At this week’s Annual Vestry Meeting, Rev. Kevin shared the below reflections. If you hadn’t been able to take a copy last week, they are here for you to read and reflect on now. Reflections from the Vicar I want to begin by saying thank you for your welcome to Bro Celynnin and also toContinue reading “Reflections from the Vicar 2025”
Category Archives: Reflections
Bishop’s Bulletin – Lent, appointments, diary dates, and the upcoming listening exercise on same-sex marriage
Some important information in the below attachments, and this message from Bishop David. Please make a note of the dates for upcoming consultation, special services, and information. Annwyl gyfeillion, Cyn bo hir, byddwn yn dechrau pererindod Grawys yr Eglwys, a chyfeirir at y Grawys yn aml fel ‘amser gwanwyn yr eglwys’, nid yn unig amContinue reading “Bishop’s Bulletin – Lent, appointments, diary dates, and the upcoming listening exercise on same-sex marriage”
Feast of Christ the King
The 24th November is the feast day of Christ the King. Daniel 7: 9-10, 13, 14 John 18: 33-37 As we acknowledge Jesus as Lord and King, we are redeemed and become people with a changed status. We, unlike UK citizens under King Charles, have entered into a different Kingdom, one we enter into by choice.Continue reading “Feast of Christ the King”
Miracles
There are thirty-seven miracles recorded in the four Gospels, and the feeding of the 5,000 (20,000 counting the women and children too!) is the only one recorded in all four Gospels. It is set shortly after Jesus had heard about John the Baptist’s beheading by Herod. In his sadness, Jesus had gathered His followers to talkContinue reading “Miracles”
Trust in God
This second Sunday after Trinity and two weeks into the church calendar period of ‘ordinary time’, means traditionally it’s time to reflect on the essentials of faith, go deeper into His word and know God more. 1 Samuel 8: 4 -11, 16–20 Mark 3: 20 -35 The lectionary readings today illustrate how humankind and particularlyContinue reading “Trust in God”
A season of Bright Sadness
Being a person of faith today runs counter to the messages we face every day. We owe it to ourselves to rediscover how to keep holding and strengthening our faith as things in our lives shift and change, and as things in the world make us lose confidence that God is still working. Our faith isContinue reading “A season of Bright Sadness”
Creation Sunday
If you have ever had the opportunity to watch any of the Planet Earth series, then you will have been captivated by them. Sir David Attenborough would often remind us that we needed to provide more care for the natural world, and God’s creation is a common theme in our Bible readings today. Psalm 104:Continue reading “Creation Sunday”
An urgent response to a divine invitation
In the past, I spent a lot of time walking in the mountains of North Wales with my two springer spaniels. I found myself completely immersed in nature, admiring the beauty of God’s creation. Sheep would often graze in the fields and, occasionally, I caught a glimpse of shepherds tending to their flock. Today, IContinue reading “An urgent response to a divine invitation”
Bible Sunday and a spiritual awakening
Bible Sunday is the day when we celebrate the Bible, and it reminds us of the central role that the Bible plays in Christian faith and practice. The Bible provides guidance and inspiration, and Bible Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the Bible’s importance in our church’s history and identity. There is aContinue reading “Bible Sunday and a spiritual awakening”
Finding the way
When lockdown was declared in March 2020, my wife Liz and I decided that we would walk regularly, not only for exercise, but also to pursue a personal project. Maps made of Wales in 1888 are now available online. We wanted to explore all the footpaths around where we live in Conwy and compare them with those which were recorded 132 years ago.Continue reading “Finding the way”