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 – S

t 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.

12/06/2026
06/06/2026

We are having a service in the church this month. This will be a service of Holy Communion. Everyone is welcome. 🙂

29/05/2026

ROGATION Would you like to bring this tradition back? Comments welcome.
About Rogation: From the Latin, rogare, meaning ask; rogation is the festival that marks the blessing of the land to bring forth good growth.

For centuries, parish communities have observed Rogation Sunday as a time to seek blessings both for the land's bounty and collective wellbeing. Rooted in the Middle Ages, this tradition involves procession, outdoor prayer, and the ancient practice of ‘beating the bounds’—walking the parish's boundaries or visiting its sacred sites (e.g. wells, sacred trees, high places and landmark boulders): a 'parish pilgrimage'

Fancy walking the Welsh Camino?
29/05/2026

Fancy walking the Welsh Camino?

Next Saturday morning there will be coffee & cakes in the gardens of Garthgynan in Graigfechan (what3words address: halt...
09/05/2026

Next Saturday morning there will be coffee & cakes in the gardens of Garthgynan in Graigfechan (what3words address: halt.splendid.reclusive) in aid of Llanfair Church.

Kindly hosted by Mrs Sue Harrop this will be a lovely opportunity to enjoy the walled garden with a slice of homemade cake.

St Kentigern Hospice open day. Meet the staff, find out about Hospice services including day care, bathing , music and c...
06/05/2026

St Kentigern Hospice open day. Meet the staff, find out about Hospice services including day care, bathing , music and craft therapy, dementia support and much more. Everyone welcome. This is your hospice 💙

06/05/2026

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