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Holy Week is not just something we remember, it’s something we step into. It takes us on a journey with Jesus, from the joy of Palm Sunday to the sorrow of the cross, and finally to the hope of Easter morning. It invites us to slow down, reflect, and encounter God in a deeper way.Continue reading “Entering the Story: Holy Week”

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are moments when grief, fear, anger, or despair seem to settle over us like darkness. In those moments it can feel as though we are alone. But the Christian story tells us something different. Throughout the Bible we encounter people who walked through deep darkness. Job wrestled with sufferingContinue reading “Darkness: Finding Light in the Hardest Moments”

We are very pleased to announce that Ralph Aladese has been appointed as Team Vicar in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. It has been some time since Ralph was first interviewed for this role, and it is a real joy to now see him stepping confidently into this new chapter as he completes his curacy.Continue reading “Ralph Licensed as Team Vicar in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area”

Lent is a season of reflection, honesty and hope. It is a time when we slow down, look inward, and look again at God. We are really excited to begin our new Lent series of Matt & Ralph Talk with our first episode featuring Diana, a psychologist who joins us to explore the theme of forgiveness. What does forgivenessContinue reading “🎙 Matt & Ralph Talk: Lent Series Begins”

Next week we mark Ash Wednesday, the day that begins the season of Lent. Lent is a time of preparation, reflection, and renewal as we journey towards Easter and the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection. On Ash Wednesday, Christians receive the sign of the cross in ashes. It is a simple but powerful act thatContinue reading “Ash Wednesday and the Beginning of Lent”

“Bishop Cherry is delighted to share the wonderful news that Ralph Aladese has been appointed as Team Vicar in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. It has been some time since Ralph was interviewed for this post, and it is a joy to now see him stepping confidently into this new chapter as he completes his curacy.Continue reading “Announcement about Reverend Ralph”

Christmas is almost here, and you are warmly invited to celebrate with us across the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. Whether you are a regular worshipper, visiting family, or simply looking for a place to pause and reflect, our churches are open to you this Christmas. Christmas Eve Services St Paul’s, Abertysswg🕘 9.15amBegin Christmas Eve with a gentleContinue reading “Celebrate Christmas Across the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area”

Christmas does not end on Christmas Day.The Church gives us twelve days to sit with the wonder, the joy, and the deep truth of God with us. On Sunday 28th December, we will gather as one Ministry Area to celebrate the First Sunday of Christmas together. This will be a shared service for all our churches, a chance to slowContinue reading “First Sunday of Christmas | Ministry Area Service”

In 2026, our Ministry Area will gather several times through the year for Together Services. These are special occasions when we come together from across all our churches to worship in one place as one community. Each service is shaped by the Values of the Diocese of Monmouth and gives us an opportunity to reflect, pray, worship and connectContinue reading “Together Services 2026: Rooted in Our Diocesan Values”

As we step towards Advent this year, we invite everyone across our Ministry Area to come together for one shared service of worship. On Sunday 30th November, there will be one service only across the whole Ministry Area: Ministry Area ServiceSt Dingat’s Church10.00amTheme: Awaiting Advent This will be a special opportunity to gather as one church family, to pause,Continue reading “Ministry Area Service | Sunday 30th November at St Dingat’s”