Crafty Chatters
Crafty Chatters meets on the first Friday of every month at the new time of 6pm - 9pm in the church lounge. All are welcome to come for as long or short a time as you can & if you are dropping children / youth to any of the clubs why not drop in for a tea or coffee and a chat whilst you wait.
Coffee Mornings and Service
The coffee mornings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We also have a monthly daytime service with traditional hymns and a short reflection at 11 am on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
The next coffee morning is on the 11th March.
Family News
Just to let you know that Audrey Coles service of thanksgiving will be here at Bethel on 18th March at 2.30pm. More details to follow
Dates for your Diaries
Some opportunities for us to get together to have fun and fellowship together
Saturday May 10th - 160th Anniversary Quiz & “Bring Your Own Tea” -
Sunday June 29th - Church Family Picnic following Morning Service
Sunday July 27th - Church Family Picnic following Morning Service
Sunday September 28th - Church “Bring & Share” Harvest Thanksgiving Lunch
Saturday October 18th - Bethel Barn Dance - Hall -
Saturday December 6th - Wreath Making Afternoon -
Alpha Course
Taking place on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm.
Youth Alpha
This week at Rhiwbina on Wednesday at 7 pm
Giving
As a Baptist church, Bethel is entirely self-funded by the giving of its members and those who attend regularly. If you’d like to support our ministry and mission in an ongoing way – we can do so either by placing donations in the offering box on the Bible shelves near the sound desk, pay by contactless giving on the phone there, or by bank transfers.
Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks. There are also QR codes in various places in the Church Lounge and Church hall for you to scan to support the ministry and mission of the church if you so wish.
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Groups/364871
Church Members' Meetings
Please put the following Church members' meeting dates for the year into your diary
Wednesday 14th May
Wednesday 24th September AGM
Thursday 27th November
Connection Groups Meetings
The dates for the remaining Connection groups meetings this year are as follows. If you are a member of any of the groups, please put the dates into your diary. All at 7.30 pm in the church lounge (or 7pm for prayer beforehand)
7th April
2nd June
4th August
6th October
1st December
Cleaning Rota
We have a cleaning rota at the moment made up of a lovely team of volunteers. Some people have had to drop out recently for various reasons, so we're asking again if anyone might have some time in the month at all to help with the cleaning duties. You can do as much or as little as you like! If you would like to volunteer or find out more of what is involved, please let Lorraine in the office know. Many thanks.
BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2025
Songs of Praise and Radio 2 are searching for the Junior and Senior BBC Young Choristers of the Year 2025! Entries are now being accepted for this year’s BBC Young Chorister of the Year event, which will be recorded in June or July. Eligible singers will be aged 10-17, and will enjoy singing sacred music of any genre, as a member of a choir of any type, a worship group, or even just singing at home. There are two categories - the Junior section for singers aged 10 - 13 and the Senior section for singers aged 14 - 17 as of the 7th April 2025.
It’s very easy to enter and all the details including the entry rules, FAQs, tips on how to record your entry and the online application form can be found here
www.bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise
Please note that all applications must be received by 23:59 on Monday 7th April 2025.
The Junior and Senior Winners will each receive a trophy plus the opportunity to feature on Songs of Praise and BBC Radio programmes.
Job opportunity-Volunteer Co-ordinator at Cardiff Foodbank
https://www.cardiff.foodbank.org.uk/current-vacancies
Please see above re a job opportunity at Cardiff Foodbank
All Souls Music Langham Arts Youth Orchestra
From the ministry that produces Prom Praise and is home to the All Souls Orchestra, All Souls Music proudly presents the second annual Langham Arts Youth Orchestra.This summer, they are gathering young musicians (aged 11+) from across the UK for an unforgettable weekend of music, faith and community - right in the heart of London.
What’s it all about?
From the evening of Friday 18 July to Saturday 19 July 2025, young musicians will join a vibrant orchestra exploring the powerful story of The Prodigal Son - using music to reflect on themes of grace, redemption and homecoming. With energetic rehearsals, guest artists and plenty of fun and fellowship, it’s an experience that will deepen their faith and develop their musical skills for God’s glory.
Who’s it for?
They welcome all orchestral instrumentalists (strings, wind, brass, percussion) for players Grade 5+ (or equivalent) and aged 11+.
To find out more. please contact Lorraine in the office
Bins
As you may be aware, in the church porch , lounge and hall we have three separate bins (one for general waste and the other two for specific recycling items) When you dispose of rubbish, if you could place it in the appropriate bin we would really appreciate it. We now have the same category of outside bins so it will be easier to transfer rubbish from the inside to outside bins if the correct items are put in the appropriate bin. Many thanks for your co-operation with thi?
Bethel Tots – Creche – for Babies to Reception age
Crèche is available in the Church Lounge during the morning service, Parents are advised to stay with their children. A live stream of the service is available.
Bethel Kids – Sunday – School years 1 – 4
Meeting in the Church Hall during the morning service. Come along for fun, Bible stories and games.
Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9
Meeting in the Church Hall during the morning service. We have a great time, playing some games and looking in the Bible for lessons it can give us, for how we live today,
To be part of any of the groups above you will need to complete the registration form online here, so that we have relevant safety and contact information for your child:
https://forms.gle/X6xkqngiRhhzMLCy9
Weekly Groups
Bethel Tots on a Wednesday afternoon from 1-2.30 pm for 0-5 year olds.
Bethel Kids Club on a Friday night between 6pm and 7:15pm in the usual place, this is still for school years 4 - 7. Please encourage the young people to share with friends
Bethel Youth on a Friday night between 7pm and 9pm for School Years 7 - 13
You will notice a slight overlap in time and ages, this is so the kids and youth are familiar with one another and it makes transition between the groups easier in the long run.
Places You Can Find Us
If you, or someone you know, are celebrating a very special birthday or anniversary then please do let us know so we can celebrate as a church family.
If you have had a problem accessing the online blogs, sermons or newssheet, please let Lorraine in the office know as she can arrange to send these out in the post (including CD versions of the services)