Porthkerry, Rhoose & Penmark Churches

07/09/2026

** Starting on 20th September!

Do you struggle to pick just one favourite hymn? Have hymns been part of the pattern of your life? Are there hymns that tell the story of your life? Our new monthly Sunday evening service could be for you!

Each 3rd Sunday of the month, come along to hear someone's life story told through hymns and a favourite Bible reading. Enjoy singing great hymns and hearing great stories. 6pm at St Peter's church in Rhoose. All are welcome.

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Fancy coming along to church this Sunday?

Perhaps you’ve been coming to church for years. Perhaps you haven’t been for a while. Or perhaps you’ve never been at all and you’re wondering what it’s like.
Whatever your story, you’re very welcome.

There’s no need to have all the answers, know the words, or even know what you believe. Come along, have a cuppa, meet some people, listen, reflect, join in — or simply see how it feels.

And if you find it easier to concentrate when your hands are busy, bring your knitting or crochet! You can also bring a doodle book, colouring, or whatever helps you feel comfortable. We’re not worried about everyone doing things in exactly the same way.

Church is about people, questions, connection, hope and exploring faith together — and there’s room for everyone.

Come as you are. Bring your knitting. Be yourself.
We’d love to welcome you this Sunday.

04/09/2026

A Thought for Friday: Funerals, Memorials & Saying Goodbye

Not everyone chooses a traditional funeral.
More and more people are choosing a direct cremation, perhaps because it feels simpler, more personal, or because it reflects what they or their family wanted.
But saying goodbye still matters.

Sometimes, after a direct cremation, families find that they would like a chance to gather together, remember the person they loved, share stories, give thanks for their life, or simply be together.

A memorial service can provide that space. It doesn't have to follow a particular format or look like a traditional funeral. It can be shaped around the person who has died and the people who knew and loved them.

There might be music, readings, photographs, memories, silence, prayers — or simply time to talk and be together.

And if prayer or faith isn't part of your life, that's okay too. A service can be a space to reflect, remember and celebrate a life in a way that feels meaningful to you.

So here’s our thought for Friday:
What would be important to you when saying goodbye to someone you love?

There is no right or wrong answer.

If you're planning ahead, supporting someone who has died, or simply wondering what options are available, we're always happy to have a conversation. No pressure, no expectations — just a listening ear.

Because however we choose to say goodbye, every life deserves to be remembered.

04/09/2026

Calling all new Mamas and Mamas to be. Drop in to St Peter’s today for this lovely little group. Details in poster below.

03/09/2026

Welcome to the season of Creationtide.

For the next few weeks, we are encouraged to notice again the world God has made — the earth beneath our feet, the skies above us, the plants and trees, the creatures around us, and the intricate web of life of which we ourselves are part.
And I love this little section from proverbs,

“Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise.”
And then he names four creatures: ants, hyraxes, locusts and lizards.

They are not particularly impressive creatures. We might not choose them as our favourite animals. We probably don't spend much time thinking about them. Creation isn't simply something that surrounds us it really is quite remarkable.

1. The ants
“Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer.”
An individual ant is tiny. It has very little strength. Yet ants working together can accomplish extraordinary things.
We can sometimes look at the environmental challenges facing our world and think: What difference can I possibly make?
But the ants remind us that small things matter.

2. The hyrax (small guinea pig type creatures
Proverbs says:
“hyrax are creatures of little power, yet they make their home in the crags.”
It isn't powerful, but it knows where it is safe.
We are not masters standing outside creation. We are creatures within creation.
To remember that the world does not exist simply for our convenience. It belongs to God. And we have been entrusted with its care.

3. the locusts:
“Locusts have no king, yet they advance together in ranks.”
They move together. They are part of something larger than themselves.
Creation: everything is connected.
We live in a world of relationships. The tree depends upon the soil. The soil depends upon countless organisms. The flowers depend upon insects. The insects depend upon plants. Birds depend upon insects and seeds. And human beings depend upon all of it.
Our choices affect other people — including people we may never meet. They affect other creatures.
They affect future generations.

4. the lizard.
“A lizard can be caught with the hand, yet it is found in kings’ palaces.”
There is almost a touch of humour in that. Human beings build palaces. We build great cities, monuments and institutions. We can begin to think that we are very important indeed. And then a tiny lizard can wander into the palace. It reminds us that creation is always there.

We are part of creation, not the Creator.
Perhaps, then, the invitation of Creationtide is simply this:
Look at the world around you. Look at something small. A leaf. An insect. A bird. A tree. The movement of clouds. The changing light. The rain. The sea.
Creation is a gift.

May God give us eyes to see,
hearts to wonder,
wisdom to learn,
and courage to care.

03/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Each week in our services we recognise that we don’t all learn, think or worship in the same way.

Everyone in our congregation worships differently. Some worship in what we think is a traditional manner. Some enjoy using the activity sheets we provide. Others love tinkering about with some Lego or doing the craft. Our aim is to make our services as inclusive as possible for every stage of life.

And if you’re not someone who normally comes to church, that’s absolutely fine. You’ll be very welcome.

Here's a sneak preview of this Sunday's activity sheet!

01/09/2026

Every Sunday during our service, we pause and give thanks to God for what He has been doing over the past week. We then share our thanks. This is where God has been at work with us this week and what we are thankful for.