You are invited to come and mark the solemnity of #AscensionDay with a special service at St Peter's. We will celebrate Jesus' return to heaven, and why it is so important for us as Christians.

News from the Vicar…

Jesus said: 'I am the vine, you are the branches'. On Sunday we're going to be thinking about what this means. You're invited to join in.
9.15am St Peter's with #sundayschool
11.15am St Illtyd's with Sunday School
3.30pm Confirmation course at St Peter's (last chance to join!)

It was great to see 26 adults and kids at #CraftyChurch this evening at St Peter’s. We had fun exploring Jesus’ bbq on the beach from John 21.
The next Crafty Church will be Friday 24 May, 5pm at St Peter’s.

Looking for a free activity and a chance to have fun with you kids or grandchildren? Why not give #CraftyChurch at St Peter's Church a try! Fun for all the family.

Save the date! We are looking forward to welcoming @phoenix_Choir to St Peter's on Friday 10 May, starting at 7pm. Tickets are £7. For more information, see fb.me/e/221zcPYZX
#choirconcert #churchconcert #eveningout

It's tonight! Hope to see you there!

You are invited to flock in this Sunday. Jesus tell us “I am the Good Shepherd”. What did he mean and why does it matter?
- 9.15am, Eucharist at St Peter’s with #sundayschool
- 11.15am, Parade service with Fforestfach Scout Group at St Illtyd’s
- 5pm, #Evensong at Peter’s

Yesterday and today, the Governing Body of the Church in Wales is meeting in Newport. The meeting is a significant part of the administrative life of the church. Please pray for all those who are taking part today. #churchinwales #governingbody

This Sunday we continue the #Evensong series 'why St Paul's letters matter today'. We welcome Jane de Gay to preach on #Ephesians . You are invited to come and explore this fascinating New Testament letter. The service begins at 5pm at St Peter's Church, Cockett Road.

This Saturday we welcome the Rev'd Peter Lewis to preach at Offeren Sanctaidd, the monthly Welsh-language Eucharist, with hymns. Worship begins at 10am. All are welcome!
#perffaithiddysgwyr #welshforadults #dechraucanmol

This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of Easter. We are with the disciples as Jesus appears in the upper room and eats a piece of fish. Why? You are invited to come and explore the answers!
9.15am - St Peter's with #SundaySchool
11.15am - St Illtyd's
#Christisrisen #Easterpeople

You are invited to #bingo evening at St Illtyd's Church. 6 rounds of bingo + light refreshments. Doors open 7pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. Entry £6 for a full card, £4 for a half-card. Pay on the door. Prizes for a line and full house. Why not come and have an evening out?
#eyesdown

SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to share the initial details of a study day on the #HolySpirit led by Jack Levison
fb.me/e/4pEBx2qhP
Online tickets will be available shortly. Or buy your ticket in Church! Thanks to Swansea & Brecon Diocese for support in making this happen!

Coming up later this month! Why not come and give #craftychurch a try? Fun for all the family with a game, drama, crafts and songs. It's all informal and totally free. Just come along.

Why does Thomas want to touch the wounds of the risen Jesus? Why does the risen Jesus' body matter so much? You are invited to come along and explore more tomorrow:
- 9.15am at St Peter's (Cockett Road) with #SundaySchool
- 11.15am at St Illtyd's (Ystrad Road)
#believingThomas

A very happy #Easter ! This morning we celebrated the resurrection with great joy with nearly 80 in church. The 9 kids in Sunday school had fun making Easter gardens. A big thank you to the choir for singing the Easter anthems.

A wonderful #EasterVigil tonight at St Illtyd’s. We started the celebration of the resurrection with great joy-then shared Prosecco & chocolate cake!
Our celebration continues in the morning, 10am at St Peter’s (with Easter egg hunt & #SundaySchool for kids).

The churches prep’d. Excitement mounts as we prepare to celebrate the #resurrection
- Tonight, 8pm at St Illtyd’s - #Easter Vigil with blessing of the Paschal Candle and first Eucharist of Easter.
- Sunday 10am at St Peter’s - #Easter morning service with renewal of baptismal vows

A big thank you to all those from St Peter’s & St Illtyd’s, Holy Cross RC Community and Gendros Baptist Church who braved the weather for the #GoodFriday #WalkofWitness . We heard St John’s Passion, prayed together and sang as we journeyed through Cockett, Fforestfach and Gendros.