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Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Lent

Lent is the six-week period leading up to Easter. It is a particular time to confess sin and to seek personal and collective renewal (a ‘springtime of the spirit’). Lent has a special focus on Jesus’s journey to the cross and prepares the Church to celebrate his resurrection.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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Digital Ministry

Live Streaming Church Services

Addendum to Government advice on the temporary closure of churches (26th March):

A minister of religion, to go to their place of worship may broadcast an act of worship, whether over the internet or otherwise.

Please see our live-streamed and recorded services

Advice and guidance

Many churches are launching, or considering launching, video content online, including live streaming. We warmly commend the advice issued by the Church of England on the topic:

https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches

Digital ministry through social media is a way of continuing fellowship with people who are isolated. This includes live streaming of services, virtual prayer meetings, Bible study groups and Lent courses. For more information on how to do this see:

Virtual meetings – advice from the Diocese of Llandaff
Live-streaming - advice from the Diocese of Llandaff
Live-streaming – advice from the Church of England
Music copyright for live-streaming - advice from the RSCM

See how churches are using digital ministry