Penarth Ministry Area
Loving God, Loving people, Loving Penarth
About Us
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 Peter's Church in Old Cogan, as well as one of the most visible and recognisable landmarks across Penarth, Cardiff Bay and the Bristol channel - St Augustine's, 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 this link:
Former Parish of Penarth and Llandough
Services
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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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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Work with us
Ministry Area Leader
The town is regularly highlighted in the national press as one of the top places to live in the UK and is popular with both families and the retired.
The Penarth Ministry Area is proud to belong to the Inclusive Church Network and to welcome everyone. Its aim is for everyone to find a service to suit their preferences in one of its five churches, where the diverse worship styles and traditions of the Anglican Church are all represented.
The Ministry Area Council has developed a vision for the Ministry Area, which underpins all its mission priorities. It seeks to be:
- Visible and known
- Flourishing, inclusive and outward-looking
- Making best use of our resources
- Proactive in serving our community
- Active in stewardship of our environment and challenging injustice.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact The Venerable Mark Preece, Archdeacon of Margam archdeacon.margam@churchinwales.org.uk Tel: 07989 587529
Deadline for Applications: Mid-day Monday 1st May 2026
Shortlisting Tuesday 2nd May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Monday 11th May 2026.
Ministry Area Profile Llandaff Diocese jobs webpage
Newsletter
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)
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
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every sunday)
9:15am - Sung Eucharist
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.
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (monthly 1st Sunday)
3pm - Evening Prayer
Young People's Ministry
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.
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 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.
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.
For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com.
TOAST meets once a month on Saturday mornings at 9am-10am on the Gallery inside All Saint's Church. It is aimed at 0-4s, with older siblings welcome too.
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.
For more information please contact the Ministry Area Office on 029 2280 5663, admin@penarthministryarea.com
Unfortunately this group is not currently running as we do not have a leader. If you might be interested to help with this, please contact us.
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
MInistry Area Calendar
Events
All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features Debs Hancock (jazz singer) & Newman Tai (piano)
'Top Church's Notable Victorians' - a talk by Alan Thorne. Organised by the Friends of St Augustine's. Doors open 7pm, £5 non-members, £3 members. Refreshments available.
Come along to our Open Afternoon at St Augustine's, with a history talk, churchyard walk, plant sale, bellringing demo and archives available.
All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features Zoe Milton-Brown (Sop) & Robert Court (piano)
All welcome to our Ministry Area Annual Vestry Meeting. We will review events of the past year and hear plans for the future plus elect new members for our Ministry Area Council. Please note that the venue fro this has changed to St Augustine's Church (not All Saints). There will be a presentation afterwards by Hiraeth Architects about proposed changes to St Augustine's.
Join us for a free Easter Egg Hunt at St Dochdwy's Church on Easter Saturday. We'll have Easter crafts and activities as well as tea, coffee and cakes. Everyone welcome for an afternoon of fun! Children should be accompanied by an adult.
All welcome to our Palm Sunday lunch after the Palm Sunday service. Tickets are £12 adults, £6 children. Closing date for booking is Sunday 22nd March.
Join us for our Palm Sunday service to celebrate and get ready for the events of Holy Week. Please note this is the only service in our Ministry Area churches today.
Come and get your garden bargains & delicious home made cakes at our Spring Plant and Cake Sale
The Penarth Churches join together for a special service marking the World Day of Prayer. This year the focus is on Nigeria
The Friends of St Augustine's invite you to a talk by Chris Riley about the stained glass windows in St Augustine's. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Entry £5 (£3 for members).
An evening of fun and fundraising with our annual Ministry Area Quiz Night. Entry is open to everyone, tickets are £5, with teams of up to 6. Come as a group or join another team on the night. Licensed bar and snacks available, raffle. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start.
Join us for a fun interactive service with pancakes, talking about Lent, pancakes, looking forward to Easter and pancakes! Free and suitable for all the family or anyone interested.
