Helo eto,

Rhagor o newyddion i'w rannu o ran yr Ardal Cenhadaeth.

More news to share re our Mission Area.

I am busy preparing some articles for Cedewain, our Mission Area monthly newsletter. Having written some reports i thought to myself... what a wonderful way to share on the blogg what is going on ... in a way that avoids me having to duplicate work! I say well done to this!

And so read on if you are in the least bit interested...

CEDEWAIN MISSION AREA NEWS / INFORMATION

There is much going on in the Cedewain Mission Area and it is not so easy to communicate all the information as and when things happen. However, communication is vital! All I can do is to promise that I will try my best to inform you via our monthly Cedewain newsletter and by continuing to share with my colleagues at our regular monthly Chapter meetings.

MISSION AREA CONFERENCE

Please may I ask all who are invited to the Mission Area Conference to make every effort to attend our next conference on Tuesday evening 1^St July at 7-00pm at Llanwyddelan School Room.

I wish to thank all who attended the Mission Area open meeting on Tuesday evening 20^th  June at All Saints Church. There was a good turnout and it was good to welcome the Revd Philip Chew the Mission Area Leader of Dyffryn Clwyd. It was good to see that he was able to inspire many of us… and encouraged us to ask open and direct questions relating to Mission Areas, expectations and who will be doing what!

My sincerest thanks also to those of you who attended the Archdeacon’s Visitation at All Saints on Wednesday Evening, 28^th May where the Wardens of our Parishes were commissioned for their ministry for the forthcoming year. In his address Archdeacon Peter again shared important information regarding the 2020 Vision and encouraged us to prepare and be willing to embrace some significant changes in the near future.

A VISIT TO BALA TO REVIEW A REORDERED CHURCH

The trip to Bala has been arranged to give us all an opportunity to view a reordered church – and also so that we can enjoy a nice outing together as a Mission Area. We shall be setting off from Kerry at 8-45am, All Saints at 9-00am to arrive Bala at 10-30am in time for coffee. We will have a talk about the reordering project and an opportunity to have a good look at the church and its facilities. Lunch will be provided at the Church. There will be some free time to either have some quiet time at the church or to explore the town of Bala. And then we shall have an ice cream or coffee at Loch Café situated by the lake - Llyn Tegid. We hope to be home by approx. 5-00pm.

The cost to include the coach and lunch will be £15. Names are now being taken by Rector Nia or Sylvia Stephens. Please would you notify us if you intend to join us on the trip as soon as possible as it is proving to be very popular. Thank you.

WORSHIP LEADERS EVENING –

FOR THOSE LICENSED

AND THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A WORSHIP LEADERS COURSE

There will be a meeting for all our Worship Leaders and all who are interested in training to become a Worship Leader, on Tuesday evening 15^th July. This will be an opportunity to meet together for support and fellowship, to discuss what you feel you would benefit from as regards future meetings and training, etc.

Please make a note of the date and do make every effort to come – it will be an excellent opportunity to discuss and plan ahead.

May I thank you all for your committed service in our Churches and Parishes and Mission Arae.

SONGS OF PRAISE

At our recent Chapter meeting it was decided that we would arrange to host a ‘Songs of Praise Evening’ of worship at different venues representing our Mission Area and our three groups of parishes - on three occasions during the year. The first Songs of Praise will be held at All Saints church on Wednesday Evening 17^th September at 7-00pm. Please do note this date in your diary – we hope to see you at the service!

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‘ANGLICAN WAYS’

On Wednesday Evening 8^th October at 7-00pm Revd Terry will introduce us to his series of monthly talks on ‘Anglican Ways’ – an introduction to why we do what we do as part of our Anglican traditions and heritage. Why do clergy wear what they wear for the different services? why do we have different liturgical colours? why do we cross ourselves? Etc…

It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to learn more as regards our Anglican traditions. Another date for your diaries!

The first session will be held at Llanwyddelan School Room.

PASTORAL ASSISTANTS TRAINING AND SUPPORT

We value the support and work of our licensed Pastoral Carers in our Mission Area. You are a committed group of dedicated people who further the work of God’s Kingdom through your service.

We are planning to have some regular sessions throughout the year in order to meet together to offer support, encouragement, experience and information re skills etc. on different aspects of Pastoral Care. The first of these sessions will address mental health issues – led by Revd Alex’s brother. Date and venue will be available soon.

DATES FOR NEXT YEAR

It is hoped to plan a Mission Area retreat day at St Beuno’s Ignatian Retreat Centre at Tremeirchion next May. The date I have at hand is Saturday 16^th May 2015. This date may change – however, I think it is worth logging in your diaries! Confirmation and further information will be shared soon.

A pilgrimage to Aberdaron and Uwchmynydd is being planned for Saturday 11^th July 2015. Uwchmynydd is described in Welsh poetry as a ‘Lle i enaid gael llonydd”, (a place for the soul to have peace). It is one of my favourite locations in the world and it will be a great privilege to introduce this beautiful and peaceful part of the world to those of you who have never experienced it before. It will be a long coach journey! But it will be well worth it! We will have a few visits during the course of the day – including the church by the sea at Aberdaron… but Uwchmynydd will be the highlight… overlooking the island of Bardsey. It is reputed that 3 visits to Bardsey is equivalent to one visit to Rome – as a spiritual journey and experience. We shall not be visiting the island this time round!

A service of Holy Communion will be celebrated possibly at Uwchmynydd (weather permitting) as we gaze at the splendour of the holy island of Bardsey. Yet another date for your diaries!

I will be in touch again soon... i hope. i am away next week on a training course... wait for it... the course being called 'Transforming Church Conflict"! Whoever thought that Churches encounter conflict?!

In the meantime Wyn is joining the parish holiday group as they travel to the Isle of Wight. I doubt if any one from Newtown will ever be allowed to step onto the island after the experiencing the presence of this group of happy pilgrims! i doubt if Wyn will be the same man when her returns home!!!!

A happy holiday to you pilgrims!

Nia