Find out about our clergy and support staff including contact details < Back Rev'd Huw Bryant Priest-in-charge Email: huwbryant@cinw.org.uk Tel: 07779 655949 Responsibility St Grwst's (Llanrwst), St Ffraid's (Glan Conwy) & St Martin's (Eglwysbach) Day off: Monday PREVIOUS NEXT

Find out about our clergy and support staff including contact details < Back Rev'd Canon Sarah Hildreth-Osborn Priest-in-charge Email: sarahhildreth-osborn@cinw.org.uk Tel: 01492 702330 Responsibility St Hilary's, St Michael & All Angels, and All Saints Rev Sarah was appointed Priest-in-charge at St Hilary's Llanrhos, St Michael & All Angels Llandudno Junction and All Saints Deganwy in June 2024. She has recently been appointed a Canon. Day off: Friday PREVIOUS NEXT

Aberconwy Christian Mission Area Church in Wales UK WELCOME TO ABERCONWY MISSION AREA Exploring Faith & Worship Sharing Christ's Love with the Community THE EVENT SPOT Watch this space for news and information about forthcoming events in the Mission Area! PLANNING AHEAD... Future events & dates for your diary BOOK EVENTS About Aberconwy Mission Area... We are part of the diocese of St Asaph within the Church of Wales. Our Mission Area covers a large and beautiful part of North Wales, stretching from the Victorian holiday resort of Llandudno through the transport hub of Llandudno Junction, down the Conwy Valley to the pretty market town of Llanrwst. Visitors are warmly invited to join us at our church services and in our wider Christian activities. Bonfire Night Fireworks, Llandudno Bodnant Gardens in Spring Explore our nine historic churches and become part of a community that follows in the footsteps of the early Celtic saints, dedicated to faith and fellowship. Llandudno's famous goats This is our new Mission Area Website! This website is under construction so please bear with us. Ultimately the site will be available in Welsh too but at the moment it's only in English. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please don't hesitate to let us know. You can contact the web design team through the Parish Office email: office@aberconwy.church , but please put 'AMA Website' in the Subject line!

Aberconwy Mission Area Christian Church in Wales UK ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT As a Christian church website covering 9 churches, Aberconwy Mission Area is committed to ensuring accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. This statement was last updated on 11th July 2024. What web accessibility is An accessible website allows individuals with disabilities to navigate through the website with the same level of ease and enjoyment as any other visitor. This is achieved by implementing features and functionalities that support assistive technologies and adhere to accessibility standards. Accessibility adjustments on this site Our website's content is compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and keyboard navigation. We have also taken the following measures to enhance accessibility: Used semantic HTML for improved screen reader compatibility Provided text alternatives for non-text content Implemented keyboard navigation functionality Ensured sufficient color contrast for readability Avoided the use of content that may cause seizures or physical reactions Enabled skip to main content functionality Ensured all interactive elements are accessible via keyboard Provided clear and consistent navigation throughout the website Ensured compatibility with popular screen readers and browser zoom functionality Accessibility arrangements in the organization Our commitment to accessibility extends to the physical locations of our churches. We have implemented various accessibility arrangements, including but not limited to parking facilities, ramps, and accessible seating. Additionally, we offer services to assist individuals with disabilities, and some of our staff have received special training to provide support where needed. Requests, issues, and suggestions If you encounter any accessibility issues on our website or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our accessibility coordinator: Dilys Stone, Email: dilysstone@cinw.org.uk Tel: 01492 879997

Details of events organised by Aberconwy Mission Area for and within the community Aberconwy Care & Share Care and share is an initiative where food parcels can be delivered to people who are struggling financially, especially if they have fallen through other nets. This is designed to help those who are in immediate or short term need, if they have been unable to find help from other charities such as food bank. Happy Saturdays Happy Saturdays: A group for adults and children learning difficulties. Restarts in New Year (2026) We are always looking out for volunteers to shop, pack, and deliver, as well as being in need of generous donors. If you feel you can help, please contact Julie Regan