A traditional eucharist service including the imposition of ashes to mark the start of Lent
A traditional eucharist service including the imposition of ashes to mark the start of Lent
Songs of Praise is recording its programme for St David's Day at St Augustine's. All are welcome but you need to appy for FREE tickets at https://lostintv.com/tv-show?id=1409 Doors open 11.45am and recording is 1-4pm. Hymn List: 1. Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer 2. Jesu, Lover Of My Soul 3. The Old Rugged Cross 4. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story 5. Immortal, Invisible 6. An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare (tune O Waly Waly) 7. At The Name Of Jesus 8. Lord, We Come To Ask Your Healing (without poppies) (tune All Through The Night) 9. Lord, We Come To Ask Your Healing (with poppies) 10. Eternal Father Strong To Save (with poppies)
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.
All welcome to our United Ministry Area service for the First Sunday of Christmas
We hope you can join us for some of our services or concerts this Christmas time. Please click the Christmas Tab on the menu for details of everything coming up.
The annual RNLI Carol Service takes place at St Augustine's 7pm. All welcome. Coffee and mince pies afterwards.
Come and see the magical display of Christmas Trees in St Augustine's Church.
A perfect way to start Advent with traditional carols and readings. All welcome
Join us for a relaxed afternoon tea with a festive theme. Features tea/coffee, cake, scones and live music from Three Gins & a Tonic. Book at Ticketsource - £8
A Ministry Area United Service celebrating Christ the KIng, marking the end of the church year before the start of the Advent season.
Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol will be coming to St Augustine's Church to record the Christmas edition of the programme. All singers are welcome - the Christmas Carols will be in Welsh. Doors open at 6.30pm to start at 7pm.
All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features Philip Heyman (Viola) and Robert Court (Piano). This is a varied programme consisting of music by Handel, Bruch, Telemann, Robin Milford, and Ravel.
Everyone welcome to our Autumn Fair, with stalls, crafts, tombolas, gifts and decorations. We'll also have tea, coffee and delicious home made cakes to eat or take away. Admission £1, children free
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.
Join us for a delicious cream tea on the Gallery at All Saints. Tickets include a scone with jam and cream, slice of cake, unlimited tea or coffee and live musical entertainment. Plus a raffle. All proceeds to Penarth Ministry Area funds.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME THIS MONTH ONLY All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. A free concert featuring local musicians. This month features David Lewis (violin), Elizabeth Williams (piano).
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.
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!
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.
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.
Please join us for one of our Easter Sunday celebration services
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.
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.
Concerts
Cardiff University Collegium will present a varied and exciting concert at 7:00 pm on Friday 24 April, 2026, at St Augustine's Church, Penarth. The repertoire will include several first Welsh modern performances, including an eighteenth-century overture to the opera La Sofonisba by Maria Teresa Agnesi and a motet O quam dulce for voices and strings by the seventeenth century nun composer Maria Xaveria Peruchona. Also featured will be a concerto for harpsichord by John Stanley, Leonardo Leo's Sinfonia concertante for solo cello and orchestra, beautiful and evocative sacred choral works by Carlotta Ferrari, and part-songs by Frank Bridge and David Dubery. There will also be solo piano music by Melanie Bonis performed by Ana Beatriz Ferreira. Proceeds from this concert have been generously donated to Penarth Ministry Area.
Cardiff Polyphonic Choir perform a Lenten-inspired programme of choral music, featuring Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Tickets £25/£13 students/U16 free from Ticketsource.
oin Cardiff Quaynotes Choir & Orchestra for an uplifting Easter Concert on Friday 27th March 2026, 7.30pm at St Augustine's Church, Penarth. Our programme centres on Mozart's Requiem, a piece with a fascinating history shrouded in rumour. From the dramatic Dies Irae and turbulent Confutatis, to the contemplative Benedictus and reflective Agnus Dei, Mozart's Requiem takes the listener on a profound journey, perfect for the Easter season. Tickets £10 https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/quaynoteseaster26
A charity concert in support of Christian Aid. Details to follow.
