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Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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Children and Youth

In the Diocese of Monmouth, we want to Inspire you and your ministry with children, young people, and their families!

Our aim is:

To equip his people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Eph 4:12

Revd Rachel Nelmes is the Children, Youth and Families Ministry Adviser. She previously worked as a primary school teacher before starting this role in 2014 and she has 30 years of experience of Christian ministry in a variety of contexts.

The resource library

The resource library offers a wide range of resources:

Worship

Traditional
Seasonal
All-Age

Developing Faith

Church
Community
Home

Creative Ideas

Games
Scripts
Puppets

Require some training or support?

Workshops include:

Creative prayer
Storytelling
Godly play
Performing with puppets
Parachute games
Collective worship (Primary)
Collective worship (Secondary)
And much more.

Resource boxes

A Resource Box has a range of selected resources designed around your ministry.

There are resources for:

Toddlers
Children
Youth
Worship
Festivals
Communion
Messy Church
Family & Faith
Bible Study
School Assemblies
Training
Welsh Resources
Clubs
Games/Activities
Drama/Scripts
Puppets
Godly Play Sets

If you would like to order a resource box please email Rachel at rachelnelmes@churchinwales.org.uk

For further information please contact:

Rachel Nelmes

Email: rachelnelmes@churchinwales.org.uk
Tel: 01633 267490

usual working days - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday