• To sustain and develop its existing pastoral commitments and care through the life of its nine churches.
• To seek and respond to new mission opportunities within the area, thus enabling the circuit to grow.
• To continue its commitment to the care of and provision for those who visit the area.
• To actively engage in co-operation with neighbouring churches and local Christian agencies, as well as to participate in Cytun.
• To build up existing lay and ministerial leadership across the circuit and to act collaboratively.
• To be engaged in Christian witness and leadership in the wider community.
• To cherish its place within the worldwide Church as partners in the mission of Christ.

Our circuit stretches along the North Wales coast from Abergele, west to Conwy and consists of nine churches, show on the right.

The circuit has an office based at St. John’s Methodist Church in Llandudno and has a staff of four ministers, seven lay workers, five circuit stewards and a strong circuit lay base for its own work and witness.

The circuit is affected by the fact that it is sited in Wales’ premier holiday area. Llandudno and Conwy are the most affected by this, but no church is entirely unaffected. None of this prevents the circuit from being active and engaging missionary organism.

Weekly circuit prayers for healing are held in St. John’s, Llandudno. The circuit meets once a month to prayer for its work and over the recent years more activities have been done together, rather than separately.

The circuit stewards team of four, work closely with the superintendent and a leadership team, which comprises of all the staff, ministerial and lay, and one representative from each society on the circuit.

The strong team of local preachers serve circuits and pulpits from across North Wales and many of the circuits’ members are engaged in Christian leadership in Methodism and beyond.

The circuit is home of Rydal Penrhos, the Methodist Co-educational School in Colwyn Bay, and the Methodist home for the aged, Coed Craig, is situated in Rhos on Sea.

Please take a moment to browse our web site and learn more about us.

Mike Long
Circuit Superintendent

Old Colwyn

• New Circuit inauguration event at Old Colwyn. After our morning service (which will only last 30 minutes ) we shall go to Old Colwyn Church for a picnic lunch ( provided by the Churches) and there will be entertainment and opportunities to get to know the folk from Rhuddlan and Prestatyn Circuit who are combining with our circuit from 1st September. See poster on Notice Board in Schoolroom for further details. Lifts can be arranged – see Pat Preston if you can offer lifts or need them

Monday, September 13th

Kinmel Bay Community Centre

• 7.30pm – Christian Viewpoint

Wednesday, September 15th

St. Paul’s Abergele

• 2.30pm.Women’s Network indoor meetings commence

Sunday, October 3rd

Buckley Cross Methodist Church

• PAINTING MANDALAS WITH WATERCOLOURS a creative afternoon with Tatiana Overduin from Australia who will lead a practical workshop at Buckley Cross Methodist Church, Buckley on Sunday 3rd October from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. The Mandala is a form of creative meditation in which everyone can join.Tatiana wrote in the recent Magnet magazine, themed Vision. Places are limited – if you wish to go please contact Jane Dowell antonjaned12@btinternet.com or TN 01244 545758 or Shirley Whyte john.whyte5@btinternet.com or TN 01244 544877 a.s.a.p. but by early September. Cost £5 including afternoon tea. Bring watercolour paints if you have them, otherwise they will be provided. Afternoon partially funded by the Wales Synod Training Network.

Reverend Long is the Superintendent of the Circuit and the Minister of St. John’s at Llandudno.

Office: 01492 860439
Email: mjalong@btinternet.com

Reverend Cris Acher

Rev. Cris Acher is minister of St John’s Conwy and responsible for Fresh Expressions in the Circuit.

Office: 01492 871097

Reverend Stephen Wigley

Rev. Stephen Wigley is Chair of Synod.

Office: 01492 871097

Reverend Keith Tewskesbury

Reverend Keith Tewkesbury is the minister of St Paul’s Abergele, Old Colwyn and Nant y Glyn.

Phone: 01492 860847

Reverend Geoff Revett

Reverend Geoff Revett is Minister at Llandulas

Office: 01492 535056
Fax: 01492 535056
Email: peter@cblmethodist.co.uk

Reverend Malcolm Chester

Reverend Malcolm Chester is Minister at Rhos and at St John’s Uniting Church in Colwyn Bay.

Office: 01492 544737
Email: malcolm.chester@virgin.net

Lay Worker Richard Butler

Richard Butler is a part time lay worker at St. Paul’s Abergele.

Mobile: 07772590246
Email: richardk_butler@yahoo.co.uk

Easter Cross at St Paul's Abergele

Easter Singers at St. David's Craig y Don

Easter Players at St. David's Craig y Don

Morning Worship
11 AM (Every Sunday)

Sunday Squad
11 AM (Every Sunday)

Sunday Lunch
12 PM (1st Sunday)

Evening Worship
6 PM (Every Sunday)

Old Colwyn Methodist Church is open to everyone. It exists for:

Sunday and midweek worship and fellowship, together with joint church and community activities.

Outreach and community involvement through the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by mission and evangelism in the sharing of faith, fellowship and friendship.

Our Building

The church came into formal existence with the erection of the church building in 1909, constructed in turn of the 20th century arts and crafts style. It has a stone exterior and predominantly timbered interior.

August 2001 saw the laying of the Millennium Suite foundation stone by the then President of Conference, the Revd Christine LeMoignan. The formal opening and consecration of the extension was held on November 9, 2002.

In keeping with the old church and within the strict guidelines of the Old Colwyn Local Preservation Area the new building has a matching stone exterior but with 21st century interior facilities. At twice the size of any of the original rooms the Millennium Suite serves as both a place of worship and as a centre for church and community activities. Situated as it is in the Old Colwyn Local Conservation Area the grounds have a good number of specimen trees (including the rare tulip tree) which have been supplemented in recent years by the planting of extra native deciduous species.

Room Hire: Rooms are available for use by groups at reasonable rates. Facilities include state of the art kitchens, disabled facilities, limited on-site parking, lawns and grassed areas, etc. A limited number of weeks or weekends are also available to church groups.

Catering Groups: We are able to offer quality teas at reasonable cost to groups of up to 60 visiting the area.
Church Activities

Regular Holy Communion

Sunday Squad

Meets in the Millennium Suite. This group is for the benefit of children aged 2½ years upward providing Scripture based learning and active participation in worship

Sunday Lunch

Sunday 12 PM
Normally first Sunday of each month, good food and fellowship

Singing Group
Monday
2nd 4th Week

Weekly Lunches
Monday 12 PM
Every Week
Weekly except Bank Holidays. Good fellowship, and food at reasonable prices.

Playgroup
Monday 2:30 PM
Every Week

WeightWatchers
Monday 6:30 PM
Every Week

Tea and Toys Tuesday Group
Tuesday 9 AM
Every Week

Ladies Fellowship Group
Tuesday 2:30 PM
Every Week
A social meeting with a once-a-month devotional, with a range of speakers and a wide band of interests

3rd Old Colwyn Brownies
Tuesday 5:45 PM
Every Week
A strong church-linked group offering quality activities under experienced leadership.

Regular Bible Studies
Wednesday
1st & 3rd Week

Tea and Toys – Wednesday Group
Wednesday 9 AM
Every Week

International Circle Dancing
Wednesday 2 PM
2nd Week

TownsWomen`s Guild
Wednesday 2:30 PM
Every Week

Gateway Club
Wednesday 7 PM
Every Week
`Gateway` has a long history of meeting the needs of those with learning and / or physical disability and provides a home base for a large MENCAP register social club.

Old Colwyn Residents Association
Wednesday 7:30 PM
2nd Week

Old Colwyn Thursday Afternoon Club
Thursday 2:30 PM
2nd 4th Week

Prayer Fellowship
Friday 10:15 AM
Every Week
Followed by tea and biscuits. Holy Communion normally 1st Friday in each month

Second Saturday Sale
Saturday 10 AM
2nd Week

Tabletop Sale
2nd Saturday of each month

Sunday Services

Morning Worship
11:00 AM (Every Sunday)

As minister I would like to welcome you to Nant-y-Glyn Methodist Church in Colwyn Bay on the balmy North Wales Coast. The church has a membership of around 60 and we gather for worship each Sunday morning at 11:00am and once a month for a service of Holy Communion at 4:00pm. The afternoon service enables us to have a more meditative, reflective service.

As society changes so must the church if it is to reconnect with and be relevant to the local community. Having celebrate the centenary of the church in 2005 we are now taking a step back and reviewing the life, work and ministry of the church at Nant-y-Glyn seeking God`s vision for the future. We are looking at every aspect of church life and all members of the congregation are being invited to take part. We hope that through this process we will be able to draw together as a Christian community, reconnect with a vision from God and serve him more effectively.

In the meantime we are developing our worship with various styles from meditative and reflective worship to all age communion services to themed services and all stages between. We are also exploring the ministry of healing and wholeness and seeking to develop the Sunday School with its committed and dedicated leaders.

The church building is used during the week by a Welsh language play group and a Karate group.

Thank you for visiting the web page. May God bless you and please feel free to get in touch.

Morning Worship
10:30 AM (Every Sunday)

Evening Worship
6:30 PM (Every Sunday)
7:30 PM (Easter through September)

St. John`s Llandudno is the circuit church to the Colwyn Bay and Llandudno Methodist circuit. It was opened in 1866 and is the original Church of English Methodism in North Wales.

The church is situated in Mostyn Street in the heart of Llandudno. It has Marks and Spencer as it`s neighbours. The church has a small car park but Sunday visitors are encouraged to park in nearby streets (free, but 90 minutes limit), on the promenade (meter), or in local car parks.

During the Summer, the St. John`s congregation is swelled by holiday makers. Worship is both traditional and contemporary. It has a strong spiritual life and is seeking to be more involved in the local community.

The influence of St. John`s stretches far beyond Wales. In addition to the local members many thousands of visitors share in the worship and work.

St. John`s has a membership of almost two hundred members. It serves the local population but also opens its doors regularly to visitors on holiday, for those who wish to browse or pray and to those in need of pastoral care.

In addition to Sunday Worship, regular activities include Women`s Fellowship, Women`s group, Bible study, Open door, Sunday seekers (Junior Church), Luncheon group, Parents and Toddlers group, Prayers for healing and wholeness , Men`s supper club, Ladies evening group, Wesley Guild, Banner group, the `Resound` singers, Charity coffee mornings and musical concerts in varying styles.

St. John`s Llandudno has its own web site, stjohnsllandudno.ukf.net, where you can find additional information.

Full details can be obtained from the church office. The church has an office open five days a week Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. During the last twenty years the Church has undergone a complete refurbishment of its premises.

Church Activities

Morning Worship
Sunday 10:30 AM
Every Week

Evening Worship
Every Sunday 6:30 PM (7:30 PM from Easter through September)

Sunday Services

Holy Communion
09:00 AM (3rd Sunday)

Story Keepers
10:00 AM (Every Sunday)

Morning Worship
10:00 AM (Every Sunday)

Crèche
10:00 AM (Every Sunday)

Evening Worship
06:00 PM (Every Sunday)

St. David’s was founded in 1924.It is situated in the heart of Craig-y-Don on Mostyn Avenue and values highly its place within the local community.

It seeks to work out its sense of mission within this distinct part of Llandudno and to be active in pursuing closer links with the other churches in the area.

The people of St David’s are warm and welcoming On Sunday there is a natural flow from worship in the sanctuary to refreshments in the coffee lounge. It is here, and at the many weekday meetings and groups, that friendships and relationships are extended and deepened.

The membership of St David’s has doubled in the past 30 years. Congregations on a Sunday morning now average around 150, of whom about 30 are young people.

There is a growing number of young people who come along to activities at church; The Sunday morning Story keepers is run by a dedicated team and offers a good grounding in the Christian faith.

All of the church activities welcome newcomers and the minister and stewards are especially keen to hear from you if you are new to the area or if we can offer help of any kind.

Perhaps you are interested in having a child christened or in getting married? Perhaps you would like to know more about the Christian faith? Please do not hesitate to contact:

Rev’d. Nick Sissons, the minister (871097) or
Gwyneth Leigh, the Lay Worker (541570)

Regular Church Meetings & Events

(all at St David’s unless otherwise stated; all phone numbers 01492)

Holy Communion
Sunday 09:00 AM
3rd Week

Holy Communion at St David’s is celebrated once a month in an early morning service and once a month in the evening.
There is a half-hour Communion Service every third Sunday in the month at 9.00am.

Morning Worship
Sunday 10:00 AM
Every Week

Morning worship is a mixture of the modern and the traditional; the atmosphere aims to be relaxed but reverent. We make use of a range of songs and hymns as well as instruments and try to encourage the active involvement of all ages in worship.

Services usually last between an hour and an hour and a quarter.

In the main 10.00am service, Communion is celebrated on average once every 6-8 weeks.

Following Methodist guidelines, anyone who is baptized, of whatever age or understanding is able to take the bread and the wine at Communion.

Some adults prefer to receive a blessing and this is also the choice of some parents for their children.

Those who are not baptized but wish to receive communion will always be welcome to do so, however this may naturally lead to the Minister enquiring about whether a person would like to know more about the Christian faith with a view to becoming baptized.

