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On 21st August 2025, the Representative Body was informed that the Church in Wales (as well as several thousand other bodies) has been affected by a data breach at Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS), a specialist company who carry out DBS background checks on behalf of a wide range of organisations.

The church took its place at the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show this year, as thriving rural churches across the region came together in a joyful celebration of community, creativity, and faith.

In a vibrant celebration of faith, fun, and friendship, Penarth’s holiday club has once again brought people of all ages together in the heart of the town.

It was with the most profound shock and sorrow that I heard of the tragic death of Bishop Mary’s mother, Daphne. I know that all members of the Church in Wales, and all those who know Bishop Mary, will join with me in offering their sincere sympathies and their prayers for her and her family at this very sad time.

A journey of faith, history, and creativity has come to life in Dyffryn Ardudwy, as Oriel Tŷ Meirion opened an exhibition inspired by the ancient Llwybr Cadfan pilgrimage route.

A church in Powys has become the first in the county to receive a gold Eco Church award.

St Winifred’s Church in Penrhiwceiber has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Community Award, marking an incredible fifth consecutive year of recognition.

With warmer weather here and heating switched off in church, now is the ideal time to complete your church’s 2024 Energy Footprint Tool entry.

Plans to develop the North Wales Pilgrims Way, known as “The Welsh Camino”, have been given a significant boost with the awarding of a £78,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Children in Penrhiwceiber will be fit and fed throughout the summer holidays thanks to a community partnership between St Winifred’s Church and the Lee Garden Pools.