Saint David’s Uniting Church
Minister: Vacancy
Church Office Tel: 01443 300345
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
16th June 2024
We extend a warm welcome to everyone who joins us for worship today, especially if you are a visitor or haven’t been able to join us for some time.
It is always a delight to welcome Rev Aled Edwards to lead our worship, he never fails to inspire us with his thoughts, His theme today will be around ‘Growing’; and we look forward to the words of wisdom he will share with us.
Fair-traded refreshments will be served in the hall following the service. We invite you to join us for this time of informal fellowship when handmade cards will be on sale with all the proceeds going to church funds. There is always a great selection.
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newsletter to inform our prayers during the week.
- We continue to hold Sue Skym in our prayers following the tragic passing of her son Matthew on June 4th
- We keep Ianto, Bethan and the family in our prayers as they are with Ianto’s mam at the hospice.
- Graham Hill had a fall on Tuesday which sent him to hospital as he needed a few stitches in his head. He stayed overnight and came home Wednesday afternoon.
- We think of those who are concerned for the health of close family members.
- We are pleased to report that John Davies is back home and that Jean is improving.
- Sue Walkling is recovering quite well after her fall, the bruising is now quite colourful!
Birthdays
There is just one birthday this week:
Diane Wheeler will be celebrating in Friday 21st. We hope you enjoy YOUR day Diane!
Thanks….
…..Sue Skym would like you to thank everyone who has sent condolences, good wishes, cards ,flowers and prayers in the wake of her son Mathew’s passing.
…..Stephanie wishes to thank everyone who sent cards and good wishes on her recent birthday, she was able to celebrate in style with her family. Thankyou everyone!
…..From Marcia. For the incredible support both at the Church, (I’m so glad the balcony was cleaned!) and the crematorium on Thursday, when an overwhelming number of people gathered to say farewell to Brian and came to share memories at the rugby club. Your support was much appreciated by us all. XX
Diary for the Week
TODAY Ny Ako will be Llanfair church at 3pm Service and 7pm (see notice below)
Monday 17th Language class at 10.00am.
Park Ramblers meet by Nat West Bank at 10.15 – followed by Coffee in Café Royale
Sunday 23rd Morning Worship ~ with Rev Ray Vincent
Future Services
June 30th Rev Rob May July7th Haydn Blackey July 14th Gwen Simmonds
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Raising Funds for Velindre Cancer Centre
Ianto and Bethan completed the 30 miles in a day challenge. When told the news that they had succeeded Ianto’s mum’s condition took a dip. At the time of writing they are at the hospice. They send this message
A huge Diolch yn fawr to all who sponsored us. Your donations helped the team raise £15,770 and it’s still going up! Ianto and I really appreciate your support especially through this tough time.
Minutes and AGM Agenda
Attached to the newsletter this week are the Agenda and Minutes for our AGM which be held on July 1st.
Hard copies along with copies of the 2023 Accounts will be available on the day. All are welcome to attend the meeting and participate in the discussions, but only members can vote.
Ny Ako at Llanfair
Ny Ako are giving A Concert at 7pm at Llanfair Uniting Church, Penrhys. It promises to be an evening full of colour, energy and Christian joy This is a free concert with a retiring collection. Anyone intending on going to the concert who has space for passengers is asked to contact Pam.
They will also be participating in a service at 3 pm for anyone who’d like to attend.
If you would like to support Ny Ako but are unable too, then Beulah URC, Cardiff, are also hosting them on Tuesday June 18th at 7 p.m.
Interfaith Picnic
The picnic, held under the auspices of the Inter-faith Council for Wales and the Jo Cox Foundation, will be held in Roath Park at 2.30pm on Sunday 23rd June. It is short notice, but if the weather is good, it will be a great event. Any queries should be directed to the Inter-faith Council. See the poster on the notice board.
Celebration Service
Our Celebration Service is just 5weeks away on 20th July at 3:00pm and will be followed by Afternoon Tea. We will need to know numbers for catering so please add your name to the sign-up sheet to let us know that you are coming.
We would like to hear stories and see any photos you have of special moments or events relating to your time at St David’s Uniting. We will also include memories of people’s time at Pontypridd United church, Carmel Baptist and St David’s Presbyterian. If you have anything you’d like to share, please tell your elder.
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Thought for the Week
‘Do your little bit of good where you are. It’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world’
Desmond Tutu