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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”

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”

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”

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

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

When growing up, our garden consisted of a hybrid combination of grass and concrete which, in the most simplistic of ways provided an all-weather pitch for me and my brothers to play football, irritating the neighbours when our ball ended up in their lettuce patch or among their roses.  Most of the time, we’d sneakContinue reading “Glory be to God for dappled things”

‘Giving Up’ and ‘Giving Out’ are two important parts of Lent as we take up self-denial and works of charity. Along our Lenten journey at St Mary’s, we support women like Faith who is on the frontline of Climate Change and, through Christian Aid, has green fields and a hopeful future. Each year at StContinue reading “Near or far away”

Steffan is no stranger to St Mary’s. When I lived in the house above the vicarage I’d often see him below with his two brothers kicking a ball around in the long vicarage garden, dreaming of Swansea City! His grandfather or Taid was Fr Graham, my predecessor here at St Mary’s, and the congregation soonContinue reading “Super Steff”

Rejoice! It’s time for our weekly bulletin with gossip from the gardens, going for a Green Future with Christian Aid – our Lenten Charity – news of Mothering Sunday, and we’re going through the keyhole for our Sunday reflection https://sway.office.com/uZjGWEWK0wKdncis?ref=Link

Rejoice – our weekly e-bulletin is now live and waiting to be read, with readings and reflections for Sunday, news about our Wild Side, and our daily pattern of prayer! Check it out here: https://sway.office.com/pXLx6jGLLUvxFhFD?ref=Link