www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk www.facebook.com/pobl.dewi http://twitter.com./PoblDewi Mehefin/June 2012 Where we are . . . and where we’re going

In his Charge at this year’s Visitations, Rt Revd set out his plans for a reformed, revived and invigorated Church in St Davids Diocese

ORMALLY my Charge of the laity are not being harnessed faith, in stature and maturity, in not just in emergencies or as cover would be based on the properly; communication is weak spirituality and Christian virtues. during interregna. Ninformation and concerns and outdated; our capital assets In the sphere of work with young So we have the God-given highlighted in the parish returns, are too often a millstone and there people and children, Revd Mari- moment to do something about it. but this year is different because needs to be a better process as to anne Osborne and Mrs Naomi Deaneries will form the basis of of your input into the life of the how to use them to best advan- Wood have been appointed and are what we intend to do, though it diocese at a series of gatherings. tage for worship, outreach and already hard at work. However, will mean dividing them; creating You have told me that congre- service. Your constant struggle these initiatives need to be part of quite a few more of them; making gations are dwindling and ageing, with fi nances has also been made a wider strategy to renew our life them more sensitive to popula- with fewer children; church very clear. So what are we going to together as a diocese. tion clusters. Leadership of these culture is both tradition-bound and do about it? With declining numbers of partnerships will fall to stipendi- inward-looking; worship is often The Archdeacons have been stipendiary clergy we need to take ary clergy, who would, as now, formal, book-bound, out of touch gathering information and snap- a radical look at our structures have pastoral care of churches and, perhaps worse, “unimagina- shots of the life of the diocese; so that they let the local church with at least a second stipendiary tive”; there is little or no interest Area Deans have also contri- grow and fl ourish, cleric in each deanery. Gathered in outreach and evangelism; the buted signifi cantly and are already with a wide range of volunteers clergy are overworked, and, partic- involved in piloting some schemes ing Faith Groups. As followers of given real responsibility, while at ularly in the case of the stipendiary in the deaneries. the Risen Christ, we must ensure the same time experiencing a full clergy, dwindling in numbers; stress It is out of the current situation that our own discipleship is solidly sacramental and liturgical life. on the clergy is increased because that the future life of the diocese grounded and that we grow spir- Indeed, Readers have made clear to both worship and ministry are far will emerge. We have already set itually; from that will follow the me that they must be treated more too clergy-dependent; the energies up a fl ourishing network of Explor- growth of our church in trust and as colleagues in normal times and – continued on page 3

Torch and Trumpet

N Pentecost Sunday Wynd- The sounds of his practising can Oham Morgan carried the often be heard around the village Olympic Torch through of and the pleasant result on behalf of his community. Later is that we all know what the hymns on he carried it, with his former will be before coming to church! rugby trainees, through Llansaint And when he has fi nished accom- and Ferryside ending at the Rugby panying in St Ishmael’s he dashes Sports and Social Club for a party off to St Thomas’s to join other and charity rugby match. Christian friends for the service Wyndham is not only famous there. in these parts for his training So the trumpet has sounded skills; he has helped many a player and an Olympic Torch has arrived towards earning a cap or two for in Ferryside where it will have a . He also accompanies the permanent home. hymns on Sundays in St Ishmael’s.

‘The Gathering’ 13th October, – Page 6 Am ddim Free 2 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 Unorthodox fundraising mission visited six Wales cathedrals

If you’re planning a fundraising tour of the six Wales cathedrals, there’s only one place to start. Which is why the Rural Affairs Adviser to and Brecon diocese chose St Davids as his first port of call. Revd Richard Kirlew was given a blessed send- off by Wyn and the Dean, Very Revd Jonathan Lean. Richard’s unorthodox mission was designed to highlight the plight of rural farming communities and raise funds for farming support charities like the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution and Farm Crisis Network. And his prayers were answered, with £3,000 pledged by the many people across Wales who came out to support him.

A day for Pastoral Eucharistic Assistants The Lay Ministry Development Group hosted its first event of 2012 at St Mary’s Old School House, Cardigan, on Saturday, 3rd March, and a very well supported day it turned out to be, with over 36 delegates attending. Nick Barroccu reports

HE topics for the day were rience of those in attendance. are to be used in administering TCommunion by Extension, Notwithstanding this rich vein of ‘home communion’? All topics Worship in Residential Care experience, it was reassuring to see made for a deep and meaningful Homes and Public Speaking, all of how those involved had thought session, with almost everyone dili- which were designed for the benefit seriously about all details and gently taking their own notes. of Pastoral Eucharistic Assistants aspects of their role in Lay Minis- The second session of the day [PEA]. try – from diverse matters such as was a presentation given by Henry In looking at the role of PEA’s, once consecrated, do the elements Johnson on leading worship in care and specifically the subject of have a ‘best before’ date, how homes, specifically at Belmont to lead this type of worship, the voice projection, pacing, pitch and Communion by Extension, Revd should they be stored and trans- Court. Henry shared with us his code of conduct to be observed tone and most importantly, when Canon Dennis Wight identified ported, what type of licence is own experiences of this minis- in care homes, what resources to take a breath. He also stressed and acknowledged the vast expe- required and what form of words try, from having the inner calling you need, what’s available and the importance of understanding particularly the importance of the the reading you are delivering and soothing properties, and use, of having respect for God’s word. music. Henry’s detailed handouts All in all a very enjoyable day, at the end of his session form an judging from the evaluation forms exhaustive checklist of what‘s completed. The Lay Ministry A call to serve as disciples needed to undertake and deliver Development Team will be holding this important role. a further training day later this year The final session of the day was in September, looking at Theology, Following the success of the training day held in March this year, the Lay Ministry Development delivered by Gwyn Price-Evans, a nurturing prayer life, Bible study, Team will be holding its next event on 22nd September, at 9.30am (for a 10am start), at St John’s very lively speaker, who ensured the quality of Worship and practi- Church Centre, no-one was drowsy when he spoke! cal spiritual guidance. Gwyn outlined the general princi- Watch this space for more EADERS, Worship Leaders, ples of public speaking, covering details. RPastoral Eucharistic Assistants and all those involved in lay minis- try are invited. Those interested in exploring a role in lay ministry are also welcome. The topic for the day will be ‘A Call To Serve As Disciples’ and will focus on renewal and nourish- FINAL DATE ment, for both minds and spirits, for articles for the inspiring deeper discipleship. Keep a look out for posters September 2012 edition of and leaflets in your parish, giving further details, nearer the time. Pobl Dewi In the meantime, for enquiries, is 24th August 2012 or to book a place, e-mail Caroline Mansell: [email protected] Pobl Dewi, June 2012 3

HE acceptance of the Angli- tion of the within Tcan Covenant was the main the life of the province. While it item of business. The Covenant is Governing Body Report was generally recognised that the a statement of common principles language does have a special place and belief designed to try and keep The April meeting of the Governing Body was held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, in within the Church, there was some the Anglican Communion together. April. As usual, there was a packed agenda. Paul Mackness reports concern that it appeared to focus Earlier in the year the Church of on first language speakers, but not England rejected the Covenant. fully appreciating the effort and However, it was clear that it was members were asked to discuss Again, small groups were used to achievements of Welsh learners. not a given that the Church in some proposals being considered discuss a series of questions put The proposals were passed but it Wales would follow suit. After by the Bench in small groups. From forward by the Review Group. was felt that a light touch would be an amendment proposed by the my own group, I would say that The questions asked touched on needed to achieve a fully bilingual Bishop of Swansea and Brecon it there is still a considerable amount the area of the parish system and Church. was agreed that rather than give the of work to be done. Opinion was new methods of ministry as well as For me, the highlight of the Covenant a red or green light the extremely divided between those the means of funding them; church Governing Body was a highly Church in Wales would give it an for and against women , buildings and their use were also moving and personal presenta- amber one and, while still commit- plus a large number undecided as to discussed. It was interesting that tion by Loretta Minghella OBE, ted to the process of the Covenant, which of the proposals put forward much of the discussion touched the director of Christian Aid. The would wait to see what the outcome by the Bench for accommodating on issues that our own Bishop and Church in Wales has a long- of the 15th Anglican Consulta- those who, in all conscience, would his senior staff have highlighted as standing relationship with Christian tive Council would be in response be unable to accept the ministry of Loretta Minghella part of a future diocesan strategy. Aid as a Mission Partner, through to rejection by the Archbishop of a female bishop should be adopted. The Review Group will report to the funding of the mobile dental Canterbury’s own province. The views of the Governing Body Lord Harries, the former Bishop of the Bench of Bishops by the end clinic in Gaza. Loretta reminded The Bench of Bishops is will help the Bench to decide where Oxford. The other two members of of June and the Archbishop prom- us “Your voice counts; my voice currently considering whether to go next. the Review Group, Professor Patri- ised that members of the GB would counts; together our voices count to bring back the issue of the As readers will be aware, cia Peattie and Professor Charles receive full, unexpurgated copies for more.” ordination of women to the epis- there is an ongoing review of the Handy joined Lord Harries in - of the review, which would then be copate, and Governing Body (GB) Church in Wales’ structures led by dudno to speak to GB members. discussed at the Governing Body Further details of and at diocesan level. Governing Body There was a presentation by business and news are the working group looking at the in Highlights, available Welsh Language in the Church in in churches or online. Becoming a Generous People Wales, chaired by Cynog Dafis. This provided proposals, some www.churchinwales.org.uk Generous people make a difference to the world around them. Rt Revd Andrew John, quite radical, to strengthen the posi- for more information , considers what generosity means for everyone and invites us all to forthcoming events in the diocese

HERE’S a story, almost cer- his coins one night, he accidently So what’s the alternative to the ous people make a difference to the held in Hubberston and Carmarthen Ttainly apocryphal, about a rich pushed the trap door closed and horror stories of rabid, destructive world around them. They release – two more are planned in the man who was convinced some- was locked into his hide away. The greed? The alternative is to offer funds for new initiatives in church diocese as follows: one would break into his mansion gruesome conclusion continued a vision of what generosity looks and community, they show that the 7pm Friday 21st September and make off with all his worldly ‘forever and ever.’ Stories like this like. And that’s what the Provin- world view of ‘planet me’ is desper- Church Hall of Holy Trinity, wealth. He stashed it all away in a abound, especially as sermon illus- cial Stewardship Group (PROSE) ate and inadequate and they show Bridge Street, room at the very top of the mansion trations for preachers, and you can is offering the church in the next that generosity is deeply infectious. SA46 0AX. with a special trap door. Just in see the appeal. Greed is a grave and months: a vision of what gener- When our giving causes growth, 7pm Wednesday 26th September case! The story goes that, hoarding consumes all without any return. osity means for individuals, for it’s a rewarding experience. Church Hall of St Peter, parishes and for the province. St Davids is committed to Church Street, During the next six months this project because it knows that SA48 7BH every diocese will host roadshows changing the culture to one of – continued from page 1 to launch a new initiative called generosity will make a difference, ‘Becoming a Generous People’. and that’s why you are invited to See also: around them would be a minis- for us to encourage the growth of It’s a rolling programme consisting attend one of the host events at the Revd Ian Aveson’s of web-based resources and some end of this article. We look forward try team which would ensure that churches and then impose a poll Reflection teaching aids all sitting within one to being with you. churches have their own minis- tax on that growth. on page 15 ter – a non-stipendiary cleric, a The diocese is already review- focused aim which is to generate Host events have already been retired cleric, or a Reader and some ing the Ministry Share system and and stimulate new generosity. form of ordained local ministry more revision will be done in the So, why a rolling programme? or authorised hope that, through a process of A rolling programme allows lay ministry – consultation, a Church Growth churches to choose the point at focussed on that Fund emerges. This will encourage which they introduce a theme congregation. and enable local churches and part- they wish to explore. It might be This devel- nerships to achieve not just ‘Encouraging Regular Giving’ or opment is a survival but Planning and Resourcing Growth’. formalisation also Christian Running this throughout the year of what already discipleship, might be done very gently or with Marianne happens in our drawing others a strong focus – it’s something for Osborne pilot deaneries. to the body of clergy and PCCs to decide. What’s We will, Christ. important is that we see that there therefore, be taking positive steps And the are resources already available to address declining numbers of timescale? I to help us generate new and fresh responses from worshippers. After stipendiary clergy and give those Naomi Wood shall want to we do have a better experience of consult further year one, a different theme can be ministry of word and sacrament, as to detail. Thereafter, PCCs will introduced with the same resources with better training and support. be asked to consider the draft strat- and materials to help. And so the Furthermore, the financial contri- egy and report back to me in time cycle continues so that generosity butions of each church will be for the Diocesan Conference in becomes a way of life. eased, directing us in a new and October. Simultaneously all dioc- Now, at about this point some- more positive direction. esan officers and committees will one might well be asking: why? I have heard what you have be considering it. Why this emphasis on generos- said about the increasing burden A full copy of the Bishop’s ity, isn’t it just another fundraiser? of the Ministry Share. It would Charge at Visitations can be seen at Well if you choose to look at it that be massively counterproductive www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk way that’s up to you. But gener- 4 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 Appointments

