jesus Christ, receiving his Holy Spirit and becoming God’s children. Sometimes called ‘Christening’.

Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

Confirmation

Confirmation is about ‘confirming’ the faith in God we declared at baptism. It also involves being strengthened by God’s Holy Spirit. In the Church in Wales it is administered by the bishop.

Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

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Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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How can you help grow the Kingdom of God in Llandaff?

This is an exciting time in our diocese, as we embed our vision of Faith Matters which aims to transform lives through faith, education and social justice. Llandaff is one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and covers much of South Wales.

The diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys and the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.

Our vision is that all may encounter and know the love of God through truth, beauty and service, living full and rich lives through faith and committed discipleship.

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Ministry Area Leader Porthcawl and Kenfig Ministry Area

Our Ministry Area brings together coastal, urban and semi-rural communities within Bridgend County Borough. We value the breadth of Anglican life – from choral and traditional worship to contemporary and inter-generational services – and we work very deliberately as a team of clergy and laity, sharing responsibility and joy in ministry.

The Porthcawl and Kenfig Ministry Area consists of an established group of church communities embedded in a strong Welsh identity. There are established links with schools and a wide range of community groups. There are active partnerships with charities and local businesses, civic bodies and charities. Within this Ministry Area there is a rich rhythm of seasonal festivals and town/village events. The Bishop of Llandaff is therefore looking to appoint a Ministry Area Leader who can:

  • Nurture a healthy, prayer centred culture where prayer and worship undergird all that we do.
  • Identify and grow gifts in others; foster vocations and create space for new ministries to emerge
  • Foster a culture of compassion and wellbeing and mutual support within the churches, the team and the community.
  • Serves by collaborative leadership celebrating the hope and the joy of the Gospel.
  • For a full profile and application please click here: https://llandaff.churchinwales.org.uk/en/about-us/vacancies/

For an informal chat about this role, please contact The Venerable Anne-Marie Renshaw, Archdeacon of Morgannwg archdeacon.morgannwg@churchinwales.org.uk or 07483 128777

Deadline for Applications: Mid-day Monday 27th April 2026

Shortlisting Tuesday 28th April 2026

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026

Porthcawl and Kenfig Ministry Area Profile
Application Form Ministry Area Leader Porthcawl & Kenfig

Ministry Area Leader for Penarth

Penarth Ministry Area is a community of five churches centred on this attractive and vibrant seaside town just a few miles south-west of Cardiff and the adjacent village of Llandough.

The town is regularly highlighted in the national press as one of the top places to live in the UK and is popular with both families and the retired.

The Penarth Ministry Area is proud to belong to the Inclusive Church Network and to welcome everyone. Its aim is for everyone to find a service to suit their preferences in one of its five churches, where the diverse worship styles and traditions of the Anglican Church are all represented.

The Ministry Area Council has developed a vision for the Ministry Area, which underpins all its mission priorities. It seeks to be:

  • Visible and known
  • Flourishing, inclusive and outward-looking
  • Making best use of our resources
  • Proactive in serving our community
  • Active in stewardship of our environment and challenging injustice.

We are looking for a Ministry Area Leader who will lead, support and encourage the Ministry Area in driving its strategic agenda forward, working as part of a strong and integrated team of clergy and lay people to minister to the people of Penarth, Llandough and beyond.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact The Venerable Mark Preece, Archdeacon of Margam archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk Tel: 07989 587529

Deadline for Applications: Mid-day Monday 1st May 2026

Shortlisting Tuesday 2nd May 2026.

Interviews will take place on Monday 11th May 2026.

Penarth Ministry Area Profile
Penarth Ministry Area Leader Application Form

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  • Telling a joyful story.
  • Growing the Kingdom of God.
  • Building our capacity for good.
The Diocese of Llandaff

We are one of six dioceses in the Church in Wales and cover much of South Wales, including Cardiff and the South Wales Valleys. The Diocese is the most densely populated part of Wales and is hugely diverse, from the urban capital of Cardiff to post-industrial Valleys including the semi-rural Vale of Glamorgan.

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