Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA
Minister: Revd Clare Nutbrown-Hughes
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
31st Aug 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
As you read this, we are able to say that Clare Nutbrown-Hughes has been ordained and inducted as the minister of the Valleys Pastorate, which includes Van Road URC Caerphilly, Hope and Market Square United Church Merthyr Tydfil, Bethany URC Ystrad Mynach and ourselves. We look forward to her ministry among us.
Today, Stephen Webber is leading our service; Stephen last led our worship as we were preparing to move and continue our journey in a new area. His message to us that day encouraged us as we were facing new challenges. We pray that today we will experience the challenge of his word to us as we go forward with Clare as our Minister.
Fair-traded 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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Pastoral Matters
We only include names when permission has been given.
- Many will have heard that Cyril Davies passed away on Tuesday 26 August at the age of 97. Cyril has been a faithful member of our congregation for many years, having been a member of Carmel Baptist, one of our Parent Churches. Cyril was a character with a strong faith and firm views. He worshipped with us until poor health prevented him, but he still kept in touch as several people phoned him or visited. We think of his family, especially his grandsons, Lloyd, Brenig and Tomos who were members of Junior Church. Funeral details will follow.
- We think of all those who are unable to worship with us in person and also do not have the technology to join our services online. They have to rely on the few services that are offered on TV or Radio. These folk really appreciate our newsletters and also phone calls when they can catch up with all the news!
Diary for the Week
Monday 1st Language Class at 10.00am in the hall.
The Park Ramblers will meet to walk at 10.15 followed by coffee in The Blueberry.
Sunday 7th Our Service at 10.45am will be led by Haydn Blackey
Future Services
Sept 14th ZOOM Revd Simon Walkling Sept 21st Revd Aled Edwards Sept 28th Revd Clare Nutbrown-Hughes
Birthdays
There is just one birthday that we are aware of in our fellowship this week and that is Annette Powell; Annette’ birthday is on Monday 2nd September. Enjoy ‘YOUR’ date Annette.
A Date for your Diary
This is your opportunity to have your voice heard!
On Thursday September 11th at 6 pm our local Member of Parliament, Alex Davies Jones has accepted the invitation of the Justice and Peace group to meet with us to hear our views and opinions on local and global matters. Please, please use this opportunity to air views and ask pertinent questions. In our increasingly polarised society, it is important to be able to discuss topics rationally and express differing views respectfully. When you come to church on Sunday you will be given a slip of paper on which we ask you to write either the topic which concerns you most or a question for Alex Davies Jones. These will be collected after the service as you leave.
An Invitation
We have received the following invitation from Revd David Powell, who is a frequent worship leader.
You are invited to
The Wedding Ceremony of
David and Dawn
at High Street Baptist Church, Merthyr Tydfil (CF47 8DN)
on Friday 5th September 2025 at 12noon
Medical Aid for Palestinians- A reminder
For those who wish to contribute, the appeal is open until next Sunday (7th), the day of the People’s Peace Walk ‘25 miles through Gaza’ – when people will be walking from Merthyr to Cardiff along the Taff Trail starting at 6am. The walkers should be in the Pontypridd area from about 1pm if anyone would like to join them or show their support.
Newsletter Update
The newsletter will continue in its current form until the 21st September. It will then be published monthly on the last Sunday of the Month starting on September 28th. The deadline for items to be included in the first edition will be Monday 22nd September.
The first edition will have an introduction from Clare. It will include ‘What’s happening this Month’, including Birthdays, Visiting Worship Leaders, Occasional Denominational news and other items of interest,
This is OUR church publication, so if YOU have news or item you wish to share it should be sent directly to Alison either by email – [email protected] or phone. Alison’s phone number is in the Directory.
An event in the Area
TONTEG COMMUNITY MARKET
On Saturday 6th September from 10.00-12.30 at the Community Centre, Main Road, Tonteg.
Handcrafted Items, Fresh Bread, Local Cider, Homemade Cakes & Pies, Tea & Coffee.
Proceeds from the raffle and refreshments will go to Motor Neuron Disease Association.
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Thought for the Week
Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. The beginning makes the conditions perfect.
Alan Cohen