Join Cantemus for their annual Christmas Spectacular, a dazzling evening of music that promises to warm the heart and lift the spirit. Experience the timeless beauty of seasonal choral classics—both treasured favourites and captivating new works—brought to life by the soaring voices of Cantemus, accompanied by the brilliance of the Welsh National Opera brass ensemble and the majestic Father Willis organ. Set within the splendour of St Augustine's Church, Penarth, this festive concert offers the perfect setting to celebrate the joy and wonder of Christmas. Don't miss this magical musical event! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/penarth/st-augustines-church
At 4pm join us for a family friendly afternoon of Christmas carolling. At 7pm we have Carols by Candlelight https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cantorion-ardwyn-singers
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
Community Cinema at All Saints
Our Community Cinema in All Saints Lesser Hall has been running for a number of years and has become very popular.
We have one or two films per month, often recent releases or themed events.
Tickets are £8 each and can be booked through Ticketsource.
For details of upcoming films, please visit the Ticketsource page https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/all-saints-community-cinema
Your ticket includes a welcome soft drink or glass of wine, plus a film-themed snack served during the interval.
Vegetarian and gluten-free snack options are available.
Wheelchair spaces are also available on request.
Please let us know if you need any of these in the Special Requirements box when booking.
We look forward to seeing you!
Regular Groups and Events
Palm Sunday 29th March 10am at All Saints
United Ministry Area Eucharist service
(Followed by lunch in the Main Hall for those who have booked)
Monday 30 Mar: 7.30pm Eucharist at St. Augustine’s -
Tuesday 31 Mar: 7.30pm Eucharist at All Saints -
Wednesday 1 Apr: 7.30pm Eucharist at St Dochdwy’s -
Thursday 2 Apr: 7.30pm Eucharist at Holy Nativity -
Friday 3 Apr: Good Friday
10am Cytûn Good Friday March of witness -
12-
2pm St Dochdwy’s – Good Friday Liturgy
Sat 4 Apr: 2-
Sunday 5th April – Easter Sunday
6.30am Cytûn ‘Sonrise' service at the Italian Gardens
8am All Saints -
9.15am Holy Nativity -
9.15am St Dochdwy’s -
10am All Saints -
10.45am St Augustine’s -
3pm St Peter’s – Easter Eucharist
Halls
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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How to give
Contact us
- Ministry Area Office, All Saints Church, Victoria Square, Penarth, CF64 3EH
- +44-029 2280 5663 - Ministry Area Office
- admin@penarthministryarea.com
- Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
Find out more
Palm Sunday 29th March 10am at All Saints
United Ministry Area Eucharist service
(Followed by lunch in the Main Hall for those who have booked)
Monday 30 Mar: 7.30pm Eucharist at St. Augustine’s -
Tuesday 31 Mar: 7.30pm Eucharist at All Saints -
Wednesday 1 Apr: 7.30pm Eucharist at St Dochdwy’s -
Thursday 2 Apr: 7.30pm Eucharist at Holy Nativity -
Friday 3 Apr: Good Friday
10am Cytûn Good Friday March of witness -
12-
2pm St Dochdwy’s – Good Friday Liturgy
Sat 4 Apr: 2-
Sunday 5th April – Easter Sunday
6.30am Cytûn ‘Sonrise' service at the Italian Gardens
8am All Saints -
9.15am Holy Nativity -
9.15am St Dochdwy’s -
10am All Saints -
10.45am St Augustine’s -
3pm St Peter’s – Easter Eucharist
So far, two churches in the Penarth Ministry Area have been awarded 'Bronze' awards - All Saints and St Augustines.
Ministry Area Policies
Our policies can be viewed or downloaded here
Safeguarding policy - the Ministry Area follows the Church in Wales Safeguarding Policy which can be found at https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/clergy-and-members/safeguarding/
Vision and Strategy UPDATE 2025
Here are the slides from the Presentation made to the Ministry Area AVM on 31st March 2025
Ministry Area Vision and Strategy Presentation
Here are the slides from the Presentation made to the Ministry Area at the combined service on January 28th.
