The Mothers’ Union branch from Clydach Vale had a lovely visit recently to the diocesan MU caravan in Porthcawl, available for families who might need some time away (please contact Fr. James if you’re interested). They are seen here in St. John’s church with the vicar, Fr. Wayne, being presented with their bronze certificate for their work supporting the national Rise Up campaign by Josie Bolton Llandaff MU Trustee who is now spearheading the campaign.

We had two amazing services in honour of the Women’s World Day of Prayer last week: one at St. George’s in Cwmparc and one at St. Barnabas, Penygraig.

Beloved vicar moves on

Sunday 7th July saw the last service of Fr. Philip, who is moving to take up a new post in the Cynon valley. He goes with our prayers and thanks for his many years of faithful service in the Rhondda and much love and affection.

The end of an era!

Monday evening saw the end of an era, as we bid farewell to Fr. Haydn at St. Peter’s. He asked us to remember him in prayer before God and promised that he would do the same. We wish him every blessing as he returns to Merthyr and settles into this next phase in his life.

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Fr. James was among representatives of local dementia-friendly cafes who received funding from the Rhondda Rotary Club recently, alongside our ministry area treasurer

A service of prayer and vigil was held at St Matthew’s, Treorchy on 17th October for peace in the Holy Land: prayers are available for personal use from Fr. James

The Licencing of the Reverend Dr Sarah Rogers to the Rhondda Ministry Area toom place at St Thoms’ Church, clydach Vale, on Thursday, 16th February 2023