Meithrin Gobaith ESGOBAETH TYDDEWI DIOCESE of ST DAVIDS Growing Hope Pobl https://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/stdavidsdiocese Dewi https://twitter.com/PoblDewi December / Rhagfyr 2019 TAKING CARE of our planet and our congregations Two new diocesan appointments have been made to address key current concerns HE issues are the ongoing may sometimes feel diminished funding a mission strategy. mission. Today that struggle goes development of LMAs – but it is an influential constituency, “Mission has to be resourced,” on.” Tand in particular their sense often active at the heart of wider he says. “It was ever thus. Even St You can meet them both on of mission – the other is climate civic life. What we do matters, not Peter and the early church strug- pages 4 and 5, where they explain change. just in terms of individual Chris- gled to produce the resources which how you can help them to help you The keyword for both is tian responsibility, but also in our were needed to pursue Christian and your church. Resourcing. And both are in the impact on society.” stewardship business in their sepa- Jeff’s mission, meanwhile, is to rate ways. be a helping hand when it comes to Revd Marcus Zipperlen, Priest We will in Charge in the United Bene- fice of Roose, based in Llangwm near Haverfordwest, has accepted Marcus Zipperlen speaking remember them an invitation from the Bishop to at this year’s Diocesan become Creation Care and Sustain- Conference ability Officer for the diocese. Revd Jeff Thomas, Associate tion in responsible stewardship of Priest in the United Benefice of Creation is vital if we are to turn Bro Dyfri, based in Llandeilo, has humanity from this chilling and been appointed as diocesan LMA dismal prospect to a more blessed Stewardship & Support Officer. future,” Marcus says. “The Church’s active participa- “Anglican church attendance Jeff Thomas On Saturday, 9th November, the eve of Remembrance Sunday, the Royal School of Church Music West Wales ran a Come and Sing Rutter’s Requiem at Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth. Around 45 choristers from the around the diocese participated and worked hard to learn the work in just four hours, under the patient leadership of conductor, Simon Pierce. In the evening, a good-sized, appreciative audience came along to the poignant The children of St Florence performance, when each movement of the Requiem was VC School, Tenby, revive a interspersed with Bible readings and poems. tradition as the restoration Meirion Wynn Jones was the organist and the soprano soloist of St Florence church tower was Sophie Anthony. The performance was dedicated to those nears completion. who have made the supreme sacrifice in conflicts around the See Jumping for joy, p8 world, enabling us to live as we do today. OPTIMISM IN BUKAVU – Page 12 Am ddim Free 2 Pobl Dewi, December 2019 Appointments Grasping the nettle There was a diff erent feel to this year’s diocesan conference, as David Hammond-Williams reports Revd Dr Matthew Hill installed Canon, occupying the Revd Marianne Osborne stall of the 2nd Cursal, Revd Andrew Loat installed Canon, occupying the 3 October 2019 installed Canon, occupying the stall of Llanfaes, stall of Caerfai, 3 October 2019 3 October 2019 and the processes can take longer OR a start, it was in a new have seen how painful [transition] Faculties – a quick guide than you might expect. This should Fplace, the conference centre can be,” she said. “But it involves avoid grant deadlines approach- at Aberystwyth University, the healing too.” It is apparent that across the diocese there is a lack of appreciation, ing, or passing, while you await the fi rst leg of a tour that will take it The Archdeacon for New Chris- knowledge and understanding of the Faculty System processes outcome of the faculty application. to every corner of the diocese over tian Communities, Mones Farah, leading to frustration, confusion and delay A good example the next few years. announced that a £1.7m bid to the HE Faculty System is a privi- An enquiry was recently made And there was plenty to discuss provincial Evangelism Fund for Tlege allowed only to churches. to the DAC regarding the repair and as Local Ministry Areas (LMAs) growth initiatives in Cross Hands Without it we would have to submit restoration of an Historical Hatch- move from transition to develop- and Merlin’s Bridge, had passed its applications through the general ment, which initially would seem ment, not least the constitutional fi rst stage and will proceed to Stage planning system for considera- to fall under List A (no determi- changes needed. 