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Advent

Advent means ‘coming’ and is the special four-week period leading up to Christmas. It is a time to prepare for the celebration of Jesus’s birth but also for his coming in glory at the end of time.

Collect

A collect is a short prayer used in liturgy, for example towards the beginning of the Eucharist. It often reflects the themes of the particular season of the Church’s year. Its name comes from the idea that it ‘collects’ together the lessons of the service readings.

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.

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

Home Pobl Dewi - September 2025 Autumn Events 2025 at St Davids Cathedral & Tŷ’r Pererin

Autumn Events 2025 at St Davids Cathedral & Tŷ’r Pererin

Friday Pilgrimages:

Every Friday until 31st Oct; 10 am-12.30 pm

Visit the birthplace of St. David, hear stories and reflections and view the ancient ruins as you walk a route from the coast path to the Cathedral. This is a short, guided walk (1½ miles) taking the field route to St. Non’s Chapel ruins and Holy Well before reaching the Cathedral. Join us at Oriel y Parc Information Centre. We finish our journey at the Cathedral where participants may like to stay for prayers at the Shrine of St David at 12 noon. £5pp

Meditation Gathering: A WCCM Wales Event wccm.uk

Saturday 1st November, 10am-4pm; at Tŷ’r Pererin.

An opportunity to gather together to share and learn more about the history and lineage of meditation in the Christian tradition. All are welcome, established meditators and newcomers alike.

Facilitated and led by Revd Don and Jayne MacGregor, (Wales Area Team, World Community for Christian Meditation.) Please bring a packed lunch, drinks provided. Suggested donation £10

Please contact jaynemacgregor@yahoo.co.uk 07491 985180 to book a place.

St Non’s Autumn Retreat-Encil Yr Hydref Santes Non

Monday 13th- Saturday 18th Oct 2025

Refining Fire: Living Water You are invited to a 6-day residential based at St Non’s Retreat, organised in collaboration with St Davids Cathedral & led by Revd Dr Romola Parish.

Using scripture, poetry and art as our inspiration, we will explore what it means to be transformed and sustained by the Holy Spirit, and express this journey in some form of creativity.

Creative Workshops, Spiritual Accompaniment and Contemplative Practice. Some resources available but bring your favourite items with you. Cost: £625 Full Board. Contact for more information & to make a booking. pilgrimage@stdavidscathedral.org.uk

Lantern-Making

Tuesday 28th & Thursday 30th Oct 11am – 3pm

An interactive session for young families. Collect your own images and make a light-catcher to take home with you.

Christmas through the Keyhole

Monday 1st– Friday 19th Dec 2024; 2-4pm

Interactive prayer stations

Book an Advent place for your group to explore Christmas in a prayerful and interactive way. Journey around the cathedral to see, hear and explore the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in the 1st century. Time for prayer and reflection led by Cathedral staff. Begins at Ty’r Pererin with tea/coffee and mince pies. Take home Christmas potpourri. Cost: £5 per person

For more information visit https://stdavidscathedral.org.uk/

or to book a place, contact Tŷ’r Pererin, Quickwell Hill, St. Davids Tel: 01437 729151 Email: education@stdavidscathedral.org.uk or pilgrimage@stdavidscathedral.org.uk