All our upcoming events & services
Browse our upcoming events around Bridgend below. Alternatively, use the search function to find something specific.
Holy Monday, Ministry Area Holy Communion
A service of Holy Communion to mark six days before the Passover when Jesus is anointed.
Holy Tuesday, Ministry Area Holy Communion
Holy Tuesday, Ministry Area Holy Communion.
A service of Holy Communion to mark the journey to Easter and remember when Jesus said: “The hour has come”.
Spy Wednesday, Ministry Area Holy Communion
Spy Wednesday, Ministry Area Holy Communion.
A service of Holy Communion to mark the journey to Easter and remember when Jesus predicts his betrayal.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Public Reading of St Mark’s Gospel
Public Reading of St Mark’s Gospel
Join us as we hear the powerful words of St Mark;s gospel read to us. We experience together the fulness of Jesus’ mission to save. 2 hours
Holy Saturday, Ministry Area Service of Light
Holy Saturday, Ministry Area Service of Light
A special service to mark Easter, as the Exodus from Egypt is remembered and seen through Jesus’ victory over sin and death. At this dramatic service, the Easter fire is lit, and paschal candles are blessed.
Ogmore River Clean
Help support the river clean by serving refreshments.
Please contact Mandy for more details
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
FOCUS
Penybont MA is going on Holiday!
Each year churches from across the UK gather together to worship God together at Focus.
Mark, Jess and the family have been going to Focus for the last few years and love it - and so have saved space on site for the Penybont MA. Do get in touch with Mark or Jess if you have any questions - they’d be happy to talk to you.
If you’re ready to book, click the link above and make sure to book under the Penybont Ministry Area.
We do hope you’ll join us!
The below is taken from the Focus website to answer some of the key questions you might have - but there is more on their website: Focus.htb.org
What is Focus?
Focus is summer! It’s family, friendship, fun, community, encounter, and of course Jesus - all in one place. What more could you ask for?
Every morning and every evening, we gather to worship as one family. We hear from our Big Top Speakers, make space for ministry and prayer, and delve deeper into what God has for us this year.
During the day, we run a range of labs. Labs are seminars covering a range of topics. Whether that’s on exploring ordination, mental health and the church, or love lessons – there’s something for everyone.
Looking to keep active at Focus? Whether it’s an early morning run, pilates in the paddock, or touch rugby on the Active Field, there’s something for you at Focus. We have teamed up with Bridge The Gap again this year, and they’ll be bringing a full programme of football for all.
Looking to learn a new skill or let off some steam? There’s not a moment for boredom at Focus. Pick from a funfair, a climbing wall or a coffee workshop. Keep an eye on the app for creative opportunities as well – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
What are the dates?
The Focus 2025 dates are Thursday 24 July until Sunday 27 July 2025. The full programme and main sessions will start on the evening of Thursday 24 July and finish late on the evening of Sunday 27 July 2025.
Guests need to leave the site by 10am on Monday 28 July 2025.
Where to stay
There is so much space at Focus for us to camp together and to bring our caravans and motorhomes - there is a specific spot set aside for Penybont Ministry Area!
However if camping’s not your thing, there is also ample offsite accommodation in the surrounding area.
We appreciate that each of us have different budgets and one type of accommodation doesn’t fit all so there are a variety of accommodation options, from basic camping to electric pitches and live-in vehicles, to enable everyone to find something to suit them at Focus. If none of these work for you, there’s also the option of finding local accommodation offsite.
Head over to the accommodation pages of the Focus website for more information.
Is Focus suitable for kids and teens?
Focus Kids is for children between the ages of 1 - 10. With family worship, Bible stories and an action-packed programme full of games, crafts and more, it's the best way to kickstart the summer holidays.
Focus Youth is an emerging movement of young people (school years 7 - 13) from around the UK. We gather to worship God, encounter Him and have a lot of fun.
Is there anything specific for 18-29 year olds?
Focus Collective is a venue designed specifically with 18-29s in mind to help you get the most out of your time at Focus. With live podcast recordings, pop-up stores and guest speakers each afternoon, this is a space for you.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Central Prayer
Monthly Central Joint Prayer Meeting
For all congregations across the ministry area, this monthly prayer meeting is an opportunity to come together to pray for ourselves, each other, our churches, Bridgend and the world. Led by Rev. Mark Broadway this prayer meeting will happen on the first Tuesday of every month.
7:30pm - arrive and meet for refreshments
8:00pm - begin our time of guided prayer
9:00pm - finish
See you there.
Ministry Area Joint Service: Mothering Sunday
A Ministry Area Joint Service for Mothering Sunday
Join us as we come together as a church family from across the ministry area. Led by one of our clergy, this liturgical service is about an hour long, including hymns and a short sermon from the cleric. Communion is open to anyone baptised who would normally receive in their home church.
If you’re a guest, please do make yourself known to a member of the team (often seen handing out service books).
Teas, coffees, and other refreshments are available in the church hall after the service. Please do join us.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer
Join us on Thursday evening’s throughout lent for a short service of evening prayer in St. Teilo’s, Merthyr Mawr.
The service will be led by one of our clergy or lay readers and will last about half an hour.
Central Prayer: Pancakes and Prayer
Monthly Central Joint Prayer Meeting
Prayer and Pancakes
For all congregations across the ministry area, this monthly prayer meeting is an opportunity to come together to pray for ourselves, each other, our churches, Bridgend and the world. Led by Rev. Mark Broadway this prayer meeting will happen on the first Tuesday of every month.
7:30pm - arrive and meet for refreshments
8:00pm - begin our time of guided prayer
9:00pm - finish
See you there.
Merthyr Mawr Craft and Chat
Craft and Chat 2025
Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 10.30am - 12.30pm for craft, chat, tea/coffee, and cake.
Either bring your own project to work on or join us to make items for our Fayre.
Everyone welcome.
Central Prayer
Monthly Central Joint Prayer Meeting
For all congregations across the ministry area, this monthly prayer meeting is an opportunity to come together to pray for ourselves, each other, our churches, Bridgend and the world. Led by Rev. Mark Broadway this prayer meeting will happen on the first Tuesday of every month.
7:30pm - arrive and meet for refreshments
8:00pm - begin our time of guided prayer
9:00pm - finish
See you there.
Ministry Area Joint Service
Join us as we come together as a church family from across the ministry area.
