Author Archives: Dean Atkins

Like so many gifts regularly given we can take the Eucharist for granted, forget the great Mystery of Faith. And so we need some reminders, something to make us think. A feast will do just the job

You don’t go to church. So why give to the church? It’s a good question. But there are so many occasions when people expect the church to be there. In the meantime, here’s a cute cat pic!

We’re home now from a few days away at the Diocesan Clergy School. So what’s different? And what does it mean to be home?

“Through the Eucharist we navigate our way from the Ascension to the Parousia. It’s an ascent to the heights, an encounter with Christ. But there’s always a moving on.”

The second part of our Llandaff Clergy School in York

This week, the clergy of Llandaff Diocese are in York for ‘Clergy School’ for a few days of learning and worship together. This is something of the first full day from Fr Dean

During the Second World War, nearly one third of the world’s merchant shipping was British, including sailors from all over the British Empire. Over 30,000 men from the British Merchant Navy died. The bi-annual Memorial service in Cardiff Bay takes place on Saturday May 25th at 11am which this year includes new words written by Fr Dean to embrace and include people of other faiths

A change in scenery occurs at Pentecost on May 19 when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Find out more here

The Church’s ministry is varied, and reaches out to all generations including those who are elderly.  Each month, we enjoy a visit to Bella Vista Nursing Home in Cardiff Bay for a short time of worship with some of the residents. You can read more here.