Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA
Minister: Vacancy
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89461145366?pwd=S3ExNTVjdGVGdXlGVlNQc2k3eldudz09
2nd March 2025
We welcome you all to our fifth hybrid service today whether you are joining us online or later on YouTube.
We have experienced problems with the previous services, and we hope that all will go well today. The service can be viewed in the Sanctuary or via ZOOM in the comfort of your homes. Our own Rev Ray Vincent will be leading the service today and his Theme is “Listen to him”
We pray that, through him, we may be made aware of God’s message to us all.
Tea and Coffee will be served in the Hall following the service and Handmade cards, for ALL occasions will be available in the hall.
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newsletter to inform our prayers during the week:
- We are sorry to learn that Anne Edwards was admitted to RGH last weekend after a fall, she is still there
- We heard on Friday that Marion Mansell, a former Castle Sq member who is now in a residential home is very poorly. We got to know Marion during Covid as she looked forward to receiving the newsletter.
- We are pleased to hear that Stephanie was discharged from hospital on Thursday
- We think of Jean Davies who is still in hospital and for John who is missing her being at home.
- We remember our Elders who have a meeting on Sunday evening. (see below)
- People who are in hospital and waiting for arrangements to be in place before they can be discharged.
Birthdays
There are three people with birthdays this week: Stephen Webber on Monday 3rd and Gwyneth James and Marilyn Leach both on Saturday 8th. We hope you are all able to celebrate with family and friends.
Diary for the Week
Monday 3rd Language Class in the Hall at 10.00am
The Park Ramblers will meet to walk at 10.15 followed by Coffee at The Princes
Wednesday 5th St David’s Guild will meet from 1.45pm at St Catherine’s, (see below)
Thursday 6th The first of our Lent Studies – 2pm in the church
Sunday 9th Rev Owen Griffiths will lead our service at 10.45
Future Services
Sunday 16th March Dave Kitchen
Sunday 23rd March Clare Nutbrown-Hughes
Sunday 30th March Rev Martin Spain
Elders Meeting
Among the items on the agenda are; Arrangements for the Weekend 22nd/23rd March when we will welcome Clare Nutbrown Hughes to the churches that make up the Valleys’ Pastorate.
Final Arrangements for the DPIA and Purple Shoots events to be held during March.
Plans for Holy Week and our Easter services.
St David’ Guild
What a lovely afternoon we all had in guild last Wednesday when Caryl Williams outlined her long musical career as well as singing and playing her guitar. As a member of Y Triban she told us of some of the highlights of her career…recording for EMI at their famous Abbey Rd studios; being in a number of Gren cartoons; being Max Boyce’s warm-up act for many years and singing in a Royal Command performance in the New Theatre. A very busy life while holding down a full-time job. Diolch yn fawr Caryl.
Another musical treat is in store for us this week when we welcome back the stalwart duo of our very own Kath and Dave. We are looking forward very much to this afternoon.
Arrangements for the Weekend Visit of our prospective Minister ~ a reminder
Saturday 22 March
10.30 – 12.00. Coffee at Van Road, Caerphilly 2.30. Tea at Hope & Market Square, Merthyr
Members and friends of all 4 churches are welcome to attend either or both of these events.
Each will include a short Q & A session.
Sunday 23 March
10.45 United worship at SDUC, followed by coffee/tea
Time for sharing questions, information, concerns after Clare has left.
Dates for your Diary
Working with DPIA Tuesday 11th March 10.am – 12 Noon – two Information Sessions:
Health Literacy – Healthy Living in Wales & Cultural Orientation – Wales Culture and the Law
Volunteers are wanted to welcome participants and serve refreshments if required.
Do you enjoy Crafting? Tuesday 18th & 15th March 10.am -12 Noon – organised by Purple Shoots
Come and join a community of people with a love for getting creative,
whether you’re a learner or experienced. All are welcome.
For more information contact Helen 07415 113446
Foodbank Appeal
We have supported the Pontypridd Foodbank many years. In December 2022 they moved to new premises in Nile Street.
They are appealing to their supporters for one-off donations to their building fund as they have recently begun a programme of works to improve and upgrade the building so that it is greener and cleaner, and is used in the best way possible to meet the needs of our clients and the community. The cost will be around £240,000. They have some funding from RCT Council, and are applying for grant funding from a number of different sources, including the Trussell Network.
- Donate in cash or cheque, please put your donation in an envelope and mark it PROJECT. And place in the box. Cheques made payable to Pontypridd Foodbank
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Thought for the Week
Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved.”
Adriana Trigiani