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Plenty of room in the inn Re-imagining Full story page 16 a ministry The new diocesan Children and Youth Co-ordinator tells Pobl Dewi her vision for her new ministry

T’S going to be a busy three some encouraging responses. One way is through the curric- Iyears ahead for Clare Williams. The key, she believes, is flex- ulum and our work with schools. She took on the task of ibility. “We need to get parishes Children are encouraged to find re-vitalising the Church’s minis- working together in innovative out about their local church – and try to children and young people ways. We need to think differ- its churchyard – as part of their in January, as part of a £1 million- ently, perhaps on a seasonal basis studies. It all fosters a greater pound project made possible by or a monthly basis. Things don’t understanding of what Church is the legacy left to the diocese last have to happen only on Sunday about. year by former parishioner Hazel mornings. Clare sees the new ministry Jones-Olszewski. “Parishes should play to their areas as a positive step in that direc- The first task is to build a team. strengths,” she says. “It’s often tion as they will have a broader There is money for six project difficult to find volunteers to work canvas, enabling larger events workers – two in each archdea- with this age group. That’s part which can be on a less frequent conry. Four ministry areas have of my remit too. We can provide basis. applied to have a worker; others training and support and there are To facilitate this, there’s to be are interested. plenty of resources available to a re-constituted, combined children So, looking forward, what does assist. It’s often simply a matter of and youth team that will co-ordi- she see? “It can seem like a preci- building confidence.” nate activity across the diocese so pice,” she admits. “But there are And it doesn’t – shouldn’t – parishes don’t have to rely purely strengths as well as weaknesses.” have to happen solely within the on their own resources. Initially, the focus will be on church building. “There are lots “We will be looking to identify youth – those aged between ten of ways to engage with young examples of best practice which we and 18 – where Clare concedes people,” she says. “There are can use as beacons showing others numbers are “worryingly low.” But schools, youth clubs, anywhere a way forward.” a questionnaire sent to all parishes that young people congregate. But She may still be young herself and ministry areas has brought you have to engage.” but Clare already has a wealth of practical experience to bring to her new role. The daughter of a parish priest, she grew up in and studied theology at Exeter University before a stint in a busy parish as a pastoral assis- tant. At each stage, children and youth groups have been part of the landscape. And then she came to Pembro- keshire and for the last three years has worked as part of the mission team at the cathedral where the pattern continued. But where did the call come? “I’ve known for a long time that God wanted me to work for Experience Easter the Church. I don’t think I’ve ever had any other option in my head. And working in Exeter, London See page 15

continued on page 17 FOCUS ON RETREATS – Pages 10 and 11 Am ddim Free 2 Pobl Dewi, March 2016 An important year Have you ever considered serving on a committee? Are you currently a member of the Diocesan Conference or the Governing Body? Do you have skills and experience that could benefit the diocese and the Church in ? Do you feel that your voice isn’t heard? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these questions Paul Mackness strongly urges you to stand in one or more of the elections that will be held in 2016

HIS year the diocese will be Church in Wales (making laws Tholding elections and/or seek- and policy for the Church in ing nominations for: Wales) • Deanery Conference (repre- Those elected will take office senting parishes at a deanery later this year, with the excep- level) tion of the College of Episcopal • Diocesan Conference (repre- Electors and the Governing Body senting benefices at a diocesan which will take office from 1 Janu- level) ary 2017. It is likely that the new • The Standing Committee (the college will elect a new Bishop Executive Committee of the of Llandaff and a new Archbishop Diocesan Conference) during the triennium. (The current • The Diocesan Board of Nomi- college will probably elect Bishop nation (advising the Bishop Wyn’s successor.) on appointments to vacant What skills do I need to serve on benefices) any of the above? • The Parsonage Board (manag- • Above all, a love for Christ and ing clergy housing) a desire to advance the King- • The Diocesan Board of Finance dom of God and the work of the (managing the finances of the Gospel in this diocese Standing Committee convenes, December 2015 diocese, ministry share, annual • An understanding of how the • A flexible approach to be open delegated to Area Deans. Further In order for the diocese to work budget etc) diocese works or a willingness to new ways of working and information will be sent to clergy, effectively and for its committee • The Diocesan Council for to learn new ideas. current members of the above structure to properly represent its Social Responsibility (The • A willingness to get involved in • The ability to attend approxi- committees and others over the people and clergy, we need you! diocese’s response to church discussions and debates mately four meetings a year next few months. Please consider if God is calling and society) • For certain committees skills during the week for many of If you would like to know more you to any of these roles! Partici- • The College of Episcopal Elec- relating to their work is useful, the committees or boards. please contact Val Hockey at the pation is part of our discipleship as tors (electing new Bishops and eg financial background, HR The Clerical and Lay Secretar- Diocesan Office on 01267 236145 Christians. the Archbishop) experience, property manage- ies of the diocese are responsible or me on 01267 236597; we are We look forward to hearing • The Governing Body of the ment, legal. for all elections, with some being happy to help and to advise. from you.

and deacons. There is no sugges- for invidious comparisons! By no mutually agreed facilitator could No rest for the righteous? tion in the New Testament that means least, folk who have known help the process along. early Christians ever contemplated someone as their parish priest for Bishop Wyn has asked me to Some reflections on clergy retirement by Rt Revd John Saxbee, retirement from active Christian many years may well seek them have a particular care for retired Assistant Bishop in St Davids Diocese discipleship, and this assumption out for pastoral care or to conduct clergy in this diocese, and so I carries over into ordained ministry weddings and funerals if he or she am well aware of the invaluable “ ETIREMENT is the time in as a lifelong vocation. is still living locally in retirement. contribution they make to church Ra person’s life when they are These two factors are inter- This may not help the new incum- and life in all sorts of too old to work and too young to twined when clergy leave the bent to establish themselves in role. ways. Anything that can be done to die”. vicarage and move into a house So there could well be a case for ensure that this contribution is not This definition of retirement by nearby. They may still have retired clergy who, in exceptional compromised or undermined by ill- the American trade union leader permission to minister, but they are circumstances, continue to live in feeling of any kind is surely to be Walter Reuther probably explains no longer the incumbent or priest or near their recent Cure to nego- welcomed. So there is something to why many people find the concept in charge of the benefice. Let us be tiate a clear agreement with the be said for giving this idea an airing, of retirement troubling. It makes clear that it would never be right new incumbent covering whether, and I will be glad to hear how clergy sense if the work in question is to try and dictate to clergy when it when and on what terms they will and lay people, retired or otherwise, physically very demanding, but comes to where they live in retire- officiate in the benefice, and relate feel about such a proposal. if that is not the case then what ment. After all, they may well have to the wider community. This need Meanwhile, we remain ever does it mean to say that someone been living in tied accommodation not be an intrusive or threatening grateful for the ways in which is “too old to work”? The word all their working lives, and should exercise. It will simply ensure that retired clergy continue to serve God “ageism” has been invented in ahead with the assistance of wise not be deprived of the chance to assumptions and expectations are and God’s people in the diocese of response to just such a challenge advice and reliable information. choose where to live at last. clarified, and potential for misun- St. David’s, and pray God’s bless- and, of course, there is a suspi- For example, my wife and I found But it is fair to say that conven- derstanding kept to a minimum. ing on them and those with whom cion of social engineering when ourselves taking on the responsibili- tional wisdom has generally Perhaps a suitably qualified and they live, work and worship. older workers are pensioned off to ties of owning our own home for the counselled against setting up home make way for younger ones. Small first time when in our late sixties – a in, or close to, the benefice where wonder, then, that people face welcome but also quite intimidating they have recently had incumbent St Davids Diocesan Advisory Committee retirement with mixed feelings. prospect. status. Whilst it is entirely under- For some it offers the prospect of This touches on two other standable that, on retirement, Please could those wishing to petition for a faculty look at release from burdensome obliga- factors which serve to complicate clergy and their families want to the St Davids Diocese website. Under resources you will see tions and the opportunity for new retirement. Firstly, when they retire keep in touch with the communi- the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) which will give you adventures; for others it signals a stipendiary clergy will normally ties they have come to know so the dates of all the meetings for 2016 and the dates, which are loss of identity and purpose in life. find themselves moving out of a well, there is clearly potential for 19 days in advance, for which the faculties have to be sent to Clergy are as prone to these home they may have occupied for difficulties to arise when a new the Secretary for consideration. The Secretary is, unfortunately, mixed emotions as anyone else, and many years so as to make way for priest is in post. How difficult it can regularly receiving faculties too late for submission to a meeting it is not always easy to adjust to new their successor. Secondly, although be to let go, and let another priest and therefore the petitions have to wait for the following meeting realities. That is why it is important they have resigned from a partic- take the reins – and how easy it can which could be up to 2 months later. for clergy approaching retirement to ular post, they do not cease to be be to become a lightning conduc- http://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/resources/dac/ be given every opportunity to plan in Holy Orders as bishops, priests tor for discontents, or a catalyst Pobl Dewi, March 2016 3

amongst children and young people Christian faith encourage children and young • take an active lead in youth and New Licensed Lay Ministries people to come to faith in Jesus children’s work and provide It’s official, says Robb Wainwright Christ direction and encouragement • disciple and mentor children for other volunteers HE Bench of Bishops of the be authorised to conduct funerals. developing new ways of church. and young people in their TChurch in Wales has agreed to Pastoral Ministers are called Their work will depend on their recognise and implement a broader to focus and enable the work of individual gifts and skills, and the range of Licensed Lay Minis- pastoral practice. Using their own characteristics and needs of their try (LLM) for those being called particular gifts and skills within community, including: by God. New selection and train- their local church they will: • being intentionally present in, ing processes and procedures are • undertake specific tasks of and seeking to build meaning- being drafted, and, in our diocese, pastoral care ful relationships within, the all who are called to LLM, or any • work with agencies to provide community other ministry, will be members of care in the community • sharing faith in new ways our Fellowship of Vocation until • express Christ’s ministry of within these communities completion of their training. All healing and wholeness • exploring relevant ways of who feel called should initially • be competent in the use of being church contact their parish priest or, during appropriate liturgical forms in Pioneers may preach in public an interregnum, their Area Dean. support of this work worship and preside at Services of So who does what? • have oversight of, enable and the Word, much like the work of an Readers are called to be exam- encourage the pastoral ministry Evangelist, but the latter has more ples of those who are bearers and of pastoral assistants. emphasis on gaining new members interpreters of the Word. They are Pastoral Ministers may be into existing forms of church. authorised to preach and to preside authorised to conduct funerals. Youth, Children’s and Family at services and may lead ministries Pioneer Ministers have a desire Ministers have strategic respon- of teaching and fostering disci- to live out their faith in meaning- sibility for work in a particular pleship, eg, Sunday School, Bible ful ways, reaching out to those with context. They may focus on teenag- Study, catechesis, confirmation no knowledge of God. Their minis- ers, families or children of specific preparation, faith development and try begins in the community and, ages. Key aspects of the role are to: evangelistic courses. Readers may engaging with them, forming and develop a strategy for ministry

