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Anglican

Anglicans form the family of Christians closely related to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Whilst tracing their inheritance back to Christ and the earliest Christians and to the ancient Roman Catholic church, the sixteenth century Reformation was a crucial moment for Anglicanism.

Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

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’).

Eucharist

‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

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.

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

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’).

Home For clergy and members Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance Digital Ministry Live-streamed and recorded services

Live-streamed and recorded services

With many churches closed due to the coronavirus pandemic people are turning up to Digital Church instead. We can gather together online for live-streamed or recorded services, prayer groups, Bible studies and reflections. There is a lot going on all over Wales. Check your local church’s website or social media for details of how you can join in or see the list of services below. (Remember, you don't have to be on Facebook yourself to access live or recorded services.)

For help and advice for offering digital ministry, see recorded webinars, run by St Padarn's Institute.

If you would like to add your service to the list below, please contact us at webmaster@churchinwales.org.uk

All programmes, recorded or live streamed, whether from a church building or elsewhere, are produced in accordance with the latest Welsh Government Regulations.

  • Collective worship for schools - the weekly Collective Worship is provided for all schools by clergy and Christian organisations (Christian Aid, St Padarn’s, Godly Play, Scripture Union, Bible Society, Open the Book, etc) and shared through YouTube and social media. Schools will be encouraged to share examples of their Collective Worship led by Headteacher and Child Led Collective Worship. Collective Worship for school

  • The LMA of AWL Brosancler would like to invite you to join us in worship at https://www.facebook.com/groups/524872721481028 and do look at our archive.... and YouTube videos also. We broadcast a weekly message on Tuesdays at 11am, Morning Prayer on Thursdays at 8:30 and Sundays at 9:00. We also have coffee afternoons on Wednesdays and Cafe Church - both via Zoom - contact us if you would like the link. And a zoom Eucharist at 12:00 on Sunday.

  • Parish of Llandeilo Tal y Bont (Pontarddulais) with Penllergaer

Pontarddulais St. Michael’s St Teilo’s https://www.facebook.com/LlandeiloTalyBont

Penllergaer – St. David’s https://www.facebook.com/StDavidsChurchPenllergaer

Services are provided both in English and Welsh.

The parish blog, including orders of service is https://stmichaelstdavidstteilo.wordpress.com/

  • The Bro Celynnin Ministry Area, Conwy, produces weekly worship videos, reflections and Zoom chats. Find out more at:

www.caruconwy.com bro celynnin youtube channel

  • Ficer Eglwys Crist, Parc y Rhath, Caerdydd/Vicar of Christ Church, Roath Park, Cardiff
    Parch Ganon Dr Trystan Owain Hughes/Revd Canon Dr Trystan Owain Hughes
    Arweinydd MTh (Diwinyddiaeth), Athrofa Padarn Sant/MTh (Theology) Lead, St Padarn’s Institute, Cardiff, Wales
    Listen at https://soundcloud.com/christchurchcardiff

  • Bro Ardudwy Ministry Area, from the Vicarage/Ardal Weinidogaeth Bro Ardudwy, o’r Ficerdy
    Father Tony Hodges with Rev’d Dominic McClean/Tad Tony Hodges hefo Parch Dominic McClean
    Service time: 10:20am
    Watch at www.facebook.com/broardudwy

  • St Peter’s Church Carmarthen
    Rev’d Matt Webster
    Service times: Sunday 8:00am Morning Prayer, 11:00 Eucharist (tbc), 6:00pm Evening Prayer
    Watch at www.facebook.com/StPetersCarmarthen/

  • The United Churches of St Ishmael with Llansaint & Ferryside, Bro Kidwelly LMA
    Revd Will Lambert & Revd Heidi de Gruchy
    Service time: 10:00am
    Watch at: youtu.be/wiYJ3zIn-_E