Meithrin Gobaith Growing Hope www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk www.facebook.com/pobl.dewi http://twitter.com/PoblDewi June / Mehefin 2018 A series of unexpected events The Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones charts her path to becoming the new of St Davids

ARAH Rowland Jones was “It was as though they were me!’ So I was very open to the discovered a lot of ethical consen- ing. Having some spare time while born of Welsh stock, with friends of Jesus and they brought possibility of full-time Christian sus underlay effective foreign studying Hungarian, before her SAnglican and Methodist me along so I could become service. But I felt I’d pushed lots of policy.” Budapest posting, she offered her roots. She is, after all, descended friends too; I’d yearned for it but doors and none of them opened.” Success followed, with post- local church a helping hand. They from the family of the Anglican didn’t realise that was how it could Instead, she found herself ings to Jordan and Hungary. In made her publicity officer for a clergyman and revivalist preacher happen.” entering student politics, rising between, in , her respon- forthcoming ecumenical mission. Daniel Rowland. The path led to Cambridge to become deputy president of sibilities included energy policy, It was a turning point. “I She first attended Church in University where she studied math- the students’ union. From there, counter-terrorism then EU enjoyed it so much I asked: Lord, services in Welsh when ematics and where she met a new government service beckoned. relations. visiting her great aunt Sallie in student called . . . Joanna Penberthy. “I wanted a job where I could But something was still miss- continued on page 3 . “We were in the same college; make a difference for good, and “I was baptised an Anglican; I was a year above her and the entered the civil service exams. sent to Sunday School, but we were meeter and greeter for freshers.” When I was offered a job with the intermittent churchgoers. It’s a friendship that was to last. Foreign Office, I was gobsmacked! Eglwys berffaith? “In my teens, a time in life But the journey on which her “It felt like ‘Lord, is this your for asking all the big questions, I faith then led was unexpected. “I’d idea of a joke?’! as the door that decided to be confirmed and joined heard endless sermons on Isaiah 6 opened seemed to be into the the school Christian Union. – ‘Who will go? Here am I, send ‘dirty world of politics’. But I soon

“I’r Dyfroedd Byw” oedd thema Feiblaidd y gynhadledd gyntaf uniaith Gymraeg i’w chynnal yn Esgobaeth Tyddewi ddiwedd Ebrill. Mewn sesiwn llawn sbri a chwerthin bu trafod ar beth sy’n wir hanfodol mewn eglwys. Mewn grwpiau o 3 neu bedwar (a phawb yn gwisgo ffedog blastig!) clywyd y newyddion bod ein heglwys ni wedi ei dinistrio. Sut eglwys fyddai’n heglwys newydd berffaith ni? Wedyn aed ati i dreio ‘adeiladu’ model o’r eglwys berffaith mewn cacen, bisgedi, siocled a melysion. Yn y difyrrwch trafodwyd pynciau o bwys mawr, am yr angen am adeilad hyblyg i addoli a chymdeithasu ynddi. Y stori lawn ar dudalen 9 BUKAVU: THE ONGOING CONFLICT – Page 16 Am ddim Free 2 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

should be encouraged to empower women in Wales . . . Take a look Governing Body around the room,” asking all the Ring in the new female members to stand up. “This Paul Mackness reports from the spring meeting of the Governing N, Saturday 12th May, after worked so hard to get the repairs Body, which was held in Llandudno over 11th-12th April a great start to gender equality in the . Let’s see how O nearly two years of having done, and also to our bell-ringers HE Church in the Public dimensions to debates and topics. we include women at all levels of the bell tower repaired and water- who never gave up hope of ringing TSquare was a major item on the Following on from Revd Dr ministry . . . Instead of looking for proofed in St Martin’s Church, again. We also had some bell-visi- business of the Governing Body Harri Williams’ Private Member’s the same people to take on roles Laugharne, the new bell ropes, tors on 12th May who enjoyed a (GB). Members were asked to Bill at the last GB Meeting there each time, let’s encourage diversity naturally in Laugharne colours, ring-around – not sure if that’s a work in groups to look at a number was a debate about the Bench of – women can bring so much to the were blessed by Fr Chris Lewis- technical campanological term, of questions, following the show- Bishop’s decision to admit all of table if only given a chance.” Jenkins. During the blessing, the anyway a good time was had by ing of a short film, which looked the baptised to Holy Commun- Other business included new ropes were held by our Bell all. They even let Fr Chris have a at Christians and their engagement ion. Interestingly this became less the new Cathedral Scheme for Tower Captain, Sheila Griffiths. go: not a wise thing to do really! in public life. Revd Gaynor Ford, about confirmation and more about Newport Cathedral, along with a Well done to everyone who from our own diocese, who served the whole area of baptism prepa- realisation that there cannot be a for many years as a magistrate, was ration and policy. More than 20 one-size-fits-all model for cathe- featured. members contributed to the debate. drals. There was also an emergency Darren Millar AM, and Chair There was also a presentation motion about the situation in Syria, of the Assembly Cross Party Group from a student from the Diocese of urging the British Government to on Faith, also addressed the GB, , Laura Lloyd-Williams, use all diplomatic channels before urging members to actively engage who was the youngest Angli- resorting to military action. in public life and politics. He noted can delegate to the recent United Further details of GB business the huge impact for good that Nations’ Commission on the and news are in Highlights, avail- Christians had made to the public Status of Women (UNCSW62). able in churches or online. life of Wales, often bringing ethical She spoke with passion and grati- tude at being asked to represent the Church in Wales in New York. Among the topics discussed were indigenous rights, access to healthcare and education, harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation and childhood forced marriage, LBTQI+ rights and intersectionality and human traf- ficking and modern slavery. She said, “I pledged to bring back to the Church in Wales all I learnt to Transition news help us to empower women across It has been almost a year since Marianne Osborne began work Wales. Laura said more diversity Revd Dr Harri Williams Gaynor Ford as Transition Missioner. She is enjoying meeting, and working with, the LMA teams as the changes are rolled out T is true to say it is a taxing but Diocese Transition Team – here I exciting area of diocesan life you’ll find snippets of our work and A promising start to be a part of – I’m especially up to date information. enjoying the challenges of work- Also please do add to your Matthew Hill is encouraged by a series of services held across the diocese ing with so many different people! prayer list our LMAs currently I’d like to thank all the teams I’m working towards licensing: Bro BOUT 100 people attended tions the group now plans to reflect currently working with for warmly Lliedi – LMA Dean Revd the three celebrations of the upon them and consider its next A welcoming me into their LMAs Huw Mosford; Bro Teifi – LMA Eucharist sponsored by Chang- steps as it seeks to build upon and especially for being so recep- Dean Revd John Bennett; Greater ing Attitude Transnewid Agwedd this promising start. CATAC will tive to the change which is upon us. – Revd Canon Mike Cymru (CATAC) at which Bishop continue to seek constructive and If I can be of any help in start- Rowlands; Bro Sancler – Revd Joanna presided and preached. prayerful engagement with those ing discussions or equipping your Canon Ann Howells; Emlyn Group These were held at St Patrick’s both within the Church and outside ministry team in anticipation of – Revd Canon Dewi Roberts; Fish- Pembroke Dock on 5th March, it across the . moving into an LMA please don’t guard Group – Revd Christopher Llanbadarn Fawr on 16th April The core fellowship now numbers hesitate to contact me. Brown. and concluded with St John’s about 14 people and new members Find us on Facebook – St Davids Carmarthen on 1st May. The size would be welcome. Anyone wish- of the congregation grew with ing to become more closely each celebration and it was great involved can contact us through the to welcome over 50 people to the Facebook page: concluding service at St John’s and www.facebook.com/catacdsd/ the light meal which followed it. It was good to be able to welcome people with a range of convictions from across the diocese. Some who attended clearly would not feel able to agree with the stance that CATAC takes on same-sex relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. Others voiced their support and gratitude for the ‘safe space’ and acceptance which they found at these celebrations, highlighting the enormous personal value and significance. Meeting attendees with a range of convictions from across the diocese was both an illuminating and positive experience. Having inaugurated the CATAC fellowship in the diocese with these celebra- Meeting in Fishguard Pobl Dewi, June 2018 3

Coming soon are courses on The Gospel of Luke, Mission, the Living and learning Christian understanding of chil- The Soupermen Have you ever got really annoyed because summer has hardly dren and family, Creed and Seven started and already the shops are putting out their ‘Back to Sacred Spaces. For those who want something 10 years on School’ range? It used to drive Rhiannon Johnson mad but now more in depth, the Theology for she thinks she understands some of it Life Degree Course is still availa- In 2008, as Harvest Thanksgiving approached, Andrew Grace O get a new term off the ble and new groups are beginning had the idea to call together a group of men to put on a Harvest Tground for the start of the new to form for the autumn. At £35 a Supper at St Mary’s Church, Tenby. The result was a great educational year you have to start module, and with its small groups, success and the group has now become an integral, and exciting, planning now. So, if you would it is one of the cheapest and most part of church life like people in your parish or LMA enjoyable ways to get a degree ADVERTISED for men in the numbers and have become an inte- to really grow in their faith, here and to really stretch your mind in I Pew Leaflet, fixed a date for gral part of our church life, with are some things on offer from the website at http://www.stpadarns. the service of God. New this year a meeting, and waited. I was their own strong visionary leaders St Padarn’s Institute. ac.uk/?page_id=710 . is an induction module which will delighted that about a dozen enthu- and social life. Their annual outing For parish groups of any size Courses are currently available introduce the course and give some siastic men turned up for the this year is to Ireland! And they that want a short introduction to on Church for the Future, Living study skills. An induction day is meeting, and the ensuing Harvest have provided not just wonder- an area of church life there are the Scripture, the Lord’s Prayer, planned for Saturday 9th June. Supper was a great success, the ful dinners and events but have new Living and Learning (Dysgu Stewardship, Leading Worship, So please act soon because men feeding nearly 100 guests with encouraged and enabled our large i Dyfu) resources. These are six Pastoral Visiting, Called by God, September is closer than you think! a three-course meal. congregation to get to know each session courses for groups of any The Church and Young People and For more information about But once Harvest was over we other and to develop our fellow- size. The material is completely the Five Marks of Mission. There any of this, please contact me: realised that we had something ship and outreach, to such an bi-lingual. More information is even one on how to lead a Living Rhiannon.Johnson@stpadarns. special here – we had hit on a rich extent that, for example, the recent can be found on the St Padarn’s and Learning group. ac.uk seam of talent and enthusiasm, and Easter Dinner felt like a happy there was immediately a sense of family gathering, and our guests belonging. In church life we tend could see that Church is extremely to have more practical happenings enjoyable! for women, but here was a group of In 2010 our guest preacher Remembering LyCiG men who had found a niche and a at St Mary’s 800th Anniversary role with exciting possibilities and Service was the then Archbishop of Does anyone actually remember LyCiG or what it stands for? Although the diocese implications. Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan has invested heavily in the programme in recent years there is not much evidence that So the men just couldn’t leave Williams. The Soupermen provided it has taken root, says Huw Anderson, Diocesan Mission Resources Officer it there. That Harvest Supper was refreshments on the church lawn, and that day Archbishop Rowan EADING YOUR Church ing different groups of people to not going to be a one-off. Regu- became an Honorary Souperman! into Growth’ is an acclaimed come into the orbit of our churches. lar meetings began to be arranged, ‘L As we celebrate The Souper- Anglican course designed to help There is no reason why this because of their excellent soup men’s 10th anniversary this year, churches grow numerically and systematic sort of mission planning they were named The Soupermen, Archbishop Rowan is coming back spiritually. It has been running cannot also work at the LMA level. and there have followed over the to celebrate and preach again – this for 25 years and has a proud Indeed, there are good reasons why years a series of food-based events time for the anniversary not of St track record of helping all kinds it might work better, as there will – banquets, Easter and Christmas Mary’s but of the Soupermen! All of churches set realistic growth be a deeper and broader leader- dinners, barbecues, film nights are most welcome to join us for this targets and reach them, something ship team available to implement (with food), Alpha course, Lent Sung Eucharist in St Mary’s at 10 desperately needed in these diffi- it. Why not relaunch LyCiG at lunches and so on. And all their am on 26th August. cult times. the same time as our parishes are proceeds go to local charities. Now that churches in our relaunched as LMAs? The Soupermen have grown in diocese are moving into Local For more help and information, Ministry Areas (LMAs), why not please contact the Diocesan Office ask your church leaders to consider the coming years? At its heart is or the LyCiG website www.leadin- using the highly flexible LyCiG the simple idea that we should be gyourchurchintogrowth.org.uk framework to plan for growth over constantly and deliberately invit-

