Penarth Ministry Area

Loving God, Loving people, Loving Penarth

We are the Penarth Ministry Area - made up of the five Anglican churches in Penarth and Llandough: All Saints, Holy Nativity, St Augustines, St Dochdwys, and St Peters.

The Penarth Ministry Area is a collection of people who meet together regularly as we try to live life in a way that reflects the way that God calls us to be. We are made up of both young and old, traditional and modern, liberal and conservative, certain and confused, and we don't always agree on everything - but above and beyond everything we try to be a community that loves each other, and loves God.

Come along and experience the church as a family that will journey alongside you as you discover and live your life of faith.

We are situated just to the south of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan, in the Diocese of Llandaff, part of the Church in Wales.  Our Diocesan Bishop is the Right Reverend Mary Stallard.

We have what is probably the oldest building in Penarth (St Peters Church in Old Cogan), as well as one of the most visible and recognisable landmarks across Penarth, Cardiff Bay and the Bristol channel (St Augustines) plus a wealth of history and fascinating stories tied up in each church.

But more important than any of these things, we are a community of people seeking to follow Jesus here and now.


For more detailed info on the churches that comprise the PMA, 
you can still access the websites of one of the two former parishes using these links:
Former Parish of Penarth and Llandough

Eco Church
Eco Church is a scheme run by 'A Rocha' UK -equiping churches to care for God's creation through their worship, buildings, land, community engagement, and individual lifestyles. 

So far, two churches in the Penarth Ministry Area have been awarded 'Bronze' awards - All Saints and St Augustines.

All Saints

Every Sunday 8am Said Eucharist 10am Sung Eucharist (with creche, and children's and young people's groups) 3rd Sunday only Choral Evensong 6pm - Summer (Apr - Sept) 3pm - Winter (Oct - March) Midweek Tuesday 10am Said Eucharist Wednesday 10am Cymun Bendigaid (welsh language communion service)

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St Augustine's

Every Sunday 10.45am Sung Eucharist (with Sunday school for children on the 1st Sunday of the month) Midweek Wednesday 10am Midweek Eucharist

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Holy Nativity

Every Sunday 9.15am Sung Eucharist

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St Dochdwy's

Every Sunday 9.15am Sung Eucharist 2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am Midweek Eucharist 2nd Sunday of the month 4pm - 'Sunday@4' (Informal monthly service with children's tea, activities, songs and bible discussion).

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St Peter's, Old Cogan

1st Sunday of each month 3pm Said Evensong

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Sadly we will be saying goodbye to Rev Mark Jones on 31st August, as he leaves to take up a new role in Oxfordshire.

We are grateful for the time he has been with us, leading us through the difficult times of Covid with the churches being closed and then working out how to open safely with social distancing.

He has also led us through the merger of the two parishes of Penarth & Llandough with All Saints, forming the new Penarth Ministry Area, and leaves us on strong ground, looking to the future.

We wish him well in the future and hope he will settle well back to some teaching as well as being a Chaplain.

His Leaving Service is on Sunday 31st August at 10.45am in St Augustine's Church, when we will have a United Eucharist Service for the whole Ministry Area and anyone who would like toattend.

Any donations towards a leaving gift can be handed into the Ministry Area Office at All Saints. Please contact the office with any questions.

All Saints
Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EH
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 
admin@penarthministryarea.com

Services: (Every Sunday)
8am - Said Eucharist 
This is a simple and traditional service of communion, without music or singing. A peaceful and gentle start to the day for the more reflective or early risers. 

10am - Sung Eucharist 
A relaxed and informal service, which is our main gathering of the week. We have bible readings, songs, prayers, a talk and most weeks we share communion together.
(with creche, and groups for children & young people)

Choral Evensong (3rd Sunday only)
3pm - Winter (Oct -Mar)
6pm - Summer (Apr -Sept)

Midweek Services:
Tues. - 10am Said Eucharist
Weds. - 10am Cymun Bendigaid (Welsh language communion service)
St Augustine's
Church Place South, CF64 1BA
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com

Services: (every Sunday)
10:45am - Sung Eucharist 

Midweek Service:
Wednesday 10am 

The main Sunday service is quite formal but also relaxed, dignified and friendly. The liturgy is carefully planned with music that is inspiring and uplifting.  The clergy aim to give challenging sermons that both educate and inspire. 

Sunday school is on the first Sunday of the month for children
Holy Nativity
2 Plassey St, Penarth, CF64
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com

Services: (every sunday)
9:15am - Sung Eucharist
St Dochdwy's
Llandough Hill, Llandough, CF64 2NA
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com

Services: (every Sunday)
9:15am - Sung Eucharist
2nd Thursday - 10:30am Midweek eucharist

'Sunday@4' - (taking a break until the autumn) An informal monthly service for all with picnic tea, activities, songs, bible readings and discussions.  
St Peter's  
Old Cogan, Sully Road, CF64 2TQ
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com

Services: (monthly 1st Sunday)
3pm - Evening Prayer

Children and young people are important to us.  They are an integral and loved part of our church life and worship.  We aim to encourage both them in their spiritual development and their parents or carers in the role they can play to support them.

