Penarth Ministry Area
Loving God, Loving people, Loving Penarth
About Us
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 the two former parishes using these links:
Penarth and Llandough
All Saints, Penarth
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 the two former parishes using these links:
Penarth and Llandough
All Saints, Penarth
Work with us
Young People's Ministry Lead
Penarth, UK - PMA/24
Job Title: Young Peoples Ministry Lead
Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (plus pension)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends)
3 Year Fixed term contract with possibility of extension
We are seeking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Young People's Ministry Lead to join us in the Penarth Ministry Area. This is a leadership role with the chance to shape ministry with children and youth, working closely with clergy, volunteers and local schools to engage young people in their faith.
We are part of the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales, and this is a unique opportunity to join the Ministry Team in the attractive town of Penarth, one of Wales’s most popular seaside resorts, where you will help grow and develop our work with children, young people and families.
Key Responsibilities:
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For more information or to apply, send your CV and cover letter to: admin@penarthministryarea.com
Closing Date: 8pm 21st October 2024 - interviews at the end of October.
This post requires an enhanced DBS check and has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.
Location: Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 (plus pension)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends)
3 Year Fixed term contract with possibility of extension
We are seeking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Young People's Ministry Lead to join us in the Penarth Ministry Area. This is a leadership role with the chance to shape ministry with children and youth, working closely with clergy, volunteers and local schools to engage young people in their faith.
We are part of the Diocese of Llandaff in the Church in Wales, and this is a unique opportunity to join the Ministry Team in the attractive town of Penarth, one of Wales’s most popular seaside resorts, where you will help grow and develop our work with children, young people and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership for ministry with children and youth across the area.
- Help ensure that our young people and children play a full part in the life of their church
- Lead and support volunteers and foster relationships with schools and local organisations.
- Ensure a safe, welcoming environment where young people can grow in their discipleship.
- A committed Christian with experience working with children and young people (0-18).
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Desire to inspire and motivate children and young people to engage and develop their faith.
- Relevant qualification in youth work or theology.
Download Full job description
For more information or to apply, send your CV and cover letter to: admin@penarthministryarea.com
Closing Date: 8pm 21st October 2024 - interviews at the end of October.
This post requires an enhanced DBS check and has a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.
Requirements
Essential
- Experienced in working with children and young people (0-18)
- A committed Christian, with a desire to develop the faith of children and young people while furthering their own
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational and administration skills
- Proficient in using technology/software (eg Instagram, Microsoft Office, etc)
- Self-motivating
- Experience of strategic planning within a ministry
- A Qualification in children’s/ youth work/ theology/ related subject.
- Experience in leading teams of volunteers
- A sense of fun and good sense of humour
- Experience of working in/with Schools
- Good public speaking/presentation skills
- A proven track record in developing relationships with organisations outside the Church
- Experience of managing budgets successfully
Responsibilities
- In association with the MA leadership team, to provide strategic vision and direction for ministry with young people and children
- To oversee and lead a team of volunteers
- To establish, develop and grow engagement with Children, Young People and Families across the Penarth Ministry area
- To support and encourage the young people and children as they follow Jesus in a fun and safe environment
- To help ensure that our young people and children play a full part in the life of their church
- To manage the allocated budget
- To engage with schools, youth groups, charities and other organisations to further these objectives
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.
So far, two churches in the Penarth Ministry Area have been awarded 'Bronze' awards - All Saints and St Augustines.
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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Every Sunday 9.15am Sung Eucharist 1st Tuesday of the month 10.30am Midweek Eucharist
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Every Sunday 10.45am Sung Eucharist (with Sunday school for children on the 1st Sunday of the month) Midweek Wednesday 10am Midweek Eucharist
Learn MoreSt Dochdwys
Every Sunday 9.15am Sung Eucharist Second Thursday of the month 10.30am Midweek Eucharist
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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)
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)
Holy Nativity
2 Plassey St, Penarth, CF64
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every sunday)
9:15am - Said Eucharist
1st Tuesday of month -
10:30am - Eucharist
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every sunday)
9:15am - Said Eucharist
1st Tuesday of month -
10:30am - Eucharist
St Augustines
Church Place South, CF64 1BA
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every Sunday)
10:45am - Sung Eucharist
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.
(with sunday school on the first Sunday of the month for children)
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663 admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every Sunday)
10:45am - Sung Eucharist
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.
