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| Worship and Music Buildings Pastoral Communications Social/Cultural Charities Youth In 1991 ten work-groups were established by the Church Meeting. Their terms of reference were revised in 2002 and some were merged bringing their number to seven. Their brief is to provide leadership on various aspects of church life. Each work-group has a Communication Chairperson and Secretary to guide its deliberations. The group reviews the church’s pattern of worship, and shares in preparing services by providing material and organising people to lead the church’s worship. It is also responsible for the rota of organists and precentors. The group oversees church property, ensuring that it is kept in good - and safe - order. It reports to the Deacons and the Church Meeting as to any necessary repairs, etc. It is also responsible for ensuring that the church complies with health and safety regulations and provides facilities for the disabled. Provides support for the ministers’ pastoral work. Arranges the monthly teams to visit the sick and elderly (first initiated in 1879) Sends greeting cards to church members on “special” occasions. Supports those entrusted with the task of arranging hospitality for visiting preaches, flowers services and the communion. Organising and preparing for special occasions. The group responsible for the upkeep and updating of the church’s Web-site. Preparing a monthly news-sheet with information about services and any special events. Ensuring that all church activities are well publicised. Preparing tape-recordings of services for house-bound members. A work-group which combines two responsibilities. Social/Cultural Society which meets over the winter months, and has a varie programme of talks, lectures, travel anecdotes, quizzes etc. It provides an opportunity for discussion, but as much as anything else it provides an opportunity to socialise and to enjoy fellowship. President: The Minister Vice-president: Mr Gwyndaf Roberts Secretary: Mr. J.Wyn Huws Treasurer: Mrs Tegwen Humphreys The Recreation Group has responsibility for arranging various activities during the year: local walks, tenpin bowling, barbeques, pilgrimages. Supporting and strengthening the charitable work of the church in the community and beyond. Raising awareness and initiating response to situations of injustice and oppression. Supporting and promoting the work of Christian Aid and of campaigns such as Jubilee 2000 and Fair Trade. Organising the church’s “Monthly Charity” effort - vis the six charities which the congregation decides to support during the course of each year. Organising the Frugal Lunch in support of Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal support for the Union of Welsh Independents special Christian Aid appeals. Supporting other philanthropic organisations.
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