But now that she is – another A series of unexpected events mould broken – how does she view the road ahead? continued from page 1 it was in diplomacy. She long ago “It’s a joy to be working again gave up trying to predict the future, in a bigger team, as, within a wider how do I carry this forward?” trusting God to make the right Christian , we together The answer was a theol- decisions. look after this historic, sacred ogy course, training to become a “I never anticipated going to place. It’s a delight and a chal- Reader. It opened her eyes. “I felt Cambridge or become university lenge, sheer privilege. I was only getting bread and water vice-president. I certainly never “And it’s not just about St from the pulpit; here was real meat. expected to join the FCO, as a David but the way in which he I wanted to chew on it forever, and woman mathematician from the points us to living faith, helping Archbishop Rowan in 2010 with some of the Soupermen: Andrew in a bigger way.” Welsh borders.” She never expected people come closer to whatever Griffiths, Terry Evans, Bradley Davies, and Denis Chiffi With support from pal Joanna, to be Dean of St Davids either. call God has on their lives.” Sarah contacted her home diocese, St Asaph. Its then Bishop, Arch- bishop Alwyn Rice Jones, invited her for tea and a chat. “It took three or four sentences to go from we could/we might For more articles which, unfortunately, could to we can/we will. Suddenly I’d not be accommodated in this issue, plus pushed on a door and a whole translations of some, corridor of doors opened up. It was a glorious sense of coming home to please visit the PD Extra page of our website: myself and to this calling.” In a life of twists and turns, www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk/life/pobldewi/pdextra/ including a decade in Cape Town, her passage through the ordained world has been as unpredictable as 4 Pobl Dewi, June 2018 Q & A Help for Worship Leaders This year the Diocesan Conference is adding a new item to the business of the meeting. A Question and Answer session. Bishop Joanna and the Standing Committee want to encourage (and others) members of Diocesan Conference to submit questions, as happens at the Governing Body. As a diocese, we have been trying to find ways of helping our wonderful, faithful Worship Leaders and we have come up with three ideas that will be available very shortly.

Why do this? How many questions will be Rhiannon Johnson, Director of Ministry, provides some details Well, one reason is to try and allowed? get more conference members to Whilst we would like to be able to VERY week, the diocesan going up on the diocesan website engage in the meeting. Another give everyone the opportunity to E website has a short weekly about how to be commissioned as is to help people understand ask a question at conference, this meditation on the main Sunday a Worship Leader. It will all be what happens in the diocese and will not be possible. What will Bible readings there, step by step, but basically the communicate this more widely. happen next is that a selection of https://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk incumbent or LMA Dean needs to A third reason is to allow the five or six questions will be agreed They are also circulated on our make sure that three pieces of paper Standing Committee to ascertain by the Standing Committee and social media platforms and kept for are sent to the Bishop’s office and what is of importance and current these will be asked and answered future use as a resource. then commissioning can go ahead. to members of the conference. at the Diocesan Conference https://www.facebook.com/pobl.dewi The three pieces of paper are: a However, all of the questions that https://stdavids.churchinwales. copy of the PCC minute saying that What sort of questions? are submitted will be answered in org.uk/life/ministry/ the parish supports this person in The questions could vary greatly. writing and put on the diocesan homilies-myfyrdodau becoming a worship leader, a satis- For example, is there some part website following the conference. Worship Leaders are not factory DBS clearance and a letter of diocesan policy you would licensed to preach, but these medi- for the incumbent saying that this like clarified? Is there something What do I do to submit a tations can be read out in place of person has received suitable train- you have always wondered but question? a sermon to help the congregation ing for the role. For one way to get never had the chance to ask? Do Simply send your question in engage with the Bible readings or that training do look at the Living you want to know what a certain writing (hardcopy) or by email to just read for interest. There will and Learning article on page 9. committee does or what a certain the Clerical Secretary, Daily Prayer is a very good anthol- be some in Welsh and some in For any help or more information, post is about? Do you want to Venerable Paul Mackness, ogy but it is not at all easy to find English, depending on the preferred please do contact me and I will be know something specific about c/o the Diocesan Office, your way around. A team is work- language of the contributor, and we glad to help: clergy numbers or ministry share? Abergwili, ing to produce a bilingual booklet hope they will be useful. Rhiannon.Johnson@ Is there something that you think Carmarthen SA31 2JG, of the service, which is easy to use. Wouldn’t it be good to have a stpadarns.ac.uk. the diocese should be talking or email to We hope that this will be available simple, modern language, morn- about or need to know – this might archdeacon.stdavids@ by the end of the summer. ing and evening prayer? The 2009 be a way of highlighting this. churchinwales.org.uk Finally, new information is by Monday 10th September. Those How will this work? whose questions are selected by Obviously, in order for the diocese the Standing Committee will be to be able to respond properly notified prior to the conference, to questions they will need to be following the committee’s meeting Distribution submitted in advance. This will on Tuesday 25th September. allow the relevant officer to be Please remember to include your able to answer the question and we name and address when submitting will allow the questioner to make your question! We look forward to comment upon the answer and ask of Pobl Dewi hearing from you. a supplemental related question. If you are not receiving your copies of this paper regularly then please get in touch, says Tessa Briggs T has recently come to our currently stands, is that copies are delivered to one person for a few I attention that some churches are delivered to Area Deans for distri- churches in a group, or we could not receiving their copies of Pobl bution around their patch but we do arrange for half of one LMA’s/ Dewi in a timely fashion. This is know that some have an enormous deanery’s copies to be delivered undoubtedly due to a wide variety area to cover and that this, added to to one place and half to another. A of reasons but copies of the paper their other duties, may prove to be variety of options is available but should be in every church across an onerous task. unless we are told where the prob- our diocese by the middle of the We would be very happy to help lems exist we cannot know, nor months of March, June, September sort out any issues of non-delivery. help. and December, annually. For example, we could arrange If this applies to you, in any The delivery system, as it for a minimum of 50 copies to be church, large or small, please do get in touch with our Diocesan Communications Officer, David Hammond-Williams davidhammond-williams@ churchinwales.org.uk) or me [email protected] and, working with you, we will endeavour to ensure that you Cyfraniadau ar gyfer receive Pobl Dewi regularly and on time. Pobl Dewi In the meantime, we hope that Y mae croeso i erthyglau oddi wrth ddarllenwyr, ac yn arbennig you enjoy reading the paper and cyfraniadau Cymraeg. that you feel others, who might not have sight of it, would also enjoy Dylid anfon erthyglau at y Golygydd: Tessa Briggs it. So, we would encourage you to [email protected] distribute a few copies locally, for neu fe ellir postio ffotograffau ynghyd â 50 o eiriau at: example in the workplace, dentist’s waiting room, doctor’s surgery or Pobl Dewi, hairdresser’s. Swyddfa’r Esgobaeth, Abergwili, Caerfyrddin, SA31 2JG We are here to help – please wedi’u nodi at sylw ‘Y Golygydd’ just get in touch. Pobl Dewi, June 2018 5

responses which jeopardised their safety. Not just statistics Churches have an important It is important to recognise that the problem of domestic abuse part to play in challenging abuse We are here to help is a significant one which affects all sections of society, including and supporting victims/survivors. churchgoers. Lynn Rees considers this difficult issue and offers Faith and belonging to a religious community can help prevent abuse In the first of a series of articles about the work some advice of the Diocesan Office, Howard Llewellyn profiles and support the recovery of survi- Emma O’Connor, who has recently been appointed NE in four women and one vors, with spiritual practices such the Diocesan Administration and Property Manager Oin four men experience abuse as prayer and bible study giving from a partner or family member, people the strength to challenge ROPERTY: One of Emma’s whilst every week two women in and leave their abusers. However, Presponsibilities is to England and Wales are murdered some Christian teachings can be compile a comprehensive by a current or ex-partner. misused to reinforce patriarchal review of church property in Recent research by ‘Restored’ marital roles and some clergy may the diocese so that so we can and Churches Together in Cumbria not realise the danger of encourag- be sure of what we have and suggests that churchgoers are ing reconciliation. where it is. She will be visiting ‘much more aware of domes- The recommendations of the parishes to talk about prop- tic abuse outside the church research help to focus our efforts: erty issues and invites you to than within it’. Whilst 71.3% of Recognise that abuse happens in contact her directly if you have respondents were aware of domes- churches to a significant number any property queries. Emma O’Connor tic abuse in their community, only of people, and that congrega- GDPR: Emma also has 37.6% thought it was a problem tions include both perpetrators and responsibility for compli- Grants & Funding: Emma within their church. The perception that domes- victims/survivors; ance with the new General has recently received queries Domestic abuse can be defined tic abuse does not occur among Respond by teaching that domes- Data Protection Regulation, regarding grants and funding. as ‘Any incident or pattern of inci- churchgoers is false. Statisti- tic abuse is wrong, supporting which came into force on the This link: dents of controlling, coercive, cally churchgoers still experience those who disclose being abused 25 May 2018. You should, by https://stdavids.churchinwales. threatening behaviour, violence or domestic abuse to a significant and ensuring church leaders are now, be acquainted with the org.uk/resources/grants/ abuse between those aged 16 or extent, broadly comparable with trained; information you need, and the should prove useful to those of over who are, or have been, inti- non-churchgoers. Record all disclosures of domestic following link provides more you seeking grant funding. mate family members regardless The Cumbrian research shows abuse; guidance: Emma can be contacted at of gender or sexuality.’ Abuse is the importance of church as a place Refer victims and perpetrators to https://www.churchin- the Diocesan Office on not only physical, it can also be where those subjected to abuse can sources of help both inside and wales.org.uk/resources/ 01267 236145 or by email psychological, sexual, financial, turn for support, with one in four outside the church. parishes-and-the-general-data- emmaoconnor@ and emotional. Domestic abuse is women and one in six men stating Further Information and support protection-regulation-gdpr/ churchinwales.org.uk not restricted to that inflicted by they had sought church support. can be provided by the Live Fear a partner but also by any family In just over half of these cases the Free Helpline: 0808 8010 800. member, such as that inflicted on a response received was viewed as father by his adult son or daughter. supportive, while others received The ‘new’ Faculty system 2 to St Davids 1 to Rome A ‘Faculty’ is a legal requirement for most of the work which might be carried out on, or in, our churches and Since Pope Calixtus II declared, in the 12th century, that two pilgrimages to St Davids graveyards. It ensures that churches are properly cared for were equivalent to one to Rome, innumerable pilgrims have trodden the path to the and that whatever is done to them is properly considered shrine at the cathedral. Matthew Hill will be following in their footsteps this July and beforehand and carried out appropriately. Howard invites readers to join him Llewellyn, Diocesan Secretary, explains the process N the morning of 9th July accounts. I’ll post updates of my I shall be setting off from FACULTY is permission O location en route and anyone who , outside , and to do specific work and would like to join me, for however A will walk down the coastal path on work carried out without one long or however short a walk, along pilgrimage to St Davids. I hope to is unlawful. Broadly speaking the way would be most welcome. arrive at the shrine at the cathedral a Faculty covers all repairs, I’m seeking to venture in prayer, by 20th July at the latest. I have a alterations or extensions to a hope, faith and charity in order to vision for pilgrimage that I want to church building or changes to clarify a vision. As such I would be explore which involves our church its contents or churchyard. very grateful to any who would be buildings situated along the coastal If your parish wishes to willing to do so to pray with me to path from the side. undertake such work please ensure that what is discovered and Before I can talk the talk, however, contact Janet Every at the discerned through this pilgrimage I have to walk the walk. Diocesan Office. Janet is the might be a genuine vision of grace. Janet Every One feature of this pilgrimage new Secretary to the Diocesan All being well I look forward to is that, with the exception of a rest Advisory Committee (DAC) • Full Faculty – where the sharing that vision in due course. day on Sunday 15th July, I’m going and all Faculty queries and Chancellor decides to spend the night in churches along applications should be sent Applications under all three the route. I’m very grateful indeed directly to her at the office or categories will be processed to my colleagues for making that via email to and monitored by Janet Every. possible. I’ll be spending the janetevery@ Your parish should now night in Llanina, , St churchinwales.org.uk designate a person (from the Cynwyl’s , , either We are in the process of parish or the LMA) as the St Mary’s Cardigan or St Thomas’ introducing an Online Faculty Faculty Officer who should St Dogmael’s, St Mary’s Newport System (OFS) to simplify the register on-line with the OFS. and then probably St Nicholas and process. In the past all Facul- This can be done at Llanrhian. I’ve already had some ties had to be considered by the https://churchheritage- very generous offers of hospitality Chancellor but now there are cymru.org.uk/Secure/Register. and would be delighted to receive three categories: aspx?returnurl-%2f others. • List A – where no Faculty is by following the instructions I’ve already set up a basic required given, or by contacting Janet Facebook page, ‘2 to St Davids 1 to • List B – where the Dioce- Every for help. Rome’ and by the time the pilgrim- san Registrar decides age takes place I should also have Henfynyw sorted out Twitter and Instagram 6 Pobl Dewi, June 2018 Supporting, encouraging A new category of ordained and nurturing the laity licensed ministry

