CHURCH HISTORY

The Church belongs to the Church in Wales, it is in the Diocese of St. Asaph, and part of the Archdeaconry of St. Asaph, the Rural Denary of Denbigh and grouped with the parishes of Henllan & Bylchau.

 Vicar: Rev. Canon J. P.P. Williams B.A., Dip. Theol.

 Services are conducted bilingually

9.30 am: Holy Eucharist 2nd & 4th Sunday in the month

Morning Prayer 5th Sunday in the month.

Christmas Day - Holy Eucharist  9.30 a.m.

Good Friday – Final Hour Before the Cross

Easter Day – Holy Eucharist 9.30 a.m.

Pentecost – Holy Eucharist 9.30 a.m.

Harvest – 2nd Sunday in October - Evening Prayer either 3.00 or 3.30 pm with address by guest preacher.

Ecumenical services are also held during the year such as the Christian Aid Service and the Carol Service held alternately between chapel and church. There are opportunities to join in denary and diocesan events.

Christening and weddings by arrangement. Confirmation classes are also held during the year.

 Average congregation size: 20

We are a small but loyal, closely-knit, homely congregation varying in age between 10 and 80+. We are privileged to enjoy a beautifully light late medieval church. Members come from a variety of backgrounds, professions and have various interests and talents. There are opportunities for people to read lessons, serve wine during the communion service and take the collection. Tea/coffee and biscuits and an awful lot of chatting follow services !

There are occasional social events, which are generally of a fundraising nature, which in the past have included fairs, slide shows, walks and talks. The Royal Northern College of Music Chamber Ensemble and the Manchester Chamber Choir performed a highly memorable rendition of Handel’s Messiah in December 2006. The event drew people from a large area and the building was full to capacity. The church was atmospherically decorated with flowers and Victorian style holly decorations and the concert performed in soft candlelight. It is hoped that further concerts will be held in the future

The church participates in the European Heritage Weekend and the Churches Tourism Network held in September, such an event might include a small exhibition.

 Evening or weekend visits by arrangement by historical societies are always welcome. An English or Welsh speaking guide is provided which can include an extended tour if required.

Past visitors have included Cymdeithas y Berth, Lixwm, Cymdeithas Hanes Llansannan, Ruabon Mother’s Union, a Welsh learners group from Pont Robert, Denbighshire Historical Society, Flintshire Historical Society and the Denbigh Historical Society.

 

Candlelit at Christmas