Who is going to be MAECymru MAECymru, a new CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) to promote the churchwarden? gender justice and equality in the Church in Wales, was launched in Newtown on Saturday, 5th December Sarah Geach, reflecting on past experience, offers a solution to parishes struggling to find anyone to take on this role AECymru stands for was represented – came together organisation, pointed out “Equal- M‘Merched a’r Eglwys’ on 5th December. Hilary Cotton ity aids growth: there is ample S the days lengthen and the ing to come forward. So is there an (‘women and the church’), ‘Minis- sent greetings from English sister evidence of this from the commer- AAnnual Vestry Meeting comes answer? try and Equality’ – and also means organisation WATCH (Women And cial world.” in to view, this is a question that is Sometimes this reluctance to “it’s Wales” in Welsh. Its establish- The Church), reminding the gath- Cathy Grove, newly-elected heard all too often in congrega- offer for this key role in the parish ment follows the historic decision ering that their meeting fell on the (lay) Trustee and Vice-Chair, spoke tions. The current churchwarden is because the outgoing warden is in 2013 to allow women to become same day as the first woman priest of the need to grow the member- has served their maximum term of doing so much, for the generosity bishops in the Church in Wales, but in Argentina was being ordained. ship of the organisation, adding six years, or has reached the age shown by many wardens means in recognition that there is a long Revd Canon Enid Morgan, “We mustn’t become the Church in limit of 75 years, and the search that over the years they have way to go before women – lay and long-time campaigner for women Wales’ best-kept secret!” is then on to find someone will- accrued many extra tasks which ordained – achieve equality in the within the Church in Wales and The next major event for ing to be nominated for the next 12 no one else wanted. So now their church. The organisation aims to Chair of the new organisation, said MAECymru will be a conference months . . . yet nobody seems will- perceived role has become too monitor appointments, including in her inaugural address “The law on 21 May 2016. daunting for others to consider. those to influential committees is in place: now the work begins. For further details please contact: One solution can be to ask and boards; promote gender-aware We need higher standards for what Membership Secretary, the outgoing warden to list all the training and appropriate theologi- a community of equality in the Ven Peggy Jackson, things they do in the church, all the cal education; and arrange events name of Jesus is about. We can Archdeacon of Llandaff, areas for which are now respon- to promote equality and encourage become a model of the Kingdom of The Rectory, Greenwood Lane, sible. On one occasion when I participation. God for the rest of the world.” St Fagans, asked a warden to do this, the list With an opening membership Revd Dr Jean Prosser, who Cardiff CF5 6EL amounted to a side of A4! Over projected to be in the region of has led the Steering Group prepar- Tel: 02920 567393 the years this person had taken on 60, over 25 women and men from ing MAECymru’s constitution and archdeacon.llandaff@churchin- more and more tasks because they all over Wales – every diocese working towards registration of the wales.org.uk were unable to find others to help, so it was little wonder that no one wanted to inherit this role. hall and a magazine coordinator. It was then a matter of identify- For each role, a job description ing from the list those things that was agreed with the person to be rightly belonged to the church- appointed and the PCC, and then warden – about a quarter of what made available for the congrega- they did – and then working out tion to see. the responsibilities that could be This meant that the church covered in separate roles. In the warden role became managea- case I quoted, this resulted in the ble and a new warden was soon parish appointing two vergers (one appointed and more people became covering the church and parish involved in the running of the hall and the other covering the church. More significantly people churchyard), a sacristan, a team of grew in confidence and flourished sides-people with specific duties in their new roles as they used (welcoming, giving out service their particular gifts in a new way books, counting collections), a and this strengthened the ongoing booking secretary for the parish ministry of the Church. 4 Pobl Dewi, March 2016 Following in St David’s footsteps

Burry Port & Pwll Christchurch,

The Journey continues . . . Bishop Wyn’s three-year journey visiting every parish – and every church – is now into its fi nal 12 months A visit to the Police helicopter HQ So far he has been to 243 of the 328 St Ishmaels United Parish churches during 65 separate visits The plan for 2016 A presentation by the Model School Council is to reach the remaining 85 ending at the cathedral in September Follow the Bishop’s footsteps by visiting his Travelblog on the diocesan website Here’s the link www.followingstdavids- footsteps.com

Visiting the Ferryside lifeboat Hubberston & Herbrandston

Admiring eco-friendly Christmas trees at the Model School

Llanfi hangel Genau’r Glyn, Talybont & Llangorwen

With the Little Fishes in Hakin’s Church of the Holy Spirit Bacon butties and Bible study for breakfast at St Michael’s, Pobl Dewi, March 2016 5 Llannau Tywi LMA West Preseli Group

Admiring Llanarthne’s Comparing notes at the National Botanic Garden for Wales architecture In remembrance – at the new war memorial in Llangolman

Monkton Rectorial Benefice Catheiniog United Parish

Pembroke Dock

An archaeologist at home – amid the restoration of Aberglasney House and garden

Llanpumsaint Lifeboat tour Pembroke Dock United Parish

On a tour of Pennar Community School A demo at the Gwili pottery 6 Pobl Dewi, March 2016

Davids will be joined by Lynn Rees, who started in the Safeguard- Safeguarding ing Support Officer post in January. New partners in Lynn previously worked as a police officer for 22 years, with many Support Officer years of safeguarding experience mission including as Detective Inspector The introduction of Safeguarding Support Officers in each diocese for the police Public Protection With some help from our legacy fund we are soon to begin a will further strengthen the commitment of the Church in Wales to Unit and as Staff Officer to Her Centre of Mission in the Haverfordwest area. The leader of the safeguard children and vulnerable adults in our communities Majesty’s Inspector of Constab- project will be Sister Val Legg CA and it is hoped to launch this ulary where he was involved in new venture on 21st April at St Mark’s VA School, Haverfordwest. UILDING on the recommen- inspecting performance in police Dennis Wight is enthusiastic dation of the 2011 Historic B forces across the country. Cases Review, a Safeguarding HE concept of establishing a partnership to realise this vision Lynn is not new to the Church Support Officer has been appointed a Centre of Mission within which will enable a properly in Wales. He is currently in training T in each diocese. These will be the is excit- focused, well-grounded pioneer for non-stipendiary ministry, and is the first such posts dedicated to ing and innovative. Over the past ministry which will develop, not due to be ordained by Bishop Wyn safeguarding and will provide a several months the idea of the least in training future Pioneer in June 2016. Lynn’s home parish new tier of specialist support to centre has been crystallising within Ministers for deployment more is Llanbadarn Fawr, where he lives colleagues in parishes and minis- the context of the opportunity for widely. with his wife and three sons. try areas. ministry and service afforded by Canon Mark Russell of the Speaking about the role, Lynn A key priority for the Safe- the diocese; and Haverfordwest Church Army said: “We love says “I am very excited to be guarding Officers will be to help was the catalyst. Bishop Wyn’s heart for those on taking up this new role – protect- deliver Safer Church training to Bishop Wyn has been the edges and his heart to raise ing children and vulnerable adults laity, which will include the revised concerned that we have no mecha- up more people resourced and has always been a key priority for 2016 Church in Wales Safeguard- nism by which those with emerging equipped for pioneer ministry in me and is something I am passion- ing Policy. The officers will also be gifts as pioneers can have their this special corner of Wales. From ate about. I am pleased to have available as a point of contact to vocations discerned and tested this heart, rooted in prayer, a vision the opportunity to use my previ- provide advice and support on safe- appointments, Head of Safeguard- and receive the appropriate train- has grown to create a new Centre ous experience and look forward guarding policies and procedures, ing, Elaine Cloke said: “I am ing based around an “apprentice” of Mission that DARE’s to make to providing any assistance and including safe recruitment and the pleased that we are now in a posi- model. Licensed Lay Ministers as a difference: Doing, Advocating, advice that I can to colleagues in requirements for DBS checks. tion to work directly with parishes Pioneers have particular gifts to Resourcing and Enabling evange- the Diocese of St Davids.” The Support Officers will not on providing advice and support on enable the church and diocese to lism and pioneer ministry to take Lynn can be contacted by email be involved in the investigation safeguarding policy, safe recruit- look and see what God is doing place. at [email protected] or of any safeguarding allegations or ment and to provide training to all in areas where the church has had “We are excited to come along- mobile 07881016188 during his child protection concerns, which who work with children, young little or no engagement. side the diocese to work together, working hours. will continue to be reported to the people and vulnerable adults in our This is why the Church Army pray together, and serve together to Provincial Safeguarding Officers. church communities.” and the diocese are entering into realise this vision.” Speaking about the new The diocesan team for St

Little children suffer

OO often, that’s the case as Llanglydwen, Llanwinio and know well how much of a gift chil- Tfar as church life is concerned: Mynachlog-ddu) is the job of dren are. In my new job I hope to young people find worship boring Sophie Whitmarsh, the Group’s nurture and encourage the chil- and irrelevant, and their views are new Youth and Children’s Ministry dren and younger members of our ignored. Co-ordinator. team.” Making young people more “Children are God’s great- Pictured with Sophie are two of central in the Crymych Group of est gift,” she says (quoting Psalm her own ‘gifts’, Rachel and Chloe. Churches (Clydau, Llanfyrnach, 127), “and as a mother of three, I © Manfred Heyde

Main Street, Haverfordwest

Cyfraniadau ar gyfer Pobl Dewi Y mae croeso i erthyglau oddi wrth ddarllenwyr, ac yn arbennig cyfraniadau Cymraeg. Dylid anfon erthyglau at y Golygydd: Tessa Briggs [email protected] neu fe ellir postio ffotograffau ynghyd â 50 o eiriau at: Pobl Dewi, Swyddfa’r Esgobaeth, Abergwili, Caerfyrddin, SA31 2JG wedi’u nodi at sylw ‘Y Golygydd’ Pobl Dewi, March 2016 7 Appointments Exploring Faith

XPLORING Faith (EF) Satur- day Schools per term. Plans are in up, a local group should contact Eday School for students doing hand for the academic year begin- Rhiannon on 01646 636966 , or at levels 4, 5 and 6 was held on 9th ning September 2016 and anyone [email protected]; January, when they considered interested in joining, or setting ‘Introduction to the New Testa- ment’, ‘God as Trinity’ and ‘Lent’, respectively. “With a steady stream of students completing, and enroll- ing on, the course, parishes and Local Ministry Areas are seeing real benefi ts, as EF students, with increased knowledge and confi - dence, can participate fully in Revd John Cecil, parochial mission and ministry”, appointed Priest in Charge of Revd Shirley Rayner, says Rhiannon Johnson, Course Steynton, 26 November 2015 to serve as NS Associate Director. There are currently eleven EF Priest to the Grouped Parish groups across St Davids Diocese, of St Issell’s & w which meet locally once a week Crunwere & Marros, for 10 weeks over 3 terms per 6 December 2015 year. There are also two Satur-

In loving memory

T Lleian’s Church, Gorslas, was Sfi lled to overfl owing on Sunday 6th December when the Eucha- rist was celebrated at a service of Thanksgiving and Dedication of new stained glass windows. Presented by Councillor Terry Davies, MBE, in memory Revd Sulin Milne, of his late brother Canon Islwyn to serve as Assistant Curate Davies, Rector of St Cynog’s Revd Caroline Mansell, & Pioneer Minister in the Church, Ystradgynlais, the appointed Curate-in-Charge of Grouped Parish of St Peter’s windows, designed and made by Carmarthen & Abergwili & Begelly w Ludchurch & East Ms Janet Hardy, , have Capel-y-Groes, Williamson (Kilgetty [Enfys] been installed in the vestry and 17 January 2016 LMA), 28 January 2016 commemorate the life and service of a wonderful parish priest. Revd Victoria Jones, assisted by Revd Dr Brian Jones, conducted the service and the windows were dedicated by the Archdeacon of Carmarthen, Roger Hughes. In attendance were retired clergy of the diocese and the parish, members Morriston Rotary Club. A Guard ing Corps (Canon Islwyn Davies of Ystradgynlais Town Council, of Honour was supplied by the having been their Pastor). Gorslas Community Council and 3rd Welsh Wing of the Air Train-

Revd Dr Allan Barton Gorslas with Cross Hands Men’s Society Chaplain of University of Wales Trinity St David ( T its monthly meeting on Campus), to serve also as ATuesday 2nd February the Revd John-Daniel (J-D) Initial Continuing Ministerial society was entertained by John Laurence, Education Offi cer and Rosemary Blythe of Dunvant, appointed Team Vicar, , who gave an exten- Rectorial Benefi ce of Revd Canon Sian Jones sive account of the history of the with special Priest in Charge of the United “Magic Lantern”. responsibility for St Anne’s Benefi ce of Catheiniog & Acting During Victorian times the & St Llwchaiarn’s, Area Dean of Llandeilo, to lantern was used to entertain and Llanychaearn, serve also as Acting Area Dean educate. The Church Missionary 18 December 2015 of , 1 January 2016 Society and The Church Army used hand-painted slides to illustrate stories from the Bible and, from the ones shown by the Blythes, it FINAL COPY DATE is easy to imagine our ancestors in for the June edition of awe at the presentation. With numerous projectors on Pobl Dewi show, the progress of a light source from candle to carbon arc, which 13th May 2016 illuminated the slideshow, was explained 8 Pobl Dewi, March 2016 From Armenia to Wales Celebration of faith The Mothers’ Union has much to celebrate, and much to consider, writes Glenys Payne