Diocesan Lay Development Offi cer, Robb Wainwright, explains ISHOP Joanna has responded Active Retired. Any retired cleric ers but no extra services should the change in the way St Davids will approach, and encourage, B to evidence of the strain under the age of 80 will soon be be taken by retired clergy. Retired lay development during our transition to LMAs. Robb also imposed on stipendiary, NSM and free to apply to be licensed as an clergy could of course be asked to appeals for new team members and suggestions as to what the NSM(L) clergy and Readers when NSM(AR) within their LMA. take any service within the desig- team might off er service rotas within LMAs include “I am adamant that the number nated number but not be used to HE Lay Development Team services that, even when all the of services on a Sunday in each extend the rota to something that T(LDT), as is, has been licensed clergy and Readers were LMA must not exceed the number the licensed ministry team couldn’t disbanded and, over the next few working, need retired clergy to take worked out based on the number cover healthily alone. The willing- months, its role and remit will them. of clergy and Readers licensed to ness of retired clergy to give their be reviewed and refocussed after After discussion, the Bishop the LMA,” the Bishop says in her time, eff ort and energy, should various consultations with our arch- has announced the setting up of a latest Ad Clerum. not be used to prolong a way of and other senior staff and new licensed ministry to be known “Services of the word beyond being church that is no longer lay members. The very successful as NSM(AR). AR stands for that can be taken by worship lead- sustainable.” Coff ee Morning Training Sessions, which include Reading in Church, Delivering Intercessions and Welcoming People into Church, will not be abandoned and can still be booked with me. The Grow- ing Hope Conference will remain under the auspices of the team and might be welcomed by parishes, will go ahead in May 2020. deaneries, LMAs or individuals, It is very likely that a lot of the may be sent to the email address work for the team over the next few [email protected] years will be to complement and or to me directly. assist in delivering training as the Membership of the new team new LMAs are formed, working will be by direct application to me with Marianne Osborne, her team or through referral by a member of and each new LMA council as it is the clergy. The membership will formed and grows into its role. be ratifi ed by St Davids Director For the LDT this will mean of Ministry, Rhiannon Johnson. changes and growth, with more The new team will gather for its members being welcomed on board fi rst meeting in late September or to help in the (hopefully) many early October when the full extent and varied requests being made of what it will be able to off er will of them. Any suggestions for what be discussed, agreed and rolled out. types of lay development sessions I can be contacted on 07768 should be off ered by the team, or 390060 or by e-mail to particular types of training that [email protected]

Adam takes the plunge!

Bleddyn a Bedwyr yr efeilliaid yn cael eu bedyddio yn eglwys Llangeler yn ddiweddar

What’s on at 10-year-old Adam Lloyd, the son of Michelle who is the Youth Worker in Bro Lliedi LMA, was see page 12 baptised at St Peter’s Church, , on Sunday, 29th April, by Revd Captain Rob Lowe. The regular congregation at St Peter’s was joined by many members of Dafen Church for this LMA celebration Pobl Dewi, June 2018 7 Safeguarding Focussing and the need for training on people, Tessa Briggs attends a Safe Church training session, which she finds helpful and informative not buildings E are launching a chil- went along with some trepidation. I A significant change in this The Church in Wales’ first ever Evangelism Fund has been Wdren’s choir at Holy Trinity needn’t have worried. respect will be the appointment launched with the aim of engaging Welsh society with the claims Church, , on 15th While we were presented with of a single Ministry Area Safe- of the Christian faith in vibrant and exciting ways June. This means that we need to some uncomfortable facts, figures guarding Coordinator (MASC) get our house in order regarding and statistics, and discussed the types for each ministry area, which will HE fund will provide grants “This is now our chance child protection, safeguarding and of abuse which can be inflicted, replace the existing requirement Tof between £250,000 and £3 to act on imaginative ideas for other legal matters. together with the potential indica- for a safeguarding coordinator in million for diocesan projects that growth, centred around people, not We have been given a lot of tors of abuse of which we need to be each parish. The core responsibil- will focus on people rather than property.” help and support with this and not aware, many grey areas were clari- ity of the MASC will be to advise buildings. It is being managed by a The money for the fund is least was the recent Safe Church fied, together with advice on who to the LMA committee on safeguard- committee with expertise in church being released from the Church’s training session, led by Lynn Rees. report suspicions to and, importantly, ing issues in the same way that growth and business ventures and investments, which are overseen In all, about 25 people, who work not to delay in doing so. the parish coordinators currently was launched on Pentecost Sunday, by its Representative Body – the with children and vulnerable adults In the meantime, ensuring that support the PCC. 20th May. legal trustees of the CiW. Its chair, in the Aberystwyth area, went safeguarding is incorporated into Each LMA also needs to “We are putting our money James Turner, said that the creation along to the Castle Rooms on 19th the roll-out of new LMAs will be complete an audit to confirm that where our mouth is,” the Arch- of the fund was about investing in May. Having read Lynn’s ongoing a key consideration for ministry all staff and volunteers hold valid bishop of Wales John Davies said. the future of the Church. series of articles on safeguarding in teams and Lynn Rees, Safeguard- DBS checks, and identify the “We have long talked about grow- “The Bishops have made evan- Pobl Dewi, I had some idea about ing Support Officer for St Davids, number of people in the ministry ing the church and now we want to gelism and church growth their the issues we’d be confronting and is available to help and advise. area requiring Safe Church train- invest in projects across the coun- very clear priority and we are ing. Ideally, all staff and volunteers try to enable that to happen. It is delighted to be able to respond to holding a position of responsibil- a radical answer to the decline we that by creating this substantial ity, including those working with are experiencing in many places fund,” he said. children and adults, should attend and £10 million is a transforming The expert committee set up safeguarding training. amount. to oversee the fund will be chaired Safeguarding advice and “I am looking forward to seeing by Representative Body member assistance from Lynn Rees will some really creative and inspiring Jane Heard, an accountant. “We be incorporated into the support projects that will breathe new life are keen to give grants to effec- provided as part of Ministry Area into some of our churches and into tive, well-constructed projects development and Lynn can be our mission in Wales.” and to ensure the Church’s money contacted by email at: The province’s lead bishop on is well spent,” she said. “We will [email protected] evangelism, Andy John, the Bishop be looking for ideas, for example, The Church in Wales Safe- of Bangor, described the new that create growth among people guarding Policy is continually Evangelism Fund as “an incredibly in age groups under-represented being updated and can be found on exciting opportunity for the whole in our churches, create new forms the diocesan website at: church [which] will enable us to of ‘church’ to appeal to people stdavids.churchinwales. think big and change our culture. not currently going, and projects org.uk/life/childprot/ For too long, churches have been which lead to changes in culture hampered in their outreach because or provide teaching and learning in the money simply hasn’t been there faith all over Wales.” or it has all gone into propping up buildings.

In the meantime . . . An Archdeaconry for New Christian Communities is being established in St Davids Diocese

T will cover the whole of the I diocese and will be a nurs- ery, which, when they reach an Measuring the Mountain is an all-Wales project evaluating the impact of the Social Services appropriate level of stability, will and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. Readers are invited to get involved in the project be passed over into the relevant geographic Archdeaconries. HE project is a collaboration who has a story is able to share it. conclusions and present their The decision was announced in Tbetween the public sector, third Listeners can be staff or volunteers: recommendations. the latest Ad Clerum from Bishop sector and, most importantly, the volunteers will be able to join If you have a story to share, or Joanna. “I am pleased to announce people who live in Wales. Funded Spice’s Time Credits network and if you know others who do, please that Canon Mones Farah has by , the project earn Time Credits for the stories get involved. Further information agreed to take up this new post,” will collect stories from people they collect. about all aspects of the project, she writes. “Please pray for Mones with recent experience of social Measuring the Mountain will including how to be a Listener, and his family as he leads this care in order to build a picture of share their findings with Welsh share a story or get involved in aspect of the diocese’s evangelism. what social care feels like for the Government, social care profes- the Citizens’ Jury can be found on “Encouraging our existing individuals involved. sionals, participants and, through their website www.mym.cymru, or churches to grow and resourcing The Measuring the Mountain their website and presentations, you can contact Katie, the project their growth is vital and is within team hope to work with organi- with people in Wales. In Septem- manager: the remit of our Parish Growth sations across Wales, both to let ber, the project will host a Citizens’ [email protected] group, headed by the Archdea- people know about the project and Jury at the Liberty Stadium, Swan- tel 07964 407 739 con of Cardigan, Venerable Will can ignore. It is not something that to help create a network of Listen- sea, to look more closely at key Strange. can just be laid at the feet of our ers. Listeners will support people issues that arise from the stories. “But the fresh evangelisation parishioners and clergy who are all to share their stories and will play a Members of the public will of our diocese is not a responsi- already working so hard to sustain vital role in ensuring that everyone examine a policy question, draw bility that the diocese as a whole our common life.” 8 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

Appointments

Revd Huw Mosford, Revd Beth Davies Revd Michael Rowlands, Revd Mones Farah, Mr Timothy Nelson LMA Dean & Area Dean -in-Charge, LMA Dean to serve as stipendiary to serve as NSM(L) House Priest-in-Charge (), & Area Dean of Bro Lliedi, Assistant in the Parish of Greater Dewisland, Rectorial Benefi ce and LMA for Duty Assistant Curate appointed Residentiary appointed Residentiary of w Bangor Teifi & in Bro Dyfri LMA, Benefi ce of Aberystwyth, appointed Canon, occupying the Stall of Llanfaironllwyn w Llangynllo, Canon, occupying the Stall of Residentiary Canon, of Llandingat & Myddfai Trefl oden, 26 April 2018 Llangan, 26 April 2018 1 November 2018 and Chaplain to Llandovery occupying the Stall of Mathri, College, 30 June 2018 26 April 2018

Revd Ann Howells, Priest-in-Charge of Llan-llwch with Llangain and Llangynog and Llansteff an and Llan-y- bri with Llandeilo Abercywyn, appointed Honorary Canon, 26 April 2018 Revd Suzy Bale, Revd Dewi Davies, appointed Residentiary Ven Paul Mackness, of Penbre w Llandyry, Canon, occupying the Stall Revd Diana Hoare to become Priest-in-Charge appointed Honorary Canon, of 3rd Cursal, 26 April 2018, appointed Stipendiary Priest-in- of the Benefi ce of Jeff reyston 26 April 2018 and Priest-in-Charge of the Charge for the United Benefi ce, w Reynoldston & Loveston & Martletwy w Lawrenny & Parish Betws St Davids with Deanery and LMA of Greater Yerbeston, 26 June 2018. This Ammanford, 24 July 2018 Dewisland, 6 June 2018 is in conjunction with the role of Archdeacon of St Davids

Ordinations at St Davids Cathedral, 30 June 2018

Priests Adam Bruce, NSM Jim Flanagan, Wyn Maskell, NSM(L) Susan Barnett, NSM(L) Assistant Curate of Llan- Stipendiary Assistant Curate Assistant Curate of Revd Caroline Mansell Assistant Curate and House appointed Bishop’s Chaplain, for Duty of Letterston w Llanfair llwch w Llangain & Llangynog of the Benefi ce of Pen-bre Carmarthen St David & Llansteff an & Llanybri 12 July 2018 Nant-y-Gof & Puncheston NSM w Llandeilo Abercywyn Gaynor Ford, Jonathan Parker, w Little Newcastle & Castle Assistant Curate of Dale Stipendiary Assistant Curate Blythe and Pencaer LMA & St Brides w Marloes & of Fishguard w Llanychaer Hasguard w St Ishmaels and Pontfaen & Llanyllwydog

