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Latest News from the
Dyffryn Clwyd Deanery
Retirement of Rev'd John Barden Davies, Rector and Area
Dean
The Revd. John Barden
Davies retired at the beginning of January. John was ordained in 1971
serving his title at Rhosllannerchrugog. He moved to Bangor Diocese in 1975
serving in the parishes of Llanbedr y Cennin and then Betwys y Coed and also
as Diocesan Officer for Adult Education. He returned to St. Asaph Diocese in
1993 to become the incumbent of the Llanfwrog Group of Parishes and is also
Diocesan Officer for Rural Life.
John served faithfully as
the Area Dean of Dyffryn Clwyd for 14 years overseeing many changes and
challenges during this time. His ministry has been characterized by a gentle
patience, encouragement and support to fellow clergy and people alike.
A special Celebration of
the Eucharist was held on Sunday 3rd January 2010 at Llanfwrog
Church for the Feast of Epiphany and to mark John’s retirement. People
gathered from parishes throughout the Deanery to enjoy a very full service,
including the Baptism of Tomos Carter (Richard & Rachel’s baby), an
excellent sermon from John, a tribute given by Revd. Huw Butler and a
presentation from the people of the Deanery and the Llanfwrog Group of
Parishes. In good Church tradition the service was followed with delicious
refreshments at Llanfwrog Community Centre!
A Time for New Beginnings - Licensing of New Area
Dean
January
is always a time for new beginnings, but this is especially true this year
within the Deanery of Dyffryn Clwyd. Around 60 people braced the extreme
weather conditions to join Bishop Gregory for a special Licensing Service
held at Llanbedr Church on 13th January.
At the
celebration Rev'd Huw Butler was commissioned as Area Dean and licensed as
Priest in charge of the Parish of Llanynys & Rhewl which now become part of
the Llanbedr D.C. Group. The Rev'd Richard Carter was formally licensed as
Priest in Charge of the new Llanfair D.C. Group which also now includes
Clocaenog and Cyffylliog. Quite and occasion!
A New
Priest for Ruthin
We are delighted to announce that Bishop
Gregory has appointed a new priest for the Parishes of Ruthin - St. Peter’s,
Llanfwrog and Llanrhydd - who is Revd. Stuart Evans.
Stuart is currently the Incumbent of
Rhosllanerchrugog where he has served since 2002. He was ordained in 1998
serving his title in the Parish of Connah’s Quay. His first degree is in
English and Drama and prior to ordination his career was teaching. Stuart is
originally from the Vale of Clwyd, growing up in Bodfari, and is a fluent
Welsh speaker.
The Induction service will be held on
Thursday 6th May at 7pm at St. Peter’s.
Please pray for Stuart as he prepares to
begin his new ministry in the Ruthin Group of Parishes. |