T is a privilege and with great ship; although global membership Ijoy that I take up the office of is increasing, sadly it is in decline President of St Davids Mothers’ in Britain and Ireland, especially Union (MU), especially as we cele- in Wales. With society chang- brate 140 years of this wonderful ing rapidly and the pace of life organisation. Our theme this year, getting faster people don’t seem to very appropriately, is “Celebration want to join any organisation that of faith.” Our faith, especially our ties them down to meetings and prayer life, is at the heart of all that commitment. we do. It is our aim, as Diocesan It is prayer that makes us Trustees, to look at new ways of different! Our regular pattern of encouraging young women (and N Armenian Christmas Torosyan is the artist who sculpted retreats, quiet hours, Bible studies men) to become members, to ALiturgy (Badarak) and the Armenian Genocide Memo- and corporate communion services ‘belong’, to this wonderful organ- Baptism took place in Christ rial at the cathedral. Although the provide the ‘quiet spaces’ that are isation, supporting us not only Church Carmarthen on 9th Janu- Armenian Church traces its origins needed in our busy lives. It was financially (which is very much ary. The Liturgy was celebrated to St Bartholomew the Apostle and lovely to attend the St Davids Arch- needed) but also in prayer. by His Grace Bishop Hovakim Armenia became the first country deaconry MU Service of Light in years, I can only feel enormously Please consider becoming a Manoukyan, Primate of the Arme- to officially recognise Christianity Monkton Church in January and to proud of this wonderful Christian member, not just to further the nian Apostolic Orthodox Church, in 301, this was the first baptism, see a full church with an array of organisation. I have also been just work of the MU but to further assisted by Deacon Hovik and a according to the Armenian rite, banners. as involved, in the past 22 years, God’s kingdom which ultimately, small choir from St Sarkis Arme- ever performed in Wales, and only It is well known that the MU in the Girls’ Friendly Society, a as Christians, is what we are about! nian Church in Kensington. The the second time that the Armenian does excellent work in 84 coun- sister organisation of MU with the The personal prayer of Mary baby baptized was Lauren Toro- Christmas Liturgy had been cele- tries. Let us pray that we can same Christian principles which Sumner, who founded the MU: syan, daughter of Gary and Mariam brated in Wales (the first time in St continue to support not just our reaches out to young women, and “All this day, O Lord, let me touch Torosyan from Cardiff. Mariam Davids Diocese) own work in this diocese but in the I have witnessed these two organi- as many lives as possible for thee; world at large which so desperately sations work well together in many and every life I touch, do thou by needs our help. countries. thy spirit quicken, whether through Having been immersed in the At our Worldwide Council the word I speak, the prayer I work of the MU for nearly 40 recently the focus was on member- breathe or the life I live.” A desperate situation Informally known as The Jungle, the Calais refugee camp and the plight of its inhabitants are in the news daily, which prompted a generous response from . Jeremy Martineau reports OW can we best respond to out of sight – such is the way of care for the weak and vulnerable. Hthe refugees? The number of Muslim people. Politicians will generally only people who have been displaced in There is no coordinated manage- do the brave thing when they know the Middle East by bombing and ment of what, in other situations, they will not be punished at the brutality is more than the entire might be a United Nations-managed ballot box for approving actions The Armenian Genocide population of Wales. Governments refugee camp in Calais, and little of which many disapprove. People Memorial in the cloisters of across Europe are struggling with awareness that there is, in nearby of faith must speak out to encour- St Davids Cathedral was not knowing how best to respond. Dunkirk, an even more chaotic and age a fuller and more generous dedicated by Bishop Hovakim Meanwhile people across unacceptable morass of suffering. response to the immensity of this Manoukyan and Bishop Wyn Dr Patrick Thomas, Canon the diocese are taking uncoordi- The deep wellsprings of Chris- challenge. Britain needs the injec- Evans on Saturday 19th Chancellor of St Davids nated actions, in frustration at the tian care and love burst to the tion of young energy and ability December. It is the work of Cathedral and Vicar of Christ absence of any visible provision surface in response to this catas- that so many of the refugees can Mariam Torosyan, a Cardiff- Church Carmarthen, was by the authorities. This example trophe, even though many may not bring. While we must defend based Armenian artist, and recently awarded the Gold is but one, motivated by a simple recognise or accept the basis of their against those who would harm us, shows the Virgin Mary, the Medal of the Ministry of the human response to human suffer- human reaction to the suffering of the best defence is the gift of warm Christ-child and the Cathedral Diaspora of the Republic ing: Mark Bond, Rob Davies and others. Scripture reminds us again and generous hospitality. To donate of Holy Etchmiadzin (the of Armenia for services to Adam Vincent, a pig farmer from and again of the divine command to visit gofundme.com Armenian equivalent of St Armenians in Wales and Pembrokeshire who took his goods Davids). Its inscription is beyond. He was presented vehicle and trailer, filled, by the in Armenian, Welsh and with the medal by a diplomat generosity of many, with materials English. The memorial is the from the Armenian Embassy to make shelters in Calais, as well as clothes and food. Many differ- gift of the Welsh Armenians to during a ceremony at the ent voluntary groups are trying the Church in Wales. cathedral to help refugees survive in the most appalling conditions while the authorities there have no easy solution to the thousands arriv- ing, drawn by the false promise of For more articles which, unfortunately, people traffickers that a good life could not be accommodated in this issue, awaits them in the UK. The local police and communities are bewil- plus translations of some, please visit dered by uncertainty over laws that the PD Extra page of our website: do not meet the extreme situation of these people, many of whom www.stdavidsdiocese.org.uk/life/pobldewi/pdextra/ are educated, skilled people just like us. The media do not show the

women and families, who are kept © Michal Bělka Pobl Dewi, March 2016 9 In word and sign Emma Whittick and colleagues value and enjoy monthly services Growing Hope held at their local deaf club LANELLI Deaf Club was set spoken and signed in British Sign up as a meeting place for all Language. Volunteer Jade Clar- baith L o eithrin G M Hope Growing the deaf people of the town. The ricoats stands in the pulpit during building was originally donated in the service and signs the liturgy, 1946 and the club has been running sermon and prayers. People have for over 60 years. In addition to the the option to respond in spoken Continually evolving weekly meetings at the club where words or sign language and one or people come to socialise, there is two of us are trying to learn to sign Just two years after it was formed, the fi rst Local Ministry Area in the diocese also a church on premises. I’m told the Lord’s Prayer. is entering a new era, as David Thomas reports that it hosts the only church service Some of the highlights of the of its kind in Wales. This is where recent services have been fi nd- HE Kilgetty Enfys Local elected annually by each of the the diocese. the Church in Wales steps in: once a ing ways to include children in the TMinistry Area (LMA) links seven parishes together with the One of the other developments month, Cannon Huw Mosford, Vicar worship and those who are attending seven churches across south two stipendiary priests. has been the authorisation by the of Dafen and Felinfoel and Leader the weekly beginner’s sign language Pembrokeshire and, on 28th Janu- Over the two years, there have Bishop of almost 20 new Worship of the Bro Lliedi Local Ministry class. After the service is over, we ary, the three parishes of Begelly, been a number of initiatives includ- Leaders across the seven parishes Area, takes a service for the people share fellowship over tea and cake. Ludchurch and East Williamston ing regular joint services which are and this has led to more diversity in of the Deaf Centre, with help from What I value about participating welcomed their new priest, Revd supported by the newly-formed the forms of worship and the rein- colleagues in the ministry area. in this ministry is the opportunity Caroline Mansell. Enfys Ministry Area choir. On the troduction of services of Morning Usually this is a Eucharist, but to meet people that I may not see More than 130 people attended fi rst Saturday of every month a Prayer across the area. The group from time to time we have a service in our parish church services. It’s a joyous thanksgiving service prayer meeting is held at Sageston meets regularly to share experi- of the word. A variety of people so important that people can access at which the Archdeacon of St vicarage. ence, to develop their knowledge attend the monthly service, from church and this project goes some Davids, Venerable Dennis Wight At Christmas, the choir partic- and to consider new and innovative children through to the elderly. small way to ensure that the deaf licensed Caroline as Curate-in- ipated in a joint service of nine forms of worship. Some people are hearing and people of have a place to charge; she had previously served lessons and carols at Carew and Enfys LMA is made up of others are deaf. So that everyone worship and be fed by both word as Curate in the Pembroke Dock also sang carols at the Co-opera- the parishes of Begelly, Carew, can participate, the service is both and sacrament. group. tive store in Kilgetty. In total a sum Cosheston, East Williamston, Convenor of the Enfys Minis- of £200 was raised and donated to Ludchurch, Nash and Redberth. try Area Forum, Eve Cornthwaite Plant Dewi to support its work in commented, “We are delighted to welcome Caroline amongst us and we look forward now to build- ing on the work of the Forum and Canon Sarah Geach before her retirement last year. “This is a challenging but exciting time for the Church in Wales. We are all seeking new ways to take the work of the church forward and, in this ministry area, we have put the structures in place and we must now work to develop the role and mission of the Enfys LMA in its support of the work of the parishes,” she said. In line with the guidance on the setting up of LMAs, a Minis- try Area Forum has been formed, comprising two representatives

church service somewhere in this congregation, but still attract many group of churches. to major festivals. Hope for the future The idea of a church becom- Will Dewi Sant Church survive? ing a festivals (plus offi ces) church We don’t know. But for now, the Dewi Sant, the daughter church of Llansantff raed Parish Church in , might not work in every situation. congregation (and its vicar) are had come to a critical juncture in its life a few years ago. Julian Smith and However, it might well be appro- happy. The limiting factor might parishioners had to think about how to use what they had priate for small rural churches ultimately be the fabric of the which no longer have a regular building itself. E had been holding a fort- Following meetings with Area The fi nancial burden has lifted. Wnightly service in the church Dean Chris Bolton and offi cials Each of the services during the at 2pm; the electrical installation and friends of the church, we were year is well attended. For example, had been condemned and subse- off ered a lifeline. If it became a this year’s ‘Carols by Candlelight’ quently disconnected; there were festival church – that is, Christ- was attended by over 70 people, times when there were only two mas, Easter, Pentecost and Harvest including many visitors! The people in the congregation; there – this, under the new Ministry church is still available for occa- were other times when the vicar Share, or Quota, formula would sional offi ces – last year we had a would turn up, and there would be reduce the fi nancial burden consid- funeral, a wedding and a baptism in no-one there, and the church was erably. It would also encourage the the church. rapidly running out of money. Yet, members to make the most of what Five young people from Dewi at the same time, there was a very they had. They were also assured Sant were confi rmed in 2015. popular ‘Carols by Candlelight’ that they would still receive my Members do go to other churches service (upwards of 40 people in full support and that the members when there isn’t a service in Dewi attendance) and a well-attended would be welcome at any other Sant. For example, one member Harvest Service (common for such church in the group. Two years who has a home in , but a rural situation). What should we ago, the membership embraced this works in London, comes home do? idea wholeheartedly. every month and always attends a 10 Pobl Dewi, March 2016