Deacons Lindy Fay Morgan, NSM(L) Shirley Murphy, Helen Nicholls, NSM(L) Timothy Brian Nelson, NSM(L) Assistant Curate in the Stipendiary Assistant Curate Assistant Curate of the United House for Duty and Curate for Rectorial Benefi ce & LMA of for Narberth w Mounton w Benefi ce, LMA, Deanery of Bro Llandingat & Myddfai & Bro Aberystwyth Robeston Wathen & Crinow & Lliedi Dyfri LMA Minwear w Templeton

We keep all those ordained in our prayers Pobl Dewi, June 2018 9

Growing Hope

obaith eithrin G M Hope Growing Calonogi’r cynulleidfaoedd Cymraeg

‘To The Living Waters’ was the theme of the fi rst diocesan conference to be held entirely in Welsh. A group of 30 representatives, mainly from the archdeaconries of Cardigan and Carmarthen, came together to worship, to get to know each other, to share their experiences of experiment and new patterns of ministry. Enid Morgan is encouraged N y bore cafwyd disgrifi adau a roddir i ddysgwyr yn eglwys Wilson, Gweinidog ddigyfl og yn Ybywiog o ymdrechion pedair y Santes Fair yn Aberystwyth Abergorlech a Wyn Maskell yn ardal. Yr elfen eciwmenaidd yn sydd â thraddodiad o ddysgu’r y Weinidogaeth Ddigyfl og Leol Nyff ryn Aeron oedd pwyslais Gymraeg i’w curadiaid. yn Eglwys Crist, Caerfyrddin. Rhian Morgan y Canon Eileen Davies lle y Eleri Turner a arweiniodd waith Gobeithir cynnal grwpiau mae’r holl draddodiadau yn dod grwpiau yn adeiladu ‘eglwys lleol yn yr archddiaconiaethau calonogi a’u cefnogi ? Bydd rhes yn yr esgobaeth anfon eu ynghyd bedair gwaith y fl wyddyn. berff aith’ o gacennau a melysion, a’r Broydd Gweinidogaeth o awgrymiadau’n mynd trwy’r cyfeiriadau e-bost at Cyd-ddethlir achlysuron arbennig gan gynhyrchu trafodaeth hefyd – mae clywed am Archddiacon Dorrien Davies i’r [email protected]. ‘Rwyf fel y cynhaeaf, Pasg a Nadolig gan ddwys a chwerthin braf. arbrofi on ac arfer dda yn ein Esgob Joanna a staff yr esgobaeth. yn dymuno rhoi fy enw ar restr ddod i uchafbwynt yn yr Wythnos Gyda sefydlu’r patrwm hysbrydoli a’n bywhau ac yn Y prif neges yw atgoff a’n “Tyddewi – Y Cymry Gymraeg” Fawr. Gweinidogaeth o groeso Ardaloedd Gweinidogaeth galondid i grwpiau bach fentro hunain nad problem yw’r yn ein galluogi i gwrdd â gofynion di-amod sydd yn Ysbyty Cynfyn Lleol a chadarnhau patrymau ymlaen yn hyderus o amddiff yn Gymraeg a’r diwylliant Gymraeg cyfraith diogelwch data. a Delyth Morris Jones yn disgrifi o gweinidogaeth newydd cawsom i estyn allan i’r gymuned. ond off eryn. Rydyn ni am i’r Ceir adroddiad llawnach ff ordd y daw grwpiau lleol ynghyd straeon bedwar unigolyn: Cymry Cymraeg ddod at ei gilydd o’r diwrnod yn adran PDExtra yn yr eglwys. Disgrifi odd Rhian Sandra Evans, Arweinydd Beth nesa? i weithredu ac edrych i’r dyfodol. ar wefan yr esgobaeth Morgan sefydlu a datblygu’r Addoli yn Llanybydder; Jean Cafwyd sesiwn gyfl awn a thrafod Gwahoddir pawb a garai stdavids.churchinwales.org. Plygain yn ardal Llandeilo, a bu Voyle Williams Darllenydd brwd. Beth fyddai’r cwmni yn wybod am a chyfrannu at uk/life/pobldewi/pdextra/ Eleri Turner yn disgrifi o’r croeso profi adol yn Llanddarog; Delyth dymuno i’r esgobeth ei wneud i’w ddatblygiadau yn y Gymraeg

proprietors off ered it to the commu- Mission impossible? Hope in a cynical age nity as an alternative to closing down. The Community Associa- Jeremy Martineau encourages us all to demonstrate that the ‘A Tale to Tell’, a parish mission, was a great success, says tion called a public meeting and Alan Chadwick mission of the Church is to reach outwards and share our God- volunteers formed a group to look given hope ALKING about a parish at feasibility. Despite concerns, Tmission began after our Lead- RCHBISHOP Church and community, see God in volunteer staff were found by ing Your Church into Growth Ais credited with saying ‘Find action. door-knocking and an interest-free (Local) course. If evangelism out what God is doing and join in’. Two good examples of this in loan, pending a council grant, saw comprises ‘prayer, presence, proc- Wise words. The Church doesn’t our diocese are: the shop opening in the summer lamation and persuasion’ we have a monopoly on hope but it 1. A Muslim shopkeeper in of 2003. Open 6 days a week, it thought we were OK with the fi rst can give it birth. We have the assur- one Pembrokeshire town was so stocks a wide range of necessities two but would appreciate some ance of the Resurrection and Easter moved by the welcome and friend- for the rural population, promotes help with the last two. A couple equals hope, which then fl ows liness of local people that he has locally-sourced produce and craft of dead-ends later, we asked the outwards to all those whom we off ered to help any local church or items, and is surviving despite the Bishop, who excitedly agreed to encounter in the wider world. care project with his expertise in Post Offi ce removing its counter to lead a team of ordinands to spend Without hope there is death. electronics, free of charge. a mobile van. At each stage, the list Holy Week with us. We live in hope, which is to be 2. Bryn Stores Community of volunteers has included church A Tale to Tell was a tremen- found within the Church but which Shop, Brechfa: The story of the members from St Teilo’s, Brechfa, dous week. Across the parishes of is also refl ected in living examples only small shop in the somewhat St Michael’s, Llanfi hangel Rhos y Llanstadwell, Burton and Rose- in our communities. We need to isolated village started when the Corn and St David’ s, Abergorlech. market the team took daily lessons outcome was putting on meals as light this spark of hope, growing in two schools, participated in invitation events. We hosted ‘A it in young and old, and pray for our usual Holy Week activities Taste of India’ for 80 and ‘A Taste its abundance. In this way, we can and services and came along to of South Africa’ for 50. Considera- demonstrate that the Church is a special events. We kept the focus tion of what mission meant for us source of hope which we can make on being evangelistic: there was also led to other popular events, visible and, when it fl ows between a gospel message and an invita- such as the Knitted Bible Exhibi- tion to respond at (nearly) every tion, and Stainer’s Crucifi xion. event. At the end of the week we It is still quite early to assess hugely helpful, giving an accepta- had almost 40 ‘response cards’, ‘success’, but outcomes include: bility among the wary and a profi le which had been available at every new people who want us to be in in the community. The ordinands event for people to complete. touch with them, a Christianity were brilliant. We did not get every- This was never to be a ‘hit and Explored group, a potential prayer thing right, but God blessed us run’, but a development of what we group, three new Bible study groups abundantly. There might be ideas were already doing, so we took our and there is a signifi cant number of here for other parishes but there time and sought to match our situ- people in church on Sundays not are pointers too for the diocese in ation with the particular skills and there a year ago. These things might putting evangelism central. I write interests of the visiting team. The not all be down to the mission week, this on the Sunday after Ascen- planning, during which we contin- but probably are linked to putting sion, hearing those fi nal words of ually asked ourselves how we evangelism centre-stage. And it is Jesus as he commands us to be his needed to be diff erent as a church, crucial for us to keep it there. witnesses and to make disciples. was crucial. One unexpected The Bishop’s leadership was So, h ow are we doing? 10 Pobl Dewi, June 2018 Vocation! Vocation! Vocation! ‘Action’ Using your church for the production of a movie can be very David Hammond-Williams explains how video is becoming an important tool lucrative, says Christopher Lewis-Jenkins in diocesan communications • Fellowship of Vocation ANY of you will have seen to produce more in the series so INCE 2015, the diocese has • Church Warden • Art on the Faith Trail M the BBC production Keep- we are looking forward to more owned a fully operational • Worship Leader S • Youth ministry ing Faith with Eve Myles in the revenue. video recording facility that has • Non-stipendiary local ministry In addition, there are video lead role. Two weeks ago a German film been – and is being – used in a vari- • Ordinand recordings of inaugural addresses Most of the series was filmed company contacted me about film- ety of different ways. • Leading services in Welsh (in by both Bishop Joanna and our in and around Laugharne, and, ing in St Martin’s. I’m waiting to It all started because the Minis- Welsh and with sub-titles) new Dean, Dr Sarah Rowland although St Martin’s church wasn’t hear when they are going to come, try Team, supported by the Bishop, • Organist Jones plus a documentary follow- used, our very large car-park was. I though they are looking at other wanted to highlight more effectively To date, these short films have ing Dean Sarah’s pilgrimage negotiated a deal that was accept- places. the opportunities for Christian been viewed nearly 3,000 times undertaken prior to her installation. able to us as well as the film With our beautiful country- service that were emerging from and more will follow. But that’s not All of these items are freely avail- company and they were with us side and dramatic shoreline, film the changes envisaged in the 2020 the whole story. able to view or download from the for a total of ten days. (Don’t think companies are constantly looking Vision re-organisation that was The success of the Vocations diocese’s own YouTube channel: small, think big. You can always for new places to film, so don’t be starting to happen in the diocese. series has prompted the Commu- https://www.youtube.com/channel/ come down in price but you can’t shy, go for it. “That’s a wrap.” Since then ten videos have nications Team to look at ways in UCJxxfWYr0k2j-N9TjS3v9Eg go up.) Apparently, they are going been produced, each focusing on which this resource can be used to And if that’s a bit of a mouseful, a different aspect of vocation or publicise the work of the diocese – you can just search for YouTube ministry, both lay and ordained: and the things it gets up to – more St Davids Diocese in your web • Assistant Curate widely. browser. • So our video library now also Looking ahead, subjects in the • Vocations advisor includes items on a variety of pipeline include Messy Church and • Retreats ministry subjects including: Plant Dewi. The team is also start- ing to investigate ways of streaming live worship for the benefit of those who are ill or housebound. Meanwhile, you too can get involved in this exciting venture. The kit is freely available to anyone who fancies producing their own material about a pet project or a particular person. Or we can come and help you. You only have to ask. And if you have a vocation – or you know someone who does – and would like to share it, please let us Hwb Plant Dewi, Pembroke Dock, know; we are always on the look- out for new subjects . . . and topics. is the home of the Lego Club

ATHERS collect their children really enjoys the free-build Lego Ffrom school to come and play sessions – great, I can relax and with the mountain of Lego avail- chat with other fathers too”. Award winner able at the Hub and enjoy a snack Fathers are very quick to start to keep energy levels up until rummaging through the Lego to A documentary film, depicting the fight against violence towards women and children tea-time. find parts needed for their creations in our Companion Diocese of Bukavu, has won an international award Fathers and children use their and many have fond memories of HE 2017 Human Rights who suffered war crimes but also The joint WACC/Signis Human imagination and creativity to build their own Lego times as a child. It TAward, which is issued jointly because it portrays the Congolese Rights Award is one of many plau- wonderful models including space is common for fathers to remark by the ecumenical World Associa- as taking the initiative to work for dits that the film has won, including cities that are invaded by giant “I’m not sure who enjoys play- tion for Christian Communication a better society,” the World Coun- a commendation from the Ecumen- chickens and dinosaurs that have ing with Lego most, myself or the (WACC) and Signis, a member- cil of Churches, which supports the ical Jury at the Berlin International been taken into custody by the kids!” ship body for Roman Catholic WACC, said. Film festival in 2017. police. Peter Arnold, Plant Dewi media professionals, has gone to The sessions are full of fun and Project Manager Pembrokesh- Dieudo Hamadi’s ‘Maman Colo- good memories are created which ire, says “There isn’t much in the nelle’. The film profiles the work helps to deepen the bond fathers way of community projects that of Honorine Munyole, a Congolese share with their children. For are specifically for men, the Lego police officer who is responsible fathers who do not reside with their project is part of the broader Dewi for a small unit protecting women children and lack a suitable place Project based at the Hub which and children in Bukavu in East- to take them, this is an ideal oppor- seeks to address this issue”. ern Congo, known for its high tunity for them to come along to For more information about frequency of rape. have a fun time together. the project please contact Peter on The eastern portion of the Fathers have said “my son 01646 682333 Democratic Republic of Congo faces particular challenges in sexual violence towards women. There are hundreds of thousands of victims, young and old, facing crushing psychological, physical and social consequences. The film depicts the ways in which soci- ety blames them, and does not see them as the victims they are, therefore denying them justice and human rights. © WACC “The film was recognised because it restores human dignity A scene from Dieudo Hamadi’s award-winning documentary – and peace – not only to women ‘Maman Colonelle’ Pobl Dewi, June 2018 11

