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As we enter November, we come towards the end of the year, with one month to go. As I enter the last six months of training for ministry in the Church in Wales; I have been reflecting on what I have learned during my time in training, but also what life has taught me overContinue reading “Remembrance Refelction: Robert Chinnock-Fenton”

Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area Help our churches stay organised, connected and ready to serve our communities. We are looking for a reliable, organised Administrator to support the life and work of Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. Our five churches serve communities in Tredegar, Rhymney, New Tredegar, Bedwellty and Abertysswg. Working alongside our clergy, volunteers and churchContinue reading “Administrator vacancy”

This November, churches and communities across Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area will gather to remember those who have served and died in war, reflect on the human cost of conflict, and pray for peace. Behind every name on a memorial is a person, a family and a story. Remembrance gives us time to pause, honour theirContinue reading “Remembering Together: Remembrance Services 2026”

ASK A VICAR: Questions Nobody Asks in Church Have you ever wanted to ask a vicar something but worried it might sound awkward, silly or even offensive? Ask a Vicar is a new series exploring honest questions about faith, church and everyday life. There is no church knowledge required, and no question is off limits. InContinue reading “Ask The Vicar”

Our invitation was simple: “Come and look up.” On Wednesday evening, more than 500 people responded by joining us at St Sannan’s Church, Bedwellty, for our eclipse watching party. It was a fantastic turnout and a wonderful evening. People came together to watch the eclipse safely, enjoy refreshments, meet their neighbours and share in theContinue reading “More than 500 people look up together at St Sannan’s”

What would you ask a vicar if you could ask absolutely anything? On Tuesday 25 August, Reverend Matt Davis from St George’s Church will be hosting an open and informal evening at the Queens Ballroom in the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company Bar. Questions can be about faith, life, God, church, doubt, politics, the community,Continue reading “Ask the Vicar Anything”

The Annual Vestry Meeting of the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area will take place on: 📅 Sunday 26th July 2026🕓 4:00pm📍 St George’s Church, Tredegar Everyone is warmly welcome to attend. This is one of the most important meetings in the life of our Ministry Area. It is an opportunity for us to look back with gratitude for all thatContinue reading “Annual Vestry Meeting 2026: Help Shape the Future of Our Churches”

For generations, St Paul’s Church, Abertysswg has stood at the heart of village life. It has been a place where people have celebrated baptisms and weddings, gathered to mourn loved ones, marked important moments, found comfort in difficult times, and simply known that the church was there whenever it was needed. Today, we are asking for theContinue reading “St Paul’s Church Needs Your Help”