went up the mountain to be with his Father and gather direction and strength. A retreat, therefore, is Focus on not a running away, but a time to advance and grow in the Spirit. The psalmist says “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm Retreats 46.10). When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist he with- drew and went to a deserted place by himself (Matthew 14.13). We can learn to be focused on our Lord and pray to him whilst away from Retreat to advance other distractions and pressures. We can go back later to our usual David Norwood explains the opportunities retreats can provide everyday life fi lled with new vision for worship, refl ection and reinvigoration and building on things which we FIRST went on a retreat as a others and sometimes listening to have found through our retreat I 15 year old boy as a pre-confi r- retreat conductors and/or having a experience. A lit candle reminds us mation exercise. When other personal talk with him or her. There of our focus on Jesus as the light boys were fooling about I found are many diff erent types of retreat of the world and our light. Stand- I actually enjoyed the quietness and they can, for instance, be a ing, sitting or kneeling before it is, and found it stimulating. Since conducted retreat led by a priest, for many people, a way of enter- then I have been on many retreats a member of a religious commu- ing meditation and contemplative and conducted a good number. nity or an appropriate lay person; prayer. They have all been an opportu- or they may be on one’s own, under If you have never been on a A place of rest & refreshment nity over a few days of breaking the guidance of someone else. retreat before I would urge you to away from our normal routines and They may be in a retreat house or make time for it, but get advice fi rst Do you feel the need for a spiritual spring-clean; to take time as to where to go, what to expect being attentive to diff erent things within a house run by a religious to let go of all the ordinary business and busyness of life and and so on, probably from your own – quietness, walking and observ- community. In Wales there are a rest, refl ect and restore balance? Tŷ’r Pererin off ers space and ing the world around me, relaxed good number of such places and parish priest; “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.” resources to enable you to make a retreat. Janet Ingram issues reading or painting, being still the idea is similar to what we read an invitation before the Lord, worshipping with about in the gospels when our Lord E welcome people from all ful way to share faith with others. Wwalks of life, of any age, The guided walk (1½ miles) begins communities and individuals. You at Oriel y Parc and ends at the cathe- can choose a retreat for one or more dral for prayers at the Shrine of St Time out surrounded by nature days during which you will be able David at 12 noon. This refl ective Retreat days at Bryngwyn, Capel Seion, near Aberystwyth, refl ect the glory of creation, to make an inner journey guided by journey allows time for spiritual say Sue and Terry Reeves the spiritual writings of Christians guidance and prayer at a series of past and present. There will be time stations along the route, including AVE you seen the vastness will be more fully revealed to His our heavenly Father here in this to explore the varied and creative the birthplace of St David. Hof the skies? Let us intro- people (see Ephesians 1:17). place, our joy is to declare praise practice of prayer and opportunity Or bring your community duce you to their architect. Have Bryngwyn is our home, our to our creator God and see the to draw inspiration from the beau- on a Parish Retreat for rest and you seen the beauty of the birds of local house of prayer, our family works of His hands grow and fl our- tiful surroundings of St Davids and refreshment and a shared spiritual the air, enjoyed the hedgerows and farm which is also part wild- ish. Our desire is to share our love its rich Christian heritage. journey. It off ers Biblical refl ection, fi elds? Let us introduce you to their life reserve and Christian Centre. of wildlife and photography and The Day Retreat is a spiritual focussed and creative activities creator. Those words from a talk by Our talks are held in the farm- to show how photography can be journey in the company of other as well as a chance to join daily Canon Stuart Bell describe exactly house lounge, with time to refl ect used to illustrate Bible texts. pilgrims off ering creative ways to worship at the cathedral. There’s what we do at Bryngwyn, through and wander through the reserve, We encourage our guests to refl ect and respond as you grow in a mix of pilgrimage, sight-seeing God’s word and God’s world. sketch or take pictures and discuss note the uniqueness of each cloud, faith and deepen your walk with and tours, time for rest, fellow- Our guests spend a day relaxing photography, take part in some be fascinated by the patterns of God. In March, Ted Harrison will ship and sharing as you receive in quiet surroundings, with time to creative activity or just to enjoy falling water, listen to the buzz lead ‘Water and the Image of St hospitality from Tŷ’r Pererin. Or listen to speakers who have stud- God’s wonderful world and seek of insects, notice the infi nite vari- David’, in June a day with Revd perhaps simply organise your own ied their subject, when our hope is God’s glory. Our prayer is that our ety of meadow fl owers and watch Canon Dr Rhiannon Johnson, retreat using the wonderful space that God’s character and creativity guests will enjoy fellowship with wildlife use hedges as highways, followed in July by ‘What are we and surroundings. doing when we pray?’ with Right There are many options avail- Revd John Saxbee. able for retreatants so please speak Perhaps wandering and prayer to us about how you can fi nd heal- appeals? Try our Pilgrimage Days. ing and wholeness in our modern The Art on the Faith Trail Pilgrim- world by tapping into the ancient age in July tours churches in North practice of retreat. Pembrokeshire with guided refl ec- Tel: 01437 729151 tions in each sacred space. Or each www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk; Friday during the holiday season [email protected] the Friday Pilgrimage is a wonder-

through talks on the Bible, illus- have received: “Thank you for an trated talks on photography, with inspiring day, enjoying your views, time to refl ect and discuss issues, and oxeye daisies”; “Thank you for choose a creation walk or to simply your prayers and kindness”; “So sit and enjoy quiet spaces. reassuring to fi nd resting places on Guest numbers each day are our road though life”; “This beauty just 15, allowing time for individual is ours to enjoy and learn from, if questions to be aired and answered we had ears to hear and eyes to see, one to one. Some comments we and heart to praise our God”.

For more information call 01970 880760 email: [email protected] or follow us on Facebook “Bryngwyn Christian Retreat Days” . . . or visit http://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/life/pobldewi/pdextra/ for our 2016 programme Pobl Dewi, March 2016 11 Prayer-based mission Finding peace Nicholaston House is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty overlooking Oxwich Bay on the . Here, people can find acceptance, peace, hope and without boundaries healing in a Christian setting, writes Sylvia Cox For the thousands of people from around the world who visit N the gardens, beautifully main- venue for groups to come and their journey with God and any Ffald-y-Brenin each year we are often seen as a remote yet Itained by a dedicated team of spend time together enjoying difficulties they may be experi- famous Christian Retreat Centre in the hills by the sea in North volunteers, there is a prayer walk ministry and fellowship providing encing. Prayer ministers spend Pembrokeshire. Mostly unseen, though, is what is quietly going with secluded spots perfect for their own leadership. Alternatively, time listening to guests and pray- on behind the scenes, says Roy Godwin quiet contemplation and a Celtic- upon request, ministry can be ing with them. Other regular events style chapel for more prolonged provided by the House team. Many are Overcoming Eating Disorder S I write these lines our to launch prayer-based missional times of worship. The porch churches avail themselves of this courses, proving to be revolution- Abi-annual TransMed Confer- mini communities. There is risk displays God’s promise to Nicho- facility, either for an away day or a ary in some people’s lives. ence has just closed after a thrilling involved; a white European woman laston House: In this place I will short break. The Nicholaston House brochure week together. Our time was spent flying to a nation which is currently give peace. This is the experience The aim of Nicholaston House provides information on training and in prayer, support, teaching and in the news following a terrorist of many people who come and is to enable people to experience support courses, special events and strategizing before the Holy Spirit attack which left 30 dead. Secu- stay. All rooms are en-suite and healing, restoration and refresh- retreats, together with opportunities that we might see a harvest of souls rity reports must be digested on a for those who want to spend time ment as God pours out His love on for recreational breaks. For those in their nations. It was wonder- daily basis and emergency scenar- alone with God, free from interrup- their lives. who want to come and just rest and ful to have so many languages ios established. tions, there is also a self-contained Each month time is set aside relax, there are usually vacancies represented, meaning that each Over the next few weeks other studio apartment. for a week of Prayer and Refresh- alongside planned courses. mealtime we appointed someone to team members will be going out The house provides an ideal ing when guests come to share Forthcoming events include: offer grace in a different language. from here to teach, train and facil- Prayer and Refreshing – monthly As the attendees now return itate churches and cross-church Intimacy with God – March 21-25, to their various Mediterranean groups in prayer-based mission. led by the House Team nations, I quickly check my emails There will be many hosts, hours, Healing Wounded History – April and find encouraging reports from days and sometimes weeks of 11-15, led by Russ Parker across Wales and the length and demanding schedules, strange and Walking with Jesus – July 25-29, breadth of the UK from those we at times uncomfortable food and led by the House Team are training to build networks customs, many thousands of miles Prophetic Art – August 13-19, led of prayer-based missional lives travelled by road and air; all so by Bhari Long and communities. Next I have to that what the Lord is pouring out Empowering Hope – September respond to the invitations from the at Ffald-y-Brenin may, in turn, be 5-9, led by Marilyn Baker and Anglican Church in Australasia poured out by us to all those who Tracy Williamson and other nations. SE Asia where are thirsty and long to receive Individually Guided Silent Retreat I speak each year is always an more. – September 12-18, led by Rob exciting highlight. Then there are Many hundreds visit our open Hingley church leaders to meet, plans to Prayer Day on the first Tuesday of Further details are available at: be laid, partnerships with churches each month and yet more hundreds www.nicholastonhouse.org and agencies to be strengthened, all visit our mini conferences held in Nicholaston House, for the sake of the gospel. local churches. Wonderful stories Penmaen, Gower, In the meantime we have arise of changed lives and dynamic Swansea SA3 2HL sent a team member to make her encounters with the living God. tel: 01792 371317 fourth significant trip to Africa For more information visit our [email protected] to train national church leaders website: www.ffald-y-brenin.org

accommodation comfortable and the atmosphere relaxing. There Kneeling are comfortable communal rooms ‘Moments of great calm, Kneeling before an altar and also places where one can be of wood . . . Waiting . . .’ in private. I make no apology for recommending the food, as would Peter Lewis finds St Non’s an ideal retreat centre all who stay there. OR many years, when plan- their own worship, either in one of While at St Non’s I am Fning to go on retreat, I looked the adaptable rooms in the house frequently reminded of the poem for a community where there or the atmospheric chapel adjacent by R S Thomas quoted above, was beautiful plainsong at the to it, the location compensates for which ends ‘The meaning is in the heart of worship. The denomina- the absence of the community’s waiting.’ tion was not important, the music worship. Next to St Non’s Well In the words of the sisters, it is was. Gradually, with the passing (the birthplace of St David), and a ‘place of spirituality, hospitality, of time, such places have become on the coastal path, it offers stun- a haven for those who come seek- scarcer. Kelham, where I first ning views and the opportunity for ing peace.’ experienced it, closed long ago, as, wonderful walks all year round. It A perfect place to go, then, and more recently, did the community is located just outside St Davids to kneel and wait . . . at Burford. Others have relocated. so worship at the cathedral is very St Non’s Retreat Centre, St The Benedictine Sisters moved easy to access. Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6BN; Lay Development Team; 2016 Training Days from their vast Gothic Revival The welcome is warm, the http://www.stnonsretreat.org.uk/ house, with a chapel by Pugin, to the Yorkshire moors, taking the Exploring Vocation Gregorian Chant, for which they with Revd Sharon Swain. Saturday 16th April, 10am-3pm were deservedly famous, with (refreshments available from 9.30am) at St John’s Church, them. Carmarthen So I have been delighted to A 2020 Vision look for Pastoral Care find, virtually on the doorstep, with Rt Revd John Saxbee. Saturday 15th October, 10am- a flourishing replacement. The 3pm (refreshments available from 9.30am) at Maenclochog St Non’s Retreat Centre, under Community Hall, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire the care of the Sisters of Mercy, provides splendid facilities for For further information: [email protected] either quiet days or long retreats. While groups are responsible for 12 Pobl Dewi, March 2016

Mae Gŵyl Aber-banc a The water gynhaliwyd yn neuadd Eglwys Bangor Teifi ddydd Sul 31 Ionawr yn hen ŵyl sydd wedi’i of life chadw ers 147 o flynyddoedd. Holy wells in Wales have provided the inspiration for a series of Yn yr ŵyl daw eglwysi ynghyd images by Ted Harrison i adrodd darn o’r Beibl ac yna cael esboniad byr ar y darn HEN trudging in the pour- waters for the paintings. Many pre- hwnnw. Diolch i’r Canon Dewi Wing rain along a lane that is date Christianity and were only Roberts a’r Parchg Gareth little more than a muddy stream it later adopted by the Church. Reid am eu parodrwydd i is hard to remember what it is that Researching the wells and their baratoi ac i’r holl eglwysi am is so special about water. And yet legends to create the images has gymryd rhan. Ar ddiwedd yr water is essential to both life and been a fascinating journey. Draw- ŵyl cafwyd lluniaeth hyfryd spirit. No wonder that in times ing my thoughts and ideas together past so many springs around Wales to share with others for a retreat day acquired sacred significance and at Tŷ’r Pererin led me to consider became associated with the saints. not just the subject of water in folk- Last year I set myself a project faith, but also in the story of St to visit holy wells around Wales David and, of course, in the scrip- and try to distil their character- tures. Moses striking the rock in istics, history and mystique into the desert, the baptism of Jesus in a series of pictures. I decided to the Jordan, the Samaritan woman work in water-based paints that at the well . . . there are so many I would mix with water from the stories and references to choose. wells themselves. I also used char- Then there is the science of water coal and collage, using pages taken – the excitement of discovery, for from a Welsh Bible. instance, when finding evidence of Some wells were easy to water on Mars. Yet water cannot be find – St Winefride’s at Holywell taken for granted and reflecting on has tourist signs and a visitors’ the subject one cannot ignore the centre. Others are little more than plight of those living where water remnants of their pilgrim past, is scarce or polluted and for whom when hundreds visited to pray finding pure, clean water is a daily and seek healing from the waters; ritual and miracle. however, several still attract votive An exhibition entitled Holy offerings in the form of coins, Wells of Wales will run in St Davids shells, ribbons or prayer cards. Cathedral Cloisters Gallery until It is difficult to know how 14th March; a retreat focusing on many holy wells there once were the images was held at Tŷ’r Pererin in Wales – hundreds I suspect. I on 4th March. visited nearly 40 to collect their

