Join Us for Our Ministry Area Service – Sunday, 23rd March

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Ministry Area Service on Sunday, 23rd March, at 10am at St David’s, Rhymney.

This is a special opportunity for all our churches to come together in prayer, worship, and scripture, uniting as one body in Christ. It will be a time of fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal as we gather to seek God’s presence together.

Refreshments will be provided after the service, so please stay, chat, and enjoy the time with friends old and new.

📌 Important Note: This will be the only service in the ministry area on this day, so we encourage everyone to make their way to St David’s to worship as one.

Spread the word also if you need a lift please let us know!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome to the Enchanting World of “The Battling Butlers”!

We are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening of music, magic, and heartfelt storytelling at the “The Battling Butlers”. This family-friendly extravaganza promises to be a night filled with laughter, emotion, and pure theatrical delight.

A Show for Everyone

“The Battling Butlers” is more than just a musical—it’s an experience that will captivate audiences of all ages. Described as “like going to the circus, but better,”. This show has something for everyone. All ages welcome!

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, 18th March
  • Venue: St Dingats Church, New Tredegar
  • Doors Open: 4:30 PM
  • Show Starts: 5:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical evening. Gather your loved ones, mark your calendars, and join us for a performance that promises to be as funny as it is touching, as musical as it is magical.

Tickets and More Information

Tickets adults £3.00 and Children £2.00 Pay on the Door

Pick up on the door!

We can’t wait to see you there and share the magic of “The Battling Butlers” with our amazing community. Let’s come together for a night of entertainment.

Gathering as a Ministry Area – Join Us in 2025!

Gathering as a Ministry Area – Join Us in 2025!

As we step into 2025, we are excited to come together as a Ministry Area to worship, connect, and grow in faith. Ministry Area Services are a wonderful opportunity for all of us, from across our churches, to gather as one body in Christ. These services help us to strengthen our sense of community, deepen our understanding of scripture, and support one another in our faith journey.

This year, we have planned four special services at different churches in our Ministry Area. Each service will focus on a theme that helps us reflect on our faith and mission. On these dates, this will be the only service taking place across our churches, so we encourage everyone to come together in worship. These services will usually take place on the 5th Sundays of the year:

📅 March 23rd – St David’s, 10 AM
Coming Together in Prayer and Scripture
A time to unite in worship, listen to God’s word, and pray for one another.

📅 June 29th – St George’s, 10 AM
St Peter and Building the Kingdom of God Amongst Us
A reflection on how we, like Peter, are called to help build God’s kingdom here and now. BBQ afterwards!

📅 August 31st – St Sannan’s, 10 AM
Caring for God’s Creation
A service dedicated to stewardship of the earth and our responsibility as Christians to care for creation.

📅 November 30th – St Dingat’s, 10 AM
Awaiting Advent
As we enter the season of Advent, we take time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

These gatherings are open to everyone – whether you attend church regularly or just want to explore faith in a welcoming environment. We would love to see you there!

🚗 Need a Lift?
We want to ensure that everyone can attend these special gatherings. If you need a lift to any of these services, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll do our best to arrange transport so that everyone can attend.

📢 Spread the Word!
We encourage you to come and invite anyone who might benefit from being part of our worship and fellowship. Let’s make these gatherings special by coming together in love and faith.

Lent And Easter Activites

As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are invited to take time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. This journey through Lent prepares us to fully embrace the joy of Easter, celebrating Christ’s resurrection and the hope it brings to our lives. In the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area, we offer various services, events, and small groups to help us engage with this season meaningfully.

Lent and Easter Groups – Reflections and eventsDownload

Darkness – A Lenten Reflection

St Dingat’s Church | 9th March 2025 | 6PM

Lent is a season of reflection—a time to come before God with honesty, to acknowledge the struggles we face, and to seek His presence in the midst of them. At St Dingat’s Church, we invite you to join us for “Darkness”, a special service where we come together to meet the God who walks with us, even in life’s darkest moments.

This service is for everyone across the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area—whether you’ve been coming to church all your life or have never stepped through the doors before. All are welcome.

Together, we will take time for:

  • Reflective prayer – Bringing our burdens before God and finding peace in His presence.
  • Meditation – Creating space for stillness, listening, and encountering God in the quiet.
  • Singing – Using music to lift our hearts and remind us that light shines in the darkness.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and darkness can creep in. But even in our struggles, hope is not lost. We come together in Lent to seek the One who is always with us, guiding us through.

If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch—we’d love to hear from you.

We hope you will join us.

Join Us for Our St David’s Day Service & Cawl Lunch

As we approach St David’s Day, we invite you to join us in a special St David’s Day Service on Saturday, March 1st, at 10:30 AM at St David’s Church in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate the life and legacy of St David, and reflect on his message of faith, humility, and service.

After the service, we warmly welcome you to stay for a traditional Cawl lunch at 12:00 PM—a perfect way to continue the fellowship and enjoy some hearty Welsh hospitality.

Booking is essential for the meal. To reserve your place for the lunch, please contact Allyson on 07765 621 456.

📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM (Service) | 12:00 PM (Cawl Lunch)
📍 Location: St David’s Church

We look forward to celebrating with you and embracing the spirit of Dydd Gŵyl Dewi together!

