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Doing ‘lockdown’ time From time to time, some of our writers have given us helpful insights by relating previous experience to our current shared situation. Today, we get to know more of Andrea (Andy) Butler’s work as a prison chaplain – where ‘doing time’ is well understood! Mae amser wedi ei bennu i bopeth, amser penodol i bopethContinue reading “Daily Reflection 14th May”

Greetings Today we begin with greetings from Marjorie Stott, a long-standing member of the choir at St. Mary’s Conwy. Like many of our more senior folk, she is not able to connect online, but we are indebted to others in our community who print these daily reflections regularly to make sure everyone is included. It fits well with theContinue reading “Daily Reflection 13th May”

Hidden Depths One of the recent themes for discussion in some of the church press and amongst Christians friends, has been ‘What do we think God might be saying to us through this crisis?’ Reverend David Parry has been drawn to the channels in the mudflats of Conwy’s low tide as a metaphor for theseContinue reading “Daily Reflection 12th May”

Keep on singing! This is the start of week 8 of lockdown – and we are blessed each morning by the contributions of different members of our community who have written, shared songs, prayers and ‘sung out’ the messages of God’s love and faithfulness far and wide through email, social media, website and print. Thank youContinue reading “Daily Reflection 11th May”

Welcome to Sunday Worship As this Sunday is the beginning of Christian Aid Week, we have made it the theme of our short service of worship together. We have also opened a ‘Just Giving’ page for donations to this year’s Bro Celynnin Christian Aid Appeal. Please click here to make a donation. There’s an invitation, too, to seeContinue reading “Daily Reflection 10th May”

We are the church There has been much speculation this week about the likely content of the Prime Minister’s next national address. What will he say about the possible lifting of some of the restrictions on our daily lives? There has inevitably been debate too about when we might be able to get access toContinue reading “Daily Reflection 9th May”

Bank Holiday Friday Edition Today’s Bank Holiday in honour of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day is a bank holiday weekend like no other. Strangely, the reason for today’s designation may have a deeper resonance as we contemplate self-sacrifice, the struggle for peace and freedom, and victory over the grave. It is a day for honouring those whoContinue reading “Daily Reflection 8th May”

When bad things happen Our reflection today comes from David Jones (St. Benedict’s Gyffin). He wrote in “I have been wrestling with many thoughts over COVID-19 and what our reaction should be” – and we are so pleased he felt able to share them here! He sets himself a tall order: to ponder the questionsContinue reading “Daily Reflection 7th May”

For whom the bell tolls Jane Bowen from St. Mary’s Conwy brings us today’s reflection, based on the famous poem from which this title is taken. From my years of working in Liverpool Cathedral, with its heaviest and highest peal of bells in the world, I cannot but be reminded of the sonorous depth ofContinue reading “Daily Reflection 6th May”

Coronavirus has a negative impact on all of us, but love unites all of us. Please join us for Christian Aid Week (10th – 16th May) for an opportunity to change the world through our gifts, prayers and actions. Click here to make a donation to the Conwy Christian Aid Group. “Thank you again for your energyContinue reading “Christian Aid Week 2020”