Penarth Ministry Area has a strong and growing children’s and youth ministry and provides a wide variety of exciting opportunities for children and young people to enjoy.

P.E.A.S.
'Play Explorers in All Saints' - P.E.A.S. is a Sunday School for young people who are primary school age which meets every Sunday from 10am during the All Saints morning service.

PEAS meet in the 'Lesser Hall' on the grounds of All Saints Church. Parents are asked to drop children directly to the hall before the service starts.

Children are brought back to All Saints Church by the children and young people's team in time for communion at 11am. 

For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com.
POD
POD is the youth group for young people at All Saints Church who are secondary school age. 

POD meets during the 10am service where Young People and leaders start initially on the Gallery inside All Saints Church, and then travel with leaders to the Youth Room on the grounds of All Saints church. 

POD comes back to the service in time for communion at 11am.

For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com.
St Augustine's Sunday School
St Augustine's Church runs a monthly Sunday School for children during the 10:45am service. The Sunday School meets inside the church usually on the first Sunday of the month. 

All children under 10 are welcome to join in with the simple, fun activities with a Bible theme, but please bring an adult with you.

The Sunday School is usually held on the first Sunday of the month. 

For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com.
TOAST
TOAST is a free monthly space held at All Saints Church for parents/carers and little ones to come together for a relaxed breakfast and a space to play and hang out. TOAST meets once a month on Saturday mornings at 9am-10am on the Gallery inside All Saint's Church. 

We have play and creative activities for children and a fantastic breakfast for all - cereals, fruit, pastries, muffins and the tasty bacon sandwiches. It's all free (though donations are welcome.) 

TOAST is a great opportunity for families to connect and make friends in an environment that is relaxed and fun. We'd love you and your little ones to join us.  TOAST is aimed at 0-4s, with older siblings welcome too. 

For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com
Tots, Tea & Toast
Tots, Tea & Toast is a term-time playgroup held in the St Augustine's Parish Hall on Albert Road, Penarth. 

Sessions are currently suspended as we search for a new leader. The playgroup usually runs in term-time on Thursday mornings between 9.30-11am. 

Entry is by suggested donation of £2, and is suitable for children about 6 months to 3½ years.

For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com 
  •  19/08/2025 01:30 PM - 19/08/2025 03:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on for a drop-in session. The kettle will be on and there will be a warm welcome so come along and give us a try. Whether you can sew, knit, crochet, do tapestry (beginner or advanced - help will be on hand if you need it) or if you just fancy a chat - you will be very welcome. Work on your own project or come and see some of the interesting new projects we have underway. Interested? Curious? Fancy a cuppa and a chat? Come along!

  • £5
  •  04/09/2025 07:30 PM
  •   St Augustine's Parish Hall, Albert Rd, Penarth CF64 1BX

A Friends of St Augustine's Event. Marcus Payne will give a talk in the Parish hall, Albert Road on the effect of World War 2 on Penarth. This is in preparation for the commemoration taking place in the church on Saturday 6th. Doors open at 7pm and the talk starts at 7.30p Entrance is £5, £3 for members of the Friends.

  •  06/09/2025 09:00 AM - 06/09/2025 10:00 AM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

TOAST - a monthly space at All Saints Church for parents/carers and little ones to come together for a relaxed breakfast and space to play and hang out.

  •  06/09/2025 12:00 PM - 06/09/2025 04:30 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

An Open Afternoon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2. We will be recreating a Victory Garden, have walks and talks about the war graves in the churchyard and have a concert of wartime songs and stories. Plus an exhibition in the church of memorabilia to do with life on the homefront during WW2. All welcome, free entry, refreshments available.

  •  15/09/2025 01:00 PM - 15/09/2025 01:00 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features David Lewis (violin), Elizabeth Williams (piano).

  •  18/08/2025 01:00 PM - 18/08/2025 02:00 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features Myles Manders-Young on piano

  •  17/08/2025 03:00 PM - 17/08/2025 05:00 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

Join us for a delicious cream tea on the Gallery at All Saints. Tickets include a scone with jam and cream, tea or coffee and live musical entertainment. There will be cakes available to purchase and a raffle. All proceeds to Penarth Ministry Area funds.

  • £8
  •  14/08/2025 07:30 PM - 14/08/2025 09:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' RATING - 12a Doors open at 7pm and film starts at 7.30pm. Price includes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, and snack themed to the film in the interval.

  • £8
  •  13/08/2025 07:30 PM - 13/08/2025 09:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

All Saints Penarth COMMUNITY CINEMA presents: Summer Singalong! – The Sound of Music Doors open at 7pm and film starts at 7.30pm. Price includes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, and snack themed to the film in the interval.

  • £8
  •  12/08/2025 07:30 PM - 12/08/2025 09:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'The Ballad of Wallis Island' RATING - 12a Doors open at 7pm and film starts at 7.30pm. Price includes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival, and snack themed to the film in the interval.

  •  05/08/2025 01:30 PM - 05/08/2025 03:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on for a drop-in session. The kettle will be on and there will be a warm welcome so come along and give us a try. Whether you can sew, knit, crochet, do tapestry (beginner or advanced - help will be on hand if you need it) or if you just fancy a chat - you will be very welcome. Work on your own project or come and see some of the interesting new projects we have underway. Interested? Curious? Fancy a cuppa and a chat? Come along!