Revd Susannah (Suzy) Bale, Revd Bruce C Collins, Revd Philip Wyn Davies, Priest in Charge, Permission to Offi ciate, Revd Dewi J L Roberts, Vicar & Area Dean, & w , to serve as NS Associate Vicar & Acting Area Dean, w & Strata appointed Priest in Charge, priest in the United Parish of w Revd Sarah Geach, Florida & Blaenpennal, to Llanybydder & Llanwenog w Catheiniog, 1 July 2012 & Troed yr Aur w Rector of Begelly w serve also as Canon, to Llanllwni & Llanwnnen, Brongwyn & , to serve Ludchurch & East occupy the Stall of Llanddewi 19 March 2012 also as Area Dean of Emlyn, Williamston, to serve also as , 23 May 2012 Diocesan Tourism Offi cer 26 April 2012

Revd W Dafydd Jones, NS Curate, Bro Teifi Sarn Helen, appointed Stipendiary Curate Bro Teifi Sarn Helen,

United Parish of Llandewi Revd R H Eileen Davies, Priest in Charge of Llanerch Revd Andrew P Bookless, Brefi & , Revd Andrew J Davies, Aeron w & Vicar of Bargoed & Deri 2 February 2012 Rector, Rectorial Benefi ce Dihewyd & Mydroilyn, to w Brithdir, appointed of Tenby, to serve also as serve also as Honorary Incumbent to the Benefi ce of Canon, to occupy the Stall of Canon, 26 April 2012 the 5th Cursal, Hubberston, 23 October 2012 Revd Canon Stuart R 26 April 2012 Bell, Rector & Acting Area Dean, Rectorial Benefi ce of Aberystwyth, to serve also as Canon Treasurer & Prebend, 26 April 2012, and Area Dean Llanbadarn Fawr, 6 May 2012

Revd Nicholas Cale, Vicar of Wiston w Walton East & Clarbeston, to serve also as Revd A Roger Morley- Area Dean of Daugleddau, Jones, NS Assistant Priest 29 April 2012 Cydweli & , to serve as stipendiary Priest in Charge of Cydweli and Llandyfaelog, 23 April 2012

Revd Canon W Roger Hughes, Vicar of the United Parish of Catheiniog & Area Dean of Revd Patrick C A Mansel & ; to remain as Lewis, NS Associate Priest, Vicar of the United Parish of Llandeilo Fawr & Taliaris, now Revd Christopher Webb, Catheiniog & also to serve as NS Associate Priest, Rectorial appointed Vicar of the United Archdeacon of Carmarthen, Benefi ce of , Parish of Lampeter, 1 July 2012 29 February 2012 2 July 2012 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 5 To be ordained Deacon on 30th June in St Davids Cathedral

Prof Noel Cox, to serve as Curate in the Parish of Llanbadarn Fawr

Dr David Ceri-Jones, to serve as Curate in the Parish of Llanfi hangel Ms Alex Grace, Mr Ben Read, Genau’r Glyn & Llangorwen Miss Victoria Jones, to serve as Curate in the to serve as Curate in the & Talybont Crown to serve as Curate in the Rectorial Benefi ce of Tenby Rectorial Benefi ce of East Parish of Dafen Carmarthen Nominations To be ordained Priest on 30th June in St Davids Cathedral Commission for Canterbury

Revd Capt David Evans, to continue serving as Curate in the Parishes of Dale & St Revd Stephen Edwards, Brides w Marloes/St Mary’s Revd William Gibbons, Revd Wendy Foulger, to continue serving as Curate Herbrandston w St Ishmael’s to continue serving as Curate ordained priest on 30th June, in the Parish of , & St Andrew Robeston West in the Rectorial Benefi ce of to serve as House for Duty Aberaeron & Llanddewi East Carmarthen Minister in Cilycym, Ystrad-ffi n, Aberarth & Llanbadarn Rhandirmwyn & Llangair-ar-y- Trefeglwys Bryn HE Most Revd Dr Barry TMorgan, Primate of The We keep all those to be ordained in our prayers Church in Wales, has been elected to serve on the Crown Nominations Commission for Canterbury, the body that will nominate the next Orlando John Evans . Is this a record? This is the fi rst time that a 1923-2012 T Llanstadwell’s Easter vestry meeting in March this year it was Primate of the Anglican Commun- Aannounced that one of the church wardens at St Tudwal’s was stand- ion has been invited to serve on T is with deep sadness that we ing down. John Gay has held the post for 38 years. He took up the job in the Crown Nominations Commis- Ireport the death of Mr Orlando 1974 serving under Canon Martin Likeman, then Revd Paul Flavell, and for sion and Archbishop Barry was (John) Evans, aged 89 of Lodna, the past 12 months, Revd Alan Chadwick. Thirty eight years is a very long elected by members of the Stand- Waungron Road, Betws, Amman- time but is it a record? Let us know if you can beat it! ing Committee. They had been ford, who died very peacefully at asked to nominate one Primate to home on 16th March. Warden for 34 years and a licensed represent the Anglican Commun- John was highly respected Reader for 25 years. The attend- ion on the Commission and their by all who knew him and a faith- ance at the church showed the chosen Primates were grouped ful member of St David’s Church, esteem and high regard in which according to the fi ve regions of Betws, for 86 years, a Church John was held. the Communion (Africa; Central North and South Americas & The Caribbean; East Asia & Oceania; Europe; Middle East and West Asia). The Standing Committee Follow Pobl Dewi on then voted by single transferable www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk vote – the method agreed by the Anglican Consultative Council for all its elections – and the name of Archbishop Barry emerged. The vote took place by email and was overseen by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Standing www.facebook.com/pobldewi http://twitter.com/PoblDewi Committee with advice from its John Gay (left) and Alan Chadwick legal advisor. 6 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 A success story

The Benefice of Bro Teifi Sarn Helen, with thirteen churches, recently found itself at a turning point. The PCC took a step back, considered its options and, condemns Iran’s involvement with the unwavering help of the Area Dean, has navigated a path which shows the Church in Wales working well, writes Jenny Kimber on Ashraf dossier

T all started in January 2011. First We then had to make it happen, The Archbishop of Wales and the Bishop of IRevd Janet Robbins announced and here we must pay tribute to St Davids have joined other senior churchmen her resignation from the post of Canon Philip Wyn who worked in condemning a trip to Iran by Martin Kobler, Associate Priest in the Benefice of tirelessly. Filling our 13 pulpits, the UN’s Special Representative for Iraq, to Bro Teifi Sarn Helen, then Canon as well as his own four, must have Aled Williams announced that he been a nightmare at times, but he discuss the fate of the residents of Ashraf and was retiring. As if all this were not bent over backwards to keep every- other opposition groups enough, we soon learned that Revd one informed every step of the way Dyfrig Lloyd would be moving to – transparency was his watchword. RCHBISHOP Barry and purge opposition groups such as . Then, on 19th March, the ABishop Wyn have joined the the Ashraf residents. Out of a clergy team of four, decree was read dissolving the Primate of All Ireland, Most Revd The statement argues that any only our non-stipendiary Curate, benefice, followed immediately by Alan Harper, and 13 other UK bish- dialogue with the Iranian regime Dafydd Jones, remained. He was the Easter vestries of the two new ops in expressing their “dismay” on the dossier of Ashraf is in ordained in June 2011 and, rather United Parishes. that the visit was allowed to go violation of the Memorandum of like Elijah, he might have said “I, benefice quite as Canon Aled had. It has taken perseverance and ahead when the Iranian regime Understanding signed between the even I only, am left.” Lampeter’s With this in mind, the PCC unani- there are still lots of loose ends but had refused to let Ahmed Shaheed, UN and the Iraqi government over trainee Reader was dropped in at mously voted to ask the Diocese to this was an example of the Church Special Rapporteur on Human the fate of 3,400 Iranian dissidents. the deep end. divide the benefice. in Wales working well. Rights in Iran, to enter the country. It is also in violation of various At that point the benefice came Our request was granted. The And there is more good news. In a joint statement, they international laws and mandates on under the care of the new Area Parish of Llanwnnen was to return The United Parish of Lampeter say they fear that the name of the rights of refugees. It expresses Dean, Revd (now Canon) Philip to being part of the Llanybydder, will welcome a new vicar on 2nd the United Nations Assistance concern that involving the Iranian Wyn Davies. In the July magazine Llanllwni, Llanwenog Group; and July – Revd Christopher Webb. Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will regime in this dossier “means play- he wrote of a turning point. The two new United Parishes would be Meanwhile, Revd Dafydd Jones be misused by a regime, which ing a role in further bloodshed of benefice had been formed some formed – the Parish of Lampeter, continues his work as Curate in the has been condemned 58 times for Ashraf residents and innocent years earlier and benefitted from comprising Lampeter with Maestir, United Parish of human rights violations, in order families in Iran”. the hard work and commitment of Silian, Llangybi and Betws Bledrws and Llangeitho, and we can begin to exert more pressure on Iraq to Canon Aled, Revd Dyfrig Lloyd and – and the Parish of Llanddewi and to build on the hard work of Canon The full statement is available at other clergy. However, 13 churches Llangeitho, comprising Llanddewi Aled and his colleagues. www.anglican-communion.org/_userfiles/File/acns5107.pdf is a tall order and we could not Brefi, Llangeitho, Gartheli, Betws All praise and thanks to God. reasonably expect to find a succes- Leucu, Llanbadarn Odwyn, Llan- sor who could lead this very diverse fair Clydogau and Cellan. Going to The Gathering?

Bishop Wyn has issued a clarion call to everyone in the diocese to help celebrate and strengthen our links with sister churches Archbishop of Wales’ Awards in Wales T REVD WYN EVANS is the in due course, will inform the for Church Music 2012 RAnglican representative on Commission’s strategy. the Commission for Covenanted Keynote speaker at The Gath- On 12th May St Davids Cathedral hosted a Choral Evensong Churches in Wales, and has played ering will be Revd Dr Olav Fykse with the presentation of the Archbishop of Wales’ Awards for Church Music an important role in a new initiative Tveit, General Secretary of the by the Commission to transform World Council of Churches, and N his address the Archbishop The recipients of awards this dral, The Very Reverend Jonathan ecumenism in the Principality. the day will close with a celebra- Iof Wales, The Most Reverend year were: Certificate of Merit: Lean, would like to congratulate all The results of their delib- tion of the Eucharist using a new Dr , said: “We are Lynn Brown, Gwen Griffith, those who were honoured by the erations will be presented to a Covenanted Eucharistic Liturgy. blessed in the Church in Wales Elizabeth Madine, Colin Pascoe, Archbishop and was delighted to host special meeting – The Gathering “The Commission has done all with an excellent body of choirs Revd Edward Yendall. In absen- the event in the cathedral. He said: – at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on that it can to move the churches and musicians and these awards tia: Norman Collins, Elizabeth “With the wealth of choral tradition Saturday 13th October. forward in the quest for unity,” recognise the dedication, talent Jones, Trevor Wilkinson, Doro- associated with St Davids Cathedral The Commission is a partner- Bishop Wyn adds, “and, following and hard-work put in week after thy Williams, David Williams and it was a wonderful opportunity for ship between the Church in Wales, The Gathering in October, and the week by those people – from the Keith Young. Archbishop’s Award: us to participate in the Archbishop’s the Presbyterian Church of Wales, release of the reports and proposals, professionally-trained musicians Christopher Waring Davies and awards and to show our gratitude to the United Reformed Church, the that forward movement lies within achieving exceptionally high artis- Dr William Reynolds. Honorary the people who were awarded for the Methodist Church and some Baptist the gift of the Holy Spirit exercised tic standards to the army of skilled Award: John Granger and Margaret sterling work that they do in the field congregations. Each one will be in obedience by the churches.” volunteers without whom many of Blott. In absentia: Bishop Richard of church music.” represented by appointed delegates, our churches and chapels would Fenwick. In the closing statement of his but it will be an open meeting at simply grind to a musical halt.” The Dean of St Davids Cathe- sermon the Archbishop said “We which everyone can attend. celebrate your dedication, your faith- Important moment fulness, the leadership you show in “This is an exciting and important our church communities. Through moment in our quest for unity,” your musical ministries people can Bishop Wyn explains, “and I be led to God. It is a fearsome and would hope that there won’t be a joyful responsibility. You give of single church, parish or pastorate in your best; you offer in worship all of Wales that doesn’t get involved in yourselves and we thank you for it.” this event.” For further information or to nominate candidates for future The Commission has spent 18 awards please contact: Revd Harri months developing a series of new Williams (Secretary), St Thomas proposals which will be unveiled House, Scarrowscant Lane, Haver- at The Gathering. Delegates will fordwest SA61 1EP. then take them back to the parishes for debate and discussion which, Pobl Dewi, June 2012 7 A Shrine restored at St Davids Cathedral

