What's On...
Here is your weekly update from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.
As proper Brits, it would be almost unlawful not to begin by mentioning the weather, and at long last, THE SUNSHINE HAS ARRIVED! After what has felt like an extended season of grey skies and wellies, the brighter days and hints of spring are a welcome gift.
It is a gentle reminder too of Gods faithfulness in every season. Just as the earth begins to bloom again, were reminded of the new life and fresh hope we have. May this long awaited sunshine lift our spirits and turn our hearts in gratitude to the one who makes all things new.
World Day of Prayer 2026
The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen's initiative. It is run under the motto "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action" and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March.
This year’s World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at Bethel Chapel in Llantwit Major on Friday 6th March, beginning at 2.30pm. The material this year has been prepared by women’s group in Nigeria, and the theme is, “I will give you rest”, taken from chapter 11 of St Matthew’s Gospel. All are welcome
The Church in Wales since COVID have started to roll out how you can give to your Church making it a lot easier with Gift Direct. Gift Direct allows you to set up a standing order for as little or as much as you like every single month. This can help secure the future of your church by this regular guaranteed giving. See the poster attached or follow this link. Please note when you set this up that you can decide exactly where this money is going.
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Easyfundraising help.
Another way you can help without giving money is Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is now registered with ‘easyfundraising’, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use ‘easyfundraising’ to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! Once you have signed up it will happen automatically every time you shop with the chosen brands. For example Amazon.
These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment.
You can find our ‘easyfundraising’ page
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How to Video
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Fundraiser
Samaritans Push Up Challenge
Tanya, Tom and Fr Edwin would like to say a very big ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported their sponsored push-up challenge to support the work of Samaritans. The challenge finished last Friday and the final 10 push-ups were completed live on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/stilltudschurch/videos/2275417889608330
The great news is that the 3 of them (The T-Team) have raised over £1,000, which will help to support the fabulous work that Samaritans do across the UK, supporting people in mental anguish. There is still time to make a donation, and this link will take you to The T-Team’s fundraising page:
https://www.thepushupchallenge.co.uk/fundraisers/thetteam
2,000 people end their lives by suicide globally every day… and that was the reason for asking volunteers to do 2,000 push-ups. In the UK alone, statistically, 125 people take their own lives each week, which means one suicide on average every 90 minutes. Samaritans are committed to work to reduce that, and offer support and a listening ear that can be the difference between life and death:
https://www.samaritans.org
Events!
Friday 13th March 7:30pm St Brides Church Hall- Come and celebrate the Library's 1th Anniversary with a 'Save our Bells' fundraiser. £2 entry and a raffle on the night. nibbles provided but feel free to bring your own drinks.
Saturday 14th March 10:30am- 3:30pm St Illtuds Church- Lenten Quiet Day, An experience of Franciscan spirituality.
Tuesday 17th March 7:30pm Ewenny Priory Church- Ewenny Arts Festival presents a St Patricks Day Concert with Bridgend Tabernacle Choir and more. Click here for the poster. Tickets are just £10. Available from Samantha B's or Ewenny Pottery.
Friday 20th March at 7.30 Llantonian Hall- Our wonderful mayor is holding a quiz and karaoke night in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Tickets are £7, which includes a glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles.
The Llantwit Major Chamber Music Festival returns to St Illtud’s Church from the 20th to the 22nd of March.
It promises to be an outstanding weekend of concerts featuring a great variety of classical music.
The Festival was founded in 2019 by local cellist Ben Tarlton. Each year he invites world-class musicians from afar to perform with him over the Festival weekend and this year is no exception. Details of the concerts and performers are available on our website.
Alongside the main Festival concerts, we have once again partnered with the Worshipful Company of Musicians Young Artist Scheme. This year will feature an hour-long solo guitar recital by Hope Cramsie, at 2:30pm on Sunday 22nd March.
For the first time, the Festival is hosting a FREE Children’s Concert at St Illtud’s Church, on Saturday 21st March, 11:00-11:30am. All are welcome!
This is organised on top of our ongoing outreach work in local schools and care homes.
Tickets for the five concerts are easy to get a hold of. Either through our website (follow the QR code on the poster), at Bardic Vintage Books on Church Street or on the door before the concerts.
We are hugely looking forward to welcoming you and sharing live music making with the community!
Tuesday 14th April- Julie Brown has VERY KINDLY put on a Coach trip to Hay on Wye to raise money for St Illtuds Church. So get your tickets and enjoy a lovely day out. Tickets available at Bardic Books or contact Julie on 07780475877.
Worship Information
Sunday 8th March: For the readings of
The Third Sunday of Lent click here.
8.00am Eucharist at St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major
9.30am Eucharist at Ewenny Priory Church
9.30am Eucharist at St Illtud’s Church (& on Facebook)
11.00am Eucharist at St Tathan Church, St Athan
11.00am Eucharist at St Bridget’s Church, St Brides Major
11.00am Eucharist at St Cattwg’s Church, Llanmaes
11.00am Eucharist at St James Church, Wick
11.15am Eucharist at St Donat's Church, St Donat's
Facebook Live link
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Morning Prayer: Monday at 9.00am on Zoom.
The meeting code is 592 850 026, and the password is Prayers, or
click on this link to join…
The liturgy for Morning Prayer is available in the worship section of this website.
Prayers for the Parish, led by the Mothers Union on Tuesday at 11.00am.
The Meeting ID: 879 7812 1918 and the password: MU, or
click on this link to join…
Morning Prayer from Wick on Thursday at 8.30am.
The Meeting ID: 872 7024 3106 and the password: James, or
click on this link to join…
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With our prayers and good wishes,
The GHC Ministry Team