Friends of St Peter’s Carmarthen Mud Run team, including the vicar and curate, raised more than £700 at the “Return to the Western Front” run on the Pontargothi Estate, October 2016

RNLI Annual Service

The Aberystwyth branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) held its annual Service of Thanksgiving at Holy Trinity Church on 24th January. The service was led by Revd Ian Girling, Chaplain to Aberystwyth RNLI, and Lynn Rees, who is a member of the RNLI and in training for ordination. The sizeable congregation was also addressed by Mark Morgan, Chairman of the Lifeboat station, and Richard Griffiths, their Operations Manager, who summarised the achievements, call-outs, work and training of the station’s personnel during 2015 Pobl Dewi, March 2016 13 Every feature tells a story Archaeologists do not always dig to tell a story, sometimes, just by looking at a building and the surrounding area, we can read the past and put together the unique tale that produced the structure we see today. Mary Baker takes a look at what our sacred spaces can reveal

UR churches have histories Samson who was believed to have founded in the 6th or 7th centuries. Othat reflect the story of our preached at the Neolithic cromlech. The Normans wanted to estab- diocese, our nation, in fact, and Traces can be found of stand- lish themselves as rulers and often the stories they tell are of ing stones in churchyards or even landlords, so many of our finest politics, conflict, beneficence and incorporated into the building. churches have foundations and power. Bridell, for example, has a fine features from the 11th, 12th and 13th Before Christianity reached stone outside the church that was centuries, the diocese and parish this part of Wales our prehistoric later engraved and Christianised. boundaries were also established ancestors set stones and monu- The early saints built small during this period and churches ments at places that were special to chapels and sometimes founded became grander and religion more them and we believe that they prac- basic monasteries; these early organised and aligned with Rome. tised their rituals at these sacred buildings were usually made of Monasteries established in this sites. wood or earth and are often not period were stone built using the The first Christian missionar- visible without the help of excava- latest techniques in order to reflect ies were exhorted by various papal tion or aerial photography. Some of the importance of the benefactor. edicts to Christianise ancient sites, the round churchyard enclosures The Tudor period witnessed hence Carreg Samson in Pem- however indicate that a llan, or reli- the swing between Protestantism brokeshire was named after St gious settlement, may have been and Catholicism and the build- ings reflected these changes. Wall paintings were covered, interiors and screens became less elaborate as the established Protestant faith took hold. The last major building push in our area took place during the rise of the non-conformist chapel move- ment. Churches were beginning to empty and the valuable tithes went with the people. Old church build- ings that were in a state of disrepair were rebuilt, repaired and embel- lished in an attempt to lure people back. So each of our churches tells a story, and our joy is in the reading.

box pews, three stage pulpit and trail will be ideal for energetic or to study the coastal flora. Leaflets A wealth of treasures 12th century cushion font. weekend walkers, yet every church will be available shortly; in their At the pilgrim moves is accessible by vehicle. Along the preparation local input and support A new pilgrimage route will be launched this summer which will into a different world. One of the way pilgrims can enjoy other aspects has been stimulating. add to the five already in operation in Pembrokeshire; journeys larger parish churches in the county, of interest and beauty or merely stop that link the ancient churches, their communities, history and its association with St Brynach in prehistory, along the way to the cathedral and shrine of St David. the 6th century is matched by the Anne Eastham delineates the route political influence of Lord Rhys and his family in the castle on the St Davids Cathedral Festival TARTING at Manordeifi, the hoped that the trail will include opposite side of the River Gamman Sold church, now cared for by ‘the two rather neglected but charm- in the 12th century. Next comes Friends of Friendless Churches’, ing little churches at Moylegrove, the storm-destroyed remains of Gŵyl Eglwys Gadeiriol Tyddewi has associations with four of the a Victorian rebuild, and St Nicho- the church of St Brynach at Cwm major estates in the neighbourhood, las, Monington, designed and built yr Eglwys, not far from the Lady 27 May - 5 June 2016 and, despite its diminutive size has in its entirety in 1860 in a circular Stone in Dinas that marks the start an impressive interior. churchyard with a separate bier of the route of ‘Pilgrims from the RTISTIC Director Oliver Next is , whose 13th house. Sea’, completing a journey to St AWaterer (pictured) has organ- century church and castle hold St Andrew’s, Bayvil, untouched Davids. ised a diverse programme of music a commanding position above since it was built at the beginning of Well-provided with footpaths, for this year’s St Davids Cathe- the . The site is almost the 19th century, retains its painted bridleways and cycle routes, this dral Festival which will appeal to certainly early medieval on account a wide audience. Concerts take of the 5th/6th century inscribed place in the beautiful setting of stone in the churchyard. the Cathedral; at Ty’r Pererin (the The dismantled Cardigan rail- Cathedral’s Education Centre); St way offers a wonderful path, via Rhian’s Church, Llanrhian, and, the Wildlife Centre, to reach St for the first time, the festival will Dogmael’s, Llandudoch. The be welcomed at Y Tabernacl in St church and abbey, founded for Davids. monks of the order of Tiron in We look forward to seeing you 1115, are rich in treasures and the and, if you are over 18 (16 with spiritual heritage of the past, so parental consent), why not volun- beautifully presented, that the visi- teer to be a steward? tor may wish to linger and take Full details can be found at advantage of the Coach House www.stdavidsfestival.co.uk Restaurant. or contact Hilary Rudge, Festival Administrator on 07506117901 Leaving St Dogmael’s, it is [email protected] 14 Pobl Dewi, March 2015

the Morrisons bin are split: 60% is returned to Morrisons Founda- The rag trade tion, their charitable arm, which Tessa Briggs takes a brief look at what happens to the clothes we supports local charities; 40% goes put in recycling bins to SATCoL. Finally, I visited the tiny, off- CCORDING to the Waste & separate organisations – a very the-high-street, Salvation Army AResources Action Programme, small sample – to see how they Charity Shop. This is one of the the average UK household owns dealt with the clothes we put in very few of its kind to be owned around £4,000 worth of clothes, recycling bins in Aberystwyth. and run by the local Salvation of which around 30% has not Firstly, our local waste Army Corps, rather than the been worn for at least a year, and management services depot. All Northamptonshire-based SATCoL. the cost of this unused clothing is the clothes put in their large recy- Those who have donated clothes to around £30 billion. Extending the cling container are collected by a the Aberystwyth shop will prob- average life of clothes by just three company which sorts and grades ably be heartened to know that months of active use would lead to the textiles. Once sorted these proceeds from sales are retained a 5-10% reduction in each of the either go overseas (the majority) or locally to support the Salva- carbon, water and waste footprints. stay in the UK for selling on, or are tion Army’s work. This shop also An estimated £100 million- recycled to be used as, for exam- provides clothes, free of charge, worth (based on 2015 prices), or ple, cleaning cloths. to those in need, via a voucher around 350,000 tonnes, of used Next I went to Morrisons system from approved agencies. clothing goes to landfill in the UK Supermarket, whose own recy- Approximately 100kgs of clothes annually. (www.wrap.org.uk) cling bin nestles beside two others are donated per week from a vari- So what do we do with the belonging to the trading arm of ety of sources, and around 50kgs proceeds returned to the shop. worth asking about how, and clothes we no longer want nor the Salvation Army (SATCoL). of unsold or unwanted clothes are Wherever possible unwanted where, the proceeds are used. wear? SATCoL arranges collections but collected weekly by a commer- clothes should be recycled but See also recycleforwales.org.uk For this article, I visited three proceeds from the clothes put in cial recycling company, with the perhaps, before we do this, it’s

and a number of businesses which are increasingly seeing the need to Modern solutions to think and work sustainably. Tran- sition Bro Gwaun is a hub for creative new solutions aimed at an age-old problem reversing the damage we humans The Welsh Government’s new ‘Well-being of future generations do. The community-owned wind Act 2015’ is a challenge to us all. It summarises and enshrines turbine, which some readers of this positive steps towards sustainability. Who would knowingly act paper have helped fund, will bring against the survival of the human race and the wonderful planet substantial income to provide more Earth? We all do, at times but Jeremy Martineau is encouraged carbon-reducing projects in years to come; plans are being shaped for by a Fishguard initiative a below sea level tidal flow turbine. HE Transition Movement is carbon per year. Transition = change. Our Ttaking steps to reverse some of A small gesture maybe, but if Christian faith encourages the right the damage we know we are doing. every community of 5,000 people sort of changes that acknowledge The Transition group in Fishguard did the same, Wales would reduce the primacy of God as Creator. The of Israel struggled with their call- Transition, are doing. In Fishguard featured in the United Nations its carbon emissions by 12,600 Transition movement is swimming ing to be faithful and obedient to St Mary’s supports it, too. COP21 conference in Paris last tonnes a year. The Transition Café against the powerful monetary God who rescued them again and Read about it in Rob Hopkins December. Its surplus food project has a turnover of some £20,000 a current that does not yet know, or again. The context, the technol- book 21 stories of Transition, turns a monthly average of 600kg year and is an active member of measure, the value of social capi- ogy and the issues may be different available from Seaways bookshop of food that would otherwise go to the Chamber of Trade. Much of tal. It is this social capital that is today, but the call to obedience in Fishguard, or the Transition landfill into tasty and appreciated its achievement has been down to building resilient communities. remains central to how we conduct Café. Tel 01348 872019 meals, served in its award-winning a handful of enthusiastic volun- Much of the Old Testament is ourselves. The Church recognises café, thus saving 21 tonnes of teers supported by over 300 others focused on how the chosen people and salutes what many, such as

so many in numbers of ways in loss and difficulties with think- their relationship with the sufferer Wales, through dementia-friendly ing, problem-solving or language. together with the intimacy and Hope in Dementia churches and organised activities These changes are often small to companionship they have shared. within the community. start with but they become severe In material forms it may be neces- A recent ecumenical conference in Llanelli, organised by enough to affect daily life. There sary for the carer to give up their Gweini, was well attended by over 100 delegates from many Not a disease comes a time, however, when, as job and their spare-time hobbies denominations and organisations from across the region. Peter The word dementia, not a disease the condition progresses, care is and interests, their lifestyle and Judge reports in itself, is a word that describes required, often on a full-time basis plans for the future. a group of symptoms that occur either within the person’s own I am currently doing a study HE aim of the conference Powys Health Board and deliv- when brain cells stop work- home or in care. on pastoral care within St David’s Twas to raise the awareness of erer of training to carers in nursing ing, which may include memory Carers often suffer loss in Diocese and looking at how the people with dementia and related homes; Nick Andrews, Research Church can fulfil its vital ministry conditions, and to look at the trials and Practice Development Officer, of pastoral care for the elderly, and and tribulations of offering pastoral School for Social Care Research their carers, with special reference care to sufferers and their carers. Swansea University; Louise Morse, to dementia and related illnesses. Contributions were made by a journalist and author of a number I would welcome, and be very Bob Woods, Professor of Clinical of books on pastoral care for those grateful for, any contributions to Psychology of Older People and with dementia and their carers, in the study, especially with exam- Director of the Dementia Devel- collaboration with Pilgrims Friend ples of existing practices within opment Centre Wales, Bangor Society; and a representative from parishes. University; Revd Bob Friedrich, the Alzheimer’s Society. I can be contacted by email: an Anglican priest from the USA It was heartening to hear [email protected] based at Bangor University; Revd of the amount of pastoral care or phone: 01554 890891. Tim Price, Pastor of New Church, given to people with dementia- Llandrindod Wells, consultant to type illnesses and their carers by Pobl Dewi, March 2016 15 Experience Easter – The Risen Christ: Cascading Art – Seeding Theology WHAT’S ON AT URING the Easter season, St group of students from the local DDavids Cathedral has used a secondary school are completing ST DAVIDS CATHEDRAL . . . simple visual and interactive instal- an inspiring work study to amal- lation called ‘Experience Easter’ gamate these individual artworks Passion Sunday – 13 March Easter Eve – 26 March to help visitors to the cathedral into one large sculpture which will 6.00 pm Music & Readings for 8.00 am Morning Prayer, Litany & and the local community engage be exhibited in the cathedral during Passiontide Ante-Communion with the Christian story. This the Easter season from 9th March. programme has been enhanced by During the Experience Easter Palm Sunday – 20 March 4.00 pm Evening Prayer the opportunity to work with local programme 2016 pupils will once 8.00 am Holy Eucharist 7.00 pm Choral Eucharist with designer and art educator, Deborah again be able to work with the Tŷ’r 9.15 am Procession of Palms followed Confi rmation & Lighting of the Paschal Candle Withey, through the Risen Christ Pererin Education Team and Debo- by Cymun Bendigaid & Parish Project funded by the Bishop of St rah Withey to explore ideas about Eucharist celebrated by the Bishop Easter Day – 27 March Davids and Christian Arts Trust. the love of God as shown in the 11.15 am Choral Mattins 7.30 am Morning Prayer & Litany Last year children from local Risen Christ sculpture and create Monday in Holy Week – 21 March 8.00 am Holy Eucharist schools were able to express their individual icons depicting the 8.00 am Morning Prayer 9.30 am Cymun thoughts and ideas about Easter Trinity. 10.00 am Holy Eucharist & Reading of Bendigaid gweinyddir gan yr Esgob by creating an individual work of You are invited to come and Passion 9.30 am Family Eucharist art from willow and tissue paper view the Risen Christ sculpture 6.00 pm Choral Evensong 11.15 am Choral Eucharist celebrated and writing prayers and wishes and to add your prayers and wishes by the Bishop on ribbons. This was a tangible to this creative expression of God’s Tuesday in Holy Week – 22 March 6.00 pm Choral Evensong expression of God’s love revealed love. 8.00 am Morning Prayer in the Easter story. Now a small 11.00 am Chrism Eucharist for Diocesan Tuesday 29 March Clergy celebrated by the Bishop 11.00am & 2.00pm 6.00 pm Choral Evensong Cathedral Explorers Family Trails Wednesday in Holy Week – 23 March Tuesday 5 April 8.00 am Morning Prayer 11.00am & 2.00pm 10.00 am Holy Eucharist & Reading of Cathedral Explorers Family Trails Passion Saturday 9 April 6.00 pm Choral Evensong 7.30pm Milford Haven Music Festival Maundy Thursday – 24 March Concert – Mendelssohn’s Elijah 8.00 am Morning Prayer Saturday 23 April 4.00 pm Evening Prayer 12 noon Swansea Male Choir Informal 7.00 pm Choral Eucharist of the Last Concert Supper with Washing of Feet, Saturday 30 April Stripping of the Altar & Watch of the 7.30pm Cardiff University Chamber Passion Choir Concert Good Friday – 25 March Saturday 21 May 8.00 am Morning Prayer, Litany & Ante- 7.30pm Aled Jones CD Launch Tour Communion Concert 10.00 am Good Friday Family Service 12 noon The Way of the Cross: a Friday 27 May – Sunday 5 June dramatized walk of witness through St Davids Cathedral Annual Music the city Festival 2.00 pm Devotions at the Cross Thursday 2nd June 6.00 pm Choral Evensong Retreat Day led by Rhiannon Johnson