In September 2010, the Very Reverend Jonathan Lean, Dean of St Davids launched an appeal to restore the mediaeval Shrine of St David within the cathedral, an appeal which came to fruition on St David’s Day this year when the newly restored shrine was dedicated by the at a service attended by over 500 people

HE celebration of the Shrine’s engage and challenge visitors to the form the centrepiece of the shrine Trestoration continued with a cathedral and further the mission are not only reminders of St David weekend of special services and of the Church in St Davids and the and his life and influence, but also presentations and then, later in the diocese. a focus for prayer and a witness to month, with a visit by the Arch- At the heart of the shrine is the faith which he proclaimed and bishop of Canterbury to preside, a new icon of St David which which transformed his life and the and preach, at a special Choral is surrounded by icons of saints lives of the other saints who are Eucharist. All these celebrations associated with him or with the represented. mark the beginning of a new stage cathedral – St Andrew, to whom Above the shrine is a tradi- in the life of the shrine and of the the cathedral is also dedicated; tional wooden canopy which is a cathedral, which became a major St Patrick and St Justinian, both replica of an original 13th century place of pilgrimage in the 12th of whom are associated with St construction. Canopies were tradi- century. Pilgrimage to St Davids Davids; and St Non, David’s tionally placed above altars and declined following the destruction mother whose chapel and well above the tombs of the saints as of the shrine during the Refor- lie close to St Davids Cathedral. a reminder of the closeness of the mation, but an increased interest These five icons were painted and heavenly places. This carved oak in pilgrimage in recent years has gilded by local artist Sara Crisp canopy was made by Friend Wood meant that people have once again and combine the styles of classic begun to see St Davids Cathedral Byzantine and early Italian work. and its shrine as more than simply Traditional paint and techniques The Shine of St David – St David’s Day 2012 a place to visit. The newly-restored were used throughout and all the shrine creates a focus for prayer work on the icons was undertaken to designs by the late Peter Bird and Davids Cathedral each year and and pilgrimage within the cathedral within the cloisters of the cathedral. is decorated with stars to represent enjoy the beauty of the building and is a place which will hopefully These beautiful works of art which the heavens, roses to represent the and its surroundings. Hopefully beauty of the Gospel and images the Shrine will not only enhance which are associated with the lives that beauty but will also help in the of the saints depicted below the mission of the cathedral – not only canopy. honouring St David and his life but In his sermon at the Eucharist witnessing to the living faith which for the dedication of the restored he professed. Shrine of St David, the Dean of Each Friday, prayers will be St Davids, The Very Reverend offered at the shrine at midday, Jonathan Lean said: “This shrine with an opportunity for those who honours St David and his life; so let attend to receive anointing with us remember St David’s last words oil with prayers for healing and to his followers – ‘Be joyful, keep wholeness. This is another impor- the faith and do the little things,’ tant aspect of the ministry of the and let us pray that today will mark shrine – not only encouraging Visit of the The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr Rowan the beginning of our great mission people to pray but reaching out to to turn visitors into pilgrims.” them with the healing love of God Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury – 24 March 2012 Detail from the icon of St David Many thousands of people visit St and offering an opportunity for a more formal time of prayer and intercession. As well as the aim of engaging What’s on at St Davids Cathedral with casual visitors to the cathe- dral, individuals and groups from Saturday 16 June Tuesday 24 July within the diocese and beyond are 4.00pm – St Davids Diocesan Guild of Bellringers Service 7.30pm – Concert by The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera encouraged to make a pilgrimage Friday 22 June Friday 27 July to the cathedral. Pilgrimage groups 2.30pm – Informal Concert by the Christ Congregational 7.30pm – Concert by The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera will be offered a tour of the cathe- dral as well as time for prayer at the Chancel Choir, Maryland Saturday 28 July shrine and to celebrate the Eucha- Saturday 30 June 7.30pm – Concert by The National Youth Orchestra of Wales rist. Hopefully, the opportunity 10.30am – Diocesan Ordination Service Tuesday 31 July & Wednesday 1 August for groups to come to the cathe- Friday 6 July 2012 1.00pm & 3.00pm – Sacred dance by The Rambert School of dral on pilgrimage will enhance 10.30am – College Graduation Ballet & Contemporary Dance the ministry of the cathedral as the Friday 3 August mother church of the diocese and Saturday 7 July 7.00pm – Cathedral Ball Race & Pig Roast encourage the mission of the whole 1.30pm – ‘Cauldrons & Furnaces’ Cultural Olympiad Celebration Church in St Davids as a pilgrim Friday 10 August people seeking to follow and to Tuesday 10 July 7.30pm – Cathedral Film Night 12.00pm – Informal Concert by Charles Timberlake (piano) serve the God to whom our patron Saturday 18 August saint witnessed so faithfully. Wednesday 11 July 7.30pm – Concert by Côr Meibion De Cymru For further information about 10.00am – Day of Refreshment for the Soul Friday 24 August the restoration of the Shrine or to Saturday 14 July 7.30pm – Cathedral Film Night make arrangements for a pilgrim- 7.30pm – Concert by the Choir age to the cathedral please contact: The Dean’s Personal Assistant, Sunday 15 July For further information about the above services and events The Deanery Office, St Davids, 3.00pm – Plant Dewi 10th Anniversary Service please contact the Deanery Office on 01437 720202 Pembrokeshire SA62 6RD. Friday 20 July or email [email protected] Telephone: 01437 720202 7.30pm – Concert by the Orchestra of the Swan [email protected] 8 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 The church local and universal Peter Sedgwick reports from the Third Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission which met in Hong Kong in May

HE Third Anglican Roman who will train to be school chap- God: the Roman Catholics spoke TCatholic International Com- lains. This is part of the growth of movingly about Pope John Paul mission (ARCIC III) met again in St Michael’s into Asia and I met II’s apology to the Jewish people. Hong Kong from 3rd to 11th May. the Anglican Archbishop of Hong There was also much discussion It was the second meeting. The first Kong, some of the students and of worldwide Anglican synodi- meeting had been in Bose, Italy staff. cal structures and the future of and an article about that meeting The ARCIC discussions were the Anglican Covenant, alongside appeared in last year’s edition of intense but also involved careful Roman Catholics expositions of Pobl Dewi. I am one of the Angli- listening. Some Roman Catholic ecumenism, and the sacraments. can members, as an ethicist and ethicists said that recent official I wrote a paper when I was there historian of . Within documents held that contraception on the issue of dissent and disobe- the Church in Wales, I am Principal was ‘intrinsically wrong’ (‘intrinsi- dience within Anglicanism (very of St Michael’s College, Llandaff. cum malum’). In reply I argued that relevant to discussions of sexu- The two co-chairs are the Roman there is a long Anglican tradition of ality and gender) which, again, Catholic Archbishop of Birming- upholding moral norms, but such provoked a thoughtful reply on ham, Bernard Longley, and the norms are seen through pastoral what Catholics must believe. Anglican Archbishop of New encounter and have to be grasped We are finding our way. No Zealand, David Moxon. Members in the particular historical context. one believes that the process will of ARCIC are drawn from all over Other papers looked at how the be anything but challenging, and the world. churches fell short of the glory of any report will be tentative in We were acutely aware that its conclusions. We are trying to both churches are feeling their way. in Asia is faced by two see how the local church relates We will meet in a year’s time once challenges. One is that of poverty to the universal and how moral more, possibly in Rome. We are and we heard of inspiring work discernment is reached at differ- tackling some of the most painful by the churches with Philippino ent levels, local and universal. We issues in ecumenism, and it is my migrant workers. The other is the have gone away to write on three firm belief that we can learn from explosion in churchgoing in China, examples: slavery, where the two each other what is called ‘recep- and the flip side of this, which is churches now believe firmly that tive ecumenism.’ On 29th May the search for Asian expressions this is a moral evil (and you can the Roman Catholic Archbishop of of Christianity. We spent much think of the migrant workers in Cardiff, George Stack, makes an time listening to Chinese Chris- Hong Kong who sometimes work official visit to St Michael’s. Never tians in Hong Kong talking about in those conditions); divorce and before has this happened. It will be their faith. St Michael’s is taking abortion, where the two churches a joyful occasion and yet we have three part-time students from Ming disagree quite deeply on how they so much further to travel to unity. Hua Anglican theological college respond to these issues; and the Pray for us in our conversations, in Hong Kong this September, current economic crisis, where that we may learn from each other.

ST DAVIDS TOURISM TEAM ST DAVIDS TOURISM TEAM Invites you to a ART FAITH TRAIL TOURISM DAY at LLANBADARN FAWR 20-23 JULY 2012 ABERYSTWYTH

Did you miss the Tourism Day at Haverfordwest last year?

A similar day will be held on  TUESDAY 3 JULY 2012 So what is it? An Art Faith Trail, which will enable visitors 10am-3pm to see the work of local artists displayed in AT ST PADARN’S CHURCH HALL a number of churches in North Pembrokeshire LLANBADARN FAWR ABERYSTWYTH SY23 3TF

During the day from When is it? We will explore Friday 20 July to Monday 23 July 2012  How we can prepare for our visitors and share, with them, the distinctiveness of our churches and chapels as places of spirituality, heritage and hospitality  Aspects on the security of the building St Aiden’s Church, Solva  Genealogy Where is it?  Resources available

St Rhian’s Church, Llanrhian, THE DAY IS FREE St Gwyndaf’s Church, Llanwnda but please register in advance by contacting: St Mary’s Church, Fishguard Revd Sarah Geach, tel: 01834 812078; email: [email protected] OR Caroline Evans, tel: 01267 202305; email: [email protected]

 Please bring lunch — tea and coffee will be provided

 If required, directions to Llanbadarn Fawr Church Hall can be provided when you register

Further details from Revd Sarah Geach at [email protected] or phone 01834 812078. Pobl Dewi, June 2012 9 Welsh youth at the House of Lords Meeting Lord Harries, chair of The Church in Wales Provincial Review Messy Church Board, in on 26th March, was an enlightening and enjoyable experience for Bishop Gregory of St Asaph, the provincial Youth Officers A fantastic day was had by all at the Mission Hall, Hill Mountain, and a number of youth representatives who had been selected from the on Sunday 29th April when we opened our doors to a brand new five dioceses across Wales, says Marianne Osborne experience for us all: Messy Church

HE group made its way to the ministry can best be discerned and have attempted to provide support Tvisitors’ entrance of the House encouraged? to our younger members, only to of Lords, where we were met by It was a lively discussion. The find that we fall at the very first Lord Harries and escorted to our St Davids representative, Alun hurdle because we provide what meeting room. Evans of St Johns Church Pembro- we think they want and not what Each representative was kedock, and all the other youth they actually need. between the ages of 18-25 and representatives, contributed with The provincial officers are had been asked to contribute to a quiet confidence. It was great to working hard to encourage and the recently collated data for the see how passionate they all were enable that voice to be heard by Church in Wales review as sanc- about being members of their local those who make decisions in our tioned by the Archbishop. A churches and youth clubs. Church and we feel that this meet- number of weeks prior to the meet- In a society that values its ing at the House of Lords was ing the candidates had been asked young people it is vitally impor- foundational for those who are the to consider a number of questions: tant to give them a voice. Time and youth of the church today and the How do you and most of the other again, in the church especially, we leaders of the church of tomorrow. young people participate in the Church in Wales at the present? What aspects of it do you appreci- ate? What aspects do you think are less relevant to people of your age? What would you like to see more of, HE story of Noah’s Ark indeed, tummies content and arms or what should be done differently? Twas made and glittered then filled with glittering, sequined How could the views and concerns debated about, and, of course, told offerings to God we all went home of younger members of the church with great gusto as the wind and sticky but smiling, and that was be better represented in the delib- rain howled around the hall adding just the adults. erations of the church? to the drama of it – at one point we If you’d like to start your own Looking ahead, what do you see thought Noah himself might arrive Messy Church and need some help as the major challenges facing to rescue us as the floods steadily Contact Naomi Wood at the Dioce- The Church in Wales? How could rose in the village! san Office . . . go on, you know you younger members help? An excellent time of fellow- want to!

