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Wales Synod Moderator
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- Category: Synod Life
- Created on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 12:27
It's with great pleasure that I announce that Revd Simon Walkling has been nominated as the next Moderator of the Synod of Wales. This nomination will be confirmed by Mission Council in March.
No plans for an induction date have yet been made, but Simon expects to start in his new role in September. More news will be shared as soon as possible.
In your prayers, please remember Simon, his family and his church (St. David's Uniting Church, Pontypridd) at this time of change and new challenge.
Induction of Paula Parish West: Stowpark Church, Newport
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- Category: East Wales
- Created on Thursday, 22 December 2011 13:03
What a gently joyful occasion! The induction of Revd Paula Parish West into the ministry of Word and sacrament at Stowpark Church, Newport, took place during Advent 2011. This short film clip celebrates that occasion. Please remember that if you would like to learn how to make a clip like this, that you contact the TDO for the South of Wales, Kevin Snyman, soon. We are hosting a film making day on 21st January and there are places available.
FURY FORUM December 2011
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- Category: Synod Life
- Created on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 11:37
"Linda , would you be willing to come to FURY Forum to talk about Young people across the world." "Andrew, do you know how old I am?" "Yeah, but we are desperate!"
It is so good to be loved! So off I went to Northampton, opting out of the first night by staying with my brother in Newport Pagnell. Yes, I am a coward, but who wouldn't be given the prospect of 30 young people like Andrew Barkley? Arriving at 9am on Saturday morning, I was greeted with a cup of coffee, an offer to have my bag carried to my room and a further welcome by lots of smiles. Miriam Webb ,secretary , met me along with Victoria Paulding Moderator of FURY. "Are you happy just to go with the flow?", I was asked. "Of course, is there any other way?" And so I had a wonderful time. There was a session on Are You happy, another on Consumerism as well as mine on Young People across the world. Workshops using art , a meditation room and of course, lots of games. Phil Ray (CYDO from Wessex ) and I acted as referees during one session. Somehow I managed to escape from being decapitated by flying Frisbees. We sang some alternative Christmas songs , thanks to material produced by Queens Foundation Birmingham. I especially like the one Frosty the Euro sung to Frosty the Snowman.
FURY serves its purpose so very well. We have a group of wonderful young people assuring me that the Church is alive and well. Do your young people want to know more? If so get them to Google FURY WALES.
The Banter
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- Category: Children & Young People
- Created on Friday, 02 December 2011 13:43
The next editon of 'The Banter' is here. Full of ideas, information and stories from some of our churches. In this edition find out about having a Giant Christingle service, or the messy church which is happening in Van Road.
Lay Preachers' Weekend 2011
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- Category: Training and Development
- Created on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:39
This year's Lay Preachers' Weekend was a great success, ably organised by Andy Buxton and well led by Revd John Churcher of the Progressive Christianity Network, UK.
A short film of the weekend. Enjoy!