2 in February, when he was confi - tion by local authority planning nation required, only registration A motion proposed by Arch- dent it would succeed. offi cials and committees. Such a of work carried out on the online deacon Paul Mackness sought However, the Chairman of privilege is not guaranteed and faculty system). This was not so. to change the way conference the Diocesan Board of Finance could be withdrawn. If we are to As the item is of historical interest members are elected, to bring the (DBF), Nick Griffi n, sounded a keep the privilege, we must comply and value, it required a full faculty. process into line with the new more cautionary note. Finances with the applicable law, regulations In order to determine the applica- LMA structure from next January. remained stable, he said, but other and procedures in every case. tion, the DAC and the Chancellor In particular, the changes refl ect sources of income were needed if If your church or churchyard matter with you. Contacting Jan required specialist documentation the greater involvement of laity in ministry share was to be contained. requires any work, minor or major, at the earliest possible stage will to support the application. LMA ministry and are intended to He reported that £200,000 of you should immediately contact simplify the process and reduce the In this case, initial discussions promote more inclusive relation- reserves were being used to reduce Janet Every (pictured), Secretary risk that your application will be with Jan ensured a complete and ships within ministry teams. The an increase in ministry share from of the Diocesan Advisory Commit- returned due to lack of information accurate application was submit- motion was carried with two votes 10.4% to 5.8%. He also revealed tee (DAC), for advice on whether or details. ted which will lead to a prompt against and three abstentions. that the DBF was reviewing the a faculty is required, and, if so, It is important to remember decision. The bulk of formal conference way Ministry Share is spread what type. Jan will give accurate that a faculty application should For help with faculties contact business is the receipt of reports across the churches. “The goal is advice and explain all the elements be submitted before, or at the Jan Every at from the various diocesan boards equality,” he said. “The challenge of the process. She will help you same time as, an application for [email protected] and committees. And this looked is to maintain our level of clergy at make the application, if necessary, grant funding as the documenta- tel: 01267 236145, diff erent, too. The reports from the quota of 85.” visiting the church to discuss the tion required for both are similar or visit the Church in Wales website. the Ministry and Mission direc- Bishop Joanna summed up the torates included presentations on mood in her closing presidential key aspects – vocations, leading address, the fi rst to be delivered worship, LMA development and bilingually: “I trust God to work Save your milk evangelism. through us as a diocese,” she said. Canon Marianne Osborne, who “I trust God to give us the fi nancial has led the transition team guiding resources we need. And I trust you bottle tops LMAs, referred to the conference to let him.” Help St Davids go greener theme – Grasping the nettle. “We and also help diocesan funds, A transcript of Bishop Joanna’s address is available online at says Nick Griffi n, Chair of the https://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/bishop-joanna-sermons-etc Diocesan Board of Finance LASTIC milk bottle tops – red, Pgreen and blue – are recycled by being shredded and then fed Centenary hymn competition into 3-D printers for a large vari- ety of uses. St Davids Diocese is inviting entries into a competition to fi nd a new We have now joined this recy- liturgical hymn to celebrate its centenary and that of the Church in cling scheme and when enough Wales in 2020. milk bottle tops have been collected The hymn must be new words set to either an existing tune or a they will be sold and the proceeds new one. It should be celebratory in tone and suitable for congrega- devoted to diocesan projects. church. The tops can also be deliv- inated and thus attract less money. tional hymn singing. Entries can be in English and/or Welsh. There are collection points in the ered to the Diocesan or Bishop’s The Diocesan Board of Finance To fi nd out more about the competition and conditions of entry, following markets: Fishguard, offi ces in Abergwili. is committed to fi nding diff er- visit Pembroke, Haverfordwest Farm- Please make sure only milk ent ways of raising money, thus https://stdavids.churchinwales.org.uk/competition ers and Cardigan. Many churches bottle tops are collected, as other furthering the mission and ministry https://tyddewi.eglwysyngnghymru.org.uk/cystadleuaeth have containers in the back of the plastic tops are deemed as contam- of the Diocese.