If you register with us, you at a location they will normally pay decide whether or not you’d like a facility fee. The amount depends Your church as a a production company to use the on several factors, such as over- interior, exterior or the whole prop- all budget of the production, the erty. Once we have the details, your length of time they will be using potential film location church can be considered if it fits the property and the amount of ‘Wales Screen’, formerly the ‘Wales Screen Commission’, and the enquiry. If it does, we will send disruption the filming will cause. officially launched in November 2002, the all-Wales location photographs of it and some basic To register free of charge, or service, is part of the Welsh Government, coming under the information to the enquirer. If they for more information, go to www. Creative Sector Team. Penny Skuse offers some advice about like what they see, they will come walesscreen.com. Once you have registering your church as a location back to us and we will then pass completed the registration process your details on to the production online we will add the details to our E offer a free and profes- employed by production compa- always looking for new properties company for them to contact you database together with a selection Wsional service for those nies to scout and find locations to register. directly and you can then see if you of digital images, onto our website. filming in Wales. We have assisted for programmes and films. We Anything and anywhere can are interested in the project. Rest assured that we never publish hundreds of productions in the provide location managers access be used as a location; the enquir- The use of your church prem- the contact details of property past, from popular television shows to our extensive locations data- ies we receive are as varied as our ises can be an exciting and owners or the exact location on our such as Doctor Who and Sherlock base in order for them to see what landscape. Film companies ask for profitable experience, once the website. to major feature films including types of locations are available all sorts of things, from bed‐sits, scope of the film production and For more information or help, Transformers: The Last Knight. here in Wales. We’re continually churches, cathedrals and splendid the process involved is understood. please e-mail Location Managers are usually building on our database and are castles to sprawling factories. When a production company films [email protected]

These are Cardigan, Carmarthen, Filming in churches Haverfordwest, Laugharne, Llanba- darn Fawr, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llansteffan, or churchyards Pembroke, St David’s, St Florence Bell ringers from the St David’s Diocesan Guild of Church Bell and Tenby. If approached by a film or TV company to use your church Ringers will be joining the Battle’s Over project to commemorate The Central Council of Church or churchyard as a location, the Representative Body of 100 years since the end of World War 1 by ringing church bells Bell Ringers would like to recruit the Church in Wales will need to be contacted before any on 11th November. Anne Bunker invites readers to get involved 1,400 ringers in 2018, the same further action is taken number as those who fell in the NY film or TV company ATTLE’S Over is a national the more familiar open ringing – Great War. If you would like to be A wishing to film in a church Band international event which a more forward-looking tone of one of those new ringers or if you or churchyard should be advised will take place on Armistice affirmation, to acknowledge that would just like to find out more to contact the Representative Body Sunday. On 11th November, at our fallen have contributed to the about ringing and the bells in your immediately so that terms for a 6.55pm, buglers will sound the Last future in terms of helping secure church please contact location agreement, including a Post at more than 1,000 locations, peace, and to make the clear state- [email protected]. fee, can be agreed. where, at 7pm, WW1 Beacons ment that bell ringers want peace. Please contact us if you have Authority for filming is granted of Light will be lit, signifying the We know that at least 1,400 any information about past ring- by the Property Committee and the light of peace that emerged from of our UK bell ringing commu- ers who died in any war: Central Representative Body will sign an the dreadful darkness of war. At nity laid down their lives for peace Council of Church Bell Ringers agreement with the company. 7.05pm church and cathedral bells in the ‘war to end all wars’ and website: https://cccbr.org.uk; Anyone wishing to enquire A full set of guidelines can will ring. we suspect that there are many St David’s Diocesan Guild of about filming in churches or be found on the Church in Wales Bells will be rung half-muffled from our guild whose names have Bell Ringers website: churchyards should contact the website at: in the morning which has a sombre not been recorded in the book https://sites.google.com/ Property Services Department of http://cinw.s3.amazonaws.com/ tone to recognise the loss of so commemorating the fallen ringers. site/stdavidsguild/home the Church in Wales: tel 02920 348 wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ many lives. Later in the day the In the St David’s guild there are 200 email: Filming-in-Churches-and- muffles (leather pads tied to the 16 churches with peals of bells and [email protected] Churchyards-Guidance-Note.pdf bell clappers) will be removed for 14 where there is regular ringing.

Planning an Event?

If any churches, parishes or LMAs are planning services or events to mark the end of World War 1, we would be pleased to hear from you, as we will include the details in the next (September) edition of Pobl Dewi. Please send no more than 50 words, together with a photo or image if possible, to the editor (editorpd@ churchinwales.org.uk) as soon as possible, and certainly by the copy deadline of 15th August Aelodau eglwys Bangor Teifi yn dathlu penblwydd Mr Tom Evans o Gastell Newydd Emlyn yn 90 oed yng nghyfarfod Festri`r Pasg 12 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

Summer Events at St Davids Cathedral with Tŷ’r Pererin Friday 20th July, 10am-4pm: Retreat Day St David: In Pursuit of our Patron Saint Explore ideas about the life of David, his religion, the myths associated with him. WHAT’S ON AT Refl ect on these thoughts as you explore your own spirituality. Led by historian Gerald Morgan and Revd Enid Morgan. A bi-lingual event. ST DAVIDS CATHEDRAL . . . We invite a donation of £5 which includes drinks. Lunch may be taken in the Refectory or bring a packed lunch. Concerts at the Cathedral 2018 Saturday 14th July 7.30pm Côr Dyfed Concert Wednesday 25th July 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Sacred Space: Cathedral Labyrinth Throughout the summer, we invite you to walk the labyrinth to Saturday 28th July 7.30pm Fishguard Festival Concert refl ect on your path of faith or just for fun. Our new labyrinth Welsh National Opera Orchestra mat at the west door forms a seven-circuit mediaeval design Tuesday 31st July 7.30pm Fishguard Festival Concert pathway. Chamber Choir of Ireland Wednesday 1st August 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Friday 3rd August 7.30pm Fishguard Festival Concert Available every Tuesday & Thursday National Youth Orchestra of Wales from 31st July to 30th August Tuesday 7th August 12noon René Jenkins Cathedral Explorers Wednesday 8th August 12noon Velca Ladies Choir from Rome An interactive cathedral trail suitable for children aged 5-11 Wednesday 8th August 7.30 pm Summer Concert Series and families. Explore the cathedral, listen to the stories, walk Monday 13th August 12noon Young Performers’ Platform the labyrinth and make your own fi nger labyrinth to take home. Wednesday 15th August 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Saturday 18th August 12noon Unicorn Singers Monday 20th August 12noon Young Performers’ Platform Every Friday from 27th July to 31st August; 10.30am –12.30pm Wednesday 22nd August 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Monday 27th August 12noon Young Performers’ Platform Friday Pilgrimage Wednesday 29th August 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Visit the birthplace of St David, hear stories and refl ections and view the ancient ruins as you walk a route from the coast 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Wednesday 5th September path to the cathedral. This is a short, guided walk (1½ miles). 7.30pm Summer Concert Series Wednesday 12th September Meet at Oriel y Parc Gallery at 10.30am. We fi nish our journey at the cathedral where participants may like to stay for prayers Cathedral Open Day – Monday 27th August at the Shrine of St David at 12 noon. Come and experience the Cathedral in a diff erent way. Throughout the day there will be Please do come along and experience prayer and refl ection ‘behind the scenes’ tours, tours of the Cathedral Close, tours of the Tower, a lunchtime through the traditional and ancient Christian practice of concert, a ball race down the thirty-nine steps, followed by a hog roast in the evening pilgrimage. Cloisters Gallery 5th June to 18th June Arts and Crafts 3rd July to 16th July Deborah Withey 17th July to 30th July Heather Bennett 31st July to 13th August Andrew Bailey 14th August to 27th August Dafydd Wyn Richards 11th to 24th September Arts and Crafts East End of the Cathedral 15th June to 31st July Art on the Faith Trail exhibition in the East End of the Cathedral Friday 29th June 12noon Eucharist, Peter and Paul, Apostles Tuesday 3rd July 12noon Eucharist, Thomas, Apostle Monday 6th August 12noon Eucharist, Transfi guration of our Lord Wednesday 15th August 2-4.30pm Cream Tea in the Treasurer’s House and garden Friday 24th August 12noon Eucharist, Bartholomew, Apostle 8th and 9th September Friends of St Davids Cathedral Festival Weekend

For more information or to book a place contact Janet Ingram, For further information about the above events please contact the Deanery Offi ce on 01437 720202 Tŷ’r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St Davids or email [email protected] Tel: 01437 729151 [email protected] www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Pobl Dewi, June 2018 13 International Women’s Day: The Bishop & the Suffragette

ISHOP Joanna marked Inter from campaigning in a local parlia- Bishop Joanna said she was B national Women’s Day (8th mentary by-election delighted by the discovery. “It is March) by launching a unique Annie Kenney stayed in St good to have such clear evidence exhibition celebrating the cente- Davids for a week, and three days that these dynamic women nary of votes for women later returned for a second visit in visited our cathedral during their The display, mounted by the St the company of a fourth suffragette, campaigning,” she said. Davids Cathedral Library, reveals Lady Emmeline Pethick Lawrence. “We hope they found peace and a memorable link with the suffra- Their signatures also appear in comfort in this special place in the gette campaign. the visitors’ book and have been midst of what was so often very The main exhibit is a Visi- revealed for the first time. tough treatment as they strove for tors’ Book from July 1908, which Mary wrote in her diary that justice and fairness. includes the signatures of three they considered the Cathedral to be “They are part of a history of leading suffragettes, Emmeline ‘splendid’. After their visit, Emme- resilient women in St Davids.” Pankhurst, Annie Kenney and line Pankhurst spoke at an open-air The exhibition can be viewed Mary Blathwayt. The three women meeting at the cross in the middle in the Cathedral Treasury whenever visited the cathedral on a day off of St Davids. the building is open to the public.

