Join us this Advent and Christmas across Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. Our churches in Rhymney, New Tredegar, Tredegar, Abertysswg and Bedwellty have plenty planned, with Christmas worship and opportunities to come together as a community.
You’re welcome whether you come to church every week or are visiting for the first time. Have a look through the programme and find something to join us for.
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Shared events · St David’s · St Dingat’s · St George’s · St Paul’s · St Sannan’s · Saints
Events for the whole ministry area
Nativity LIVE!
Saturday 12 December, 11am to 2pm. St Dingat’s Church, New Tredegar.
See the Christmas story brought to life at St Dingat’s. Everyone across the ministry area and our local communities is invited to join us.
Ministry Area Christmas Service
Sunday 27 December, 10am. St Paul’s Church, Abertysswg.
Our five churches come together at St Paul’s to celebrate Christmas and share in worship.
St David’s Church, Rhymney
Toy Sunday
Sunday 29 November, 10.30am
A service celebrating generosity and the joy of giving.
Memorial Tree Carols
Wednesday 9 December, 6.30pm
Remember loved ones with carols and the hope of Christmas.
Beer and Carols at Rhymney House Hotel
Wednesday 16 December, 7pm
Join St David’s for the Christmas story, beer and carols in a relaxed setting.
Outdoor Carols
Tuesday 22 December, 6pm
Gather outside to sing Christmas carols together.
Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday 24 December, 3pm
Celebrate Jesus’ birth with Holy Communion.
Children’s Christmas Service
Thursday 24 December, 4pm
Share the Christmas story in a service for children and their families.
St Dingat’s Church, New Tredegar
Carols, Tree Lighting and Christmas Show
Tuesday 1 December, 5pm
Welcome the season with an evening of Christmas celebration.
Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 13 December, 6pm
Hear the Christmas story through Bible readings and familiar carols.
Community Christingle
Friday 18 December, 5pm
Celebrate Jesus, the light and hope of the world.
Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday 24 December, 6pm
Come together for Holy Communion as we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Christmas Day Mass
Friday 25 December, 10am
Celebrate Christmas morning with worship and Holy Communion.
Nativity LIVE! also takes place at St Dingat’s on Saturday 12 December. See the Nativity LIVE! details.
St George’s Church, Tredegar
Darkness to Light
Sunday 29 November, 6pm
An Advent service looking towards the light and hope of Christmas.
Beer and Carols
Friday 4 December, 7pm
Join in with familiar carols in a relaxed, sociable setting.
Christmas Jumper Day
Sunday 20 December
Wear your Christmas jumper and share some festive cheer. The start time is to be confirmed.
Evening Carols
Sunday 20 December, 6pm
Come together to sing the carols and share the Christmas story.
Christmas Eve Nativity
Thursday 24 December, 6pm
A celebration of the Christmas story for all ages.
Christmas Eve Mass
Thursday 24 December, 11.30pm
Welcome Christmas with Holy Communion.
Christmas Day Mass
Friday 25 December, 10am
Celebrate Christmas morning together with Holy Communion.
St Paul’s Church, Abertysswg
Carols
Wednesday 2 December, 4pm
Join in with familiar Christmas carols.
Carols on the Green
Monday 21 December, 6pm
Gather on the Green in Abertysswg to sing Christmas carols together.
Come and Celebrate Christ’s Birth
Thursday 24 December, 9.15am
Welcome Christmas with worship and thanksgiving.
St Paul’s hosts the Ministry Area Christmas Service on Sunday 27 December at 10am, bringing all five churches together.
St Sannan’s Church, Bedwellty
Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December, 10am to 4pm each day
Enjoy a festive display of decorated Christmas trees.
Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 20 December, 6pm
Hear the Christmas story through Bible readings and carols.
Midnight Mass
Thursday 24 December, 11pm
Welcome Christmas with Holy Communion late on Christmas Eve.
Christmas at Saints
The Saints events below take place at St George’s Church, Tredegar.
Fridays at Saints
Fridays 27 November, 4 December and 11 December, 6pm
Explore Advent together as we prepare for Christmas.
Big Christmas Party
Saturday 5 December, 5.30pm to 8pm
Come together for a festive celebration at Saints.
All Sorts Christmas Celebration
Sunday 13 December, 6pm
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with All Sorts.
Little Christmas
Monday 14 December, 9.30am
A Christmas celebration for children and their families.
Big Friday Christmas Worship
Friday 18 December, 6pm
Celebrate Christmas together through worship.
After Christmas
All five churches worship together at St Paul’s, Abertysswg, on Sunday 27 December at 10am. There are no church services on 26 December or from 28 to 31 December.
We look forward to welcoming you this Christmas. There’s room for you here.