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Reflection

by shouting about it and judging and condemning others. We are The paradox, the part of that process in sacrament, prayer, focus and faith. As we live out our lives in the world, centred power and the glory in Christ, protected by His glorious Cross we can stand in the face of What a powerful thing the cross of Jesus is. What a paradox the distractions of this world. it is, where the horizontal and the vertical meet in the heart of The devil appears in many Christ, the heart of love. Diana Hoare reflects on the power of the seductive disguises, not least as resurrection in today’s world an angel of light. Living out of the true light of the risen, living Lord HAT more brilliant symbol The cross of glory is a powerful of light and life and love, protected exists for the drawing of all W symbol to guard us, guide us and and inspired by His Cross, we live things together, into Him into love. protect us, as we go about our busi- in this world, but not as part of this Drawing all things earthly and ness in a frightening, hectic, noisy, world. We belong to Him, we are heavenly into the heart of Being, secular, plural world. drawn to Him – into His light and into the heart of the Divine. The Fundamentalism, wherever it glory through faith. paradox of vertical and horizon- manifests and however it proclaims Life can be so challenging tal, the paradox of His death and itself, can divide and separate and, when we do it out of our own Resurrection. The paradox that the at worst, destroy and murder. The strength. When our pride, stubborn- instrument of torture and ignomin- cross in all its glory is irresistibly ness and hardness of heart leads us ious death is transformed into the drawing all things to itself, to Him. to insist on having it all our own presence of God in Christ, in our protects and inspires. It draws us unifying symbol of the Christian We are part of that process but not way, instead of surrendering to the midst. irresistibly into the light of His faith. The Resurrection was not a risen glory. It draws earth to heaven It is said that the origin of the once in a lifetime, historical event as it brings heaven to earth. May Celtic cross was the sun shining on Indian prayer before sleep 2,000 years ago. Time and space the living risen Lord fill us with his the sea. The horizontal of the hori- May the Cross of the son of God which is mightier than all the do not exist in God. The resurrec- light and peace and glory as we go zon line, with its tension between hosts of Satan and more glorious than all the hosts of Heaven tion is NOW in every moment. The about His business in His world for water and air is bisected by the abide with us in our going out and our coming in. By day and risen, living Lord is here and now, His people, celebrating difference vertical light of the glory of the sun by night, at morning and at evening, at all times and in all if we can but turn and see His light and deeply rooted in our tradition shining on the waves. The paradox places may it protect and defend us, From the wrath of evil pouring from heaven for us and and faith, inspired by the reality of of the cross and its unifying power spirits, from foes visible and invisible, from the snares if the surrender our hearts and lives into the living risen Christ enthroned in surrounds us in the physical natural devil and from all passions which beguile the soul and body the reality of His glorious presence. all of our hearts in love. world, as well as the world of our may it guard, protect and deliver us. Amen The paradox of the cross both Christian faith.

decline in Christian affiliation”; “increased diversity of those who Plenty of room Interfaith matters have a religious faith – although comprising less than one in ten In the first of a series of articles, Derek Davies, St Davids of the population, faith traditions Diocesan Interfaith Officer, considers the inescapable fact that in the inn other than Christian have younger society is increasingly diverse, both in structure and faith, but is age profiles and are therefore Forced to close their church over Christmas, Margaret Le keen to stress that this need not be a source of tension growing faster.” Grice and parishioners found an unusual but atmospheric The text continues “Intra- and OT much call for that entitled “Living with Differ- setting for their service inter-faith disputes are inextricably around here”, “a distrac- ence: community, diversity and “N linked to today’s geopolitical crises ATER, water everywhere . . . was present as we prayed and tion given all our problems”, “we the common good” was published across the Middle East and in many well, not quite everywhere, worshipped, 2,000 years after Jesus should insist that . . .”; these are by the Woolf Institute. It contains W parts of Africa and Asia. Many of but certainly running down the was turned away from another inn. some of the responses which arise the findings of the Commission these disputes are reflected back tower walls into the nave of Llanfi- We were very grateful for the when the subject of interfaith on Religion and Belief in British into UK society, creating or exac- hangel-y-Creuddyn Church, via the welcome we received. It was a dialogue is introduced. In one way Public Life. The report is some erbating tensions between different electrics. This was less than two warm and relaxed evening, and a they are understandable; we know, 100 pages in length and so what communities . . . ethno-religious weeks before Christmas, and we good beginning to Christmas. A for instance, that we have very follows is necessarily only the issues and identities, here in the had to close the church and cancel big “thank you” goes to all who few members of other faiths living briefest of extracts from its execu- UK and globally, are re-shaping Christmas services. contributed to the evening in any amongst us locally, but at another tive summary. society in ways inconceivable just However, we decided that we way. level the subject is one of utmost In the outlining of the three a few decades ago and how we were not going to let some water importance in terms of an internal trends of today’s changing land- respond to such changes will have stop us celebrating Christmas, so dialogue amongst ourselves. May I scape we may read: “almost half a profound impact on public life.” on Christmas Eve about 50 people, suggest why this may be so. of the population today describes Against this background, the from the community and further On 7 December 2015 a report itself as non-religious; “the general commission’s vision is of a soci- afield, met at Y pub, ety at ease with itself and where all across the road from the church. individuals, groups and communi- We sang carols from the bi-lingual ties feel at home. In such a society Bethlehem Carol Sheet, listened all “know that their culture, reli- to the Christmas story and prayed gion and beliefs are embraced” for those on our hearts. Two young as part of a continuing process of people from the village accompa- mutual enrichment and that their nied the carols on their keyboard, contributions to the texture of the and a local man had made a stable nation’s common life are valued. to shelter Nativity figures knitted To end with a key recommen- by a parishioner. dation of the report: a call for much The restaurant bar was full, greater literacy in religion and and we were comfortable and cosy, belief; a call, surely, to each one and if our throats got dry there was of us as we consider how we live plenty of juice (etc!) available. The and articulate our faith within this atmosphere was good, welcomed diversity. as we were by the owners, Esther

© Woolf Institute and Rhodri. I felt that God in Christ Pobl Dewi, March 2016 17 Beth sy’ mewn enw? Our lives of private prayer Lyn Dafis is enjoying his curacy On a wet Saturday morning, 6th February, Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth, played host to nearly 60 people from the northern R ôl hanner can mlynedd o amser i bobl sylweddoli nad yw end of the diocese, when Archdeacon Will Strange revisited his Agael fy ngalw wrth fy enw fy hynny’n wir amdana i, o leiaf, a old stomping ground to run a workshop on our lives of private hunan dwi ond yn dechrau ymdopi bod heb fod yn ormod o siom. prayer. Janet Jones summarises an enjoyable morning gyda chael fy ngalw wrth deitl, Pan ddechreuais i yn y gwaith boed hynny’n ‘giwrat’, ‘ffaddyr’, yr hyn yr oeddwn i wedi’i feddwl HOSE attending ranged from Human beings tend to pray first for neu hyd yn oed ‘ficer’! Dwi’n fyddai’r siom i’r plwyfi oedd Tclergy to laity, students to old any personal crisis, or existential falch dweud fel curad cynorthwyol bod eu curad ‘newydd’ mor folk; a wide range, indeed, came threat, then confession, and finally ym mhlwyfi Llanbadarn Fawr, agos i oed yr addewid. Ond ar along. Will explained that prayer general needs and other people. But Elerch, Penrhyn-coch a Chapel ôl dechrau yn y gwaith a chael is ‘Consciously to lay aside other the Lord’s Prayer reverses this. Our Bangor taw dyna’r unig enwau y fath foddhad o fedru rhannu a things in order to devote oneself to prayers don’t need to be perfect, sydd wedi’u galw arna i . . . chydweithio yn y gwaith gydag being in touch with God’. We all aim just honest; seek to know the mind hyd yn hyn. Ond efallai taw’r eraill, efallai taw’r siom fwyaf for a deeper and richer life of prayer. of Christ then we will know what to newid enw yw un o’r pethau yw’r un dwi wedi’i brofi am imi There were three sessions in the pray. Will ended this session with a lleiaf pwysig ers imi gael fy fod mor gyndyn i wrando ar alwad three hours allocated: Why, What thought to cherish: the Lord’s Prayer ordeinio yn ddiacon yn Nhydd- Duw yn gynt, a ‘mod i nawr fel and How? Here is just a flavour of begins with God’s holiness, and it ewi ddiwedd Mehefin llynedd. yng ngolwg pobl eraill o leiaf. peth dwl yn ceisio stwffo i fewn each jam-packed session. ends with our holiness. Wrth ddechrau ar rywbeth Mae’r newid hwnnw wedi i ryw ddeng mlynedd yr hyn y Why we Pray? (and When and How to Pray? This was an inter- newydd dylem wastad fod yn bod â chanlyniadau nad oeddwn byddai rhywun arall (mwy ufudd) Where?) We don’t yet live the whole active time, with an exchange of barod am yr annisgwyl, pethau i wedi’u rhagweld. Doeddwn i ag oes gyfan i’w gyflawni. and complete lives of Revelation 22, many ideas. For example, prayers nad oedd modd eu rhagweld. ddim yn sylweddoli y byddai Efallai taw’r fraint fwyaf i when we will live with God in the can be both silent and spoken, set Roeddwn i’n gwybod beth i’w gofal pobl ohonof fel curad yn un fi yw bod ymhlith rhai sydd yn light forever, but the lives of Ephe- and ex tempore. Will suggested the ddisgwyl mewn gwasanaethau mor gynnes a llawn cariad – dwi hiraethu cymaint am weld teyrnas sians 6, wrestling with the rulers of Church of England’s ‘Common ar y cyfan, achos er imi fod yn wedi fy moddi mewn dymuniadau Dduw yn ehangu ac eraill yn darkness. The psalmist suggests we Worship’, which many of our clergy llyfrgellydd liw dydd roeddwn da a phob caredigrwydd. Ond dod yn ddinasyddion i’r deyrnas pray seven times a day, Daniel three, use, as valuable for our daily private wedi bod yn ddarllenydd ar mae’n dod hefyd â disgwyliadau. honno. A bod yr hiraeth hwnnw and Cranmer cut down the offices to worship. Finally, as in Paul’s chal- y Sul am amser. Ond prin y Efallai taw’r disgwyliad mwyaf hefyd am weld gobaith yn tyfu twice daily. Arrow prayers are valu- lenge to the Thessalonians, was to sylweddolais y byddai’r alwad anodd i ymdopi ag ef yw bod mewn calonnau a chymunedau ar able, but they are not a substitute for pray without ceasing. How can this i droi gweithgaredd “hamdden” gweinidog ordeiniedig yn gwybod draws yr esgobaeth wrth iddynt regular prayer. Mark, like Jesus, rose be? Prayer without ceasing can be yn waith llawn amser fel beth sy’n iawn i’w wneud ym ddilyn Iesu fel gwaredwr. early to pray; it works to start the day a way of living, emerging from our gweinidog wedi’i ordeinio yn mhob amgylchiad. Dwi’n siŵr this way. Matthew 6 says to go into daily prayer routine: our life style golygu newid pwy oeddwn – nad yw hi wedi cymryd llawer o your room and shut the door. reflects what we pray. What to Pray? We looked at the Thank you, Will, for this valu- pattern of the Lord’s Prayer. Will able morning; many lives will have gave us some sound teaching here. been transformed. continued from page 1 Coffee morning training courses