Art on the Faith Trail 2018 Caroline Evans, Diocesan Faith Tourism Officer, previews this summer’s exhibition

HIS year sees the seventh esan Faith Tourism Officer. and not only provide wonderful Tannual art trail exhibition There is no overall theme to settings for the art work but are, based in St Davids Cathedral and the exhibition – each artist selects themselves, places worthy of a churches across North Pembro- work that reflects their emotional visit. The tour includes the Grade keshire. It all started from a small responses to their environment, II listed St Hywel’s at Llanhywel; pilot project in 2012 with work culture, landscape, history and so St Nicholas at St Nicholas Village from professional artists placed in on. The ‘Faith Trail’ in the title with its squinch and Norman font; the churches and curated by the is a reference to the paths used in St Rhian’s at Llanrhian with its artists. ancient times by pilgrims making unusual 13th century short square The Trail was so well-received their way to St Davids Cathedral. tower; the hilltop St Gwyndaf’s that it established itself as an annual This year the Trail runs from 15th at Llanwnda; St Brynach’s at event running from mid-June to June to 31st July and you can see Pontfaen with its wonderful stained the end of July. The exhibitions a display of work from each of the glass; St David’s at Llanychaer with are organised by a small manage- participating artists at the cathedral. its early Christian cross-marked ment committee including artists Bishop Joanna will be conducting stone; medieval St Peter’s at Little Nigel Sutton, Richard Blacklaw- the formal launch at the cathedral Newcastle; St James the Great Jones and Rod Williams, who has at 4pm on Wednesday 20th June. at Walwyn’s Castle on its raised order, as your time and the weather Buzz Knapp-Fisher, Warren Heaton, taken over as Chair from founder The churches that have hosted church yard, and St Michael’s dictates. Robert Jakes, Miriam Scott (poet), member Canon Sarah Geach since the exhibitions on the Trail have at Cosheston with its interesting The exhibition is as diverse Louise Payne, Austen Pinkerton, she recently stood down as Dioc- been involved for several years tombs. You can take the tour in any as the artists themselves who, this Nigel Sutton, Jean Thomas, Rod year, include: Eliot Baron, Richard Williams and Sarah Williams. Blacklaw-Jones, Martin Crampin, A day of celebration

ROUND 85 choristers, com- McEvoy (St Davids Cathedral) Choral Evensong’, at Holy Trinity A prising members of church and Mirjam Plantinga (St Peter’s Church, Aberystwyth, on 7th choirs from across the diocese and Church, Carmarthen). July, and ‘Lift up your voice’, at the cathedral choir, assembled at Forthcoming RSCM events St Brynach’s Church, Nevern, on St Davids Cathedral on 12th May include ‘Meet, Eat and Sing 22nd September. to take part in this year’s Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) West Wales Area Festival Service and presentation of awards. The director was Dr David Hill, conductor of the Bach Choir and the BBC Singers, the organist was Rupert Jackson, Organ Scholar at St Davids Cathedral, and the music was from the RSCM’s 90th anni- versary publication ‘King of Glory, King of Peace’. During the service, awards were presented as follows: Gold Award: Megan Rees and Carys Reynolds (St Davids Cathedral). Bishop’s Award: Bryony Dickens and Nia Griffiths (St Davids Cathedral). Dean’s Award: Jessie Giles, Luke For more information and Trail map see Mason, Jasmine Mason, Conor http://www.art-on-the-faith-trail.co.uk/ 14 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

the local church and had a chance to write our own prayers. What a Weekend! Later we had a speedboat ride Around 30 young people attended the youth residential in around bay, which was Cardiff in April. Here is a report from Caitlyn, aged 13 amazing. After dinner we had our room inspections! That evening, we E arrived, had time to jenga! Next we had the option to went into groups, to work on read- Wunpack, and then had our go to the National Museum, shop- ings, a drama, prayers and a song first meal. After this we had a ping in the city centre or a tour of for the final worship the follow- worship session, where we got to the building. ing day. We then had late night know our group and our leaders. Our evening worship involved worship, where we had time to take We also had a rainbow cross to group activities thinking about part in activities, have the leaders answer two questions ‘Why did we who we are in Jesus and we played pray for us, and light candles. come on the Youth Residential?’ a game where we had post it notes Monday morning, we put our and ‘Who is Jesus to us?’ on our heads with a celebrity name suitcases downstairs and headed On Saturday morning we on and had 20 questions to guess up to the hall for our final worship, had worship, when Archdeacon who we were. After this, we went when all the groups took part. We Dorrien came to talk to us about to Hollywood bowl. then saw the photos of the week- following Jesus. We gave him one Sunday morning after breakfast end, which were hilarious and the of our Youth Residential T-shirts. was what we’d all been waiting for awards were given out. After this, we went on an open top . . . ‘The Camera Challenge’. We The Youth Residential was bus tour of Cardiff passing The departed in our teams and took great. We have all made many new Doctor Who Experience, BBC part in challenges such as finding friends, and can’t wait to see them Cymru Studios and many other a giant question mark, a random again soon. A huge thank you to all places. We went back to the Urdd act of kindness and even exercising the leaders, and a special thanks to Centre to have lunch, and had some on outdoor gym equipment! After Clare for organising this fantastic free time to play pool and giant lunch we had a Eucharist service in event. Prayer Spaces in Schools

On 10th March we were delighted to welcome Liz Ogborne from Prayer Spaces in Schools to deliver training to representatives from all across Wales – there were delegates from each diocese. Clare Williams encourages us all to get involved RAYER Spaces are described development as well as an opportu- providing a Prayer Spaces ‘starter Pas ‘an opportunity for children nity to support their wellbeing. For pack’ which includes the resources and young people from all faiths children and young people this is a to provide eight interactive prayer and none to explore faith and spir- really important way to see prayer activities including; ‘fizzy forgive- ituality from a broadly Christian as part of every day life as well as ness’ – using effervescent vitamin perspective in a safe, creative and exploring prayer from the perspec- tablets to reflect and say sorry, interactive way’. tive of another faith or no faith. ‘cardboard home’ – thinking about In a nutshell a Prayer Space There are over 2,200 spaces social justice and homelessness is a space utilised to set up crea- across the world set up by churches and ‘be still’ – a tent where chil- tive prayer activities in a primary in partnership with, and to serve, dren and young people can have a or secondary school which can be local schools. Research has proven moment of quiet and calm. used over one or more days by these spaces contribute to the spir- These activities will be avail- pupils to come and engage, interact itual development of children and able to see and use at our ‘Sharing and learn. The space is overseen young people. They are there- and Learning Together’ training day by volunteers from churches and fore an excellent resource and are on 14th July in Canolfan Hermon, fiths and Scripture Union projects September to hire out to use in serves as a way to build relation- described positively by schools, North Pembrokeshire SA36 0DT. and work with schools with Mike schools with our support. Please ships with schools. Schools see education professionals and Ofsted The day includes workshops on: Adams. Please email clarewil- see www.prayerspacesinschools. them as part of the curriculum and inspectors. youth work with Ali Campbell, [email protected] com for further information or to a way to work with pupils on spir- As a diocese we are commit- Messy Church with Lesley Cox, The Prayer Spaces ‘starter register your first Prayer Space! itual, moral, social and cultural ting to supporting this initiative by families ministry with Mark Grif- pack’ will be available from The MU at work and play Glenys Payne looks forward to September’s General Meeting, reflects on an exchange visit and is encouraged by a new process being rolled out

HE spotlight is on Wales in chapel. This was followed by a very TMothers’ Union this year. With moving service at Begelly Church, preparations for the General Meet- led by our Chaplain, Canon Bryan ing in Swansea on 18th September Witt. The visit came to an end with well under way, many branches a time of fellowship, an evening and diocesan groups from across meal, fun and entertainment. the UK are planning visits to our The MULOA process – Moth- beautiful country. In April, members from the ers’ Union Listening, Observing Some groups have shown an Diocese of Cashel Fern & Ossory, and Action – is progressing well interest in visiting St Davids Cathe- Southern Ireland, visited St Davids worldwide. It is slowly filtering dral as part of their visit. As a result, Diocese as part of the Annual through to the dioceses in Wales, there may be many visitors in our Exchange Scheme. Mrs Margaret and has been accepted by many diocese wearing Mothers’ Union Sykes and her group were hosted branches in our own diocese. This badges. Please make them feel by our members. They visited a has encouraged members (and welcome by approaching them and love spoon workshop (pictured) non-members) to discuss more chatting to them. This is always so and gallery, which showcased about their faith and how they can much appreciated when we have one of our great traditions. They reach out to people in their own visited the General Meetings in other also visited Picton Castle, which communities. parts of the country over the years. included a visit to the private Pobl Dewi, June 2018 15 No hands but our hands Jenny Kimber thinks the Mothers’ Union has lost its way EADING the March edition branches for comment. to have this campaigning edge – to R of Pobl Dewi, I felt very How satisfying it was to see, make a difference. humbled by the work being done in within the text of the finished legis- I applauded the excellent ‘Bye Bukavu by Mothers’ Union (MU) lation, the views sent in by our Buy Childhood Campaign’ but what member Mrs Veneranda Bahati to members. It was the Social Concern has happened since then? help displaced people and vulner- Department which produced the My own branch closed some able women acquire the skills and ground-breaking leaflet ‘Under- time ago, having dwindled to just loans which have transformed their standing Homosexuality’, promoted four members, but I can’t help think- lives – making a difference. the Away-from-it-all Scheme, ing that a return to the campaigning I started to think, nostalgically, giving much needed holidays to spirit of the 1990s might once more of my time as a member of the MU families under pressure, and the draw new members. Of course Central Executive as Chairman of ‘Message Home’ scheme, which there are reasons why many women Some members of Bukavu MU choir Social Concern over 28 years ago. pre-dated Childline, bringing relief today are not as involved in MU as Because of my law degree, I had to parents worried sick about a my friends and I were. Many now By the same token, how many shouldn’t we be looking outwards been recruited to help gather MU missing teenager. This attracted work full time and many grand- of our churches might attract more as well, showing God’s love in a members’ opinions on proposed many new members who joined mothers are now caring full time for members if they were working more practical way in our community. government legislation. I had to because they could actually achieve grandchildren, so it’s hard to recruit actively in and for the community? Christ has no hands but our hands . summarise the main points and something worthwhile – make a active committee members. But It will be an effort – our churches . . are we willing to use them in the come up with discussion ques- difference. It was exciting. So, I do maybe meetings could be held in worry about raising money for the service of his people? tions which were then sent out to regret that the MU no longer seems the evenings. Surely it’s worth a try. quota and paying the bills – but

centre has helped us both make Going from strength to strength new friends”; “lovely venue, help- ful and cheerful staff”; “The centre Wish You Well appeal Gaynor Ford continues her series on Plant Dewi projects with is a life line to many of us, it is a a look at St Paul’s Family Centre, Llanelli, which has provided lovely place to come and we’re support to 600 individuals over the past year, including 250 families always made to feel welcome”. Being in a central position in Ts Paul’ Family Centre has In all, 84 parents have gained the Bigyn/Tyisha area has allowed S been successfully support- certificates from attending courses, the centre to build positive rela- ing families in the Bigyn/Tyisha these ranged from Baby Yoga and tionships with the local and wider area since 1991. Debra James, the Baby Babble to Managing Behav- community. They co-facilitate centre’s manager, said her team iour, Paediatric First Aid, Food parenting courses and provide a and volunteers pride themselves Safety and Budgeting. venue for partnership organisations on providing a ‘home from home’ The centre is also a member of to run courses such as manag- environment, with an open door the Allotment Club and has its own ing children’s behaviour, baby policy to ensure that families feel gardening plot where parents and massage and nurturing sessions. relaxed and happy during their children enjoy planting and grow- The Llanelli Multicultural Group visits. In addition to Debra, the ing fruit and vegetables which are also uses the centre as a venue to centre has an Additional Needs eaten at the centre; any surplus can run weekly English lessons. Worker, a Family Learning Worker be taken home by families. For further information about and Nursery Play-workers who What our families tell us about the centre contact Debra James, provide staffing to the Flying Start the centre: “I have learned new tel: 01554 753388, or follow us on nursery setting that runs Monday to skills to manage my child’s behav- Facebook. Friday. iour”; “Coming to the family The nursery itself has achieved a Highly Commended award from the Wales Pre-school Providers Association (WPPA) commending the quality of care that is given to the children. Many other qualifications have been gained during the last year with one staff member getting an Elklan qualification (speech and language therapy that assists chil- dren with communication). Two other staff have completed the Qualifications and Credit Frame- work (QCF) Level 5 in Childcare, Learning and Development. Other training completed by staff has included Attachments and Baby Massage. Joseph Isaacs, Altar Boy from St Martin’s Church, Laugharne, is here to remind you folks, that September is approaching fast so keep on filling your ‘WISH YOU WELL APPEAL’ buckets. You’ll remember that we will have a great celebratory service in the Follow Pobl Dewi on cathedral on 15th September at 3pm led by Bishop Joanna. www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk All proceeds will go to Plant Dewi for the many projects we run for the disadvantaged of the diocese. It’ll be a great day so make sure it’s in your diaries, book your coaches, and bring your money. (Please count your money before you bring it to the cathedral, make a note of it and give it to one of our Plant Dewi people on the day so we can record everyone’s contribution). Please let Chris Lewis-Jenkins ([email protected]) know if www.facebook.com/pobldewi http://twitter.com/PoblDewi you will be joining us so that we have an idea of numbers 16 Pobl Dewi, June 2018 The ongoing conflict in the Calling all Christian Democratic Republic of Congo bikers/motorcyclists Andy Brown gives an update to his article ‘Calling all Christian The Christians in the Diocese of Bukavu in particular, and the whole population of the Democratic bikers’, published in Pobl Dewi, September 2017 Republic of Congo in general, are suffering the consequences of ongoing conflicts in the country. The situation is extremely worrying, writes Roger Dirokpa from our Companion Diocese Y article last year was about However, with improving weather Mstarting a local, Cardigan- and health, things should improve. HE main challenges for this based section of The Fellowship The third in late April was much Tyear are the presidential and of Christian Motorcyclists (FCM ) better although poorly attended. local elections in our country, as, at the time, one section covered This was partially because the A40 expected on 23 December 2018. In the whole of the Principality plus was closed near our destination the aftermath of the end of Presi- the border area of England. After at Llandovery due to a sinkhole dent Joseph Kabila’s mandate in much prayer and discussion, the appearing in the road leading to a December 2016, the DRC entered West Wales Section came into last minute change of venue. Our a time of serious political crisis, being earlier this year. This covers most recent run, at the beginning marked by political demonstrations West and South Wales leaving the of May, was a wonderful ride from causing dozens of deaths. Added to North and the English Border areas Aberystwyth to The Elan Valley this is insecurity in the central and covered by West Mercia, from Visitor Centre in glorious, warm eastern regions, resulting in one of whom we amicably split. sunny weather. the great humanitarian crises the We plan to share runs with Although membership is for world is experiencing. them when practical and I will be Christians all are welcome to ride, The population is suffering relying on them for help and advice meet and enjoy fellowship with us. extreme poverty as all the socio- any group, which tries to demon- its well-being. in the running of the new section. The rides themselves will be slow economic structures are down, no strate or protest. Many politicians The upcoming days are uncer- We have a membership of eight, and safe, starting at a café some- infrastructures, no good roads, the and young demonstrators have tain and the future unpredictable comprising seven riders and one where and stopping for lunch at presence of many armed groups been jailed. There is also an open but with your prayers and all the pillion passenger, which is good. another eating venue which will preventing people from going to conflict between the Church prayers raised by the Congolese We are a good ecumenical and be decided prior to setting off. We the fields and the rate of killings defending the population’s interest churches, we have faith that every- social mix and were born in four can always ride separately and has increased. The government is and the government punishing its thing will be fine. or five different countries prior to meet there. As the FCM covers the severely punishing any person, or own population instead of seeking settling in Wales. Due to me being whole of the UK, if you are on a the only one interested in running it biking holiday you are welcome to I am the Secretary. contact any section. St Michael’s Choir, Aberystwyth To date we have had four actual Full details of the FCM can be runs. The first two at the end of found on our website at Our aim is to praise and glorify God through singing, says Delyth Evans, Choir Leader March and early April were not www.fcm-bikers.co.uk overly successful as both the bad I can be contacted at HE choir plays an important weather and ill health of some [email protected] Trole in St Michael’s Church of our members were against us. or 01545 560418 and has taken part in major events during the year, such as the special Holy Saturday Service and Pente- cost. The Remembrance Sunday Service welcomes many of the town’s organisations and digni- taries, the Assembly Member for Ceredigion and the Member of Parliament for Ceredigion. The Christmas Carol Service is one of the highlights of the year. This has become a mission outreach to a huge congregation, many of whom are not regular worship- pers but yet are touched by the joy of Christ’s coming. The choir has recently joined the Royal School of Church Music and, as I write, we are looking forward to taking part Sts Michael’ Church, which will the choir to Israel, when we will in the Area Choirs’ Festival at St include a variety of sacred choral be singing in Jerusalem Cathedral, David’s Cathedral in May. music, together with instrumental Bethlehem, Nazareth and Haifa. This Before the summer break we will pieces by members of the choir. will be a memorable occasion and perform a ‘Choir Fantasy Concert’, During October our Rector, another highlight in our calendar. on Saturday 14th July at 7pm in Canon Mones Farah, will be taking

