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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’).

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.

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’).

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Click and connect: Digital Church reflections

Clergy and parishioners across Wales have been on a steep learning curve over the past month. With church buildings suddenly having to close just before Easter, a crucial time in the Christian calendar, they have worked fast to provide ministry online, creating ‘Digital Church’. Whether it’s live-streaming services on Facebook, uploading recorded daily offices on YouTube, hymns on SoundCloud, or inviting people to worship via Zoom, everyone from bishops to church wardens are harnessing whatever technology they can to continue serve their communities through this most difficult of times.

We caught up with a few of those trying something new to see how their experience of Digital Church was going and we will be publishing their reflections over the next few days. We hope that by sharing experiences, others may find inspiration or useful advice.

To find out how you can join Digital Church, check your local church’s website or social media to see what is going on or join one of the parishes listed here:

Digital services

(Remember, you don't have to be on Facebook yourself to access live or recorded services.)

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