Synod Life
Induction of Wales Synod Moderator
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- Category: Synod Life
- Created on Tuesday, 11 September 2012 12:09
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Revd Simon Walkling was inducted as the Wales Synod Moderator at Plough United Reformed Church, Brecon, on Saturday 1 September at 2.30pm.
Some photos are below and also a link to the text of the reflection given by Revd John Humphreys. John's ad-lib comments are not included, you just had to be there!
Links, too, to video of photos, here:
New Safeguarding Regulations
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- Category: Children & Young People
- Created on Wednesday, 05 September 2012 13:14
From the 1st of September there are some changes to CRB checking procedures and also to the definitions of regulated activity with children and adults.
This is maybe a good opportunity for us to get back to the basics and look at our entire safeguarding procedures, over the next few months there will be more information about safeguarding on the website, so please keep up to date with it.
When we think of safeguarding it usually strikes fear in our hearts, but mostly it is common sense, many of the changes will not make any real difference to many churches but that does not mean that we can sit back and do nothing. We are all responsible for the safeguarding of all children and adult who come into our premises and safeguarding is not the responsibility of simply one person but of us all.
In our churches we should already be practicing safe recruitment,
safer_recruitment_guidance_Nov09.pdf546.09 KB and following the basic rules of safeguarding. These new regulations are primarily relating to Criminal record bureau checks and who may need them.
If any church or groups of churches wish some more tailor made advice please contact Judy Harris or Dr David Whyler to ask questions or arrange a visit, at which safeguarding awareness sessions can be given and help and advice on a range of other related information.
The Gathering / Y Cydgynulliad
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- Category: Ecumenical Work
- Created on Tuesday, 14 August 2012 10:17
Information about 'The Gathering / Y Cydgynulliad'
An event to be held on Saturday 13th October 2012 in the Great Hall of Aberystwyth University to celebrate and present the work of the Commission of the Covenanting Churches in Wales.
Purpose of the day:
- To celebrate 40 years and more of covenanting for mission in Wales
- To launch a set of discussion papers in response to the agenda set by our partner churches and denominations
- To see our covenanting journey in relation to Wales and the world
- To break bread together using a brand new Order for Holy Communion
ALL ARE WELCOME
A warm welcome will be extended to members
from all churches / denominations to this event,
and not only to official delegates from the
Covenanted Churches.
Further information can be obtained from The Gathering website or by downloading the leaflets below.
Pilgrim Filmmakers
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- Category: Training and Development
- Created on Tuesday, 07 August 2012 14:28
In the not-too-distant future a documentary will come out on the Pilgrimage for Justice that was arranged by OccupyFaith UK. If you would like some insight into the whys, whos and hows of that documentary before its debut screening, then visit Kevin's YouTube channel and watch the 3-part documentary called The Pilgrim Filmmakers.
http://www.youtube.com/user/tdosouth?feature=mhee
Enjoy.
Penrhys news
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- Category: Synod Life
- Created on Monday, 23 July 2012 14:33
At the meeting of the Llanfair Penrhys Sponsoring Body we were absolutely delighted to hear that Sharon Rees has been nominated and accepted into the Gorsedd for her sustained and decanted work among the people at Penrhys from Llanfair. Sharon famously went to penrhys for a year and has stayed for 21!
The names of those from SE Wales honoured by the Gorsedd of the Bards at the Vale of Glamorgan National Eisteddfod, were announced on 31 May 2012. Originally from the Swansea Valley, Sharon has worked in the education sector with Mudiad Meithrin and volunteering with people with special educational needs. She has been an Education Worker in Penrhys since 1991. Her service and commitment to this community is second to none, and she always strives to promote the Welshness of the young people in her care.
The Sponsoring Body were able to congratulate Sharon for whom this 'means a great deal’.