Crèche
Sunday 10:00 AM
Every Week
Every Sunday during morning worship The Crèche is aimed at looking after the children aged 0-3 whose parents would like to worship in church. The crèche room is beautifully decorated and well-stocked and there is a rota of church folk who staff it. All these have the appropriate clearance to work with children.
Contact: Gwyneth Leigh 541570

Story Keepers
Sunday 10:00 AM
Every Week
Storykeepers meets during Sunday worship. It is for children aged 3 and over and offers a lively series of bible work and activities.
Contact: Francine Moores 878877

Evening Worship
Sunday 06:00 PM
Every Week
Our ‘Holy Space’ evening services have recently been reviewed and reorganized on the following pattern:

1st Sunday – Praise (emphasis on upbeat & modern worship style)

2nd Sunday -Quiet (emphasis on meditative and reflective worship)

3rd Sunday – Prayer (with the focus given over to prayer)

4th Sunday – Bread & Wine (a Communion service drawing on a wide variety of liturgies and styles) (occasionally the 4th Sunday service is a shared service located at another local Methodist church.)

5th Sunday – Experimental (in theory, anything goes!)

Coffee Mornings
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Every Week

Coffee Morning – every Wednesday from 10.00 until noon
Hot drinks are served in the church for anyone who wants to drop in. The Minister is often available to talk and the church is always open for prayer. The Quiet Room off the Coffee Lounge contains an extensive borrowing library with books on faith and practice.

The Art Group
Every Wednesday afternoon Oct -May) from 2.00 until 4.00pm A group for those who like to paint or draw in company with others. This is not a teaching class but the people who come do encourage one another to develop their skills, however rudimentary.
Contact: Ken Gyue 593017

Choir Concerts – Tuesday evenings 8.00pm from May to October.
at St John’s Llandudno
These concerts are one of the major sources of income for our church and need to be regularly stewarded. A rota is arranged for this purpose. Good friendships develop between those involved and there is an annual meal out to celebrate the good work!
Contact: Gwyneth Leigh 541570

CPG – Thursday mornings 9.00 – 10.00am- alternate monthly venue between St John’s Conwy and St David’s.
This group is for those who would like to explore silent and contemplative prayer. The meetings last for one hour and focus on one of the Sunday Bible readings.
Contact: Nick Sissons 878692

Crèche – every Sunday during morning worship
The Crèche is aimed at looking after the children aged 0-3 whose parents would like to worship in church. The crèche room is beautifully decorated and well-stocked and there is a rota of church folk who staff it. All these have the appropriate police-clearance to work with children.
Contact: Gwyneth Leigh 541570

Cytûn (Churches Together in Llandudno) – throughout the year
This ecumenical group involving most of the churches in the town holds regular meetings, services and discussions, which seek to give expression to their common faith in Christ. The CYTÛN clergy also meet monthly over lunch.
Contact: Jack Waddington 877574

Drama Group - regular gatherings to organize dramas for worship
This group, formed in summer 2005, is for people interested in performing short sketches or dialogues for Sunday worship.
Contact: Wendy & David Clark 545506

Friendship Club - every Tuesday at 2.30pm
As the name suggests this meeting offers friendship for a group of local men and women, most of who live alone. The Club’s activities include playing cards, dominoes and scrabble. There is a ‘silver lining’ epilogue before refreshments are served.
Contact: Enid Hill 544237

Guiding Movement Term time only
Mondays, different times. The Church plays host to the full range of groups within the Guiding Movement and also helps arrange with them Thinking Day and Parade services.

The Trefoil Guild
2:00 PM 1st Monday of month for ladies who have retired from active Guiding. Help at Guide and Brownie Events, Have interesting speakers and outings.

Brownies (7 – 10 years) 6.00 – 7.30pm

Guides (10-14 years) and Rangers (14 years and older) 7.30 – 9.00pm
(Volunteer leaders welcome) Contact Helen Horton 879746

Holiday Club – August & Holy Week
During the summer holidays the Storykeepers staff organize a week of special Bible-based activities for young people aged 3 and over, which culminates in a special Sunday celebration service. In August 2007 about 30 children enjoyed the ‘Wastewatchers’ theme. There is also a Club held for one morning of Holy Week.
Contact: Francine Moores 878877

J Team – every Friday evening from 5.00-6.00pm Years 3 to 6

JYC – every Friday evening from 6.30-8.00pm Years 7 upwards
These two youth clubs arrange games, quizzes, table tennis, snooker, indoor hockey & football, arts, crafts, music and lots of other fun activities, with refreshments provided.
Contact: Gwyneth Leigh 541570