(with sunday school on the first Sunday of the month for children)
St Dochdwys
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
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (every Sunday)
9:15am - Sung Eucharist
2nd Thursday - 10:30am Midweek eucharist
St Peters
Old Cogan, Sully Road, CF64 2TQ
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (monthly 2nd Sunday)
3pm - Evening Prayer
Ministry Area Office: 029 2280 5663
admin@penarthministryarea.com
Services: (monthly 2nd 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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Events
A relaxed cheese and wine evening in the All Saints Lesser Hall for anyone interested in hearing more about the Ministry Area Faith Groups or maybe interested in starting a group. Please come along and enjoy a pleasant evening. For more information, contact Sue Jenkins email martynjenkins93@gmail.com
A fun and fiendish evening of quizzing, with general and local knowledge. All welcome with a team or join up with some others on the night. There will be wine and soft drinks available. Entry is £1 for members of the Friends or £2 for non-members.
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.
Three Cane Whale with support from Accü Three Cane Whale return to St Augustine's with the release of a brand new album 'Hibernacula'. 3CW are a trio of incredible multiinstrumentalists with an array of instruments, switching from dulcimers to mandolins, trumpets to harmoniums, a whole range of acoustic instruments which creates such a unique and beautiful texture of sounds.
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'Vindication Swim'. Vindication Swim is based on the inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against both the cold waters of the Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. Certificate PG
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'Death Becomes Her'. Death Becomes Her is a dark comedy fantasy film about two women who fight for the affections of the same man and drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth. Directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. The film stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. Certificate 12
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'Vindication Swim'. Vindication Swim is based on the inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against both the cold waters of the Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. Certificate PG
A concert hosted by the Friends of St Augustine's and given by Penarth Community Choir. A mixture of songs and choral pieces with an autumnal theme. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets on the door £10 for non-members/ £8 for members to include refreshments. This concert is being held in memory of the late Steve Lavender who was a long-standing member of the Friends and was Treasurer for several years. Steve was also a member of the choir.
All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. Cathy Tsang will be playing the flute from 1pm.
Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on Tuesday 22 October 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!
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 Tuesday 5 November October 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!
Come to our Autumn Fair where we'll have lots on offer - Christmas gifts and crafts, decorations and cards, tombola, lucky dip, plant stall, raffle. Plus delicious home made cakes and preserves. Stay for a cup of coffee and a chat. Entry is £1, children free. All welcome!
All Saints Church presents 'Music at Lunchtime'. 'Origin Voices' will be performing from 1pm.
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 Tuesday 8 October 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!
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 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 Harvest Buffet Lunch in the Lesser Hall at All Saints Church. Registration is essential, please book via TicketSource or by calling the Ministry Area Office.
We are celebrating Harvest together with a Ministry Area United Service at All Saints. Please join us at 10am for both well-loved and modern hymns and readings, as we give thanks for God's gifts to us. Coffee afterwards on the Gallery.
Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on Tuesday 24 September 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 is welcome to join the Penarth Lifeboat Crew and supporters for a special service to mark the 200th Anniversary of the RNLI. There will be well-loved hymns and a retiring collection for the RNLI. Please join us.
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'The Queen'. Critically acclaimed film of the Queen at a time of great strife. Tony Blair has just been elected ending 18 years of Conservative rule. Shortly after Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris. The Queen's initial reaction is to hold ranks and treat Diana as an outsider but she hadn't realised the landslide of public grief and opinion against this course of action... As we have just passed the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's death, this seems like an apt time to look back at the days that made history one week in the summer of 1997. Certificate PG15 - slight strong language.
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'Back to Black'. A celebration of the most iconic - and much missed - homegrown star of the 21st century, BACK TO BLACK tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, BACK TO BLACK honours Amy's artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent. Certificate 15
All Saints Penarth Community Cinema - screening 'The Hundred Foot Journey'. 'All was going well in the peaceful French village with Madame Mallory the proprietor of the Sauce Pleureur the Michelin Star restaurant until an Indian family open Maison Mumbai just across the street...a war of sabotage with complaints to the Mayor and anyone else who will listen. Oh its funny - Helen Mirren is superbly pompous as Mde Mallory and there's some cookery lessons thrown in for free just from watching the film. Helen Mirren was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance. Certificate PG.
All Saints Church presents 'Music at lunchtime'. Marc Elton will be playing baroque Viola and Violin from 1pm.
Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on Tuesday 10 September 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!
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.
A term-time playgroup for tots, meeting in St Augustine's Parish Hall, Albert Road.
Games, Craft, Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Stories and More! A FREE EVENT being held weekly on Wednesdays at the Clifftops in Penarth, with activities organised and run by the churches of Penarth (Cytûn)
Join us on the Gallery of All Saints Church on Tuesday 13 August 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!
Games, Craft, Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Stories and More! A FREE EVENT being held weekly on Wednesdays at the Clifftops in Penarth, with activities organised and run by the churches of Penarth (Cytûn) Event at the Clifftops also on Aug 28.
Games, Craft, Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Stories and More! A FREE EVENT being held weekly at the Clifftops in Penarth, with activities organised and run by the churches of Penarth (Cytûn) Event at the Clifftops also on Aug 7; 14; 21 & 28.
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
