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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’).

Theological

‘Theology’ means literally ‘words about God’. Christian theology involves our trying to understand and explain what God has revealed about himself through Scripture. This work is aided by the writings of past and present theologians and human reason.

Home Faith Ministry

Ministry

The Ministry Team co-ordinates and develops all forms of licensed, lay and ordained ministries within the Diocese.

Vocation

Is God calling you to share in a particular ministry?

The first step: arrange to meet one of our Vocations Advisers

Question Mark

SEPTEMBER 2024 - The way candidates for ordination to licensed and/or lay ministry is changing. In a series of three videos, Director of Ministry Canon Rhiannon Johnson explains the changes and what they mean for both candidates and vocation advisers

View the videos on our YouTube Channel

Fellowship of vocation

FoV was established to provide a meeting point for those who feel called by God but are not sure to what.yet wish to explore further.

Leading worship

Worship Leaders are lay ministers who assist with services in a number of ways – but they are not licensed to preach. So the Ministry Team is publishing weekly Homilies based on the Bible readings for each Sunday, written by those who hold a licence. They are freely available for use in place of a sermon, or simply to help congregations engage with the Scripture

Opportunities for Christian Ministry in the Diocese