Find out about our clergy and support staff including contact details < Back Matt Gower Mission Area Administrator Email: office@aberconwy.church Tel: 01492 541615 Responsibility n/a Info PREVIOUS NEXT

Welcome to St Paul's Craig Y Don

Fellowship Groups within Aberconwy Mission Area Church in Wales Fellowship groups & other regular activities Open Table: Safe sacred space for LGBTQIA+ Christians and all who believe in an inclusive church. Monthly on a saturday at All Saints church. The next Open Table service will be on Saturday 22nd June at All Saints, Deganwy. For details contact Rev Sarah Hildreth-Osborn for details. Paned a sgwrs/Cuppa and Chat All welcome to these regular gatherings, as follows: Glan Conwy Church House - Wednesdays 10.30-12 noon St Grwst’s Thursdays 10-12 noon Eglwysbach (all in the Community Hall): Monday Club (Chat & Craft) 1-3pm. Village Hall ‘Coffee Stop’ Thursdays 10.30am to 11.30 am Lunch Club (twice a month), Fridays 1-3pm St Paul’s Craig-y-Don Thursdays in church at 11 am after the 10.30 am morning Eucharist St David’s Penrhyn Bay Fridays at 10.30 am after the 10 am morning Eucharist Julian Group : Julian Meetings take place all over the UK and are named after the English Mystic: Lady Julian of Norwich. They are short, simple prayer groups practising silent, contemplative prayer. We begin with a few minutes of relaxing music followed by a short reading on prayer, then a bell is sounded and we sit in quiet for 30 minutes of silent prayer. Another bell sounds to indicate the end of the meeting, which usually lasts around 40-45 mins. All are welcome. The group meets by Zoom every Monday evening. Contact Rev Linda Mary for details: lindamaryedwards@yahoo.co.uk WhatsApp Prayer Group : for prayer and to share reflections contact julietfraser@cinw.org.uk St Paul's Monthly Fellowship Group: Details to follow St David's Church is open for personal prayer & reflection on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10-12 noon. Communal prayers 11.00am on Tuesdays. Study groups at St David's: 11-12 noon and 7pm every Wednesday Hub Club : After-school club (term-time only) for children aged 4-9. 3.30-5pm Tuesdays at St David's All Saints House Group 7.30pm alternate Tuesdays: contact efl.james@hotmail.co.uk for details

Details of church services and online worship within Aberconwy Mission Area Mission Area Team HOME CHURCHES WORSHIP Fellowship Groups WHAT'S ON LIFE EVENTS OUR TEAM WHAT WE DO Search Results CHURCH SERVICES Join us at one of our nine local churches for Family Service or Holy Communion every Sunday (and on some weekdays too - see below for details).Bring your family and experience the joy of worship together. Children are welcome at all our services and special activities are often provided to keep them entertained! Let your children discover the teachings of Jesus in a fun and interactive way. For information about special interest groups please see our 'Fellowship groups' page REGULAR SERVICES IN THE MISSION AREA (but please check the monthly list of church services on our What's On page in case of any changes) Sunday Services Holy Eucharist 8.00 am St David's 8.00 am St Hilary's (1st & 3rd Sunday only) 9.30 am St Cystennin's (except 2nd Sunday which is Morning Prayer) 9.30 am St Michael's 9.30 am St Grwst's 10.30 am St Paul's (3rd Sunday Family Eucharist) 11.00 am St David's, St Hilary's & All Saints 11.15 am St Ffraid's 2.00 pm St Martin's 6.00 pm St Hilary's Cymun Bendigaid with English Sermon (4th Sunday only) Sunday Services Non-Eucharistic 9.30 am St Cystennin's Morning Prayer (2nd Sunday only) 6.00 pm St David's Cafe Church in the Church Hall (Last Sunday of the month only) Weekday Services Holy Eucharist (said) Wednesday 10 am, All Saints Wednesday 10am St Ffraid's Thursday 10.30 am, St Paul’s Friday 10 am, St David’s Sounds of the Eternal Friday 2pm Soundbath, St Grwst's Service of Holy Eucharist at St David’s Hospice, Abbey Road, every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2 pm Healing Services 1st Friday in the month, 10am St David’s (with Holy Eucharist) To see all the services & times at any particular church, check out the CHURCHES page Private prayer & contemplation St David's Prayers 11.30 am on Tuesdays. Churches open daily for visitors St Grwst's, St Fraid's, St Martin's Online Worship St Paul's 10.30 am Sunday morning service is available every week here

