Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA
Minister Elect: Soon to be ordained!
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
29th June 2025
We welcome everyone who joins us for worship today, either on line or in person, especially if you are a visitor or worshipping with us for the first time.
Revd. Peter Noble is leading our worship today, Peter is well known to us, apart from being a former Moderator of URC Wales Synod he is also a former Minister of Van Road URC, Caerphilly which is one of the churches in the Valleys Pastorate which we will be a part of from August 30th.
We pray that we may all know the joy of worship in God’s presence, and experience the challenge of his word to us as Peter leads us.
Tea and coffee will be served in the hall following the service, and handmade cards will be on sale. Please join us for this time of informal fellowship.
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Diary for the Week
Monday 30th Language Class in the Hall at 10.00am
The Park Ramblers meet to walk at 10.15 followed by coffee in The Blueberry.
Church AGM at 7pm in the Church, see below.
Sunday 6th Our Service at 10.45am will be led by Revd Dr Jeff Crittenden
Pastoral Matters
We only include names when permission has been given.
- We continue hold the family, and especially the friends, of Gwenllian in our thoughts as they wait to say their final goodbye. Gwenllian’s funeral will be held on Thursday July 24th30am at Coychurch Crematorium.
- An increasing number of our fellowship are no longer able to worship with us in person, and not many of them have access to the internet so are unable to watch the service on YouTube. We keep them in our thoughts.
- There are still two people in hospital who are hoping to be discharged to their homes soon. As we know these arrangements take time!
- When contacted by phone recently Cyril said how grateful he was to receive phone calls from people that he knows and he is pleased to keep up to date with news of the church. He is keeping well and was delighted to be taken to see his latest Great Granddaughter recently.
- We remember those who ‘work’ every Sunday: the organists/pianists, the readers, those who control the Live streaming, those who give a welcome at the door, and coffee makers, Secretary, Finance Team, Pulpit supplies, Justice and Peace, Communications team.
Birthdays
There are just two people in our fellowship with birthdays this week:
Today – 29th June – is a Special Birthday for Sheila Greenstock she is 90! The celebrations have already
started. Also celebrating this week is Claire Hughes who birthday is on Tuesday 1st. Enjoy yourselves!
Thanks….
… I would just like to thank everyone who took the time to phone and send me cards during the last few weeks when I was not well. They really cheered me up. Sheila
Future Services
July 13th Rev Ray Vincent July 20th Revd David Powell July 27th Revd Aled Edwards
Church Annual General Meeting
This is on Monday June 30th 7pm. 2024.
The Accounts and a copy of the minutes of the last meeting are available.
Copies of the Annual report are available today and will also be sent by email.
- Of those nominated to be Elders Iestyn and Ray have agreed to their names going forward for affirmation.
- Please sign the apologies sheet if you are unable to attend.
- The car park will be available from about 6.30pm
Some items on the agenda: –
New members, The future pattern of ministry, Manse refurbishment,
Volunteers for producing the News Sheet, and to be our Hirings Officer.
Ordination and induction of our Minister
Clare’s ordination and induction will take place on Saturday August 30th, 2pm at Hope market Square, Merthyr.
A Webinar on Zoom
This Webinar organised by URC Wales is on Tuesday 15th July gathering at 7pm, will be led by Revd Dr Kathryn Price who currently works with groups at Theatre Clwyd for people with memory loss and their carers
In this session we will consider the different aspects of dementia and consider how we can respond to the needs of those with this diagnosis and their carers.
Contact the Training and Development officer [email protected] for further details.
A Summer Concert
The Heritage Singers invite you to join them for a concert at
St John’s Church, Cymmer on Wednesday July 2nd.
with special guests Cambrian Male Choir and Côr Ysgol Gynradd, Gymraeg, Llwncelyn.
Admission is £6. Proceeds will be donated to Rhondda Food Bank. Tickets are available from Jen Edwards
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Thought for the Week
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.
Guillaume Apollinaire