How do you think vocations to © Pamela McHutchon 2012 ship with a bring and share Sunday – Marianne Osborne tea rounded off the day very nicely Archbishop unveils Statue Youth Leaders Day The last Saturday of April was the day and the A life size statue of Saint Carannog, the Celtic saint who founded the village Chapel at Trinity St Davids Carmarthen was the of Llangrannog in the 6th century, was unveiled by the Archbishop of Wales, venue for the first Diocesan Children and Youth Dr Barry Morgan, on 12th May Team’s youth leaders’ study day of this year

HANKS go to Sebastien committee of local people worked from Carantec in Brittany, another FTER spending a number Coffee and lunch times at these TBoyesen, the sculptor, whose with him on the project, raising the village founded by St Caran- Aof months advertising the sorts of events are invaluable and works include a series of sculp- money for the materials and other nog, and this group included the event the team were a little disap- provide the opportunity to chat tures in Newport, where he was costs. author of two books on Caran- pointed to receive only a handful more freely to those you find your- town sculptor between 1993 and The opening ceremony started nog/Carantec, Anne Dumas. Two of interested youth and their lead- self studying with. I met a number 1994, and more recently, a tribute at 10am as the Archbishop was archaeologists, Nancy and Charlie ers. However, for those of us who of people who were as excited to the miners who lost their lives happy to accept the invitation to Holinrake, who excavated the site had arrived, and were enthusiastic about working with young people at the Six Bells Colliery in Aber- come but had to leave for another of yet another Carannog Church to learn, it was an informative and as I am and we shared stories of tillery. The Carannog statue was engagement. Côr Meibion Blaen- (Carhampton in Somerset) also thought provoking day. particular sessions that had been created by Mr Boyesen as a gift to porth joined the crowds to sing. came, while representatives from We began with coffee and productive in various parts of the the village, where he lives, and a Among the visitors were a group Crantock in Cornwall were, sadly, prayer and then our two lead- diocese. It certainly was good to be unable to attend. Also attending the ers, Andy Putt, Youth Pastor at St able to adopt new ideas and strat- ceremony was the model for the John’s Wimbourne, and our own egies to keep our ministries fresh statue, who the sculptor met in a Dan Bright, Youth Pastor at St and real. supermarket one day. Michael’s Aberystwyth, allowed us Experiences The weather, after a doubtful to dive straight in! spell, was extremely co-operative, By the end of the day one thing Opportunity and following the short bi-lingual we could all agree on was that, ceremony refreshments were The day’s learning was split into however we chose to apply our provided in The Caban, a cafe on three main sessions: why we do knowledge and life experiences the sea front in Llangrannog. youth ministry, when we do youth to our ministries, each of us are ministry and, maybe the most passionate about living and shar- More photos can be seen at important of the sessions, how we ing the Gospel of Christ and above www.llangrannog.org.uk do youth ministry. Each session all sharing the love of God in all its www.boyesen.co.uk/Boyesen/ gave us an opportunity to interact great length and breadth and depth Sebastien_Boyesen_Design.html with one another, share experi- – which is, as always, a very excit- ences of our varied ministries and, ing prospect. of course, discuss the inevitable – Marianne Osborne differences of opinion which arose. 10 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 Welcome to our family

A big welcome to our family in Christ, to ten beautiful children, who were baptised at a family service set in the hall of St Marks VA School Merlin’s Bridge on 22nd March. The service was a real joy, filled with music, prayer and student participation! The liturgy was led by Haverfordwest Curate, Revd Harri Williams, who was glowing with pride as he asked God’s blessing upon the children and their families, friends and teachers. It was a privilege to be a part of the afternoon – new life in all its glory. – Marianne Osborne

Invest now for the future Dathlu Dydd Gwyl^ Ddewi Naomi Wood, Youth and Children’s Development Officer, makes a plea yn Ysgol for more youth and children’s workers across the diocese Pupils from Llanddarog School celebrate St David’s Day REGULARLY read Youthwork they are not very well attended. family walked through the door and visit Saint Twrog’s Church, Llanddarog I magazine. It includes inter- While numbers aren’t everything and said that one of the girls had views, articles, recommendations, they do actually show us that we been pestering for months to go OEDD hi’n hyfryd gweld arferol. Felly yn ystod cyflwyniad book reviews, teaching ideas and are not reaching many children. to church so they came. Wow! I plant yr ysgol yn eu gwis- y plant, wedi cwrdd â Rapsgaliwn, loads more. It also has a section at I’ve heard it said in too many was able to say that “Next week R goedd traddodiadol Cymreig wrth dyma greu Dewisgaliwn! Roedd the back that advertises youth and places that there’s no-one to lead or we are starting a Sunday School!” ddathlu dydd Gŵyl Ddewi eleni. y Llywodraethwyr wrth eu bodd children’s worker positions. In the that the lady (where are the men!?) I immediately had five children Cynhaliwyd gwasanaeth arben- wrth i’r disgyblion rapio hanes current issue there were 32 adverts who currently runs the groups (big family so cheating slightly!). nig yn y bore a braf oedd cael a neges ein nawddsant. Osian – not one position in Wales. In wants to stop but no-one else will Assemblies, after-school clubs, cwmni Mrs Jean Voyle Williams, Davies gymerodd ran Dewi Sant the last issue there were only two take it on. The lack of children parent and toddler groups and much Y Parch. Ifan Roberts, Mrs Eirwen a Dafydd Owen ran Rapsgal- in Wales – neither of which was and young people in our churches more became a regular part of the Williams, ymwelydd ar ran yr iwn. Diolch hefyd i Mrs Jean Anglican. isn’t going to change unless we are church’s life – simply because they Esgob, a rhai o Lywodraethwyr yr Voyle Williams a fu’n annerch y We, in our diocese, have very willing to invest time, energy and, had invested. Furthermore, if chil- ysgol i ddathlu gyda ni. Yn ystod plant a siarad am bwysigrwydd few youth workers employed in yes, money. Employing a youth/ dren and young people are coming y gwasanaeth rhoddwyd gwedd gwneud y pethau bychain yn our churches. In fact, I know of children’s worker costs money. it means that their parents are hollol newydd i Dewi Sant er enwedig yn y byd prysur tech- only two: Dan in Aberystwyth and You need to pay them. They need coming. mwyn cyflwyno ei neges mewn nolegol sydd ohoni heddiw. Robert in Llanelli Benefice (and resources. For many churches £10,000 dull ychydig mwy modern na’r Rob is from the Church Army). I was employed as Children’s seems like too much. So why not Here are two people whose sole worker in Pontypridd. There were work together as a Deanery? With purpose it is to work with young no children, young people or fami- so many churches dwindling in people. Sunday Schools, After lies coming to church. I cost about number we need to start investing School Clubs and Youth Groups are £9,000 for 20 hours work a week. NOW! If we don’t there may not be Ymweld ag Eglwys Sant Twrog rare and even where they do exist My very first Sunday in work a a future. Fel rhan o’u gwaith, cafodd Evans yn sôn ychydig wrthynt disgyblion y Cyfnod Sylfaen a’r am hanes yr Eglwys a Sant Adran Iau fore diddorol iawn Twrog yn ogystal â’u dangos o Re-launch of Betws Family Centre wrth ymweld ag Eglwys Twrog, gwmpas ac egluro’r gwahanol ETWS Family Centre, new flooring and equipment. which has allowed the centre to run ddydd Mawrth, 6ed o Fawrth rannau o’r Eglwys. BAmmanford, celebrated its There is also a brand new £11,000 for three more years. lle bu’r ficer, yr Hybarch Alun re-launch on 15th March, follow- sensory room with hi-tech equip- Guests attending were Bishop ing some exciting, major building ment for all babies and children. Wyn, who officially re-opened the work to convert two rooms into £140,000 of funding for the family centre, and Jan Reed from one large open plan play room refurbishment was received from the Big Lottery, both of whom and kitchen. The centre has been the Big Lottery People and Places spoke in support of the service that brightly painted throughout with and Awards for All programmes, is being provided at the centre. Betws Family Centre is a free, open access, service for families with pre-school children – it’s a great place for them to come and play, learn, catch up with friends and have fun. Activities include Language & Play, Parenting, Welsh classes, trips out, a Baby group, messy and outdoor play and much more. The centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to – 2.30pm. For more infor- mation contact Tricia Steinmann, Co-ordinator, on 01269 595378. Plant Blwyddyn 6 Ysgol Llanddarog a gyflwynodd hanes Dewi Sant yng ngwasanaeth arbennig Dydd Gŵyl Dewi yr ysgol Pobl Dewi, June 2012 11 Volunteers are the lifeblood of Plant Dewi To express Plant Dewi’s heartfelt gratitude for volunteers’ dedication and hard work, all were invited to a social gathering at Llanddarog Village Hall on 8th March

HIS highly enjoyable after- enabling this to happen. Tnoon was in three parts. Firstly There was an opportunity for a delicious serving of Cawl, cour- questions and answers which was tesy of Marian Daniels, which very informative. Archdeacon attracted considerable praise and Alun also spoke of the work of many requests for the recipe; our Plant Dewi and again expressed his grateful thanks to Marian for her personal thanks to those who had culinary expertise. An essential contributed to both the day and the accompaniment to good food is wider organisation. good conversation and the buzz The afternoon was rounded off around the tables indicated that by a game of bingo. The prizes, these two elements were indeed in contributed by Eiryth Thomas and harmony. Stella Hughes, had attracted more Secondly, a presentation on the than a few glances from the more work of Plant Dewi by Sue Fletcher, avaricious attendees but a very Project Manager, provided a professionally conducted bingo real insight into the contribution session prevented more than mini- made by Plant Dewi projects to mal mayhem. There were some communities in , mutterings that a certain table had and Pembrokeshire. gained a disproportionate number If we were at all uncertain about of prizes but further investigation the value of the work performed by unearthed no evidence of “fixing”! the staff in the various projects, This event was an excellent Sue gave a clear account of the opportunity for everyone to get service users’ perspective, illus- together and for the volunteers to trated by photographs from the meet the various permanent staff of projects. No-one was left in any Plant Dewi, including: Sue Fletcher, doubt about the importance of Project Manager, Heather, Finance the effective and innovative work Manager, the project workers, help our volunteers to understand nity. The feedback received after New volunteers are always carried out by Plant Dewi and the Daniel Withey, Shop Manager, and Plant Dewi as an organisation and the event certainly indicated that welcome in our charity shop. vital role played by volunteers in Archdeacon Alun. The aim was to its function in the wider commu- this had been achieved. Siarter Cymru ar gyfer iechyd a diogelwchar y fferm

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in Wales, and over the last ten years there have been 43 deaths on Welsh farms. As a Church we are there to offer love and support, and were honoured to be part of the launch of the On-Farm Health and Safety Charter for Wales, working in partnership with other organisations. Eileen Davies, Diocesan Rural Affairs Adviser, encourages us all to pray and work for a safer farming industry

