December Services
Services start at 10.45am unless otherwise stated. Services are also available online to view live, or afterwards.
Sunday 30 November – Annual Amnesty service where we remember the work of Amnesty International and write messages of support to people around the world who suffer injustice. The service will be led by our Minister, Revd Clare Nutbrown-Hughes, with input from members of the Justice & Peace Group.
Our support for Amnesty International started many years ago thanks to the efforts of Carol’s husband, Jeff, and Russell Howells. These words from Carol indicate how important our support is ……..‘Only when the last prisoner of conscience has been freed, when the last torture chamber has been closed, when the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a reality for the world’s people, will our work be done’
‘This year I have sent 2 packs of stamps to Amnesty International. Every stamp counts – Christmas and commemorative raise the most money. Please leave ½ cm of paper around the stamp and the QR code as it is part of the stamp. If you are not able to do that just rip them off the envelope. I always check and trim each stamp before sending them off. Only collect proper stamps which are in good condition, and not those from pre-printed envelopes. I know we don’t have many stamps these days but please keep on saving them and put them in the box on the table in church. Thank You. Carol’
Sunday 7 December – Our annual Gift Sunday service will be led by Revd Ray Vincent. We receive gifts to be donated to Homestart [https://www.homestartcymru.org.uk/] and Pobl. [https://www.poblgroup.co.uk/] .
Please ensure gifts are not wrapped and are brought in separate bags for ease of distribution. See below for more details.
During the service we will once again be writing to the young people who our former Minister, Phil Wall supports in his work as chaplain.
This year we will also be joining Christian Aid in the “Red Line for Gaza” campaign. Remember to wear red!!
Home-start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through challenging times. Toys/gifts for toddlers to teenagers or cash or supermarket vouchers to fund food hampers for the families.
Castle House Supported Housing Project, which is part of POBL, offers a safe and supportive environment for people who are working through their own personal challenges. Most residents stay for around 6 to 12 months, depending on their individual needs. Castle House provides five self-contained flats along with a welcoming communal activity room. Here people receive tailored support to help them build the skills and confidence needed for independent living. Over time, as residents grow more self-reliant, the level of support gently decreases.
Gifts of toiletries, Socks, T Shirts, Gloves, Hats and chocolates/sweets would be most welcome. As there is a hostel in Treforest gifts will be donated there instead of the hostel in Mill Street. Both are run by Pobl.
Please ensure gifts are not wrapped and are brought in separate bags for ease of distribution.
Sunday 14 December – Monthly Zoom service. This month our service will be led by Gwen Simmons
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89461145366?pwd=S3ExNTVjdGVGdXlGVlNQc2k3eldudz09
Monday 15 December 6.30pm – Carol singing at Sainsbury’s, Pontypridd. Come and sing along with us. All funds raised will go to Christian Aid.
Sunday 21 December – Nativity Service “Destination X – where will you be this Christmas?” The service will be led by Iestyn Henson and will include communion.
Wednesday 24 December 4.00pm – Christmas Eve service led by our Minister, Revd Clare Nutbrown-Hughes is for everyone. Join us as we remember Jesus’ birth
Thursday 25 December – 10.30am – Christmas Day service led by Claire Hughes
Sunday 28 December – A service of carols and readings led by our Minister.
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