Projects

Here you can read about the work we have undertaken to maintain our beautiful church.

Replacing The Roof
In 2017 we replaced the roof. This was a major project which was supported by the Wick community and friends from further afield.

You can read the report on the work here: Wick Church Roof Report.

Making the Building Safe

Some of the people using the church have had a problem with the chancel steps. At the beginning of 2020 we arranged for Paul Dennis from Brecon to install wrought iron handrails
Wick Font showing the raised edge which has now been lowered

Wick Font showing the raised edge which has now been lowered

There used to be a trip hazard in the vicinity of the font. To avoid any further accidents, we arranged for the base of the font to be lowered so that it is flush with the surrounding floor.

We are grateful to the Friends of St James' Church for funding both these safety improvements.

Tackling the Damp

There were patches of damp which we tackled by repointing some of the walls, starting with the chancel.
A wall with a damp patch

We have also moved the altar away from the wall. Apart from enabling us to deal with the damp, this has also uncovered a memorial previously obscured beneath the altar and allows for the celebrant at the Eucharist to adopt a westward-facing position, looking towards the congregation.

There was also a problem with the tower, where there was a large crack. This was assessed by a structural engineer and has now been repaired in keeping with his recommendations.

Tower Repairs

A test of the lightning conductor (as required by our insurers) found that it was faulty. In doing the repairs, it emerged that there were other problems with the tower roof - the coping stones neeeded repointing and the weathervane was seriously corroded. When checking inside, the supports for the bell were also corroded, making it dangerous to use.
The church with scaffolding on the tower
We decided that we needed to deal with these problems while the scaffolding was in place.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet in 12 different church buildings across the Vale of Glamorgan - here's the list.

There are no rules when it comes to choosing which church to visit. Some people attend the church that's closest to where they live, others choose one that's important to them. Whichever you visit, you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Accessibility: Most of our church buildings have wheelchair access. Gileston is our only building that has only steps for access. Audio induction loops are available in most church buildings.

Toilets are available in our buildings in Llantwit Major, Southerndown and Ewenny.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

People in church

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages. Our Treasure Seekers meet in

St Illtud's, Llantwit Major
St James, Wick & St Mary, Monknasg

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.

Leadership


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We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

(Handwritten Signature)