Welcome to St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst WELCOME to St Grwst's Church. CROES O i Eglwys Sant Grwst. We are the parish church for Llanrwst, part of the Aberconwy Mission Area which is at the western edge of the St Asaph Diocese of the Church in Wales . Follow us on Facebook. About Us /Amdanom Ni Hello, we are St Grwst Church. Born in the early 15th Century and located in the heart of Wales in the tranquil town of Llanrwst. Our walls have seen 550 years of rich history and religion and are the home to many a story, legend and myth. Come visit us and lose yourself in our stories, beautiful architecture and breathtaking surroundings. Come to a service, come to an event, come for a cup of tea, come for the friendship! When you enter St Grwst's Church, you'll find the following Welcome message near the door. We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, widowed, straight, gay, questioning, black, white, well-heeled or down at heel. We especially welcome wailing babies and excited toddlers. We welcome you whether you can sing like Bryn Terfel or just growl quietly to yourself. You’re welcome here if you’re ‘just browsing,’ just woken up or just got out of prison. We don’t care if you’re more Christian than the Archbishop of Wales, or haven’t been to church since Christmas ten years ago. We extend a special welcome to those who are over 60 but not grown up yet, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast. We welcome keep-fit mums, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters. We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps or don’t like ‘organised religion.’ We offer a welcome to those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here because granny is visiting and wanted to come to Church. We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither. We offer a special welcome to those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throat as kids or got lost looking for the Co-op and wound up here by mistake. We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters… and you! Based on a notice at Coventry Cathedral and reproduced with our grateful thanks to the Dean, The Very Rev'd John Witcombe Sunday Services / Gwasanaethau Dydd Sul Every Sunday at 9:30am Every Sunday at 9.30am we have a bilingual service of Holy Eucharist. Our congregation is comprised of local people, both Welsh and English speaking, and we welcome people who are here on holiday too! A warm welcome to all Croeso cynnes i bawb Our Parish Priest / Ein Hoffeiriad Plwyf Our Parish Priest Our parish priest is Fr Huw Bryant. A Welsh speaker, he and his family live in Llanrwst, and Tad Huw is responsible for St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst, St Ffraid's Church, Glan Conwy, and St Martin's Church, Eglwysbach. Tad Huw can be contacted on 07779 655949 or huwbryant@cinw.org.uk . Finding Us / Dod o Hyd i Ni St Grwst's Church, Church Street, Llanrwst, LL26 0LE Centrally located, just off the town square. From outside Spar, look over the road and to your left, and you'll see Church Street between the back of the Eagles Hotel and the Post Office/Londis. A short stroll down Church Street, past the historic Almshouses and you'll find St Grwst's Church peacefully situated on the banks of the Conwy. There are benches available in the churchyard overlooking the river. C ar parking is available nearby at either Glasdir off the A470 (LL26 0DS) or Parc Gwydir off the B5106 (LL26 0PL). Please be aware that Parc Gwydir car park is prone to flooding when the river level is high. Visit Us / Ymweld â Ni General Visiting / Ymweliadau Cyffredinol We're open to visitors daily, subject to various events that may be taking place. If you're travelling a distance and want to make sure we're open, drop us a line to saintgrwstchurch@gmail.com to check! Start your visit in our new Interpretation Area and learn about our history and the people connected with St Grwst's. See our historic rood screen, then explore the historic Gwydir Chapel, and see the sarcophagus of Llewelyn the Great, together with the Wynn family memorials. Guided Tours / Teithiau Tywys We offer guided tours for groups - why not ask us about having tea/coffee and cake too? Join us for a fascinating talk and informative tour of St Grwst's Church and Gwydir Chapel. Climb the spiral staircase for a behind the scenes look at our Rood Loft above the Rood Screen. Prices for individuals are £5 per person - if there's more than ten of you, and you'd also like some tea/coffee and delicious cake included, we charge just £7.50 per person for the tour and refreshments! To enquire about a guided tour for your group, please contact Bleddyn Hughes on 01492 640703. Take a Virtual Tour Ewch ar Daith Rithiol Explore St Grwst's Church from the comfort of home! With the help of Llanrwst based Mark360 Virtual Tours , we have produced a Virtual Tour of St Grwst's Church and Gwydir Chapel. Click here to take the tour in English Cliciwch yma i fynd ar y daith yn Gymraeg Paned a Sgwrs / Cuppa & Chat Every Thursday from 10am to 12pm Bring your friends, or come on your own and meet new friends for a chat, and enjoy tea/coffee and delicious cake in the lovely relaxing surroundings of our historic church. There's free refills too! St Grwst's Church has been awarded a Food Hygiene rating of 5 by Conwy Council. Regular Events / Digwyddiadau Rheolaidd Join us on Friday's at 2pm for Soundbath meditation. You're welcome to bring a yoga mat or blankets and lie on the floor, or just take a seat and for 45 minutes relax and let the sounds of bowls wash over you with a few gentle words. No need to book, just turn up and relax. Sounds of the Eternal Email Tad Huw On Tuesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am we