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About
Us
The
Presbyterian Church of Wales has 30,000 members and
700 churches across Wales, as well as links with churches abroad.
Aims
Our purpose is to worship God and
spread the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We seek to achieve this by preaching
the Gospel, administering the sacraments and praying. We provide
pastoral care as well as religious Biblical education. We undertake
missionary work at home and abroad and we stress the need to engage
in practical activity and to set an example of Christian life.
We seek to take a stand for justice and
peace in our world, and we try to safeguard our environment in every
possible way.
History
For information concerning the history
of the Church, see the
History Department.
Structure
Each church within the Presbyterian
Church of Wales is accountable to a presbytery, a regional
body which meets on a quarterly basis. There are 14 presbyteries,
and each is responsible for
planning the ministerial and missionary work within its boundaries.
Presbyteries may also supervise calls to ministers, ordain elders
and supervise the work of the Sunday School and the young people.
The presbyteries are divided into three
associations: the Association in the South, the
Assocation in the East and the Association in the North.
These meet on a roughly bi-annual basis in order to supervise and
endorse the work of the presbyteries. They are also responsible for
ordaining ministers.
The annual focal point of the
Presbyterian Church of Wales is the General Assembly, which
is held for three days in September (2008 onwards). The General
Assembly has a
Moderator, who is elected annually.
There are three
boards of the General Assembly:
the
General Assembly Board,
the Life and Witness Board and
the Resources Board.
There are a number of panels and departments within every board, and
each is responsible for an aspect of the Churchs life and work.
The
Central Office of the
Presbyterian Church of Wales is based in Cardiff. The Office Staff
are responsible for the administration of the Church. The Office is
managed by the General Secretary, who is accountable to the
General Assembly.
Our Churches
If you would like more information
concerning your local church,
contact the Office. Some
of our churches also have their own
website.
"The Connexion"
Presentation
For more information
about our beliefs and work, you can download our PowerPoint
presentation: "The
Connexion" (.PPT, 33,744KB) |
