Churches: Efenechtyd Llanfair DC Llanelidan Clocaenog Cyffylliog Derwen

Churches: Efenechtyd Llanfair DC Llanelidan Clocaenog Cyffylliog Derwen We are the group of churches to the south of Dyffryn Clwyd Mission Area. To find details of church services please go to https://dyffrynclwyd.co.uk/worship

The five parishes of Clocaenog, Cyffylliog, Llanfair DC, Llanelidan and Efenechtyd work together as the Benific of Llanfair, our minister is the Rev. Richard Carter. Each parish has an individual character and a beautiful church. All are committed to being centres of Christian worship and community involvement You can be sure of a very warm welcome at any of our services and events. Clocaenog – St Foddhyd Clocaenog Church is situated in a peaceful rural location four miles to the west of the market town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd in North Wales. There is thought to have been a church here in the 6th Century and parts of the present building date from the 13th Century. There is a peaceful atmosphere and the church is very welcoming. Among the many special features at Clocaenog Church are a 17th century candelabra and an oak screen. Cyffylliog – St Mary Cyffylliog Church is situated in a small village four miles to the north-west of the market town of Ruthin. The church is ancient, but was restored in the last century. The church is in a quiet and peaceful location by the side of the river Clywedog. An entry in the church registers indicates that King Charles I stopped at Cyffylliog to review his troops during the English Civil War. Another interesting feature of the church is a set of dog tongs. Efenechtyd – St Michael This tiny church in a remote valley is thought to have its origins as a monastic community, possibly founded by the monks of Saeran from Llanynys. The building dates from the 13th century, but was restored in the 19th century. Its most interesting features is a medieval wooden font. Llanelidan – St Elidan This church, in a remote location, dates from the 15th century, and is dedicated to a little known Celtic saint. Some fragments of medieval glass remain. There is a Jacobean pulpit with interesting carvings, and a portrait of a local Roman Catholic martyr, Edward Jones. Llanfair – St Cynfarch & St Mary This church, dedicated to Cynfarch, a Welsh chieftain from northern Britain, is a large 15th century, double naved church, typical of the Vale of Clwyd. Some interior medieval features remain, including part of a rood screen and a monument to a 14th century Welsh knight. There is a mosaic of stained glass in the south window which dates from 1503.

02/09/2026
01/09/2026
As tomorrow (30th August) is the fifth Sunday of the month please note that there will not be a service at Llanfair chur...
29/08/2026

As tomorrow (30th August) is the fifth Sunday of the month please note that there will not be a service at Llanfair church.

Instead we are joining the congregation at Llanarmon Yn Ial for a service at 9:30am.

The normal 11am service at Llanfair will return on Sunday 6th September.

20/08/2026

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!

The Llanelidan Craft Fair will be taking place in the church and village hall on 19th September. This will be a great opportunity to buy a few early Christmas presents for friends and family.

We'll have a wonderful array of crafts on sale made by some very talented craftspeople:

wood-turning, needle-felting, pyrography and willow-weaving, homemade chocolates and fudge, silver jewellery, ceramic sculptures, crocheting and knitting, books, wreaths and bunting, candles, dried flowers, and engraved slate.

You should be able to find some really special gifts, all made by local craftspeople. Come along and have a look!

There will be tea and cake, a drop-in art workshop, and historical tours of the church.

We can't wait to see you! 😊

13/08/2026

We're very excited about our Craft Fair next month! We'll have some very talented craftspeople selling their work - from wood-turning and jewellery to wreaths and crochet.

Andrew Sumner will be selling copies of his book 'St Elidan's Church and the Village of Llanelidan' and he'll be giving historical tours of the church and churchyard.

There will be a drop-in art workshop for all the family.

And, of course, there will be tea and cake! 😊

23/07/2026
Parachuting Teddies at Llanfair church is back this coming Saturday. A couple of months later than usual but we're looki...
06/07/2026

Parachuting Teddies at Llanfair church is back this coming Saturday. A couple of months later than usual but we're looking forward to welcoming you & your teddies back for a fun-packed afternoon.

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