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Ad Clerum

Bishop Gregory's letter to the clergy dated 31st August is available to read on-line.

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Training Together

This Autumn, a new programme of training open to anyone who attends church in the Diocese of St Asaph, on a variety of subjects.

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Me? an evangelist?

The Revd Vittoria Hancock, Diocesan Evangelism Officer, can give you more information about how to communicate good news in your community.

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Diocesan Offering 2010

Resources are available to promote this year's Offering and to support a prayerful response, especially on Diocesan Offering Sunday, 12 September.

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Diocesan Calendar of Intercessions

The calendar for August is now available to download

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Latest edition

The August/September edition of Teulu Asaph can now be read on-line.

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Trust supporting excellence in schools

The Archbishop Rice Jones Charitable Trust is encouraging schools to apply for grants to resource excellence in R.E. and Worship

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Dyrchefwch eich calonnau *

Lift up your hearts

is the motto for 2010 for the Diocese of St Asaph, serving the Anglican Church in North-east Wales.

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Companions in Christ:
the first official visit to South-west Tanganyika

 

St Asaph clergy in Tanzania

The Revd Pam Powell, Mrs Ros Crawford, the Revd David Lewis,
Canon Bill Rowell, the Rt Revd John Simalenga
and the Rt Revd Stephen Lowe

It was quite an experience! Seven representatives from St Asaph, led by Bishop Stephen Lowe, were commissioned by Bishop Gregory to travel to Tanzania and start the process of linking our diocese with that of SW Tanganyika, a largely poor rural area bordering Lake Nyasa. From the moment they stepped off their small plane at Njombe to be greeted by several hundred singing Mothers' Union members and children, none were unaffected by the deep faith of those they met, even in the most difficult conditions. "We were inspired by the hope and joy of the whole Christian community and humbled by the dedication of the clergy," said Bishop Stephen, on behalf of the group. "Where the land was not good enough to generate much income for a parish then the clergy do not even receive their salaries of £60 a month.  School fees and medical fees cannot be paid and life may depend on a vegetable patch, a cow and a few chickens."

Bishop John Simalenga accompanied thr group for the whole journey and was unstinting in his efforts to ensure that they had a chance to see a cross-section of life in the Diocese. They travelled over 500 miles on rough roads. They were often very tired, but after a long day to be met with song and dance, waving palms and laughing children lifted even the most flagging spirits.

The group will be reporting soon on how the diocese might engage with this new link. Bishop Stephen says, "Make no mistake, this Tanzanian Diocese has much to teach us!  Our response as a Diocese to the visit will mark our understanding of the true nature of the Body of Christ."

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North-east Wales

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Diocesan Priorities

2010

  • Enabling and Encouraging the Whole People of God
  • Enlivening and Enriching our Worship
  • Engaging the World

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Use the tabs across the top of the page to find out about the people of our parishes and the life of the churches. Access information about local churches and Diocesan administration. To return to the Home Page click on the Diocesan shield, top left. Contact us if you can't find what you need or with suggestions for the development of this site.

 

CalendarInformation about special services, diocesan meetings, events in parishes and the Cathedral, are included in our on-line Calendar.

 

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For previous editions, see the StARchive.

 

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Download the monthly intercessions leaflet here.