FERMIO yw un o’r galwedi- Mae Mudiadau Cefn Gwlad Fgaethau mwyaf peryglus Cymru felly yn ymrwymo i: yng Nghymru, gan i’r ystadegau • weithio mewn partneria- dros y ddeng mlynedd diwethaf eth a chydweithio i ddatblygu gofnodi fod 43 o farwolaethau ac dealltwriaeth a chreu ymwybyd- anafiadu difrifol wedi digwydd, diaeth o arferion gorau iechyd achos am bryder go iawn. a diogelwch ledled y diwydiant Oherwydd yr argyfwng hwn, ffermio yng Nghymru; penderfynwyd dwyn gwahanol • rhoi arweiniad i’r diwydiant fudiadau ynghyd i gyd-weithio a ffermio ar iechyd a diogel- chydymdrechu i sicrhau gwybo- wch, gan herio agweddau daeth ac hyfforddiant priodol i traddodiadol tuag at risgiau; alluogi ffermwyr a’u teuluodd i • sicrhau bod yr holl negeseuon wneud yn siŵr eu bod yn ddio- rydyn ni yn eu cyfleu yn rhoi sylw gweithio da sy’n cael effaith adnoddau a gwybodaeth i at ei gilydd er mwyn rhoi gel. Y neges allweddol i ffermwyr priodol i iechyd a diogelwch; bositif ar elw a chynaliadw- gefnogi’r gwaith pwysig hwn; iddyn nhw’r offer a’r wybo- yw’r angen i newid ymddygiad • cyfleu a phwysleisio’r neges yedd hirdymor pob busnes; • gweithio lle mae gennym daeth sydd ei hangen arnyn ac oedi, stopio a meddwl cyn bod diogelwch da yn arwydd o • adeiladu ar y gwaith a ni ddylanwad i hyrwyddo nhw i’w helpu i hyrwyddo y cymryd unhryw risgiau diangen. ddiwydiant proffesiynol a chyfoes; wnaed dros y blynyddoedd newid mewn diwylliant, neges allweddol hon ynglŷn ag Pwrpas y fenter yw hyrwyddo • argyhoeddi pawb yn gan yr Awdurdod Gweithredol agwedd ac ymddygiad am iechyd a diogelwch ar y fferm. pwysigrwydd arferion iechyd y diwydiant ffermio bod Iechyd a Diogelwch, yr HSE, ddiogelwch ar y fferm; a diogelwch da ar y fferm. gweithio’n fwy diogel yn arfer gan ddefnyddio’i arbenigedd, • dod â gwahanol grwpiau 12 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 The carved stick Zambia – the Good, the Sad Time, patience, forgiveness, determination, love, resources and our prayers are required to help and the Hopeful rebuild ravaged lives in war-torn Congo A CAREFUL look at this carved stick from the Congo reveals a Take three healthy 15 year old girls with all their hopes and dreams to realise pregnant woman with her legs and and fulfil. The future looks bright! In Zambia the outlook is very different. In fact arms cut off. Many women suffered statistics show that only one of the three is likely to reach the age of 35. The this appalling violation in the civil other two will die somewhere along the way from the grinding effects of extreme war which has now subsided into poverty or HIV/Aids that still grips almost 20% of the adult Zambian population. sporadic raids by gangs of brutal- ised men and the remnants of the Elizabeth, Martha and Catherine are three Zambian girls who Andy and Sarah so called “Lord’s Army”. Herrick have got to know well, and who have become for the Herricks, The Those living in the villages of Good, The Sad and The Hopeful. the Diocese of Bukavu, linked to In the first of a series of three articles, Andy Herrick introduces us to Elizabeth our own through the work of Revd Jennie and Dave Annis from St Mary’s Fishguard, live in constant EET Elizabeth. I first met her of God they have done well. And it fear and insecurity. It is the Chris- when she was a girl of seven The Good shows in their children. M tian community in the villages of years old, playing outside the Elizabeth is the fourth of five this province (bigger than the UK) house where I was staying, dressed siblings and, eight years on since I of Congo that is the only source mostly in rags and never in school first met her, she is now in school, of hope and help, gathered around because her parents couldn’t afford working hard and doing well, and wise outcast. Young men, too, brave men who offer their lives to send her at the time. Despite that, a picture of health and vitality. Her are re-integrated into society by and work to God and their commu- her dad and mum, Clement and faith is clear and strong – a role- providing them with the where- nity. Some get to be recognised by Prudence, are strong, committed model of discipleship among her withal to earn a living. The Diocese the Bishop, trained, ordained and Christians in Mochipapa Church peers – and she has picked up from of Bukavu has a target of providing helped to build a church. where they lead Sunday School her parents the same attitude to a clinic in every village, to provide Building civilised life after a and Bible Study classes. Clem- hard work, compassion and gener- at least a maternity facility. civil war is hard and takes time, ent is one of the church elders and osity that they live out each day. Brutalisation patience, forgiveness, determina- preaches regularly, while Prudence Her own future prospects are about tion and love and resources. So The next container will be full of leads a women’s group, heads up as good as they can be in a coun- please pray for these brave and sewing and knitting machines, the youth praise team and looks try like Zambia but what is really resilient people. hand woodworking tools, chil- after the house where we stay. They exciting is her potential to make dren’s clothes and wedding are extremely hard-working, grow- of what it means to be a disci- a difference as a young Christian Useful items dresses: these last because, despite ing their own crops with surplus ple of Jesus even when things are woman in a community where Our link with the Diocese of the brutalisation, hope springs eter- to sell, and compassionate and tough. Through sheer hard work every day is a hard struggle. “God Bukavu (Eastern Congo) is one of nal in the human breast. generous despite their own strug- and determination, and a remarka- is good – all the time!” friendship and exchange of ideas As we worry about our society, gles. They are shining examples ble belief and trust in the goodness and information, but the Dave a look at how others are recon- and Jennie have, since 2003, sent structing theirs may help us see two containers full of useful items the key ingredients for building to help with the reconstruction of civilisation: strong faith, strong civilised life for individuals. The community, individual effort, and Where it all began contents are handed out through some help from outside. the church, and their Mothers’ If you want to help, please ring John Holdsworth, Executive Archdeacon in Cyprus and The Gulf, considers Union which works tirelessly with Dave and Jennie on 01348 840689. the heritage of the early Church in the holy lands, and the present-day gifts of the raped women who are other- diversity, newness, youth and pilgrimage ministry

N a recent trip to the UK, with that from a Christian perspec- nationalities. We regard this diver- Osomeone said to me that it tive. But as in all Holy Land sity, and our capacity to work with must be wonderful to be work- pilgrimages, the life and situation it, as a gift rather than a threat, and ing as a Christian minister “where of Christians here now is just as that is something special. it all began.” Taken at face value, important as the history. Recently But it is the whole idea of that’s absolutely right, and actu- we had a party from a cathedral newness and youth which captures ally, surprisingly to some people, in Connecticut, a member of the many peoples imagination here. Cyprus is very much a part of all Coventry cross of nails commu- Our churches are growing and that. It is a holy land. Barnabas was nity, whose interest lay partly in the have the sense of a ‘future’ about born here. Paul and he travelled fact that Nicosia is Europe’s last them, rather than a past. We have, the island, and Acts 13 describes a divided capital, for example. As a in the past year, seen expansions notable success recorded at Paphos, diocese we are keen for people to of buildings, new builds and new on the west coast of the island. experience a unique expression of congregations, most recently we Cyprus is still a transport hub for Anglicanism, which (like the first have had the completion of a the area. It takes about half an hour Pentecost) has to do with diversity new 1,000 seater church at Ras al to fly from here to Lebanon, Egypt, and newness. Khaima in the UAE. In order to live Syria or Israel. And although the in the Gulf as an ex-pat, you have means of transport was different Muslim religion to be a worker there, which means in the days of the early church, I As a diocese we cover at least that our congregations are young guess Cyprus was always impor- ten (depending how you count) (in comparison) and children’s and tant in that way. political jurisdictions. We work youth work is hugely important. In Partly for that reason we are in countries that have an official Cyprus, many ex-pats come here to seeking to expand the pilgrim- Muslim religion, and in one that retire, regarding that as a new start age ministry of our churches here. has a very influential autonomous and a new stage in their lives. The Because of the political situations Orthodox one. In the Gulf we whole setting gives credence to the in some of the more traditional work in several languages, cater- idea that we may still be part of pilgrimage destinations, more ing for the many ex-pat workers the early church. To live and work people are wondering what Cyprus from the Indian sub-continent. In here, or to visit as a pilgrim is to has to offer, and we are welcoming every congregation there will be a experience the Christian Spring. more people who want to engage minimum of half a dozen different Ras al Khaima Pobl Dewi, June 2012 13 Miss Daisy’s travels Miss Daisy, a 1934 Austin Seven, along with her driver, 65 year old Pam Hunt, successfully participated in the John O’Groats to Land’s End Run to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Austin Seven, in order to raise money for the renovation of St Jerome’s Church, Llangwm

OTH Miss Daisy and her to the exhaust and then it was the they were launched at Selfridges, Bdriver endured rain, hail, sleet vibration. Various bits were shaken of all places, in 1922 with a price and up to four inches of snow to loose, including the petrol pump tag of around £100, the press raved complete the run over 10 days. which culminated in Miss Daisy about the baby car that Austins had Pam took part in the run with seven dribbling six pints of oil along called the Chummy and 7,000 out other Austin Sevens from South the M5. But none of the problems of the 300,000 originally built are Wales. The cars’ combined age stopped us going on and we made known to be around today.” was 545. it over the finishing line on time. Miss Daisy, who also “The whole journey was 1,994 “We all made it to the starting completed a run to Santiago de miles and we had to drive for about line at John O’Groats, but, sadly, Compostela in 2010, is now enjoy- nine hours a day to complete the two had to drop out with serious ing a well deserved rest and, once trip on time,” said Pam. “The trip engine problems before we reached Pam has sorted out the few prob- wasn’t without incident. We had Cornwall. It won’t be too long lems that arose, they will be off Stuck in Snow – Miss Daisy, with four of the other Austin Sevens, daily problems with the cooling before they get back on the road to a special 90th birthday party in stops in a layby to clear the snow fan, which came loose and had to again. These are remarkable little Warwick. be disconnected, the petrol feed cars, which were designed just pipe cracked and leaked petrol on after the First World War. When

High Sheriff of Dyfed visits his “Mother Church”

Above: Pam and Miss Daisy ready for the off from John O’Groats and left: Miss Daisy and Pam arrive safely at Land’s End Returning to your roots A Palm Sunday procession and service, enjoyable events and good attendance made Newcastle Emlyn’s Community Weekend a great success, writes Dewi Roberts

eturning to your roots’, held ‘Rin Newcastle Emlyn over three days, was well supported by the local community and some from further afield. We had good attendance at most events which included a Talwrn y Beirdd even- ing in the Rugby Club, a Welsh night in Gwesty’r Emlyn Hotel, a tea dance in Our Lady Queen of Peace Hall, and an historical exhibition and book launch (Newcastle Emlyn Miscel- lany 1810-1960) in Holy Trinity Church Community Hall. The Old Grammar School, associated with the 1904 revival, was open for part of the weekend and there were many other interesting activities and events over the two days. All who attended thoroughly appreci- ated what was on offer. On Palm Sunday, to depict Carmarthenshire County council, in the procession, but there were On Mothering Sunday this year the High Sheriff of Dyfed, Mr Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jeru- Cllr Ivor Jackson, the Mayor of nearly 300 in church for our special Thomas Lloyd OBE, Herald Extraordinary for Wales, together salem, we had a well-attended Newcastle Emlyn, Cllr Hazel Evans Palm Sunday service, during which procession through the town led and our favourite Welsh television the pupils of Penboyr School with his Under-Sheriff, Mr Anthony Jenkins, visited St Mary’s by a donkey, during which pupils personality, Sara Edwards and her joined our own church choir to Church, Court Henry. Mr Lloyd’s family has had a long and of Penboyr Church School waved daughter, also joined us for this lead the singing. It was an uplifting distinguished association with St Mary’s from its inception. He palm branches and sang Jubi- wonderful occasion, which brought occasion and it’s not often that you chose to attend the Mothering Sunday service to mark his year late. All the children, who clearly the town together and enhanced see children and adults entering the as High Sheriff. enjoyed the experience, carried community cohesion. S4C aired church beaming from ear to ear. Following the service, which acknowledged and gave thanks bouquets of flowers as well as the procession on Dechrau Canu Many thanks to all who supported for his year of office, Mr Lloyd, together with the children of palm crosses and palm branches Dechrau Canmol. us on this special Palm Sunday, the parish and his Under-Sherriff, presented posies of flowers and everyone was given a palm Not only did we have an esti- which was a wonderful beginning prepared by the Mothers’ Union to each of the mothers present. leaf or cross. The Chairman of mated 200 adults and children to Holy Week. 14 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 Merch y ’Ffeiriad Eluned Rees, in the third of her series of reflections about growing up in a vicarage, looks back on the importance of belonging to the community and the joy of the major festivals

LWYFI cefn gwlad bu ein Yr oedd yn bwysig bod yn eglwysig, y Pasg a’r Nadolig? Fel Pcartref drwy weinidogaeth rhan o’r gymdeithas gyfan, ac Bugail Da, ai fy nhad o gwmpas yr fy nhad. Gwragedd fferm oedd roeddem yn cyd-dynnu, waeth holl blwyfolion o leiaf ddwywaith mwyafrif y gwragedd, yn hael pa enwad oedd y bobl. Fe’n y flwyddyn, cyn y Pasg a chyn gyda’u teisennau a’u croeso,. dysgwyd i gydymdeimlo â phobl y Cynhaeaf, gan ddosbarthu Dywedai ‘nhad am yr arogl cryf o yn y gwasanaeth a oedd wedi amlenni i’w llenwi a’u cyflwyno ‘Parazone’ a godai o’u dwylo wrth colli anwyliaid ac fe fu’r math yn y gwasanaethau ar yr adegau iddynt eu hestyn am y Cymun yma o hyfforddiant yn bwysig hynny. Rhyfedd meddwl nawr ar fore Sul ar ôl ceisio eu glan- iawn drwy ‘mywyd. Roedd bod bod yr amlen Basg mwy neu lai hau. Roedd hi’n bwysig bod yn yn athrawesau dosbarth ysgol Sul yn gofyn am gyfraniad iddo ef fel rhan o’r gymdeithas amaethyddol hefyd yn baratoad da at yrfa’r offeiriad, ond roedd yn arferiad honno. Wrth lwc, mab i fferm ddwy ohonom fel athrawon ysgol. ac felly heb fod yn rhyfedd bryd oedd fy nhad, yr unig un o’r teulu Roedd ein rôl fel plant y hynny. Ar ôl swper byddai fy i dderbyn addysg uwchradd heb Ficerdy yn ein gosod rhywfaint rhieni’n cyfri’r arian yn y stydi, sôn am goleg, ac roedd gennym ar wahân. Roedd yn rhaid bod yn ac nid oedd un ohonon ni blant braidd bach o ddefaid ym mhob ofalus i beidio â phechu neb yn yn cael mynd yn agos. Roedd ficerdy. Dysgais i helpu gyda y pentref ac felly anaml byddai casglu blodau o’r caeau a helpu tynnu oen, ac roedd y ddwy plant eraill yn dod i chwarae i’w gosod yn yr Eglwys erbyn ohonom yn gŵn defaid profiadol. atom. Roeddem yn lwcus ein y Pasg yn ychwanegu at lawe- Tad yr awdur yn ei eglwys 1966 Bob hydref, deuai dynion y bod yn ddwy ac yn gwmni i’n nydd yr ŵyl ac wrth edrych yn plwyf i ladd gwair yn y fynwent. gilydd. Yn yr ysgol wrth gwrs ôl nawr fe wenai’r haul o hyd! hanrhegion fore Nadolig erioed fod y noson ganlynol,Noson Wedi diwrnod chwyslyd byddai roedd pethau’n wahanol iawn, ac Ond roedd y Nadolig yn amser gan ei fod eisoes yn gweinyddu’r San Steffan yn golygu’r fy nhad yn mynd i’r dafarn yn roeddem i gyd yn un teulu bach, llawer mwy prysur. Ni welodd Cymun cynnar. Ac roedd e ar CYNGERDD MAWR blynyddol. y pentref am yr unig dro yn y dim ond 28 ohonom o bob oed. fy nhad ni’r plant yn agor ein bigau’r drain trwy’r dydd gan flwyddyn i brynu diod iddynt. A beth am y ddwy ŵyl fawr Not without friends Exhibition of

