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Bishop

‘Bishop’ comes from the Greek word for ‘overseer’. So a bishop is a senior Christian minister authorised to have oversight for God’s people. As well as duties given to deacons and priests, bishops confirm and ordain.

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’).

Episcopal

‘Episcopal’ refers to the role or ministry of a bishop. So an episcopal church is one in which oversight is entrusted to a bishop. Like many others, the Church in Wales is an episcopal church.

Evangelism

‘Evangelion’ means ‘good news’. Evangelism is about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection in the hope that others may come to believe in and follow Jesus.

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.

Liturgy

Liturgy is a set form of words and action used for worship. In the Church in Wales (and many other churches) these forms follow the same pattern from one congregation to another. Most Anglican liturgies look back in some way to the Book of Common Prayer.

Priest

‘Priest’ comes from the Greek word for ‘elder’. Priests in the Church in Wales are those authorised specifically to proclaim forgiveness of sins, preside at the Eucharist and bless God’s people, as well as other responsibilities.

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.

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Archdeaconry of Carmarthen

LMA Dean & Priest in Charge in the United Benefice & LMA of Bro Lliedi

Bro Lliedi Local Ministry Area comprises the large town of Llanelli and its suburbs in the County of Carmarthenshire close to the M4.

The Diocese seeks to appoint someone with proven leadership, pastoral and governance skills to lead the Ministry Team and Benefice ensuring good quality liturgy, worship, preaching and pastoral care across six churches. An experienced resilient priest used to leading a team, managing diverse and occasionally difficult relationships is required to help guide this busy LMA following a recent Episcopal Visitation. This is a challenging post but for the right priest should prove to be highly rewarding.

A modern 4-bedroom vicarage is provided close to the Town Centre in Llanelli.

The Diocese will consider applications for those looking for a 0.5 post.

For further information please contact: the Archdeacon of Carmarthen
07398 587018 • archdeacon.carmarthen@churchinwales.org.uk

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn would be advantageous.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Check

For further information, and application pack, contact:
The Venerable Paul Mackness, Nomination Board Secretary,
archdeacon.stdavids@churchinwales.org.uk • 07713 576373

Closing date for applications: noon on Friday 23rd May 2025

PRIEST IN CHARGE to the Local Ministry Area of BRO GWENDRAETH

This role is for a cleric with primary pastoral responsibility for the churches of St Lleian’s, Gorslas; St David’s, Saron; St Ann’s, Cross Hands; St Edmund’s, Tycroes and St Edith’s Llanedi, resident in a vicarage located in Cross Hands.

The successful applicant should be a team player who is approachable and sympathetic to different styles of worship, keen on working with children, young people and families and who has a pastoral heart.

The ability to speak Welsh or a commitment to learn is desirable.

For further information please contact the Archdeacon of Carmarthen

(07398 587018) archdeacon.carmarthen@churchinwales.org.uk

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