Mrs Mary Evans trysorydd Cytun Llandysul yn cyflwyno £401 i aelodau grŵp Alzheimers, Sarah a Mike, sef arian y bore coffi llwyddiannus iawn a gynhaliwyd ar fore Gwener Ebrill 6ed, a digwyddiadau eraill o fewn y plwyf, y gymuned a’r capeli lleol. Diolch i bawb a gyfrannodd ac a ddaeth i gefnogi a gweithio’n galed Pobl Dewi, June 2018 17 Interfaith – another dimension? Derek Davies, Diocesan Interfaith Officer, suggests that interfaith dialogue should follow the pattern set by science HE poet Coleridge in Aids later revolutionised our view of our surely have met with the approval Tto Reflection wrote “He who place in the universe with his helio- of Coleridge. “It is entirely fitting begins by loving Christianity better centric hypothesis. that the remains of Professor than truth will proceed by loving For the second, there will Stephen Hawking are to be buried his own sect and church better be no-one who has not heard of in the Abbey . . . We believe it to be than Christianity and end in loving Albert Einstein who worked in a vital that science and religion work himself best of all”. It is a chal- laboratory of the mind – thought together to seek to answer the great lenging warning and yet ‘truth’ in experiments. His theories of rela- questions of the mystery of life and a religious sense is only too diffi- tivity led to major advances in of the universe.” cult to arrive at and agree upon. thought during the early years of We may say of course that in Natural scientists, although gifted the 20th century. this selection there was hardly any with great intellects, set themselves And so we may ask who is the opportunity for conflict – centu- more modest challenges. Three third? Once again there is choice ries separate the individuals – but great names in this endeavour of but, for the present day, is has to be what may be glimpsed is that there science, indicative of the children Professor Stephen Hawking who is little evidence of the binary of Abraham, suggest themselves despite professing himself to be distinctions which are at the root in support of this view of a non- an atheist is to have his cremated of strife in our religious conflicts. combative multi-faith dimension to remains interred alongside Sir In the natural sciences knowledge their activity. Isaac Newton in Westminster grows by expansion and refinement For the first amongst many Abbey during June. To be very – Copernicus built on the work of possibilities we may choose the clear, having read some of his Arzachel, Einstein and then Hawk- foremost Spanish-Arab astrono- popular work and not understood ing on Newton. Could we not mer Arzachel of the 11th century, a word of it, I nevertheless found emulate this approach in interfaith whose work was known to, and that the words of the Dean of West- dialogue in the decades ahead? By Alexandar Vujadinovic – Own work CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44259942 acknowledged by, Copernicus who minster struck a note which would

briefings can be found at: http:// The implications of Brexit and proposed www.cytun.cymru/waleseurope/ index.html At the same time as our rela- reforms to local government in Wales tionship with Europe and the devolution settlement are in flux, Gethin Rhys, Cytûn’s Policy Officer, reports from public meetings about Brexit so too is local government in and ongoing preparations to respond to the Welsh Government’s proposed Wales. The Welsh Government has local government reforms announced new proposals on the reform of local government (the N partnership with local churches agriculture and health and social Meanwhile, the Working Party Governments came to an agree- fourth in three years) and Cytûn has I in and Cytûn groups care; the future of work and migra- has continued to monitor the devel- ment on how responsibility will be responded. The Wales & Europe in north Wales, Cytûn has held two tion; our identity as individuals and opments in public policy and shared out during a period of up to Working Party has expressed its public meetings to enable people as a nation; tourism and fair trade. legislation, especially the continu- seven years after Brexit, as work concern at the effect of multiple to listen to one another about the Everything that was said will help ing debate regarding the shape of proceeds to replace the current instabilities in our governments, implications of Brexit and what inform the work of Cytûn’s Wales devolution in post-Brexit Britain. European Union framework of and denominational officers have kind of country we would like to and Europe Working Party, and it This is not an abstract constitutional law with new UK frameworks in contributed their thoughts. A sepa- live in once we have left the Euro- is hoped that (anonymous) extracts issue, but will affect which level of areas such as agriculture, the envi- rate review is being conducted into pean Union. from the conversations can be government citizens need to turn to ronment, and economic relations the future of Community and Town There was lively discussion published along with other mate- for help and support in future. At between the constituent nations of Councils in Wales – the most local on issues as varied as the future of rial in due course. the end of April, the Welsh and UK the UK. All the Working Party’s layer of government.

the foyer is a mural that epitomises responsible for many job losses in the country could be torn apart, Uneasy times in a the diversity that both the school the settled population. Everyone again. Another site for a proxy war, and the nation embody, with black wants an end to the Syrian crisis. another Yemen. figures enacting Biblical scenes The talk now is of a war This is a beautiful country with beautiful country against a modern backdrop that between Israel and Iran. Lebanon lovely people, great food, French includes the all too familiar tanks. would be an easy target for Israeli class and dignity: the last example Despite his pleasure at being back in Beirut, John Holdsworth, Lebanon is a unique coun- strikes against Hezbollah as part of sustainable diversity. Unique, Executive Archdeacon in the Diocese of Cyprus and The Gulf, try in the region, with over 30% of such a war, and people feel that precious and fragile. finds that anxieties have resurfaced in Lebanon of the population Christian. They have 50% of the political power – FEEL as if I’m on a ghost I am in one of my favourite the President must be a Christian I train. Snaking tunnels, flashing cities, only half an hour’s flight according to the constitution. It’s lights in the darkness, gathering from where I live, but in another a country that has suffered. One speed; riding the Beirut underpass world. I am here to deliver a lecture recent history is entitled ‘Pity the where drivers think only wimps at the Near East School of Theol- Nation’. It is anxious now. Mili- use dipped lights – real drivers ogy (NEST) and to try to organise tary power rests with Hezbollah, use four way flashers – then we a summer school. NEST is situated representing the 30% of the popu- emerge into the bright Mediterra- in the Al Hamra district: busy, full lation who are Shi-ite, allied to nean light of Martyr Square. The of young people, bars and restau- Iran. They are anxious about the taxi driver pauses briefly from rants, which give little credence Syrian refugees who have flooded his mobile phone conversation to to the general view that this is the the country, because those are point out where the green line was, Muslim half of the city. In truth mostly Sunni. Lebanese generally where President Hariri was assas- it’s all cosmopolitan, metropolitan, are anxious about the refugees, sinated. Welcome to the holy land new and exciting. NEST has been who are prepared to work for very of Lebanon. here for more than a 100 years. In little and are claimed to have been 18 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

Reflection There are no limits Who is God? Have we made him too small? Have we tried to box him into our ideal of who we think he should be? Sally Williams, a member of St Davids Fellowship of Vocation, considers these questions OD is wild, he cannot be make him in our image at our peril, the dark, there to light the fire of Gtamed, cannot be caged into yet we vainly search for him in the faith when the draughts of doubt our version of divine. He is wild, devices and desires of our self- bring winter’s icy chill. He is there yet tenderly cares for his children, centred hearts. We will not find to forgive our rebellion when we rages at injustice yet gave his son him there; we can search for him turn and seek his face and he is to pay its price, he tears down in the heady pursuit of success and there to listen to our prayer when- strongholds yet raises up the meek achievement, but we will not find ever we seek his face. He is in all and humble of spirit. He died as a him there; we can search for him our journeying, at our side, there criminal yet rose victorious as king in the lusts of our carnal desires, to walk with us even if we don’t of all creation. He commands the but we will not find him. He is not always perceive his presence. sea and directs the waves. He heals there. He calls us to journey with him the broken, restores the penitent, He is in the voice of the – our wild God, our loving Father, speaks healing to the sick and life oppressed crying for justice, he is our merciful saviour and judge of to the dead. He is all-powerful, all in the cry of the lonely seeking a all that is known. He is walking on knowing and Almighty. friend, he is in the brokenness of the lake calling us out to walk with He is God. We can never tame the widow, the pain of the abused, him. him for to do so would be to deny the still small voice that whispers Will you walk with him? Will his majesty and bring him to the in the midst of the raging storm: you let him walk with you? Step level of created order. God is peace, be still. He is there to bring out – your God is at your side. beyond our imagination and we love in the pain, there to guide in

50 years and going strong Fun was had at St Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot, on Saturday 12th May, as Girl Guiding Pembrokeshire Chaplain, Marianne Osborne, led the 2nd St Issell’s Brownies in a service to celebrate 50 bold years as a pack

I heard a Presbyterian preacher say, ‘Before the service, speak to God. In the service, let God speak to you. Speak to each other afterward.’ Sunday morning a while ago We’d not been there before. We had to park some distance away. Arrived five minutes early. We stepped inside, were greeted with a smile and given books. We turned into the tiny nave, and instantly were overcome by silence, people praying, people waiting patiently for God to come. Hardly we dared to find a place, lest we disturb. During the service, comfort gradually enfolded us within the congregation. By the end, the ‘Go in peace to love and serve the Lord’, we felt at ease, met others gladly. Driving home, we knew we’d been guests at the Lamb’s high feast, served in that church. Doug Constable

