Here is your weekly update from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.

There’s something about this time of year the lighter evenings, the fresh growth, and the ever-changing beauty of our coastline that feels full of new life.

It’s been a good week across our Ministry Area. From quiet prayers to shared worship and everyday acts of kindness, so much of what matters happens in small, faithful moments. Thank you to everyone who gives their time and energy to support our churches and communities you are part of something bigger than you might realise.

As always, there’s plenty coming up, and everyone is welcome. Whether it’s joining us for a service, coming along to an event, or just stopping for a chat, we’d love to see you.

A thought for the week: Where have you noticed God at work? in nature, in someone else, or in a quiet moment?
 

One Sunday a month Students of Atlantic College join together with Sheila in St Donat's Church for a really wonderful time of fellowship food and conversation. 



The Church in Wales since COVID have started to roll out how you can give to your Church making it a lot easier with Gift Direct. Gift Direct allows you to set up a standing order for as little or as much as you like every single month. This can help secure the future of your church by this regular guaranteed giving. See the poster above or follow this link. Please note when you set this up that you can decide exactly where this money is going. *Click here*

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Easyfundraising help.
Another way you can help without giving money is Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is now registered with ‘easyfundraising’, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use ‘easyfundraising’ to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! Once you have signed up it will happen automatically every time you shop with the chosen brands. For example Amazon.
These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment.
You can find our ‘easyfundraising’ page *Click here* 
 
How to Video *Click here*

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Saturday 25th April Llantonian Hall- Community Cinema is showing Downton Abbey: The finale the time has come to say goodbye.
Saturday 2nd May St Illtuds Church- Julie Brown and Karen Williams have teamed up and brought an amazing team of craft stalls, cakes, activities, plant sales, food, drinks and more. Oh and did I mention cake? So please come down to St Illtuds Church and support as this is to raise as much funds as we can for US!!! The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area. OH i almost forgot. DUCKS!!!!! Don't miss out on Father Edwin in wellies in the stream alongside the Church as we have the annual duck race! Ducks are £1 each and you can buy them from The White Lion and St Illtuds Church. Still a few ducks left to buy from the Parish Office on Sunday in Church

EARLY VOICES FESTIVAL 2026
Songs and Stories
25 April & 6–10 May 2026
Early Voices 2026 invites you to experience a vibrant celebration of music and
storytelling from across cultures and centuries. Under the theme ‘Songs and
Stories’, this year’s festival explores how music has always been a powerful
way of sharing tales, myths, and memories, spanning medieval European,
Finnish, and Indian repertoires.
Set mainly in the beautiful medieval church of St Illtud’s in Llantwit Major,
with events also taking place in Cowbridge, the festival brings together
internationally acclaimed performers, exciting emerging ensembles, and new
artistic collaborations.
Alongside concerts, a programme of outreach and family events aims to inspire
listeners of all ages, welcoming new audiences into the world of Early Music.
Early Voices Festival is supported by Arts Council of Wales, Ty Cerdd,
Colwinston Trust, Llantwit Major Town Council, and Susan and Michael
Doolan. The concert on the 8th of May is supported by Continuo Foundation.
The family event on 9 May is free of charge. Concert prices range from £13-17,
and U16 tickets are free. There is a festival pass for all five concerts for £65,
and a Cowbridge day pass for £25.
For more information and booking, visit Early Voices Wales at:
www.earlyvoiceswales.co.uk. 

Monday 4th May St Tathan Church, St Athan- The great Church Brunch 10am-12pm.

Sunday 31st May, St Illtuds Church, 4:00pm- Come along and try a new way of worship. Great worship music promised!


Big event coming up in July, the Bubble Rush challenge. You can find out more by following Llamau Bubble Rush 2026 - Llamau
It's a fun event and last year we had just over 600 people taking part.. All ages, all capabilities, all just having fun supporting a wonderful Charity. 

Llamau is a Welsh charity that supports young people and vulnerable women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

It was founded in 1986 and operates mainly across Wales, including areas like Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport.

What Llamau does..

Llamau provides practical and emotional support, such as:

Emergency accommodation for people with nowhere safe to stay
Supported housing to help people move toward independence
Advice and outreach services for those at risk of losing their home
Specialist support for women facing domestic abuse or exploitation

Who they help..

Young people (often aged 16–25)
Care leavers
Women experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations

Their goal..

Llamau aims to end homelessness for young people in Wales, not just by offering shelter but by helping individuals build skills, confidence, and stability for the future.

If you want, I can explain how to access their services locally in Cardiff or how to support them.
 

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Facebook Live link click here 
 
 Morning Prayer: Monday at 9.00am on Zoom. 
The meeting code is 592 850 026, and the password is Prayers, or click on this link to join…

The liturgy for Morning Prayer is available in the worship section of this website.
 
Prayers for the Parish, led by the Mothers Union on Tuesday at 11.00am. 
The Meeting ID:   879 7812 1918 and the password: MU, or click on this link to join…

 
Morning Prayer from Wick on Thursday at 8.30am. 
The Meeting ID:   872 7024 3106 and the password: James, or click on this link to join…

 If you know of anyone who would like to receive this information each week, please email or call the Parish Office (office@ghcp.church  01446 792439) and we will add them to the distribution list.  Of course, if you would prefer not to receive further emails, please let us know.
 

With our prayers and good wishes,
The GHC Ministry Team