The Lay Development Team now has three coffee morning training courses that can be delivered to your local church, ministry area or deanery on Saturday mornings from 10am - 12 noon. The three courses are: Reading the Bible Sure and Strong: How to enjoy Clare Williams reading lessons in church and then in Pembrokeshire made Praying to God on behalf of others: How to lead me realise it should be with chil- dren and young people, rather prayer in our church families (Intercessions) than ordained ministry or anything Everybody Welcome: How can we make our churches else.” more welcoming? But why bother with any of All three courses have received critical acclaim from this? Clare is clear. “Evangelism begins with serving a need and Pwll Church renovation past delegates. once you’ve served that need you Book your course or courses now by contacting begin to build relationships. People belong before they believe and [email protected] if they feel comfortable within a or Robb Wainwright, the Lay Development Officer, community because it meets their needs, they are more likely to on 07768 390060 become involved in its worship- ping life.” And that, of course, is the goal. Clare hopes that, in three years’ time, we shall look back to see a growth, not only in the numbers of children and young people in our churches but also in the confidence of people who feel called as she has been; that this work is possible, that the message of the Gospel is one which is relevant and speaks to children and young people and that After overcoming many hurdles, works to upgrade Holy Trinity the diocese as a whole recognises Church, Pwll, have finally been completed. A new kitchen, and rejoices in a ministry re-imag- disabled access, toilet and parking are now in place. We were ined – and re-vitalised. pleased to welcome Bishop Wyn in December when he blessed We wish her well. the work 18 Pobl Dewi, March 2016

which he composed still remain in use, including the funeral verses, A stirring march, a solemn Hymn-writer, poet, author “Brother, thou art gone before The next time you sing that splendid Palm Sunday hymn, “Ride us,” which were taken from “The melody and a simple hymn tune on, Ride on in majesty!”, spare a thought for the author, Henry Martyr of Antioch”, published in 1822. In later years Milman wrote Hart Milman, the 225th anniversary of whose birth occurred in Sir Walford Davies was, in his day, a national fi gure, Master of February, says Bill Hines some major historical works, including his “History of the Jews”, the King’s Music and, according to his obituary in The Times, ENRY was the third son of Sir published in 1830, and a “History ‘one of the world’s fi rst great broadcasters’. Although his music is HFrancis Milman, physician of Christianity to the abolition of comparatively little-heard today, the pieces referred to in the title to George III, and was educated paganism in the Roman Empire” are familiar to nearly everyone, says Peter Lewis at Eton and Brasenose College, in 1840. He became Rector of St Oxford. His Oxford career was Margaret’s, Westminster, in 1835 HE march is the Royal Air the Departed’. The tune is admired particularly successful and he won and was appointed Dean of St TForce March Past, instantly for its ‘sensitiveness to words and the Newdigate Prize for a poem on Paul’s in 1849, retaining this post recognisable at national events delicate imagination’. the “Apollo Belvidere” in 1812. until his death in 1868. During such as the annual Festival of Walford Davies has strong Milman was elected as Professor of this period he introduced many Remembrance at the Albert Hall. It connections, both professional Poetry in 1821 and held this post for reforms, including the successful was composed during his involve- and personal, with our diocese. In ten years, being succeeded by John evening services under the dome ment with the Air Force in 1918. 1919 he was appointed Professor Keble in 1831. The early part of his which began in 1858. He is buried By this time, his Solemn Melody, of Music at University College, career was noted for a number of in the cathedral and there is a written while he was organist of Aberystwyth. In 1924 he married poetic and dramatic works, which monument to him in the south aisle the Temple Church in the City Margaret Evans ‘the motherless were well regarded by the leading of the choir. of London, had, for more than a only daughter of the Revd William literary fi gures of the period, and A number of books from Henry decade, been popular, either as an Evans, Rector of Narberth and he was also a frequent contributor Milman’s personal library have organ solo or a piece for organ and Canon of St David’s’ some 20 to the Quarterly Review. recently come to light in Aberyst- strings. years his junior. To quote further Milman took holy orders wyth University Library. These The hymn tune is called ‘God from Davies’ biographer, Margaret in 1816, becoming priest at St include a set of French monastic be in my head’ and can be found had been ‘her father’s companion Mary’s, Reading, in 1818. During Reginald Heber’s “Hymns written history from the 1720s and some in 40 hymnals. Although Davies and right hand in the parish, guider the 1820s he turned increasingly to and adapted to the weekly church poetry, all with his distinctive was originally a nonconformist, of guides and capable handler of all religious writing. “Ride on, Ride service of the year.” It remains bookplate featuring a hart, derived the words, variously attributed as those matters that accrue to a coun- on in majesty!” was composed in one of our best loved hymns to from his mother’s maiden name. ‘Pynson’s Horae’ and the ‘Sarum try rector’s daughter.’ They were 1820, but not published in a hymnal this day, with robust and confi - Primer’, are from a source which married in St Andrew’s Church, until it appeared in 1827 in Bishop dent lyrics. Several other hymns greatly infl uenced Anglican Narberth, and ‘a local choir’ sang worship. The words of the prayer, ‘God be in my head’. What could with their simple, direct and have been more appropriate? in 1740 but due to his particu- comprehensive range – ten lines To mark the occasion, they lar ‘enthusiasm’ he was refused in all – have a variety of suggested gave St Andrew’s a stained glass Hymn writer supreme full ‘orders’ as there was grow- uses, such as ‘The Christian Life’ window of St Andrew and St David ing contact between him and other (Hymns A&M New Standard). It is by Joanna Fulleylove and, later, a Next year will mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of William Methodist leaders in Wales. suitable for marriages and, because reredos of the annunciation to Williams, Pantycelyn (1717-1791), whose hymns are sung the William’s reputation among Meth- of the fi nal couplet, ‘God be at nearby Robeston Wathen; both are world over. R Brinley Jones takes a look at the life of this prolifi c odists grew, although he was to mine end, and at my departing’, prized testimony to Davies’ faith writer and composer remain a member of the Estab- can be found under ‘Funerals and and generosity. ILLIAM WILLIAMS was Talgarth. There he was instructed lished Church to the end. (It was Wborn early in 1717 at the in theology, mathematics, Hebrew, not until 1811 that Welsh Method- farmhouse of Cefncoed in the Greek and Latin and received a ism seceded from the Established parish of Llanfair-ar-y-bryn, near grounding in science. His origi- Church.) He was to serve the Meth- Llandovery, , to nal intention had been to become odist cause with relentless energy, John Williams, aged 61, an honest a physician but in 1737 or 1738, passion, devotion and talent. and respected farmer, and his wife on the way back from Chancefi eld, At the age of 32 he married Dorothy, aged 28. When Doro- he heard the young schoolmaster/ Mary Francis of Llanfynydd and, thy inherited her family farm of preacher Howell Harris exhorting later, of Llansawel: she bore him Pantycelyn she moved there: it was in Talgarth churchyard. This was eight children. She was his faithful to be William’s mark of identity. the turning point in William’s life companion and off ered him great In 1737 William proceeded and, although his interest in medi- stability and support, which were to the Nonconformist Academy cine remained, he decided to seek essential to combat the schisms at Llwynllwyd, near Hay, which Holy Orders in the Established within religious life. had a branch at Chancefi eld, near Church. He was ordained deacon William died in his chair on 11 January 1791: the 111,800 miles which he had journeyed during Professor Walford Davies (front row, centre) and a group of his life, preaching the gospel, were over. So were the hours of students pictured in 1923. Image reproduced by kind permission poetry and prose composition in of Archive Welsh and English. In his travels he demonstrated notable business acumen, selling tea and his books on the way. The William Williams was buried St Davids Communications Team in Llandovery. The Gentleman’s Magazine was to note his passing has a vacancy for a in the section ‘Obituary of consid- erable Persons’. The hundreds of Secretary hymns he had composed were to The Communications Team remits include Pobl Dewi, conquer minds and souls the world the diocesan website, Tourism and the Calendar of over. ‘Guide me, O thou great Jeho- Intercessions. vah’ and ‘Be still, my soul, love and behold the Victim on the tree’ were More details on the website at to whisper the name ‘Pantycelyn’ http://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/vacancies/ far beyond the farmstead on the outskirts of Llandovery. or contact the Chairman, Ven Dr Will Strange, at [email protected] Pobl Dewi, March 2016 19