All Saints Church, Tremain, near Cardigan, moves into the care of Friends of Friendless Churches. Brenda Howell explains commemorative china INCE 1999 the Friends of 2011) and wondered what has Best known as the birthplace of the famous pirate, Black Bart*, the village of Little SFriendless Churches (FFC) become of the church building has been recognised in Wales as which was for sale. We are very Newcastle, near Letterston in Pembrokeshire, staged a wonderful exhibition of the equivalent of The Churches pleased to announce that Tremain commemorative china at the start of May to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Conservation Trust in England. will be joining the aforementioned HE event, which was held in St * ‘Black Bart’ refers to John Roberts, There are currently FFCs in churches in the care of FFC. Peter’s Church on the edge of born in Little Newcastle circa 1682. Carmarthenshire (Llandawke near Ffrindiau Tremain Friends, a T the village green, had been organ- His family were fervent Baptists ), and Pembrokeshire steering group for this project, has ised by Richard Davies, a church and it is likely that he would have (Bayvil near Nevern, Hodgeston been formalised and we hope to member who is a discerning collec- worshipped with the early Baptists near Lamphey, Llandeloy near make links with other churches to tor of royal memorabilia. at Rhydwilym. His career as a pirate Haverfordwest and Manordeifi Old create a trail for locals and visitors. The beautifully arranged dis- began in 1719 off the coast of Africa Church near .) Anyone interested in our work and plays were organised into discrete when he was captured by the pirate You may have read about the our project can contact Helen on sections covering the coronation, captain, Howel Davis from Milford. font and graves at Tremain in Cere- 01239 810656 the investiture of Prince Charles, Many pirates adopted aliases and digion in Pobl Dewi (November or [email protected] the silver and golden jubilees, royal he may have taken the name Bartho- For more information about the work of FFC visit weddings, birthdays and anniversa- lomew in honour of buccaneer, www.friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk ries, Charles and Diana, the Queen Bartholomew Sharp. Known in his Mother, William and Kate and day as ‘the King of the Caribbean’, more. Bartholomew Roberts’ ship was the first to fly the flag which later became China expert known as The Jolly Roger. Among more than 300 artefacts on display, some recorded the royal divorces and separations. The quality of the items was notewor- thy and the careful numbering of the displayed pieces enhanced the visitors’ experience. Commemora- tive china expert, Richard Davies was also on hand to answer queries about individual items. The exhibition, which was opened by Mrs Penny Drew, DL, MBE, was supported by Pem- brokeshire organisations PAVS and PLANED, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Devel- opment, LEADER, and the Welsh Government. The donations received during the celebration will benefit village charities and the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2013 in Pembrokeshire. Pobl Dewi, June 2012 15 Reflection Ascension Day Because it’s worth it Children’s Festival More than 500 people took part in this event in the cathedral. Ian Aveson reflects on the meaning of love and the rewards of giving Alan Chadwick is enthusiastic LL four gospels have an it is Judas Iscariot who consid- The important things have not Aaccount of a woman coming ers the gesture a waste of money. changed. God’s love is still gener- to Jesus while he was at a meal Those who do not understand will ous, extravagant, overflowing. and pouring out a jar of expen- always criticise. Jesus, who gave himself, is still sive perfume. The details differ there for all kinds of people. God Love for humanity according to which account one still gives the life that sets us free. reads and there are several sugges- Jesus knows the meaning of The critics are there as a warn- tions as to why these differences the action. It is preparation for his ing to us. It is easy to hold back on are there. Perhaps it happened burial: he knows that he must die giving our time, our energy and our more than once, in different places. and be buried. The crucifixion – money for God’s purposes because Sometimes the woman pours the was it a waste of a wonderful life? we do not realise that we owe God perfume on Jesus’ head, some- Or was it God’s best gift, the Father all that we have and all that we are. times on his feet. In John’s Gospel giving his Son, the Son giving his Too much trouble the woman has a name – Mary. life out of love for humanity? We Although the details differ, the see the extravagance of God’s love The woman is there as an example image is important and beautiful – most clearly at the cross. Jesus’ for us. She knew God’s love for her, the lavish pouring out of perfume death shows us the length that God she knew what Jesus had done for on the Lord. was prepared to go to for people her. Nothing was too much trouble, who do not deserve his love, but no expense was too great. She did Woman’s action who are invited to be his children. what she did for Jesus because she There is one more common feature The woman bringing her knew that he was worth it. In the in each gospel. In each case an perfume to Jesus knew the mean- words of Isaac Watts’ hymn: VISITOR to the cathedral the different activities were incor- onlooker questions the woman’s ing of Jesus’ love. She knew that Were the whole realm of nature mine, might have been initially taken porated into worship and teaching. action. In one gospel it is the Phar- she was a sinner, but she also knew A that were an offering far too small, aback at finding not cloistered calm It was all over by 2pm: time for a isee who had invited Jesus to his that she was forgiven and that she love so amazing, so divine, but the focused bustle of children in run and an ice cream on the beach home who inwardly criticises Jesus had been set free. Someone who demands my soul, my life, my all. every nook and cranny of the build- on the way home. for allowing a disreputable woman had given her the gift of life was ing. This was the Ascension Day Of course there was a lot of to do such a thing. In John’s Gospel worth anything she could give. Children’s Festival organised by work for some – Rhiannon John- the deaneries of Roose, Daugled- son masterminded the day and dau and Dewisland. The day gave the cathedral team put in a lot of schools and Sunday Schools a work – thank you all. But it was an St Caron chance to experience imagina- extremely worthwhile and happy tive and creative worship and to occasion. Continuing her series on the early saints, explore what the Ascension means As well as the benefits to the Mary Baker considers the enigmatic founder of Tregaron for Christians – the idea that instead children, there are surely benefits of being bound to one place, people to us as church – working together HE Church in Tregaron looks trail; he is difficult to establish and saint, possibly born in Ireland. He and time, Christ is with us always, across parishes and deaneries, Tdown intriguingly from a yet the church and settlement of is interesting as he appears to have everywhere and forever. using and sharing other talents, raised mound; the mound seems to Tregaron are named after him. rediscovered tin by building a large interacting with those who would Lady Chapel be manmade and therefore possi- Samuel Lewis, in 1833, claimed fireplace made of ore and watch- not normally come our way. I bly dates back to a very ancient that Caron was a Welsh king, ing it melt. He has subsequently The visitor would have seen 350 wonder if there are lessons we can past. The churchyard is circular humbly born, who raised himself become the patron saint of tin children and 43 staff from 10 learn? – another indicator of early begin- to sovereignty by generosity and miners and of Cornwall. schools, being helped by 15 clergy, Well a few thoughts: the cathe- nings, perhaps. bravery. It is more likely that the Pagan populace 3 readers and 16 lay people to do dral is a big draw, but are there Saints Caron and Ciaran, and even drama in the Lady Chapel, sing in Evangelists The Ciaran most likely to be our other churches where something Piran, are one and the same person. Caron was known as Ciaran of the nave, drum at the shrine, launch similar could be done – space, The foundations must pre-date The confusion continues as there boats down the stream, and much the mediaeval building by several Saigir, a place in the midlands of inside and out, toilets, a willing- are at least two Ciarans! Ireland. He is of an early date and more – weaving, icons, stories, ness to be turned upside down and centuries and some locals would doves . . . He or she might even have the founder living as early Feast is known as one of the first saints inside out for a day? Pooling a lot born in Ireland. He is said to have have spotted the odd flash of purple. of people and resources into one as the second century AD, making The date of St Caron’s feast is 5th (Was that the bishop himself, need- him one of the earliest European March – also the feast day for a welcomed Patrick in Ireland and big event for groups of parishes and assisted him in converting the ing to be always, everywhere, deaneries not only makes things evangelists. Ciaran and Piran. forever and for everyone?) Caron, though, leaves no known Piran or Perran was a Cornish pagan populace to Christianity. possible but also makes them more There are no records in the An initial gathering set the enjoyable. lives of Piran and Ciaran to suggest scene and put worship at the heart, Other festivals that either were in Tregaron, and it and then each group did three of is suggested that they were names the 16 activities on offer. Every- Working with non-church organisa- for the same person, thus adding one picnicked on the grassy bank tions (in this case the schools) gives complication and confusion. The outside the cathedral and then went energy and credibility, and ensured only thing that Caron, Piran and back inside for a half hour in which a crowd. Are there other groups or Ciaran actually have in common is sectors who would appreciate the their feast day and similar sound- church putting on a day? Are there ing names! other festivals, little known by the We do know, though, that our Promote your general public, which we could early saints travelled and settled in base something on? The Ascension the Celtic regions of Ireland, Brit- forthcoming Day Children’s Festival has reli- tany, Cornwall and Wales. They events in ably been a fabulous event for the tended to found monasteries in last 10 years. We praise God for it, remote and wild spots. Tregaron is but I cannot help but feel there are surrounded by bog, river, mountain Pobl Dewi other ideas which would work as well. After all, Christ is there for and moor and would have been an Contact ideal place for Caron to live, work us always, everywhere and forever, [email protected] and pray; his mysterious identity not just at the cathedral on Ascen- still a secret to this day. sion Day. 16 Pobl Dewi, June 2012

part of it. The reading of Bells of St Padarn was accomplished but Fishguard loses its Brains, Who do you give Merch y ‘Ffeiriad is still a work in progress. I have just one regret, and but retains its soul Pobl Dewi to? that is that my grandchildren are too old for me to read Cosmo the Faith impacts on every aspect of life and, despite some gloomy Susan Lund, the Chairman of & Golf Club, Christ Church Cat to them. Roll on news, members of St Mary’s Church have taken the lead in enjoys Pobl Dewi, although she’s not a churchgoer the next generation (or I could just looking to the future with hope and optimism pretend)! RECEIVED my first copy of the one about the Anglican Conv- I Pobl Dewi last year from Tessa enant provide a more balanced, Briggs, who is not only the Manag- and comprehensible, view than that We hope that readers ing Editor of this paper but also offered up by the national press. will distribute copies works at the golf club. I was curi- Some of the most fascinating ous to see just what she does but articles relate to various saints. of Pobl Dewi to the felt that the content would not be of I have learned in Welsh lessons wider community, interest given that I am not a regu- that Llan is a parish and knew such as among lar churchgoer. that , just down the road, work colleagues, However, I was pleasantly is the Parish of St Non but had in surgeries and surprised to find that Pobl Dewi no idea that she was the mother other places where is in fact a “good read” including of St David. I enjoy trying to read the paper may not items of a theological nature and the articles written in Welsh, feel- otherwise reach. You past and present information about ing quite proud when a visit to the may be surprised at people and places in the locality. website for the translation confirms the response! Also, I feel that articles such as that I have understood a good

