As you may know, there is an LA consultation in place regarding the proposals to create 92 pay and display parking spaces along the length of Lloyd George Avenue in Butetown for visitors to the city centre and the Bay. You can view the details of this here Whilst the following does not represent theContinue reading “Lloyd George Avenue”
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Necessary Sin?
In a few days time, we will light the Paschal Candle, and hear the beautiful words of the Exsultet, the Easter Proclamation. We use some of the words from that beautiful proclamation to explore some of the days of Holy Week Have you seen those ‘video trials’ where children are left in a room withContinue reading “Necessary Sin?”
Go Wild
Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, the birds are tweeting, it’s time to get outdoors! With the most recent changes to COVID restrictions announced by Welsh Government we’re excited that we can now begin outdoor activities for children (only) in our Wild Side and gardens at St Mary’s. So, Go Wild on Tuesday AprilContinue reading “Go Wild”
Rejoice: Holy Week
Our e-bulletin for Holy Week is now available with details of Holy Week and Easter celebrations, gossip from the gardens, and other updates. Check out https://sway.office.com/6C2kM3rR7tah0B3D?ref=Link
Triumph and Trumpet Blasts
During the coming days of Holy Week, we use the words of the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) sung at the Easter Vigil to explore the meaning of the days which precede. (You can find the words to the Exsulet below). First up, is Palm Sunday. Positions of celebrity and fame can be fragile. Certain newspapers andContinue reading “Triumph and Trumpet Blasts”
She feels a weight like water
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, here’s a poem written some years ago now that reflects on the moment of Mary’s encounter with the angel, and her solemn ‘yes’ to God. Somewhere in the world there is village. And somewhere in the village there is a well. The well isContinue reading “She feels a weight like water”
Moving on: St Mary’s Wild Side and Gardens
The second of a series of articles outlining our plans for the future before we begin seeking over a quarter of a million pounds to bring our dreams to fruition! St Mary’s Church stands at the meeting point of Cardiff City Centre and Cardiff Bay, engaging with the immediate residential and ethnically diverse community ofContinue reading “Moving on: St Mary’s Wild Side and Gardens”
Moving on: A window on the world
St Mary’s has ambitious plans as we make the most of our resources to create a sustainable Church that makes a difference to the wider community. This week, we received the final document and drawings from our Architect for some interior and exterior reordering. As we prepare to begin the process of seeking grants, ourContinue reading “Moving on: A window on the world”
Rejoice!
Yes it’s time for our weekly bulletin, with resources for Sunday, details of our Holy Week and Easter celebrations, and other news and resources from St Mary’s Church. Check out: https://sway.office.com/XD1gipqijeJH5hWl?ref=Link
Rejoice
We’re half way through Lent, and drawing nearer to our celebration of Christ’s saving death and Resurrection. With Sunday Word and reflection, gossip from the gardens, an outline of our daily worship, and more, our weekly online bulletin is now live and kicking at https://sway.office.com/NXpAfEdyKL2Saq2V?ref=Link