Ladies’ Evening Group – the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
This is a joint group with St John’s Llandudno; it arranges speakers to share in a devotional or social evening.
Contact: Maureen Edwards 875797

Ladies’ Fellowship – every Thursday at 2.30pm (late Sept to May)
this flourishing group is open to women of all ages and invites a range of speakers to lead their reflections. It also organizes special events at different times of the year.
Contact: Jane Jordan 545722

Luncheon Club – last Wednesday of each month at 12.15pm
this monthly luncheon club is organized between St David’s and
St Paul’s, Church in Wales and offers food and friendship.
Contact: Pauline Waddington 877574

Meditations – every Wednesday 11.30am
At the end of the Coffee morning the minister leads short meditative reflections on faith issues.

Men’s Fellowship – designated Mondays, Oct-May, at 2.30pm
(The Men’s work in the church is undergoing a review this year)

Men’s Supper Club – on four Monday evenings at 7.00pm
This event is open to members of the Circuit churches, who are also invited to bring friends along. There is a charge for the dinner, which is followed by a speaker giving a talk of general interest. Contact: Stan Creed 876927

Music Group
6.15 -7.15pm
This group is for singers and instrumentalists and meets weekly to sing and play. It offers an especially good resource for church worship and is used to help teach new songs and lead congregational singing.
Contact: Maureen Edwards 875797

Network – various activities throughout the year
The Women’s Network of the Methodist Church organizes a range of events for women locally and nationally. Its magazine ‘Magnet’ is an excellent quarterly resource.
Contact: Sue Weir 876187

New Way of Being – Friday afternoons 2.00 – 3.30pm
This new daytime study group, led by the Minister and held jointly with St John’s Conwy (at alternating venues between Craig-y-Don & Conwy),. It will look at the gospel reading for the coming Sunday and reflect on its impact for us as Christians today.
Contact: Nick Sissons 878692

Pilgrimage & Quiet Days - each held once a year
The church usually organizes a day’s pilgrimage each year. In the past we have gone to Bardsey Island and Glendalough in Ireland. Plans are afoot for a visit to Egypt in 2009 (not a day trip!). We also arrange an annual Quiet Day in May at Noddfa, Penmaenmawr, led by one of the sisters there. Contact: Nick Sissons 878692

Prayer around the Cross – 8.00 – 10.00pm 2nd Weds of each month.
As a way of offering different types of worship at different times of the week, we hold this monthly prayer-space around a large cross There is quiet music, some silence and candles. People may come and go as they wish within the time.
Contact: Nick Sissons 878692

Reading Group – once a month; venue varies
Now in its third year, this is a joint group with St John’s Conwy,
to promote friendship and discussion through reading a choice of books and through enjoying lots of tea and cake !
Contact: Iris Mayne 584992

Storykeepers - every Sunday morning (from 10.00am)
Storykeepers meets during Sunday worship. It is for children aged 3 and over and offers a lively series of bible work and activities.
Contact: Francine Moores 878877

Thinking Things Through - once a quarter at the Minister’s Manse
26 Roumania Drive, Craig-y-Don
This group is for all those who have lots of questions about God, but don’t have all the answers. We look at articles on a theological topic and use them to help our conversations about faith.
Contact: Nick Sissons 878692

Time + Space groups - throughout the year, different times & venues
St David’s has three local house groups. They aim to encourage people to talk in trust about life and faith. They are organized by a team of leaders and meet at regular intervals through the year. The groups follow different material of their choice.
T+S South: contact Kathryn Mann 573680 / Caris Williams 870985
T+S West: contact Barbara Davies 875778 / Jack Waddington 877574
T+S East: contact Gwyneth Leigh 541570

Toddler Group- every Friday in term, 9.30 until 11.00am
This thriving group meets in the Hall and Coffee Lounge; parents and grandparents chat over coffee while the children play with the large selection of toys. There is a story-time for the over twos and a singing time for all.
Contacts: Caris Williams 870985 & Sue Weir 876187

Walking Group – once a month departing Saturday at 10.00am
A joint group with St John’s Llandudno. Meet at Iceland on Mostyn Champneys (unless otherwise stated).
Contact: Arline Griffiths 870051

Wesley Guild – every Friday at 7.45pm, St John’s, Llandudno
This is a joint devotional meeting with St David’s.