Rev Rachel Nelmes

From Bishop Cherry

Bishop Cherry is delighted to announce the appoint of Rachel Nelmes as Pioneer Priest in the St Illtyd Ministry Area. 

Ordained in 2023 as a non-stipendiary priest, Rachel has been completing her curacy in the Mynydd Bedwellty Ministry Area whilst working for the DBF as Children’s and Families advisor. For the past 12 months she has been using her gifts and knowledge in Children’s and Schools ministry to undertake a pilot project in Abertillery, developing the relationship between the Church and local Schools. It was the learning from this project that helped inform our successful Growth Fund bid for Schools Engagement Pioneers.

With this new role Rachel will be able to develop these relationships to the next level by becoming embedded in the community and re-planting a congregation into St Michaels Church in Abertillery. A licencing service will be held after Easter.

From Rev Matt Davis – Ministry Area Leader

It is with mixed emotions that we announce Rev. Rachel is moving on to become a Pioneer in Abertillery at the end of her curacy.

We have been truly blessed by her gifts and talents over the past few years, and I am incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed to our community. Rev. Rachel possesses exceptional patience, gentleness, and love, demonstrating a genuine pastoral heart for those she serves. She leaves us with our heartfelt blessing and love.

I am confident that she will excel in her new role, bringing with her valuable knowledge from the area she has served for the last few years, as well as the skills she has developed with us. Her natural talent will undoubtedly lead to great things for God’s kingdom.

As a reminder, curates typically do not remain in the same place after completing their curacy, even though we may wish they could.

We will announce shortly a time to say goodbye to Rachel.

Supporting One Another in Times of Sickness

As a church, we are called to care for one another, especially during times of illness or at the end of life. The Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area is committed to ensuring that no one faces these moments alone. That’s why we have created the “In Times of Sickness” cards—simple card to help our congregations receive the spiritual and pastoral care they need when they need it most.

What Are These Cards For?

These cards provide an opportunity for you to express your wishes for pastoral support in times of sickness. Whether you find yourself unwell, hospitalized, or nearing the end of life, these cards ensure that your desires for spiritual care are communicated and acted upon on your behalf by a trusted person who you know.

How Do They Work?

  1. Fill in Your Wishes – Indicate whether you would like to be contacted by clergy if you are sick, in the hospital, or at the end of life.
  2. Share with a Trusted Loved One – Give the card to someone close to you who can reach out on your behalf if needed.
  3. Ensure Spiritual Care – By making your wishes known, you help us provide the support you and your family may need during difficult times.

Why Are These Cards Important?

In moments of illness, it can be challenging to communicate your spiritual needs. By filling out this card in advance, you ensure that you receive prayer, pastoral visits, or other support from the Ministry Area clergy. The churches of St David’s Rhymney, St Dingat’s New Tredegar, St George’s Tredegar, St Sannan’s Bedwellty, and St Paul’s Abertysswg are here to stand with you in faith and love.

How to Get a Card

You can collect a card from any of our churches or request one by contacting us directly. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 01495 722672 or via email at contact@mynyddbedwellte.church.

God bless,
Ministry Area Clergy Team
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area

If you wish to you may download the card here and print it off yourself:

In Times of Sickness cards-3Download

Weather affected church closers and Epiphany Online Service

We hope this message finds you safe and warm. Due to the severe weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to close the following churches this week for in-person services:

  • St Sannan’s, Bedwellty
  • St Paul’s, Abertysswg
  • St David’s, Rhymney

While we are saddened to pause our in-person gatherings, we want to ensure everyone’s safety during these dangerous conditions.

Join Us Online

We invite you to join us for an online service that you can watch from the comfort of your home:

https://youtu.be/ZmAVf7UrQgg

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in prayer and worship, even if we can’t be physically present with one another. If it seems improvised that’s because it is just go with the flow!

Need Assistance?

If you or anyone you know needs help during this time—whether it’s for groceries, medication, or just someone to talk to—please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. You can contact me directly. We are here to support you in any way we can.

Godbless
Rev. Matthew Davis
Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area

Post-Christmas Day Services in the Mynydd Bedwellte Ministry Area

As we continue to celebrate the season of Christmas, we warmly invite you to attend our special Post-Christmas Day Services. These reflective services honor the Saints and commemorations immediately following Christmas Day. Whether you’re a regular churchgoer, attend a different church, or haven’t attended before, you are welcome to join us.

Service Schedule:

  • Stephen Deacon & Martyr
    Date: Thursday, 26th December 2024
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Location: St George’s Church
  • John Apostle & Evangelist
    Date: Friday, 27th December 2024
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Location: St David’s Church
  • Holy Innocents
    Date: Saturday, 28th December 2024
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Location: St Sannan’s Church
  • Ministry Area Service
    Date: Sunday, 29th December 2024
    Time: 10:00 AM
    Location: St George’s Church
    Note: This will be the only service in the Ministry Area on this day.

Additional Information:

  • Christmas & New Year Closures:
    Please note that most activities and midweek services across the Ministry Area will pause during the week of Christmas and New Year. Kindly check with your local church for restart times.
  • Emergency Contact:
    In case of an emergency during this period, please contact Rev. Matt at 07800750259.

We hope to see you at one or more of these services as we continue to reflect on the joy and meaning of the Christmas season together.

For more details about our Ministry Area, visit:
🌐 MynyddBedwellte.church
📧 contact@mynyddbedwellte.church
📞 01495 722672

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