  •  22/07/2025 01:30 PM - 22/07/2025 03:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on for a drop-in session. The kettle will be on and there will be a warm welcome so come along and give us a try. Whether you can sew, knit, crochet, do tapestry (beginner or advanced - help will be on hand if you need it) or if you just fancy a chat - you will be very welcome. Work on your own project or come and see some of the interesting new projects we have underway. Interested? Curious? Fancy a cuppa and a chat? Come along!

  •  21/07/2025 01:00 PM - 21/07/2025 02:00 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features Jeffrey Howard on organ

  •  20/07/2025 02:30 PM - 20/07/2025 05:00 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

Sun 20th July EVERYONE WELCOME ST AUGUSTINE’S CELEBRITY ORGAN RECITAL with tea & cake 3pm. Organist Tom Bell will be performing a very special programme 'The Best Experience' – tickets for this are £10 on the door.

  •  05/07/2025 09:00 AM - 05/07/2025 09:00 AM
  •   All Saints Church, Penarth

TOAST - a monthly space at All Saints Church for parents/carers and little ones to come together for a relaxed breakfast and space to play and hang out.

  •  08/06/2025 12:30 PM - 08/06/2025 03:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

Everyone welcome to our Summer Celebration with music, stalls, games, food stands, tea coffee and cakes, plus free bouncy castle and dance demonstration. Free entry.

  •  04/05/2025 04:00 PM - 04/05/2025 05:30 PM
  •   St Dochdwy's Church, Llandough, Penarth

Join us for our monthly event, finding out more about church in an informal way. Everyone is welcome, adults & children, single or families. There will be songs, Bible stories, activities (to suit young and old) and a picnic tea to share. It's all free, so come along, bring your friends and family and find out what it's all about.

  •  20/04/2025 08:00 AM

Please join us for one of our Easter Sunday celebration services

  •  13/04/2025 10:00 AM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

Join us as our 5 churches come together for a Palm Sunday celebration, remembering Jesus's joyous arrival in Jerusalem and the events leading up to his crucifixion. Please stay for coffee and fellowship afterwards.

  •  11/04/2025 12:00 PM - 11/04/2025 01:30 PM
  •   Stanwell Baptist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG

All welcome for a simple soup lunch with a suggested donation of £5, all profits go to Christian Aid. There will also be a bookstall and cake stall. The lunch is provided on a rota basis by the churches of Penarth.

  •  07/12/2024 11:00 PM - 07/12/2024 05:00 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

THIS IS STILL CURRENTLY GOING AHEAD, but please see Facebook for updates - https://www.facebook.com/penllanparish Come and see the magical display of Christmas Trees in St Augustine's Church.

  •  06/12/2024 06:00 PM - 06/12/2024 09:00 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

Come and see the magical display of Christmas Trees in St Augustine's Church. Each year, we have about 50 Christmas trees in the church, decorated by local community groups, schools, businesses, charities, families or individuals. At the event, visitors come in to view the trees and then can vote on their favourite. There is a programme of music throughout. Profits go to the 3 nominated charities (75%) and Ministry Area funds (25%). Refreshments are in the Parish Hall at the same time as the Festival, with seasonal preserves and cakes also on sale. Plus Christmas decorations, wrapping paper,cards, gifts etc. Chosen Charities for 2024 RNLI - Penarth Branch The Multiple Sclerosis Society Water Aid

  •  04/10/2024 12:00 PM - 04/10/2024 01:30 PM
  •   Stanwell Baptist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG

All welcome for a simple soup lunch with a suggested donation of £5, all profits go to Christian Aid. There will also be a bookstall and cake stall. The lunch is provided on a rota basis by the churches of Penarth.

  •  20/09/2025 06:30 PM
  •   All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EL

Penarth Chamber Music Festival presents An evening with the London Haydn Quartet and David Adams. 6.30pm Discovering Music 7.30pm Evening Concert - Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart

  • £10
  •  20/07/2025 03:00 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

'The Best Experience' with Tom Bell Victorian organ whimsy inpsired by WT Best. A unique costumed quasi-steampunk concert. Tickets £10 on door to include tea & cake.

  •  16/05/2025 07:30 PM
  •   St Augustine's Church, Church Place South, Penarth, CF64 1BA

This spring will see Al Lewis, bilingual singer/songwriter from Wales, embark on a unique tour in partnership with Transport for Wales; visiting towns and cities all along Wales' stunning rail network. Door time: 7:00pm Start time: 7:30pm

All our Halls are available to hire for parties, one-off events or regular groups

St Augustine's Parish Hall

Situated on Albert Road, opposite Belle Vue Park, a short walk from St Augustine’s Church.

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All Saints Main Hall

Situated on Victoria Square near All Saints Church.

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All Saints Lesser Hall

Situated in Victoria Square near All Saints Church.

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  • Ministry Area Office, All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EH

Here are the slides from the Presentation made to the Ministry Area AVM on 31st March 2025

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