The Presbyterian Church of Wales
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." (1 John 3:18)
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." (1 Corinthians 13:4)
"In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:5)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4)
"And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light." (Genesis 1:3)
"He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."" (Mark 16:15)
"Sir, we would like to see Jesus." (John 12:21)
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." (John 1:5)
Resources
Church and Society
In this section you will find resources relating to the church's place and work in society.
The Church & Society Department recommends that following papers may be of use to regional Church & Society committees:
- Accra Confession - a study resource
- A Free Church Voice on Education (Free Church Education Committee)
- A time to live, and a time to die: preface and executive summary - an aid to the orientation of the CPCE Council on death-hastening decisions and caring for the dying (click here to download the full document)
- The effects of the Government’s cuts (Geraint Francis Roberts, 2011)
- Social Impact of Poverty and Inequality in the UK – a challenge to the church (URC/Methodist Church) - this paper includes useful data on the effects of tax/benefit changes and government cuts on those living in poverty. It outlines the effects of living in poverty in the UK and provides theological reflections and action points for churches.
- Drones: Ethical Dilemmas in the Application of Military Force (Methodist Church) - this report addresses ethical issues relating to the use of ‘drones’ as weapons delivery platforms in the light of evidence that their use has placed civilians at increased risk of injury and death.
Health
The following links may be of use to those visiting patients:
- Wales NHS services directory
- Cancer information (and cancer services in south Wales)
- Patient information leaflets on a wide range of illnesses and treatments
- The Helpline Association helpline directory
Rural affairs
Reverend Brian Reardon, Builth Wells, is the PCW's Rural Affairs Officer.
- May 2013 Rural Affairs Officer report - covering rural inclusion, bovine TB, CAP reform delay and dairy farming.
- Spring 2013 Rural Affairs Officer report - covering the Wales Rural Policy Network, markets, bovine TB, the dairy sector, pig production and rural living.
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