September 30th 2012

A survey by Tear Fund just a few years ago found there are three million people in the UK who don’t go to church, would like to go to church – but are waiting for ENTRAL themes for Chris- discovered, Jesus’ resurrection is Ctians are life changes, death relevant to, and impacts on, every someone to ask them and resurrection. St Mary’s Church, aspect of life, including commerce, O you know one of those three tation. But quarter of a million National Back to Church as a member of the Fishguard and government and the use of power million? And how would you people have already said ‘yes’ Sunday will be on 30th Septem- Goodwick Chamber of Trade and and authority as well as personal D recognise them if you do? when a friend asked them to church ber this year. You could make any Tourism, has been taking a lead in spirituality. The only way to find them is as part of BTCS. Sunday your Invitation Sunday if reversing the gloomy talk caused Jeremy Martineau, the St by doing something so simple that Some people are worried that date doesn’t suit. If you want by the closure of three central pubs, Mary’s representative on the any of us can do it. We don’t need that their friend might say ‘no’. to know more, ask the Revd John two of which are owned by the Chamber, has visited nearly 150 to go on a course. We don’t need But what if they do? As Michael Bennett, Vicar of Cardigan, who brewery Brains (ignoring the other local businesses this year inviting a uniform or a badge. To find the Harvey, BTCS developer, has said, is our diocesan BTCS co-ordina- 11, which are mainly free houses, them to join the efforts to reverse three million we just need to ask there are plenty of others among tor (01239- 615466 ). Or check the that remain active) and several the doom and gloom talk. As a them. the three million and we have to BTCS website. shops (again ignoring the opening former industrial chaplain special- That’s what Back to Church learn that NO can mean N(ext) And, clergy, don’t forget that of several more). Faith contributes ising in micro businesses, he is on Sunday (BTCS) is all about. We O(ne). Maybe we asked someone one of the best encouragements for to optimism. Faith and hope are familiar territory. The Fishguard could call it Invitation Sunday, last year and they didn’t come. the congregation is when they hear necessary ingredients in starting or and Goodwick Chamber now has because it relies on invitation and That’s not failure – the response you say ‘I’m inviting someone. running a business, along with other over 120 member businesses keen the power of invitation. Some to our invitation is up to God. Just Will you?’. harder elements such as financial to take advantage of the new rail- people doubt the power of invi- asking the question is success. competence and marketing and a way station in the middle of the quality product or service. twin towns (Pobl Dewi, November Salvation and resurrection 2011). The opportunity to become, are, for this church, not abstract again, a destination for day trips concepts but the basis for action to and longer stays is encouraging Recycling old ink cartridges change life for the better in the local people to work together in a new economy and communal life. For and positive way, while overcom- & mobile phones many churches, faith is primarily ing the gloomy talk. seen as something to help people’s For more information visit As part of the diocese’s ongoing private life but, as the early Church www.gofishguard.co.uk commitment to recycle wherever possible, the office is pleased to announce that it has registered with a company who will pay for any old/empty, small ink cartridges (not large toner cartridges for laser printers) or unwanted mobile phones. Please send these items to the Diocesan Office, , Carmarthen SA31 2JG, for recycling. Forthcoming events in the diocese:

14 July 2012 – Voice for Life examinations in as “Wedding in Cana” and “Good St David’s Cathedral Reflections on the Gospel for organ Shepherd”, contain fleeting refer- ences to appropriate well-known Festival Evensong and tunes. 7 October 2012 – Gospel Colours, Volume 1, in Sorrow” to “Majesty”. Apart presentation of Awards in St David’s Price £5.95 (£4.46 for RSCM published by the Royal School from “Light shines through”, affiliates). Cathedral of Church Music (RSCM) and all pieces are short and can be composed by Martin How, contains played following the reading of More details from 17 November 2012 – Meet, Eat and Sing in fourteen short pieces, each titled to the Gospel. Alternatively, they can [email protected] Aberystwyth (AGM to follow the event) reflect different moods and occa- be used before, during, or after a www.rscm.com/shop sions ranging from “Comfort/Pity church service. One or two, such Pobl Dewi, June 2012 17 Cerdded y Gamlas To celebrate their retirement, Eluned Rees and her husband completed a 50-mile, 4-day walk along the canal from Brecon to Cwmcarn in March. Not only did they enjoy the experience but they were also humbled by the thought of Mary Jones who, in 1800, having saved up for 6 years, walked 25 miles to buy her own copy of the Bible

DIWEDD mis Mawrth fe a Chwmbrân. Felly, roedd peth dros godi’r gamlas ar ôl, sef Dbenderfynodd fy ngŵr a cysur i’w gael ar hyd y daith. cario calch, glo ac yn y blaen finnau ddathlu ein hymddeo- Y peth da am gerdded wrth ar o’r wlad a’r bryniau lawr at y liad trwy gerdded ar hyd ymyl lan camlas yw bod y daith yn gwbl porthladd yng Nghasnewydd. y gamlas o Aberhonddu i Gwm- yn fflat, ac roedd y lociau’n ddid- Mae ambell odyn galch i’w carn, sef 50 o filltiroedd. dorol tu hwnt hefyd. Roedd sawl gweld o hyd, ond ar y cyfan dim Nage, nid mewn un diwrnod, cwch ar y gamlas a phobl serc- ond caeau, hwyaid, a gwiwerod fe gymerodd bedwar i gyd! Cerd- hog, hamddenol yn mwynhau eu oedd yn y golwg. Mae fel pe bai don ni un filltir ar ddeg ar y ddau gwyliau. Mae gweld cwch hir yn Natur wedi taflu blanced werdd ddiwrnod cyntaf, a phedair milltir codi troedfeddi wrth fynd drwy loc dros bob dim a oedd yn salw. ar ddeg ar y ddau ddiwrnod yn wyrthiol, ac rwy’n llawn edmy- Mae’r gamlas yn ddau gan wedyn. Roedd y tywydd yn braf gedd o’r peirianwyr oedd wedi’u mlwydd oed eleni, ac roedd hi’n iawn heb un diferyn o law. creu a’u hadeiladu nhw. Roedd braf gweld bod rhai o’r rhan- hangel y Pennant ger Dolgellau esgidiau cerdded gyda hi, dim Roedd yn ffordd ardderc- milltiroedd o’r daith yn hollol nau sy nawr yn llawn sbwriel neu i’r Bala i brynu Beibl yr oedd potel ddŵr na brechdanau, a dim hog o ddathlu, ac o gael pleser o dawel, dim sŵn ceir na phobl, ac wedi diflannu o dan goncrit, yn wedi cynilo am chwe mlynedd ffôn symudol pe bai angen help. weld golygfeydd godidog ar ein roedd hi’n anodd meddwl y byddai cael eu hatgyweirio a’u hadfer. i’w brynu. Doedd dim un ar ôl Fe wyddoch y stori, ac fe wnaeth taith. Fe garion ni fag yr un ar yno gymaint o sŵn diwydiant Ond wedi gorffen, fe gofiais gan Thomas Charles, ond wedi godi cywilydd arna i achos fy mod ein cefnau fel malwod, a sefyll a gweithwyr yn y gorffennol. am stori Mari Jones, yn 1800, yn gweld ei thristwch, fe roddodd wedi brolio am ein taith fach ni. mewn gwely a brecwast dair Erbyn hyn, does fawr o olion cerdded pum milltir ar hugain, yn un a addawyd i rywun arall iddi. gwaith, yn Llangynidr, Y Fenni y diwydiant a oedd yn rheswm droednoeth siŵr o fod, o Lanfi- Yn wahanol i fi, doedd dim

Walking for world peace with Holiday time Who’s going to look after the house and pets while you’re the Celtic saints away? Ray White offers a solution The Church in Wales, members of different faiths and a number of Welsh schools are actively supporting a Gower Pilgrimage entitled ‘In the Steps of the Saints, Walking for World Peace with the Celtic Saints of Gower’

HIS ground-breaking pilgrim- the Orthodox Jewish Community Tage, from 18th to 22nd July, is and Sheikh Mohsen El-Beltagi, in celebration of the 10th anniver- Muslim Student Adviser and Imam sary of the award winning Peace at Swansea University Mosque. Mala project which Pam Evans, This is in support of the Peace former Head of Religious Studies Mala ethos that promotes friend- at Coedcae School, Llanelli, and ship, respect, dignity and unity between all people. a member of the Church in Wales, that they may otherwise have been The start and end of the pilgrim- began in 2001. Pam started the unable to afford. age will be blessed with special project in response to the racial and At not-for-profit Christian House lights: The World Peace Flame religious bullying of pupils in her Sitters (CHS), you can register as from Snowdonia, the Light of Saint school that came out of the 9/11 Ruth and fellow pilgrims at the a house sitter – one who stays rent Brighid from Kildare in Ireland and aftermath. start where the first of many peace free in homes around the world and a specially blessed light collected Ruth Davies, who is an expe- votives will be lit at St Teilo’s cares for pets and premises, or you on 10th May from ’s rienced walker and recently Church in Bishopston. URING this time of interna- could register as a home owner – Shrine in the Cathedral, when the completed seven days of the The pilgrimage will end at tional financial crisis many one who provides the premises and Dean, the Very Revd Jonathan D Camino for Peace Mala, will be the St Rhidian & St Illtyd’s Church, people are finding it increas- receives free caretaking, or both. Lean, said “It is our ambition, here main pilgrim. The five day journey Llanrhidian, with a service of ingly difficult to afford a holiday. Member registration in the sitter at St Davids Cathedral, to turn will visit the sacred sites of Gower thanksgiving and prayers for world Research has clearly shown that category costs just £25 a year and our visitors into pilgrims. It was a including holy wells, springs and peace. Representatives from several during times of severe stress holi- all proceeds go to charity. Home delight to welcome the pilgrims of churches. The Bishop of Swan- faith traditions will also take part days can be more important than owners register for free. the Peace Mala group and to bless sea and Brecon will be joining including Norma Glass, MBE, of ever and can help prevent many All income from CHS goes a light at the Shrine of St David. I stress related health problems. to the Home for Peace Children’s extend my best wishes and prayers Are you a member of a Christian Home in Kenya. Marilyn is in to Ruth and all those who will join church anywhere in the world? If contact with the home a few times her on her spiritual journey during yes, you have the keys to free house a week and she personally over- the Peace Mala Gower Pilgrimage stays and/or house and pet care sees all the work at the Children’s for World Peace.” while you are away. In a world of Home and closely monitors how The Gower pilgrimage hopes rising holiday expenses, this can be the money is used. to re-kindle awareness of the spir- great news. Christian House Sitters, Why Kenya? We both have itual power of pilgrimage, and a run by my wife, Marilyn, and me, personal and ministry roots in small book, illustrated by children provides a worldwide service to Africa. Marilyn was born in from local schools, is being writ- enable members of recognised England but grew up in Zimbabwe ten to accompany it. All proceeds Christian churches to enjoy rent and South Africa. I grew up in South from sales will go to the Peace free holidays. It also enables home Africa and we met and married in Mala project which works to create owners to have a reliable person to Johannesburg. Now semi-retired in a more compassionate world. look after their home and pets free the UK (West Sussex), we manage Contact details: of charge while they are away. This CHS and continue other ministry Telelephone 01792 774225 can save both parties a great deal of endeavours. [email protected] money and therefore enable them to For more information visit Children from Penllegaer Primary School www.peacemala.org.uk benefit from a much needed break www.christian-housesitters.com 18 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 There are 168 hours in a week; can you spare 2 to help a family?

OME-START provides a Home-Start Hunique service for families, Carmarthen-Llanelli recruiting and training volunteers (Carmarthenshire excluding to support parents with young chil- Dinefwr area), dren at home. Across the country 44 Station Road, Home-Start volunteers visit fami- Llanelli SA15 1AN lies at home each week, supporting Tel: 01554 770808 parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple Home-Start Dinefwr, births, illness, disability or who 10 High Street, , Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian (Primate of the Armenian Church are just finding parenting a strug- Carmarthenshire SA18 2LY in Britain and Ireland) and Revd Canon Patrick Thomas at the gle. They provide non-judgemental Tel: 01269 593853 launch of Canon Patrick’s book From Carmarthen to Karabagh: practical and emotional support If you are interested in volun- Home-Start Ceredigion, a Welsh Discovery of Armenia. The event, arranged by the and help build the family’s confi- teering or would like information London House, Alban Square, Armenian community in Cardiff, took place at the Temple of dence and ability to cope. on support for families please Aberaeron SA46 0AJ Peace on Monday 23rd April. Speakers at the event included Volunteers are CRB checked contact your local Home-Start Tel: 01545 571317 Dr Barry Morgan (Archbishop of Wales), Bishop Vahan, Martin and receive FREE accredited train- scheme. Shipton of the Western Mail, Mike Jacobs of the Council of ing as well as regular support and Email: [email protected] supervision. Travel expenses are Christians and Jews, and Dr Jen Llewelyn of Carreg Gwalch, Website: www.home-start.org.uk publishers of the book. reimbursed. Saints & Stones Pilgrimage 2012

Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroad and look and ask for the ancient paths where the good way lies: and walk in it and find rest for your souls. (Jeremiah 6:16)

HIS year’s Saints and Stones Tannual pilgrimage will take place on Thursday, 19th July. The pilgrimage has taken place every year since our first trail, Pilgrims from the Sea, was launched in 1995 with Bishop Ivor Rees leading us. It is always an enjoyable day, Left to right: Steffan Williams, Trystan Sion, Vanessa Thomas, providing an opportunity to visit Bishop Wyn, Ewan Wilson, Amy Corbet and Callun Corbet some of our lovely old churches and chapels. The format is to walk for part of the day, then have a simple lunch before continuing on our way to visit other places of interest. Tea is provided before we finally join a Pilgrimage Evensong at St Davids Cathedral. This year, our pilgrimage starts lunch. Church is our next For further details, includ- at 10am at the historic Caerfarchell stop where there will be a quiz and ing map references, please see Chapel, where Revd William tea kindly provided by the ladies of our website www.saintsandstones. Owen will give us a tour. Moving the church. Finally we go on to the co.uk. We hope some of you will on, the optional walk will take us to Cathedral and, perhaps, a visit to be able join us. Whitchurch and then to Solva for the newly restored shrine.

