Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA
Minister: Vacancy
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
9th March 2025
We welcome everyone who joins us for worship today, either in person or online, as we gather for the first Sunday in Lent.
Our guest preacher today is Rev Owen Griffiths who will enlighten us with a message using Isaiah 55 as his source, we pray that we will find peace and fellowship as he leads us.
All are invited to join us for tea or coffee, which will be served in the hall following the service, when handmade cards, including Easter cards, will also be on sale.
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newsletter to inform our prayers during the week:
- We think of those of our church family who are currently in hospital either waiting for scan results or to be discharged.
- We sadly report that Marion Mansell passed away on Monday at the age of 94. Marion was a loyal and hard-working member of Castle Sq having helped at ‘Chewsdays’ until the age of 87. We remember those of our fellowship who knew and worked with Marion and will miss her, in our prayers.
- People who are coping with stressful family situations and the possible outcomes.
- We remember those who are unable to leave their homes and are finding life a challenge
Birthdays
People we know who have birthdays this week are: Monday 10th March – Ugo Agunwa, Tuesday 11th March – Pat Cooke, and on Friday 14th March, Margaret Wicks will celebrate being 90! Congratulations Margaret! We hope you are all able to celebrate.
Thanks:
Pam would like to thank everyone for the cards and good wishes she received for her birthday”
Diary for the Week
Monday 10th Language Class in the Hall at 10.00am
The Park Ramblers meet at the library to walk at 10.15 followed by Coffee at Prince’s
Tuesday 11th Working with DPIA 10.am – 12 Noon – two Information Sessions:
Volunteers are wanted to welcome participants and serve refreshments if required.
Wednesday 12th St David’s Guild will meet from 1.45pm at St Catherine’s, (see below)
Thursday 13th Lent Study – Postponed / so that people can go along to the Q & A session with
Mick Antoniw at 6pm in Church. (see below)
Sunday 16th Dave Kitchen will lead our service at 10.45am
Future Services
Sunday 23rd March Clare Nutbrown-Hughes
Sunday 30th March Rev Martin Spain Sunday 6th April Gwen Simmons on ZOOM
St David’s Guild
Kath and Dave gave us a wonderful afternoon last Wednesday. They harmonise so well together and sang songs from the fifties and sixties (with Dave on the guitar of course). Songs by Buddy Holly, Neil Sedaka and Don Gibson were in their repertoire and because we are, more or less, of a certain age we knew some of the songs and were invited to sing along with them. It was just lovely to sit back, let the music flow over us and appreciate their artistry. It was good to have them back after a two-year hiatus. Thank you both very much.
This week Marilyn Leach will give an illustrated talk on her visit to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial in S. Dakota, USA.
Visit of Mick Antoniw
The Justice and Peace group have invited Mick Antoniw to visit so that we can ask questions about the issues that matter most to us. All are welcome to attend the meeting which will be at 6 pm in the church on In order to have a structure for the event could you submit any questions/observations you may have to Pam before Tuesday 11th March. Please come along as this is an opportunity for your voice to be heard in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Informal Meetings with Clare on Saturday 22 March
10.30 – 12, coffee at Van Road Caerphilly
Parking is limited in the streets around the church, there is a public car park nearby and three hours parking in Morrisons carpark. The 120 bus goes from Pontypridd Bus Station 20 past and 10 to the hour, it stops at the end of Van Road, Journey time about 50 minutes.
2.30, Tea at Hope & Market Square, Merthyr
Parking is limited around the church, there are public car parks and two hours parking in Tesco car park which is near the church. The T4 bus goes from Pontypridd Bus Station to Merthyr Bus Station 10 past and 20 to the hour. Journey time about 20 minutes.
Anyone who can’t travel by car or on the service bus please sign the sheet at the back of the church and we’ll try and arrange a lift. Any further information needed about this weekend please speak to Lynda.
Dates for your Diary
Monday 10 March 6.00pm – 7.00pm
An Evening of stories from Guatemala at Beulah URC Church, (Whittaker Lounge), Rhiwbina
Join us for an evening of hearing inspiring stories and updates from Christian Aid’s work in Guatemala with guest, Gerardo Tobar, Programme Officer for Guatemala. There will be time for Q&A so come along and get inspired ahead of Christian Aid Week. Light refreshments provided.
Tuesday 18th & 25th March 10.am -12 Noon in the Church Hall.
Do you enjoy Crafting? ~ organised by Purple Shoots
Come and join a community of people with a love for getting creative, whether you’re a learner or experienced. All are welcome. For more information contact Helen 07415 113446
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Thought for the Week
“During these 40 days, let me put away all my pride.
Let me change my heart and give up all that is not good within me.
Let me love God with all that I am and all that I have.”
Genesis Grain