Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA
Minister: Coming soon!
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
15th June 2025
We welcome everyone who joins us today which is Trinity Sunday in the Church Calendar and also the start of Refugee week.
We give a special welcome to Revd. Mark Fairweather-Tall, Regional Minister and Team Leader of South Wales Baptist Association, who is leading our worship today. Mark first visited us in September 2023 when we were preparing to move the our ‘new’ home. He was also present and took part in the re-dedication service of the church on November 9th. Link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMsP8NHvLWk&t=478s
We look forward to his sharing of news from the Association and to his message to us for the coming weeks.
Tea and coffee will be served in the hall following the service, and homemade cards, will be on sale.
All are welcome to join us for this time of informal fellowship.
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Diary for the Week
Monday 16th Language Class in the Hall at 10.00am
The Park Ramblers meet to walk at 10.15 followed by coffee in The Blueberry.
Wednesday 18th ‘Bring & Share lunch’ 12pm-2pm in the Church Hall (see below & poster)
Saturday 21st Great Big Community Get Together from 11.30am (see below & posters in the hall)
Sunday 22nd Our Service at 10.45am will be led by Iestyn Henson.
Pastoral Matters
We only include names when permission has been given.
- We continue to hold the family and friends of Doreen Richards Clarke in our prayers. Doreen’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 2nd July at 12.30. More details next week.
- We hold Hilary in our prayers, she is currently receiving Physio in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, she is happier there than RGH, but would rather be home!
- We remember those of our fellowship who are unable to remember us, and pray for their well-being.
- We think of those who have been in hospital for some time and for their families as they plan for the future.
- We give thanks for ‘good’ news and we remember those for whom news has not been so good,
Birthdays
There are 4 people known to us who will be celebrating their birthdays this week:
TODAY (15th) – Phil Rickards, Tuesday 17th – Elizabeth (Buffy) Harris (and it’s a BIG one)
Wednesday 18th – Gill Cox and on Saturday 21st – Diane Wheeler. We trust you will all be able to celebrate!
Thanks….
“Margaret would like to thank everyone for their cards, gifts and good wishes for her birthday. We had a lovely day and would like to say how grateful we are to belong to such a friendly, thoughtful church. God bless you all.”
Sharing Good News
We are delighted to share the new that Gethin Rhys is to become an honorary Druid. (Blue Robe) for his service to the nation. Gethin has served Wales and its faith, its politics, and its society with his sharp mind and his commitment to seeing a fair, unbiased society in our country. In his role as a policy officer for Cytûn, he has presented evidence and suggestions to various Government committees and denominations, to churches and individuals to improve policies and relationships. During the pandemic, he played a key role in discussing guidelines with the Government and presenting them to churches and communities. Gethin has also served on the Wales Interfaith Council, a vital body for promoting tolerance and understanding between communities in Wales. He is a discerning theologian, a patient yet determined politician, and a gentle, insightful sociologist. We congratulate Gethin on this honour.
Future Services
June 29th Revd Peter Noble July 6th Revd Dr Jeff Crittenden July 13th Rev Ray Vincent
Church Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will take place on Monday 30th June at 7pm. The 2024 accounts are available TODAY as are the minutes of the last meeting.
TODAY is also your last chance to submit Nomination forms for new Elders! There are two places available as Pam Mahoney and Liz Henson have ‘retired’. New Elders will be affirmed at the AGM.
Refugee Week
On Wednesday 18th June, we will be hosting a ‘bring & share lunch’ in collaboration with RCT, Valleys Ethnic Minority Support, DPIA and Migrant Help. Come along, bring something to eat and find out more about what is being done to support refugees and asylum seekers in Wales.
Great Big Community Get together in Mill Street
On Saturday June 21st from 11.30am till 4.00pm
there will be stalls, music, food, swaps and workshops.
Including the Pontypridd Great Global Cake Swap
and the launch of the ‘New’ Pontypridd Fairtrade Group
In the evening at 6.30 Voices on the Bridge Fundraiser for the children of Gaza
Community as super power. Swap together for good. We have more in common than that which divides us.
There are posters in the hall advertising these events
Our ‘Copper Pot’ is on the table waiting for your ‘small change’, the money is donated to ‘local’ charities; if you have any suggestions for a worthy charity, please make them known
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Thought for the Week
God is not silent It is the nature of God to speak. The second person of the holy trinity is called ‘The Word’
A.W. Tozer