host Yoga sessions with Kate Hamilton-Hunter. A lovely calming atmosphere. Yoga Visit Website Learn more about the history of our lovely town on usually the first Wednesday of each month, with talks from local historians. Llanrwst Historical Society Call 01492 640227 Join the members of Recorder Players Llanrwst who meet here on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons of the month. Recorder Players Llanrwst Visit Website Special Events / Digwyddiadau Arbennig Buy Tickets Hire the church! / Llogi'r Eglwys! You can now hire St Grwst's Church for events! Whether it's for a talk, a meeting, a conference, a rehearsal, a concert, a banquet, or any type of community event, please see our video below, or have a chat with us to see how we can help you. Cronfa Dreftadaeth / Heritage Fund Thanks to players of the National Lottery, we were awarded a grant of £707,700 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This has provided the vast majority of the funding which enabled us to embark on a major project to restore and reorder St Grwst's Church in 2019/2020. The new St Grwst's has a lovely new stone floor with underfloor heating, flexible seating layouts, a kitchen and toilets, whilst retaining the historic rood screen, choirstalls and beautifully restored Gwydir Chapel. It is a place for the whole community to enjoy - a place for people of all faiths, and none. Visit the Heritage Fund website here Interpretation Area / Maes Dehongli At the back of the north aisle you'll find our new interpretation area. Here you can find out about our history, learn about the people connected with St Grwst's, and even try your hand at brass rubbing! Our brass rubbing (from £3.00) is available whenever the church is open. Kitchen and Toilets /Cegin a Thoiledau We now have a new kitchen equipped with cooking facilities and a commercial dishwasher, enabling catering for a wide variety of events. We also have two new toilets, one of which is fully accessible, and also has a baby changing unit. Our toilets have been twinned through the Toilet Twinning organisation - with one in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and one in the Central African Republic! Mezzanine Gallery /Oriel Uchaf Upstairs, you'll find our new mezzanine gallery. This flexible space overlooking the nave, can be used for meetings, talks etc. It's a lovely space with a great view down into the nave of the church. Hire the church! / Llogi'r eglwys! You can now hire St Grwst's Church for events! Whether it's for a talk, a meeting, a conference, a rehearsal, a concert or any type of community event, please have a chat with us to see how we can help you. Volunteer with Us / Gwirfoddoli gyda Ni Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do! Pictured above are members of the Project Steering Group - L-R Gwyneth Morris-Jones (Gift Aid Secretary), Menna Gerrard (Diocesan Advisory Committee), Jeremy Wong (Architect), Ruth McKew (Project Manager), Olwen John (Secretary), Rev'd Sarah Hildreth-Osborn (Rector), Jon Richmond (Business Development Officer), Bleddyn Hughes (Churchwarden) and Janet Pierce (Churchwarden). St Grwst's Church and the community of Llanrwst have been working together for over 550 years - and we want to ensure that St Grwst's remains at the heart of the local community for years to come! Why not come and help us? You don't have to be a church member, and there's something for everybody to get involved with. So, what can you do? Well, we have the following roles: Welcome Volunteer The first point of contact for visitors to the church. You will volunteer on key dates throughout the year to provide a warm welcome for people, and direct them to the various interpretation around the building. Hospitality Team Volunteer On selected days in conjunction with events taking place in church, we will be offering refreshments to visitors, such as tea and quality cake. You will help run our kitchen and catering facility. Tour Guide and Interpretation Volunteer Tour Guide volunteers will be trained to provide tours around the church and chapel for pre-booked groups. You will receive training in how to deliver an insightful and engaging tour, tailored for different groups as appropriate. Learning and Events Volunteer Our Learning and Events volunteers support the work of our Business Development Officer, facilitating visits by groups and schools, and helping to prepare, set up and deliver activities and events for key target audiences. You will receive training on working with young people, schools and families. Website and Social Media Volunteer You'll be familiar with social media and help to provide content and updates to our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, and to develop content for our website which may involve taking photos and creating short videos. Conservation Volunteer We are the current custodians of historic monuments and fittings dating back many hundreds of years. You'll be involved in the ongoing care and maintenance of them, monitoring the environment within the church, making regular checks to ensure that monuments are stable. Volunteers will also learn how to clean and protect church objects, fixtures and fittings. Churchyard Volunteer Our riverside churchyard needs regular maintenance and weeding of the flower beds, and our churchyard volunteers will help to keep them looking attractive and appealing to visitors. As well as gardening, you'll assist in carrying out checks to make sure the gravestones are stable. For more information on any of these roles, please contact us at saintgrwstchurch@gmail.com Contact Us St Grwst Church Church Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0LE info@stgrwstchurch.co.uk 01492 879997 (Interim Mission Area Leader Mrs Dilys Stone)