FINAL COPY DATE for the September edition of We welcomed Brownies old and new, singing well-known songs and giving thanks to God for the Girl Guiding movement, which is rooted in the Christian faith. An altar frontal was created by the Pobl Dewi girls using the handprints of all the current Brownies; our prayers were written and led by the girls themselves; a time of fellowship followed, with tea and more cake than you could shake a stick at! 15th August It was a day to remember Pobl Dewi, June 2018 19 Neuadd Eglwys Meidrim yn derbyn grant pwer^ gwynt A Carmarthenshire renewable energy initiative is helping local communities in more ways than you might expect AE tyrbin gwynt 900kW gwresogi newydd gyda thermostat, Comisiynwyd y tyrbin yn Awst MEWT DW54 YnNi Teg ac hyd yn oed goleuadau newydd. 2017. Yn sefyll ar dŵr 40m, mae yn cynhyrchu ynni glân ar gyfer ‘Mae’n bwysig bod y gwaith llafn y tyrbin yn ymestyn 54 metr, cartrefi lleol, yn darparu cyfleoedd hwn yn cael ei gynnal,’ meddai ac mae disgwyl iddo gynhyrchu buddsoddi gydag enillion Jeremy Thorp, Cyfarwyddwr 2000 MWh o drydan yn flynyddol disgwyliedig da, ac hefyd wedi YnNi Teg, ‘gan y bydd yn – digon ar gyfer tua 650 o gartrefi. darparu grantiau hael i grwpiau sicrhau y bydd yr adeilad yn Cenhadaeth YnNi teg yw cymunedol o fewn y sir, gan cydymffurfio â rheoliadau iechyd i helpu Cymru i ddatblygu alluogi’r grwpiau hyn i wella’r a diogelwch ac yn gallu parhau fel dyfodol ynni glân, i liniaru gwasanaeth i’w cymunedau. adnodd cymunedol gwerthfawr. newid hinsawdd drwy osod Mae neuadd yr eglwys ym Rydym yn falch ein bod wedi generadu ynni adnewyddadwy, Meidrim yn un o’r grwpiau gallu cynorthwyo i alluogi ac i wneud hyn mewn modd hynny sydd wedi derbyn i’r gwaith yma ddigwydd.’ sydd yn deg ac yn ddemocrataidd grant gan YnNi Teg. Mae’r neuadd wedi bod yn gan ledaenu perchnogaeth a Mae’r ased cymunedol leoliad ardderchog ar gyfer nifer o buddion ar draws y gymuned. Ysgol Meidrim er mwyn Teg yn ei wneud er mwyn gwych yma yn cynnig gofodau ar ddigwyddiadau yn y pentref, gan Mae YnNi Teg yn Gymdeithas adeiladu ystafell ddosbarth hyrwyddo ynni adnewyddadwy gyfer perfformio a chynulleidfa, gynnwys boreau coffi, comedïau Budd Cymunedol, sydd yn awyr agored, ac i Gymdeithas ac i helpu cymunedau lleol yn Sir cegin a chyfleusterau toiled. yn yr iaith Gymraeg gan y golygu y gall unrhyw un dros 16 Gymunedol Llanwinio i’w Gaerfyrddin, ewch i’w gwefan yn Ond, roedd systemau gwresogi gymdeithas ddrama amatur leol, oed ddod yn aelod drwy brynu galluogi i gynnal gwaith www.ynniteg.cymru a thrydanol yr adeilad yn hen ac ac hyd yn oed dau berfformiad cyfranddaliadau, ac felly dod yn atgyweirio i Neuadd Llanwinio, os gwelwch yn dda. angen eu huwchraddio ar fyrder. o’r pantomeim Cinderella – rhan-berchennog ar dyrbin gwynt. sydd yn cael ei defnyddio gan Mae hyn yn waith sylweddol mewn cynhyrchiad gan blant Hyd yn hyn, mae cronfa nifer o grwpiau cymunedol. sy’n cynnwys ailweirio, panel yr ysgol leol ar gyfer aelodau gymunedol YnNi Teg hefyd Os hoffech fwy o wybodaeth dosbarthu trydan newydd, paneli grŵp trigolion hŷn y pentref. wedi darparu grantiau ar gyfer ynghylch y gwaith mae YnNi Overhaul of the organ in Stained Glass at St Peter’s, Carmarthen A new book about the stained glass windows at St Peter’s, Carmarthen, St Mary’s, Fishguard was launched recently at the church HE book was funded by the The book is one of a small is available for £3 at the church, TFriends of St Peter’s, with the number of similar guides written which is open every day, or can help of a bequest by the late Miss and produced by Martin Crampin, be purchased online from Sulien Margaret Wooloff and launched at a and published by Sulien Books. It Books: www.sulien.wales special event at the church on 10th March. The event was hosted by the For more information about The Friends of St Peter’s Carmarthen visit Friends and attended by the Chair- https://stpeterscarmarthen.org.uk/church-groups/friends-of-st-peters; man & Consort of Carmarthenshire or, for Dr Martin Crampin, who is an artist, photographer County Council, Councillor Irfon and historian, visit www.martincrampin.co.uk & Mrs Jean Jones; members of the Carmarthen Civic Society and the Victorian Society; friends and rela- tives of Miss Wooloff; and relatives of families who donated some of the more recent windows. The author of the book, Martin Crampin, was introduced by the Chairman of The Friends, Anthony Jenkins, and gave a short talk about the stained glass windows and some of the discoveries made during the course of the book’s production, before signing copies that were eagerly purchased by many of those present. The stained glass windows at St Peter’s include a variety of exam- ples by several Victorian stained glass studios, as well as more recent work by the Welsh artist John Petts. Beautifully illustrated with stunning new photographs, the book brings these colourful artworks to life in the first study of the stained glass in the church. Identifying the makers respon- The Tracker organ was constructed in 1899 and restored circa sible for all of the windows proved 1960-70 by Geo Osmond and Co, Taunton. In the 1970s a mixture a challenge. Research uncovered stop was added to the Great Section by Daniel of Clevedon. the identity of W B Simpson & In 2006 the pedals were converted from pneumatic action to Sons as the maker of one of the electric operation, and a new 8ft pedal stop added (derived from windows, a stained glass studio the existing 16ft Bourdon with the provision of a top octave of whose work has yet to be iden- pipework). The organ was totally overhauled and cleaned in tified elsewhere in Wales. Their 2017. The work in 2006 and 2017 was performed by Michael work making ceramic tiles is rather Grange of St Davids, Pembrokeshire. The cost of £5,000 for the better known – they supplied many recent work was generously met by a single donation from one tiled schemes for the London parishioner Underground! Joseph Bell, The Good Samaritan, 1870, north wall of the nave © Martin Crampin 20 Pobl Dewi, June 2018

Book Reviews Hard to put down Pocket-sized but multi-layered The Half-Shilling Curate so many of the other Chaplains, A personal account of war served for the duration of the war. Pilgrim Adventure and faith 1914-18 At 28, Herbert was a very Travels to remote islands By Sarah Reay young Chaplain, many were older and holy places in Pub (2nd edition): 2018 men in their 30s, 40s and 50s (or Britain and Ireland ISBN: 978-1911096467 older!) and so he was one of the By David Gleed Price: RRP £25. £20 (inc p&p, youngest Army Chaplains to go Pub: Journeying; 2017 with a £2 donation for every to the front. The age profile of the Price: £3.50 copy sold going to the modern Army’s RAChD is not Available from The Caldey Salvation Army) direct from much different from what it was Island shop, Tenby, or author via in 1914, with it attracting older direct from Journeying; www.halfshillingcurate.com clergy to its ranks, although it is e-mail: [email protected] It is a privilege to have been asked a far smaller service now. Over Tel: 0191 469 2535 to write this review for Sarah Reay’s 5,000 clerics volunteered during Basically, this is a pocket handbook book, The Half-Shilling Curate – A the Great War, with 179 paying that relates reflections and accounts Personal Account of War and Faith the ultimate sacrifice and many of the places visited throughout the 1914-1918, not least because of my others physically and emotionally British Isles. It’s not a demanding own association with Army Chap- disabled from the experience of the impeccable research around her read and can be picked up and laincy, but also because it covers fighting. grandfather’s service, give the read in an hour. It requires to be Each section is accompanied the story of Chaplaincy and the Following training at Bordon account such a reality that it read more than once to be valued by quotations and poetry, which are Church’s response to the Great Camp in Aldershot, Herbert was makes the book hard to put down. and it’s only then that you begin helpful in themselves and become War, before the formation of the signed up to the 9th (Scottish) Sir Douglas Hague’s recorded to appreciate what it contains. Yes, an aid to prayer. This is not a Lenten Royal Army Chaplains’ Department Division, but his innate ability and comment that “a good Chaplain it is a Christian travel guide to book and I don’t think it’s meant to (RAChD). ease with which he ministered to the is as valuable as a good general” some of the most sacred places in be; what it is is a semi-devotional The RAChD was formed by soldiers meant that he was spotted sets the bar for Chaplaincy, in a the British Isles, but as you delve work which you can return to and Royal Decree in 1919 out of the to join the Expeditionary Force and world which had seemingly turned deeper into its content you see use as a reflection to the pilgrim example of lives lived sacrificially, was transferred to the 68th Brigade its back on organised religion. We more than just a visit to wonderful places that have meant something like Revd Herbert Cowl MC, Sarah of the 23rd Division, Kitchener’s haven’t progressed much, but the natural surroundings and ancient to us. I enjoyed reading this little Reay’s grandfather. A young, newly new experimental Third Army. In pastoral heart and a kind word over places associated with Christianity, book, it will find room on my book ordained Wesleyan , who August 1915, Herbert left the UK a cup of tea counts more than ever you also begin to realise their shelf and I would recommend it left his new appointment and signed and took his position with the 13th when our noses are pressed into the relevance to David as he makes his as a reflective and meditative aid, up to the war effort on Christmas Durham Light Infantry in Flanders. (metaphorical) dirt. pilgrimage and how he and those perhaps challenging us to begin our who are with him are affected by own pilgrimage. Eve 1914, to a temporary 12 month His letters home are also very Revd Canon Leigh Richardson posting. Herbert however, like touching and, together with Sarah’s their experiences. Ven Dorrien Davies

ful thing to do and how important presentation, an easy guide to get A must for your bookshelf it is to tell the real story. It is amaz- us, the reader, thinking about our ing to find so many resources in priorities when it comes to begin- FINAL Changing Lives one book, including many website ning new work with children and The essential guide to ministry addresses that have been printed to families. It covers structures of with children and families give you an idea where to look and sessions and how they might look, COPY DATE By Mark Griffiths to encourage you in your ministry. gives a real insight into safeguard- Pub: Lion Hudson (Monarch); There is always a worry when ing and there is also a section on for the 2017 beginning new children and fami- transition. ISBN: 978-0-8572-18254 lies’ work that you end up having This book is a way of reju- September Price: £14.99 more questions than answers. The venating the way we look at, and This is an essential guide to minis- book covers and explores all the how we do, children’s work in our edition of try with children and families. It questions you might have and communities and ways of reaching is a book that every church leader, gives you the answers you need, out to local schools. I commend Pobl Dewi children and families’ workers as well as clear practical help and this book to you and pray that it should have on their bookshelf guidance and examples that can be will give you the confidence to step (having read it cover to cover many found at the back of the book. out and begin new work in your 15th August times!). This is a tool that has been well area. Mark Griffiths writes in a way shaped and well thought out in its Revd Victoria Jones that shapes our thinking in a fresh and practical way to reach boys and girls with the Gospel message right now. Not only does Mark draw on The book is split into four his own experiences as a children’s sections headed Children’s pastor, parish priest and the previous Ministry In Four Dimensions, Contributions to Pobl Dewi Head of New Wine England’s Chil- Communication, A Few Miscon- We welcome articles of interest from readers and, in particular, we dren’s Work (0-11’s), but he also ceptions and Practical Help. Mark would like to encourage submission of articles in Welsh. seeks out others who are extremely Griffiths explains that teaching Articles should be e-mailed to the Managing Editor: Tessa Briggs, skilled in their field of work. Bible stories to children is a power- [email protected] Photographs of children must have parental permission for publication in print and on the internet. Please confirm this in writing to the editor when submitting photos. Am ragor o erthyglau, nad oedd hi’n bosib eu cynnwys yn y rhifyn hwn, ynghyd â chyfieithiad o rai ohonynt, ewch i dudalen Disclaimer PD Extra ar ein gwefan: Pobl Dewi and the diocese of St Davids take no responsibility, liability or share the views or opinions of any articles contained herein. All information is the responsibility of the person or www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk/life/pobldewi/pdextra/ organisation submitting the article. Pobl Dewi take no responsibility for any errors or omissions