Honorary Secretary to the Chamber of Trade and Tourism. The Chair of the Chamber provides the office space for this great little company which sits discreetly above two The little town of Fishguard holds many surprises, writes Jeremy pop-up shops in the space origi- Martineau. Just round the corner from St Mary’s Church is one nally occupied by Santander Bank. big surprise that might just as easily be found in Silicon Valley, Such is the process of change in California the “High St” in which Fishguard is bucking the trend and attracting N a second floor set of offices or even spoke on the phone. Every- more businesses to its old streets Ia team of young people are thing was achieved via Google and buildings. beavering away under their Direc- Chat and a huge amount of faith. “Out of the strong comes forth tor, Duncan Wilson, who once Since then EduKey has grown sweetness”. taught Information Communica- to over 20 employees, some of Visit www.edukey.co.uk to find tions Technology (ICT) at Ysgol whom Duncan used to teach. out more. Perhaps your school Bro Gwaun. His 16 years commit- EduKey now has a stack of awards could benefit from some of their ment as a teacher led to the creation for its great school software prod- products in school and classroom of teaching resources to help his ucts and these are used all around management. departmental team deliver vibrant the world by over 250,000 teach- and exciting lessons. He shared ers and 4 million students. The these resources online and began team builds innovative and beau- Adolygiad winning awards for their quality. tiful products that help teachers In 2010 he met a skilled soft- everywhere and everyday embrace ware developer and hired him to technology in the classroom. Campwaith – I’w ddefnyddio’n ofalus! work on a project. The two then This exemplary company is a decided to team up and EduKey beacon of hope in a rapidly chang- The publishing of a new and contemporary translation of the Bible into to Welsh is a was born – for the next two years ing world. St Mary’s Church is significant event and the appearance of Beibl.net marks a great achievement. In fact they worked together developing committed to the success of the it is more than a translation; it is a paraphrase that explains meaning as it goes along software for schools but never met local economy and provides the and therefore suitable for public reading when the occasion and context call for its use ae prisiau newydd yn (BCN), ond cyfieithu, unwaith ‘Mgrim.’ Dyna enghraifft eto, i Gymraeg llenyddol. a welais yn Aberystwyth o Mae’r Beibl.net, a gyhoeddir Beauty ‘Sgymraeg’ – cyfieithiad doniol o yn awr ar ffurf llyfr, yn gyfieithiad arswydus o Saesneg i Gymraeg. Cymraeg o fath newydd. Yr hyn Ond os camp ddigon anodd a fydd yn taro’r darllenydd wrth and the yw cyfieithu’n dda o Saesneg i edrych trwy’r cyfieithiad hwn Gymraeg, ieithoedd yr ydym yn eu am y tro cyntaf yw’r ffurfiau defnyddio bob dydd, mwy anodd llafar mynych. Efallai y bydd benefice o lawer yw cyfieithu o Hebraeg rhai yn meddwl mai cyfieithiad (gydag ychydig o Aramaeg) a i ‘Gymraeg byw’ sydd yma! Eto We are told that “small is beautiful”. On this basis the Groeg, cyfieithu llyfrau a luniwyd mae lle i gredu mai dyma’r math Monkton Rectorial Benefice can, later this year, officially ddwy fil o flynyddoedd yn ôl a hefyd yn credu bod rhaid cyfieithu o gyfieithiad a fydd yn apelio at claim to have some very beautiful places, writes Roger mwy. Cymaint oedd parch William i Gymraeg llenyddol er mwyn lawer o bobl ifanc sy’n medru Jones Salesbury a’r esgob William llunio cyfieithiad urddasol, siarad Cymraeg ond sydd ar hyn Morgan at yr Ysgrythurau fel eu teilwng o’r testunau ysbrydoledig o bryd yn dueddol o droi at y N addition to our superb has also penned Tiny Islands (AA) bod o ran egwyddor yn glynu’n gwreiddiol. Cyfieithu heb fod ‘Good News Bible’ Saesneg. Iand acclaimed coastline, our and Tiny Campsites (Punk). He agos at ieithwedd y llyfrau mor gaeth i’r testunau gwreiddiol Ond nid dyna’r gwahaniaeth wonderful ancient churches, our writes for The Guardian, mainly on Beiblaidd gwreiddiol. ‘Roeddent sydd yn y Beibl Cymraeg Newydd mwyaf rhwng y Beibl.net a’r castle, our bishop’s palace and our green travel, and also occasionally hen gyfieithiadau. Mae’r hen rural walks, we have recently been for other newspapers. this spring. The three one-hour If you wish to learn more about gyfieithiadau yn cyfieithu heb contacted by author Dixe Wills as A Channel 4 documentary programmes are presented by Paul Dixe, take a look at his website at esbonio. Dyma gyfieithiad sy’n part of his research for his forth- series called Secret Stations (based Merton and will feature a cameo http://dixewills.com/ ceisio esbonio wrth gyfieithu. Yn coming book Tiny Churches to be on Tiny Stations) will be screened from Dixe. wir, y mae’n dod yn agos iawn published in October of this year ar brydiau at aralleirio. I roi un by the Automobile Association enghraifft yn unig – yn lle ‘y (AA). This will feature both the mae teyrnas Dduw wedi dod yn “Seamen’s Chapel” in the grounds agos’ (Marc 1.15, BCN) ceir yn at St Mary’s, Angle, and also St y Beibl.net ‘Mae Duw wedi dod i Govan’s Chapel. deyrnasu’. Cyfieithu mae’r BCN Dixe has told us that with both yma, cynnig esboniad mae’r Beibl. churches included we will be the net. O blaid hyn, gellir dweud bod only parish in the y fersiwn newydd hwn yn rhoi with two entries in his book – quite llawer o gymorth i’r darllenydd an achievement. sy’n ceisio amgyffred neges Of course, St Govan’s Chapel gyfoes y llyfrau Groeg a Hebraeg is not part of the Church in Wales, gwreiddiol. Mae’n ymddangos imi but nonetheless it is located within hefyd fod y gwaith wedi ei wneud the parish, so let’s not split hairs gan bobl sy’n deall yr ieithoedd over this! Instead, let us realise gwreiddiol. Rhaid canmol eu how very special this area is for gwaith. Ond dyma ‘gyfieithiad people far and wide. esboniadol’ i’w ddefnyddio ochr- Yet again, this part of Pembro- yn-ochr â’r hen gyfieithiadau, keshire will be celebrated and nid cyfieithiad i gymryd eu lle, we look forward to extending a cyfieithiad y dylem fod yn barod welcome to the resulting visitors i droi ato am gymorth, Ond and tourists. nid cyfieithiad addas ar gyfer y Dixe is an author and freelance llithiau mewn gwasanaeth arferol. non-flying travel journalist. By his Cryn gampwaith sydd yma – own confession he has “a mania ond i’w ddefnyddio yn ofalus! for all things tiny”. His most recent Y Parchg work is Tiny Stations (AA) and he The Seamen’s Chapel Ganon Philip Wyn Davies 20 Pobl Dewi, March 2016 Book Reviews A fruitful and awe-inspiring ministry Concise and helpful

My Journey so far Andrew saw the church grow from By Andrew White a handful of people to over 1,000 for old hands and new Pub: Lion Hudson; 2015 regular attenders. It is interesting to A guide to fun ways ISBN: 978-0-7459-7022-6 note that he encouraged the Mothers’ Need to raise funds for your cause, but not sure how to get started? A guide to This comprehensive guidebook is packed with over 200 great ideas for activities and Price: £14.99 (hardback) Union to be established within the to fundraiseevents – as well as hot tips to forguide you throughyour the process and make it all worthwhile. FUN WAYS TO FUNDRAISE It includes how to: for your community, church or charity community,• set objectives church or charity I first met Canon Andrew some church to support family life and the • choose a venue • find sponsors Penny Hallett By Penny• publicise effectively, Hallett and six years ago whilst attending the branch is now one of the largest in • get the most out of your Synod for the Diocese of Cyprus the Middle East. Pub: By activity orauthor; event. 2015 Whether you’re a new fundraiser or an old hand looking for fresh ideas, this easy-to-read ISBN:guide will978-1-502-9242-23 show you how to boost the coffers of your church, community association, and the Gulf. He was then Vicar At times he seems to boast of hospice, school, sport or drama group, favourite charity or other good cause.

Price:The information £7.99/Kindle on licensing and regulations is specific£3.97 to the UK, but many of the ideas of Baghdad. A wonderful title but his achievements (and there are presented here can be used anywhere. There is something for everyone. Why not Likefind itan idea orthat you like,not, make it yourfundraising own, and go for it? Remember, there’s is “fun” ina a dangerous and yet inspirational many) but, as St Paul would say, “I fundraising – so whatever you choose to do, be sure to have a great time! major part of church life. With the place to be working. boast in the name of the Lord.” He “This book crackles with ideas, sound advice and hot tips for making the vital task of buildingsfundraising both effectivewe andhave, fun. A top tool for allthe good causes.” resources My Journey so far is a form of attributes all his achievements to The Right Reverend Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol needed, and because of the commu- personal reflection on his life. He the guidance of the Holy Spirit. “Clear and concise with valuable information on how to stay safe and legal. nity Aaround must for any voluntary us, organisation we needing must to fundraise.” raise funds grew up in a Christian home, where Andrew is a remarkable char- Paul Smith, Group Leader, 1st Stoke Gifford Scouts throughout“Wonderfully inspiring the for fundraisers year. and extremely There comprehensive. are also he never doubted the existence of acter full of enthusiasm, charm A must have for anybody involved with raising funds.” God and saw God as a personal and energy whose personality is occasionsKeith Cottrell, Director when and Trustee, Internationalwe Christianare Chamber required of Commerce to raise larger funds, and this can, friend who was ever present. Called certainly reflected in this book. Cover illustration church or charity Penny Hallett FUNDRAISE for your community, TO guide to FUN WAYS A naturally,Winged Fox Designs –prove Tina Altwegg to be a bigger to be both a medical doctor and a I only wish he had expanded and Cover design priest, his priestly calling soon super- said more about the support and challenge.123 Design – Janice Tye However, it is clear seded that of his medical career at St the religions of the Middle East; a encouragement he has received that fundraising is not everyone’s Thomas Hospital, London, and he dangerous and risky role where he from his family. favourite subject, nor a favourite entered full time ministry. experienced being kidnapped. What a fruitful and awe-inspir- part of their church community. to the PCC during 2016 due to this He served as curate at St Mark’s, He played a key role in ending ing ministry he continues to have Often it can fall to one, or a chosen book! Battersea Rise, and Vicar of the the Bethlehem siege in 2002, then despite his personal health prob- few, to pick the activity, organise Hallett suggests a wide variety Church of Ascension, Balham Hill. established the Foundation for lems (he suffers from MS & ME). the event, volunteer on the day, of possible events and also goes He was then appointed as Direc- Relief and Reconciliation in the My Journey so far is a fascinating and count the money afterwards. through the year with suggestions tor of International Ministry for the Middle East, which provides spirit- and inspiring insight into the world Surely then, it is good to get help for different festivals throughout Diocese and Cathedral of Coventry ual and material relief for refugees. of a unique man that God contin- where and when we can? the calendar. Again, the ease of until he became Vicar of Baghdad. Once he became Vicar of Bag- ues to use in a wonderful way. Well In her book, Penny Hallett, the presentation makes it a good His life’s work has been that of dad, despite personal safety issues worth a read. gives a very simple, clear, and resource to have when a bit of trying to foster reconciliation within and difficulty working in the area, Revd Canon Huw Mosford concise guide to fundraising. She inspiration might be needed, or begins with the general idea of some guidance is being sought. fundraising and gives good tips Even seemingly complex ideas tical advice which can be easily on how to put things together, are broken down into manageable Helpful and hopeful implemented in all churches. She including how to budget and how pieces which makes them more highlights how dementia sufferers to find ways to raise that little bit achievable. Dementia: Pathways to Hope more so. Many people understand- can be forgotten yet also how they extra. Hallett helps out with contact I think that in this book there Spiritual insights and practical ably struggle with the diagnosis. benefit from spiritual input and details of organisations who can is a good resource for many of us, advice In the opening chapter of the book how, as Christians, we communi- help (the Health and Safety Execu- whatever our experience of organ- By Louise Morse the author, Louise Morse, writes cate on an ‘eternal level’ with the tive for example). This beginning ising events. New ideas or ways Pub: Lion Hudson; 2015 ‘the aim of this book is to help give help of the Holy Spirit. This is will be of help to newcomers to of refreshing old traditions might ISBN: 9-7808-572-1-6557 understanding and point out the evident when patients with quite the business of raising money and be found, or even that helping Price: £7.99 pathways to hope’ . She certainly severe dementia can still recite the more experienced people – a good hand to make the first foray into Dementia. A word that brings fear achieves her aim. Lord’s Prayer. reminder of how to lay good foun- fundraising. into many people’s hearts. Nearly Morse provides practical and I would recommend this book dations before going too far with Revd Gareth Reid all of us will know someone with spiritual advice for what can be a to everyone. With an ageing the planning. For example, my the condition and many will have difficult time for the sufferer and population we will all encoun- wife and I have been involved in many fundraising activities both cared for someone with it. It seems loved ones. She is a cognitive ter someone, whether within our FINAL COPY DATE to be in the media every other behavioural therapist and works family or church family, with before we met and since. While week, suggesting we are closer to for a Christian charity which has dementia and this book provides reading this book, my wife would for June edition of making diagnosis more accurate clients with dementia. She speaks the information you need to help comment how she had done ‘x’ Pobl Dewi or finding a cure. In my clinical at national conferences on the them along their journey and many years ago and had forgot- 13th May practice, I deal with patients with subject of dementia and spiritual- towards eternity. ten about it, including a couple of dementia on an almost daily basis ity. She knows her subject well and Dr Bethan Read things which we will be suggesting and it is a very challenging illness presents it in an easy to understand from the professional viewpoint, format. but being a sufferer or carer is even This book provides good, up-to-date research on dementia Contributions to Pobl Dewi and manages to bring hope in what could be considered a depressing We welcome articles of interest from readers and, in particular, we subject. I do feel that her comments would like to encourage submission of articles in Welsh. on page 64 about patients being Articles should be sent to the Managing Editor: Tessa Briggs, unlawfully detained and placed in [email protected] locked hospital units needs more clarification and that she doesn’t or photographs accompanied by a maximum of 50 words can be posted to: deal with some of the more chal- Pobl Dewi, lenging aspects of dementia. This The Diocesan Office, Abergwili, Carmarthen SA31 2JG, would be my only criticism of the marked for the attention of ‘The Editor’ book and you cannot fit everything about dementia in one book! After reading the chapter on Disclaimer ‘communities that work’, I found Pobl Dewi and the diocese of St Davids take no responsibility, liability or share the views or myself wanting to make my opinions of any articles contained herein. All information is the responsibility of the person or church more dementia-friendly. organisation submitting the article. Pobl Dewi take no responsibility for any errors or omissions Morse gives such simple yet prac-