PERERINDOD BEIBLAIDD BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE ISRAEL 2014 9 nights – 10 days – 29th April – 8th May 2014 With Canon Michael Lloyd Rees THE ULTIMATE PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE LIFE AT THE TIME OF JESUS A PURE BIBLICAL PERIOD EXPERIENCE Colour brochure, more information and application form: Canon Michael Lloyd Rees: Tel: 01269 842561 Mobile: 07773 243224 [email protected] [email protected] Pobl Dewi, June 2012 19 Intergenerational learning across continents

Val Wood-Gaiger never ceases to be amazed by the wonders of technology

R Moses Wamanga heard my tion for Voluntary Organisations to Dspeech at www.elearning- film my speech. Mothers’ Union at work africa.com in Tanzania in May We want to encourage greater 2011 and now, with God’s help and respect and understanding between During Holy Week, Robert Dawes of the Mothers’ via technology, we are encouraging the generations so, in the film I Union gave a presentation on his work in Africa Ugandan teachers to understand suggest they swap technological and make greater use of technol- skills for more traditional skills. OBERT’S presentation was change happened because, with ogy. Nevertheless as I sit in my What I have suggested for Raccompanied by a series of the support of the tribal leader, the cottage in , I find it hard to students in Uganda, we have started slides and interspersed with care- alcohol stills had been destroyed, believe that the short film we made to do here in Carmarthenshire. At fully selected passages of scripture, the men were no longer drunk and (http://youtu.be/epWhJEBX0Pk) Peniel Primary School and Gollop all of which enhanced and backed were therefore less abusive. is being shown to teachers and (prep school for up each other. The help given to the Now that the women no longer students throughout Uganda. College) I talked to children about people of Africa, via the Mothers’ relied on income generated from The Ugandan Ministry of technology and grannies! These Union (MU) Literacy and Devel- the brewing of alcohol they had Education gave Moses permis- “digital natives” understand so opment Project, transforms minds to find another cash crop. The MU sion to spread this message and many aspects of technology. They and hearts by introducing and rein- helped the women think outside the he set off, at his own expense, to use computers, mobile phones, forcing a different mindset with the box. visit as many schools as he could. Val Wood-Graiger digital cameras, Skype – these help of their relationship with God, One woman wanted to cultivate That proved too costly and so I things are not new to them. I asked each other and the environment. watercress, but, unless she camped suggested that he invite teachers of Education realised that teach- them to learn one thing from their The traditional mindset offers by the river to guard her crop where to a seminar in his school in Jinja. ers needed this message so badly grandparents and to teach one thing Dependency, Fatalism, Lack of it grew, it was either stolen or tram- Moses explained that African dele- that they were prepared to attend at in return. Peniel School have sent Hope, Inferiority: “We are poor, pled by wild animals. With the help gates expect to have their expenses their own expense. photos which prove that everyone there is nothing we can do about of the MU a waterproof tarpaulin paid to attend seminars. Moses is now employed by who took part enjoyed it – please it, things will never change.” was purchased which was lowered We had no money, so I the Ugandan Government to run a visit www.learnwithgrandma.org The transformed mindset offers into a large pit dug outside her hut suggested that he invite them series of workshops and he asked to see what challenges they chose. Independence, Hope, Ideas, Imagi- and then filled with water and the anyway! I prayed that those teach- me to speak to them – via Skype. I love some of the happy, interested nation, Dignity. cress. This enabled her to stay at ers who were really interested It went well but I realised that a – even perplexed – expressions. When Robert returned, after home to tend the crop and keep the would come. Over 200 came to his backup would help so asked Alud I am very happy to visit other 18 months, to visit a village in harvest going. first two seminars and the Ministry Jones at Carmarthenshire Associa- schools throughout the diocese. Sudan, he found the women and The other achievement for children in this particular church these women was taking over an were glowing, they looked well- old milk factory which had been Sample pages from the score fed, the husbands were attentive built and supported by foreign and sample audio files are availa- and were attending church and aid, but which failed. The women The easy life ble free, so you can decide whether parental courses. They were a turned it around and it is now a you like the sound of a piece before family unit! There was a different, thriving business, not only provid- There’s nothing like the sound of a well-trained cathedral choir. popping it in your online basket. confident air about them, a vast ing dairy products locally but also There’s even a helpful rating change from his previous visit. The exporting some of their goods. And let’s face it, that’s what most other groups of singers produce – nothing like the sound of a well-trained cathedral choir! But system, indicating the estimated difficulty. now, help is at hand to bridge the gap, says Jonathan Copus So if you’re looking for some fresh material – both sacred and ASYCHORAL is a new and another illustrating what it secular – for your choir, together Gwasanaeth Bedydd Eresource for choral conduc- sounds like with everybody singing with some easy-to-use rehearsal tors which offers a wide variety together means they can arrive at aids, check out of arrangements, original compo- the second rehearsal note-perfect, www.easychoral.org Esgob yn Llandybïe sitions and some classics which and conductors can concentrate on can be downloaded and – wait for interpreting the music instead of all it – legally photocopied. There that tedious ‘note-bashing’. are also audio files which can be There is a small fee payable copied onto CDs or MP3 players for all these files: it costs money to Degree course for so choir members can practise in maintain a site like this, and musi- the bath (though not with mains- cians are encouraged to contribute church musicians powered equipment, please). The by paying them modest royalties; fact that the tenors can take away but the cost is far less than buying FTER one year of success- a file emphasising their own part hard copies. Aful operation, booking has now opened for students to enrol on a Foundation Degree for church musicians starting in September this year. The course is designed for all church musicians, including organists, singers, choir directors, or members of a music group. It is run jointly by the RSCM and Canterbury Christ Church Univer- sity (CCCU). The Foundation Degree in Church Music can be Conffirmiwyd Cellan Davies-Tommason, Celyn Thomas, Elinor achieved in two years by those Tiddy, Simon Brownsill a Richard James gan yr Esgob Wyn studying full-time, while part-time mewn gwasanaeth yn Eglwys Santes Dybïe nos Sul, 22ain Ebrill. students can take up to four years. Hefyd, derbyniwyd Neil a Juliet Ramos-Evans yn gyflawn aelodau More details from yr Eglwys yng Nghymru o’r Eglwys Gatholig Rhufeinig. Gwelir yr www.rscm.com/fdcm and aelodau newydd gyda’r Esgob a Ficer y Plwyf, y Barchedig Ann www.canterbury.ac.uk/studyhere/ Howells. church-music 20 Pobl Dewi, June 2012 Book Reviews Three highly recommended books for children A great gift Not only is this book a great read, particularly for teenage boys, but if you buy one copy another will be given to a young offender or prisoner The Fight By Luke Wordley Pub: Downton Press ISBN: 978-0-9569245-0-6 £8.99 available from http://thefight-book.com I ONCE bought my husband a set of boxing gloves and sparring pads so that he could vent his frustration Children of God: and stress. Once he’d used them Storybook Bible a few times I began wondering teenager’s anger and strength but By Archbishop Desmond Tutu why. Why do some people turn to soon realises that his struggles are Publisher: Collins The Gospels unplugged violence and aggression to relieve to do with his own past and not stress? Sam’s future. 50 Seriously Funny IF you’re looking for stories for By Lucy Moore I came across The Fight, which The Fight is not simply about Bible Sketches Messy Church, Sunday School, Publisher: Barnabas for play group or the classroom this is Children I would never normally pick up, how to engage with young, violent, By David Burt the Bible for you! but the ‘Buy One Give One Free’ adolescent boys. It challenges THIS book is for anyone who Publisher: Kingsway Nobel prize-winner, Arch- scheme caught my attention. Buy us to not judge or discriminate leads worship, Sunday School or a bishop Desmond Tutu, re-tells over a copy for yourself and another but to love and accept everyone. DAVID BURT, formally a member young youth club and it would also 50 of his favourite Bible stories for copy is given to a young offender Only by drawing alongside people of the renowned Riding Lights be a useful RE resource at primary an audience of young readers. or prisoner for free. can we find out what’s going on Company and more recently on school level. the staff team at Cranleigh Baptist The Fight is a fictional book underneath. Calming Lucy Moore is the founder of which shows the importance of It’s a fast-moving book packed Church in Surrey, is the author of the Messy Church project and is a number of books comprising From classics such as the stories meeting people where they are and with left hooks, broken noses, of Noah and the calming of the committed to providing ‘on the loving them through the hard times. anger, hatred, greed, love and Christian based dramatised read- go’ resources for those of us whose ings and Bible sketches. I really storm, to lesser-known stories such Both 16-year-old Sam Penning- prayer. With fairly short chapters as Naboth’s Vineyard and Ruth, lives are sometimes devoid of that ton and his mum, Janet, need to it’s easy to read in short bursts, or love his most recent work 50 Seri- essential preparation: time! The ously Funny Bible Sketches and the Archbishop makes these time- find security and love but no-one is in one sitting as it’s very tempt- honoured stories come to life in his stories, poems and activities in this giving it. Why should they – she’s ing to keep reading! It shows how have used it in youth club sessions book are presented in a language and family services alike. The own inimitable voice. an alcoholic and he’s a violent more people are affected by a rela- This hardback book is just and format which allows the angry teenager! Jerry Ambrose is a tionship than we realise – Gloria, sketches are modern and humor- youngsters of today to enjoy and ous but above all really thought large enough to be able to share boxing trainer. He prays with each Janet, Geoff and Robbie are just a the pictures if you’re sitting in a access the Gospels without losing of his boxers before every fight few of the characters that are drawn provoking, leading in some cases the deep fundamentals of the scrip- to quite deep discussions about group or small circle. The pictures and he goes to prayer meetings in and embraced by God through themselves are modern and exude a ture itself. on Monday mornings. There is no the story. life, faith and the world, amongst The Gospels unplugged is some of the teens that I have been colourful joy which truly brings the doubting that he has a very real and I thoroughly recommend this words on the page to life. drawn from all four of the Gospels personal relationship with Jesus. book to everyone. A great gift for privileged to work with. Themes and Lucy is eager to encourage all covered in this work range from It’s also worth mentioning the This sometimes came across in the teenage boys in particular but an added element of a prayer at the who use this resource to ‘get to the book as ‘cringy’ and ‘twee’ but it important and challenging read for the Old Testament to Easter and the heart’ of the biblical text where the contemporary. The good news is end of each of the stories which made clear where Jerry’s heart was. anyone involved in reaching out to sums up its “message”. This would life and teachings of Jesus are visi- As he works with Sam once their the community. that if you want to perform any of ble to all. – Marianne Osborne the sketches in public the amateur of course be a great way to end a paths cross, Jerry is excited by the – Naomi Wood performance licence is included in children’s craft session or work- the price of the book! shop, a story and a time of prayer Amnesty on wheels before home time, or even an ideal If you have a youth club or 6 July 7pm at Penrhyncoch Church after-school club who love work- way to settle a little one into bed Disclaimer for the night! Hall. Meet Jenny Williamson after her ing through the medium of drama charity bike ride from Land’s End to – Marianne Osborne Pobl Dewi and the take no responsibility, this resource is the one for you. John O’Groats in aid of Amnesty Inter- liability or share the views or opinions of any articles – Marianne Osborne national’s Arms Campaign. Contact contained herein. Lona Jones on [email protected] All information is the responsibility of the person or organisation submitting the article. Pobl Dewi take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. At All Times & in All Places devise a festival service celebrating The Royal School of Church this key anniversary. It uses texts Music (RSCM), which from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer which, itself, was a major supports church musicians, Contributions to revision by Archbishop Thomas has published a service book Cranmer of earlier editions. Pobl Dewi to mark the 350th anniversary of The Book of Common At All Times & in All Places We welcome articles of interest from readers and, in particular, Prayer is available from RSCM Music we would like to encourage submission of articles in Welsh. Direct: At All Times & in All Places cele- Price £8.50 Articles should be sent to the Managing Editor: Tessa Briggs, brates a book which has, since its (£6.38 RSCM affiliates) [email protected] publication in 1662, provided the RSCM order number: S0141 or they can be posted to: backbone for much of the daily ISBN: 978-0-85402-195-6 worship in the Anglican Commun- Tel: 0845 021 7726 Pobl Dewi, ion around the world. The new [email protected] The Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen SA31 2JG, publication provides a complete www.rscm.com/shop marked for the attention of ‘The Editor’ framework of words and music to