Author Archives: Bro Celynnin

Crochet heart Sandy Hughes from Gyffin has been getting crafty in her response to the pandemic… Sandy Hughes writes: All those weeks ago, when our lives changed in so many ways, I decided to start crocheting a ‘lockdown’ blanket – little knowing how many weeks there would be to finish it! But while I was waiting forContinue reading “Daily Reflection 26th June”

The Old Man and the Cat David Jones from Gyffin writes, “Thank you for all your work in producing our Daily Reflections. It is so good to read other people’s perspectives on our area and on the life events that have shaped people’s lives. I like this old story and it may speak to others too.”Continue reading “Daily Reflection 25th June”

Plans for Junior Angela Saunders from the Conwy Valley reflects on today’s birthday boy! Gyfeillion annwyl, yn awr yr ydym yn blant Duw, ac nid amlygwyd eto beth a fyddwn. Yr ydym yn gwybod, pan fydd ef yn ymddangos, y byddwn yn debyg iddo, oherwydd cawn ei weld ef fel y mae. 1 Ioan Beloved, weContinue reading “Daily Reflection 24th June”

Mind the Gap Astrid Clarke from Gyffin has some challenging, but honest words for our time, as she reflects on keeping safe. ‘Nid yw unrhyw ddisgyblaeth, yn wir, ar y pryd yn ymddangos yn bleserus, ond yn hytrach yn boenus; ond yn nes ymlaen, y mae’n dwyn heddychol gynhaeaf cyfiawnder i’r rhai sydd wedi euContinue reading “Daily Reflection 23rd June”

In Isolation Paul Clough from Gyffin finds some helpful perspective on today’s troubles by drawing on a powerful memory… ‘Yr wyf yn gwbl sicr na all nac angau nac einioes, nac angylion na thywysogaethau, na’r presennol na’r dyfodol, na grymusterau nac uchelderau na dyfnderau, na dim arall a grewyd, ein gwahanu ni oddi wrth gariadContinue reading “Daily Reflection 22nd June”

Bore da!  Good morning! Our online Service today is brought to you by Reverends David and Eryl Parry, Anne Carr and David Jones. Click here or on the play button in the middle of the image below, and join us as we worship, pray and reflect together this Father’s Day, with an appropriate focus on ‘Home’. There’sContinue reading “Daily Reflection 21st June”

News update and today’s reflection Changes to Welsh Government pandemic rules, announced yesterday, will allow some places of worship to open for individual private prayer. The Church in Wales has also published detailed and helpful guidance about this. Now our Churchwardens, Vicar and Archdeacon are carrying out risk assessments to see what might be possible in Bro Celynnin.Continue reading “Daily Reflection 20th June”

Don’t give up! Thelma Gould Johnston brings us today’s reflection from her garden in Conwy. It is such a wise and timely encouragement for any of us who are struggling with the continued demands of social distancing or the other challenges and suffering of this time. Am hynny, nid ydym yn digalonni. Er ein bodContinue reading “Daily Reflection 19th June”

Spirit Level The Premier League returned last night, prompting David Parry to reflect on whether life is always fair… Dywedodd wrthyt, feidrolyn, beth sydd dda, a’r hyn a gais yr ARGLWYDD gennyt: dim ond gwneud beth sy’n iawn, caru teyrngarwch, ac ymostwng i rodio’n ostyngedig gyda’th Dduw. Micha 6:8 He has told you, O mortal,Continue reading “Daily Reflection 18th June”

Red Kite In 2006 a Red Kite was spotted flying over London, for the first time in 150 years. Once almost extinct in the UK, these magnificent birds of prey have been patiently reintroduced by conservationists. They are still quite a rare sight though – and one which inspired Vivien Wakely to write today’s reflection.Continue reading “Daily Reflection 17th June”