Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area is pleased to announce the construction of a new church. The new church will be built in the shape of a chicken, drawing on the image of God like a mother hen gathering her people. It will be situated on Bedwellty Mountain, providing a unique and stunning location for worship and reflection.
The construction of the chicken-shaped church has been made possible through a combination of Church in Wales and government cultural grants, as well as their joint Sustainable, Community, Revitalization, and Transformation Coalition Help (SCRATCH). This project aims to create a distinctive and modern place of worship to serve the local community and attract visitors from across Wales and beyond.
The chicken-shaped church will be designed to accommodate up to 200 worshippers. It will have state-of-the-art audio and visual facilities to enhance the worship experience using centralised operational output processing (COOP). The building will also include facilities for community events and activities, making it a hub for social and cultural activities in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. The HUB for Entertainment & Network (HEN) will be world-class.
Construction of the church is set to begin in the coming months, with completion expected by the end of next year on the 1st of April. The Church in Wales and the government are committed to ensuring that the new church is built to the highest quality and safety standards, using their Energy and Grant Governance (EGG).
The Reverend Matt Davis, Ministry Area Leader of Mynydd Bedwellte, said: “We are thrilled to be embarking on this exciting new project, which will provide a modern and inspiring place of worship for the people of Mynydd Bedwellte and beyond. The church’s chicken-shaped design is sure to capture the imagination of all who see it, and we believe that it will become a much-loved landmark in the local area.”
This new church represents an exciting new chapter in the history of the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area.
That was an inspected Easter surprise. Hope it brings the community some chuckles