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New Archdeacon of Montgomery Appointed

The Bishop of St Asaph is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Dr Peter Pike as the next Archdeacon of Montgomery succeeding the Venerable John Thelwell who retires at the end of June.

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Ministry and Calling Sunday - May 20: Churches pray for next generation of leaders

Parishioners will pray for people called to lead churches at special services across Wales on May 20.

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Archbishop of Wales tests JCB on Welsh steeplechase

The Archbishop of Wales tried out a 7.5 tonne JCB tractor today which a vicar has been driving across Wales this week to highlight the plight of farmers.

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Vicar steeplechases across Wales on tractor

A vicar driving a tractor is visiting all six Welsh Cathedrals next week to highlight the plight of farmers.

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It's church every day for The Queen during Welsh tour

Her Majesty The Queen will join parishioners for two church services as she tours Wales to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee this week. 

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News from the Church in Wales' Governing Body meeting

Please see http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/structure/govbody/apr12/highlights/highlights.pdf for a full round-up of the meeting of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales which met at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, on April 18-19. A Welsh language version will be available shortly.

 

Archbishop of Wales - Gospel must be good news for gay people

Christians need to show how the Gospel of Jesus is good news for gay people, the Archbishop of Wales said today.

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Archbishop of Wales petitions against "heritage tax"

The Archbishop of Wales is urging the Government to reconsider a tax change to property warning it could threaten the future of some of Wales’ most important buildings.

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Words Will Never Be Enough - musicians launch new compilation before tour of Welsh cathedrals

Charles Timberlake and John Daniels, best known for their gentle, inspirational and contemplative piano and instrumental music, announce the release of their new compilation – Words Will Never Be Enough.

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Wales: Sunday Worship comes from University Chaplaincy

Students at Cardiff will be leading a service of worship live on national radio this weekend (March 11).

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Council Prayers unlawful rules High Court

From http://www.secularism.org.uk

The High Court today ruled that "The saying of prayers as part of the formal meeting of a Council is not lawful under s111 of the Local Government Act 1972, and there is no statutory power permitting the practice to continue". The judgement follows a Judicial Review initiated by the National Secular Society.

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Wales: Strong response to Church review

More than 1,000 people across Wales have had their say about the future of the Church in Wales as part of a root and branch review.

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Hunt is on for people to inspire Wales

Inspirational people who help their organisation benefit the wider community will be recognised in a new award sponsored by the Church in Wales.

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Wales' finest stained glass gets window on-line

People interested in church history can now view and research more than 2,000 stained glass windows from hundreds of churches in Wales online.

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Wales: Church holds debate on presumed consent

A public debate on the morality of presumed consent of organ donation will take place in Cardiff this weekend.

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Hospital chaplain to coach in spiritual care

By Anna Morrell, Church in Wales

A senior hospital chaplain is returning to Wales to help coach parishioners in counselling and support clergy.

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Grant for church to preserve Seven Deadly Sins

A Medieval church has been given more than half-a-million pounds to preserve the Seven Deadly Sins.

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Hundreds expected for Dean's funeral service

From the Church in Wales

Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Newport Cathedral tomorrow (Wed) to pay their last respects to one of the most senior clergymen in Wales.

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Archbishop praises inter-faith work in Wales

The Archbishop of Wales will praise the “open and honest” relationship that exists in Wales between Christians and Muslims in a lecture tomorrow (Tuesday Nov 22) to celebrate National Interfaith week. 

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Now showing at a church near you - the Five Deadly Sins of Llancarfan!

From the Church in Wales

Next Friday marks the triumphant completion of the First Phase of sponsored conservation work in St Cadoc’s Church, Llancarfan, which has now revealed scary new additions to the celebrated, recently-discovered 15th century wall paintings. 

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