What we Believe

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The Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is part of the Diocese of Llandaff, which in turn is part of the Church in Wales in the world-wide Anglican Communion.

A Statement of Faith and Purpose

The Church in Wales believes and proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ, namely:

that God is active and personal: a Father who cares for creation, and for every human being as a beloved child;
that God is revealed in the historical person of Jesus Christ, and that through the life, death and resurrection of this one person, God has proclaimed the deepest love for the world, and opened a way, accessible through our response of faith, by which God’s love and life may be poured into our lives.
that God is at work in the world today as Spirit, inspiring faith, justice and truth.

St Illtud’s Church embraces this statement of faith and seeks to live it out to the full, in service of its local and wider community:

In Welcome and Care…

We welcome all who are drawn here, irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexuality, whether or not you are a person of faith or not. You are welcome and we believe that you are deeply loved by God.

In Prayer and Worship…

We encounter the God of love in prayer and worship each day, offering the best of our time and talents in the service of God. Please pray for us, as we pray for you.

In Word and in Sacrament…

We proclaim God who dwells in our midst and shares the journey of our lives. We break open God’s Word, to reveal the Lord’s abiding presence in the water of baptism and the joyous life of faith that flows from this.

All these things are summed up in the simple action of breaking bread, which is at the heart of our work and witness day by day and week by week. It is a constant reminder of the example and commission that Jesus set before his first disciples; that they should gather to bread together and “Remember me.”

Luke’s Gospel tells of two disciples who met Jesus after his resurrection (Luke chapter 24, verses 13-35):

“They recognised him in the breaking of bread”.

The breaking of bread is a selfless act of sharing the presence of the Risen Christ. It defines and underpins every aspect of our life at St Illtud’s, providing the heartbeat of our work and witness in God’s name.

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.
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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.

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Telephone:

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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)