Aberconwy Christian Mission Area Church in Wales UK Mission Area Team HOME CHURCHES WORSHIP Fellowship Groups WHAT'S ON LIFE EVENTS OUR TEAM WHAT WE DO Search Results Exploring Faith & Worship Sharing Christ's Love with the Community WORSHIP CHURCHES LIFE EVENTS WHATS ON Belonging to the Diocese of St Asaph within the Church in Wales, the Aberconwy Mission Area weaves together faith and community across a stunning landscape. Our ministry reaches from the historic Victorian shores of Llandudno, through the connected community of Llandudno Junction, down to the picturesque market town of Llanrwst.We are dedicated to sharing Christ’s love across the Conwy Valley. We extend a heartfelt invitation to locals and visitors alike to share in our worship, discover our history, and participate in our wider Christian activities. Explore our nine historic churches and become part of a community that follows in the footsteps of the early Celtic saints, dedicated to faith and fellowship. THE EVENT SPOT Watch this space for news and information about forthcoming events in the Mission Area!

Find out about all our Mission Area churches: service times, clergy details and other useful info. < BACK St David's Penrhyn Bay Clergy : Rev Jules Harris Phone : 01492 541615 (Parish Office) Email: office@aberconwy.church PREVIOUS NEXT Regular Services Sunday 8 am Holy Eucharist (every Sunday ) Sunday 11 am Holy Eucharist Last Sunday in the month, 6pm Cafe Church in St David's Church Hall Friday 10 am Holy Eucharist (said). 1st Friday of the month includes Wholeness & Healing. For our website/social media page click HERE Now find out more about our church...