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Posted on 03 Apr 2015There was a tremendous Messy Easter celebration on the morning of Good Friday. An excellent attendance of children and adults contributed to the reflection on Good Friday whilst looking forward to the celebration of Easter Day. On Sunday we celebrate Easter with Said Coomunion at 8am and Sung Communion at 10am Posted on 15 Dec 2014Voices in Harmony held a wonderful Christmas Concert on 15th December. In addition to items from the choir and their Musical Director Nigel Hopkins, there were contributions from the Penclawdd Junior Band, Baritone Andrew Matthews, Violinist Clive Dobbins and accompanists Julie Dobbins and John Davies. There was also a moving tribute to those who have lost their lives in war as we marked the centenary of the outbreak of World War 1 Posted on 15 Dec 2014On 7th December at the Advent Carol service the Bishop licensed Sue Rumbelow, Sue McLeish, Sian Smith, Jean Thomas and Judy Thomas as lay worship leaders. Sian was also licensed as a youth worker and Roger and Barbara Harris were commended for their work as Diocesan fair trade champions Posted on 02 Nov 2014At the main morning service on October 26th the 65th anniversary of the Mothers Union in the parish was celebrated. Members of the Mothers Union took part in the service which was followed with a celebration in the church hall. The celebrations continued at the Mothers Union meeting on October 30th where there was more cake and more celebrations. We give thanks for the work of the Mothers Union in the parish and throughout the world and pray for their work today and into the future. Posted on 20 Oct 2014The culmination of months of rehearsals came with 3 nights of Joseph and his amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in a packed church. It was great fun brining together a cast of different ages and various experiences of public singing ! have a look at some of the photos on the gallery page ! Posted on 06 Oct 2014October 5th - excellent day of celebration for the Harvest Festival. The morning services included a presentation from the Sunday School and in the afternoon there was a Songs of Praise service followed by a bring and share supper. Thanks to all who decorated the church and who helped in the various services and with the supper Posted on 14 Sep 2014Voices in Harmony meet every Monday at St John's Church Hall at 5.45 pm. New members are welcome no audition required. Choir members are rehearsing new pieces for their Annual Carol Concert Monday 15 December 2014. This year will certainly be a 'friends and family' evening. Two excellent artistes have been engaged for the evening. International Violinist Clive Dobbins accompanied by a very proud sister Julie Dobbins our choir accompanist. Andrew Matthews (Baritone) winner of the Baritone solo and Blue Ribband at this year's National Eisteddfod at Llanelli. Andrew is a friend and past pupil of Nigel Hopkins our choir Musical Director. Our friend John Davies (organist) will once again join the choir for an evening of seasonal music and song. This will certainly be an occasion for all the family with the young musicians of Penclawdd Junior Band accompanying tradition carols and Christmas music. Tickets will be available in early November. This concert is usually SOLD OUT. To avoid disappointment please put your order in NOW to choir members !! Posted on 14 Sep 2014Excellent concert this evening organised as a Joseph fundraiser but outstanding on its own ! Thanks to Joan Lewis for organising it and to all who took part. A special mention to those who came along on their birthdays - Joan Lewis, Tony Holt and Jessica and Emily Lewis who were celebrating their 13th birthday ! (that's Jessica and Emily not Joan or Tony!!) Posted on 13 Sep 2014Rehearsals for the production of Joseph are now approaching the performance ! It's been great fun and a lot of hard work has been out in by the cast (of all ages !). All we hope is that the performances in October will be well attended - it will be great fun and a great show - don't miss out on your tickets ! Posted on 31 Jul 2014The Christian Aid Coffee Morning held recently raised a total of £261 - well done to all who made this possible. We have also as a Parish recently raised over £600 for the Diocesan Faith in Families charity and over £500 for US (formerly USPG). Well done to all ! |
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