Modern langauge and services for many different occasions are two of the main features of the new Book of Services published by the Presbyterian Church of Wales.

The attractive hardback book was published as the language and content of the old book, published in 1991, was deemed old-fashioned.

“The new book builds on the wealth of the old book," said Reverend Glyn Tudwal Jones, one of the editors. “The language is contemporary and more inclusive, and the book also includes a much wider range of services, including a Communion Service for children and a short Communion Service for hospital patients and so on. There is also a Lexionary for every year up to 2025. I hope that it will prove to be a very useful resource for those people who lead worship in every denomination.”

Welsh and English text is laid out side by side in the new book. "This will make it easier to hold bilingual services, and means that the book is perfect for Christians who are learning Welsh," added Reverend Jones.

The Book of Services is available for £20 from Gwasg y Bwthyn, Caernarfon, 01286 672018. There is a discount of 10% for those buying 5 copies or more.

Copies can also be purchased from Gwales.com.