Wesley Church Clydach Swansea

03/09/2026

Appropriately we start September with a service on Sunday 6th in which Pam Cram will be commissioned as Waterways Chaplain here in Clydach/Trebanos! The extent to which 'Living Water' and thoughts about rivers etc. emerge in the rest of the month is down to the preachers: Rev. Louise on the 13th; Pam herself on 20th; and Rev. Andrew Pearce on 27th. Please pray the prayer below, and pray for Waterways Chaplains, and for those leading our worship this month.

Today as we begin the season of Creation we give thanks for streams and rivers, oceans and seas.
We pray that we will use water well and wisely for the good of planet earth and all creatures.

01/09/2026

A Rocha is the organisation behind 'Ecochurch'. Some years ago we gained their bronze ecochurch award, and we are part of Capel y Nant's work on gaining the silver award. With the garden at Capel y Nant and harvest services there are opportunities to celebrate Creation with us - or just go out into your garden or local park, canal walk...........

16/08/2026

Some images of just a few of the projects supported by All We Can our Methodist fund for relief and development.

13/08/2026

September 6th at 4.00 Medi 6ed
Capel y Nant
Bilingual Service Oedfa Dwyieithog
To include the Commissioning of Pam Cram as Waterways Chaplain along the Clydach stretch of the Swansea Canal
All Welcome Croeso

(if you see Pam out and about at the moment it will be in much cooler clothing - Waterways polo shirt in place of very heavy gilet and no hat!)

13/08/2026

Advance notice for a Coffee morning that will be held by Wesley Guild Wesley Church Clydach Swansea in aid of the excellent work of Macmillan Cancer Support All welcome

28/07/2026

In spite of really dry summer, things are growing in Capel y Nant garden, and it was lovely to see someone sitting there and enjoying it on Sunday. Our service in August will all be at 3.00 p.m.: Aug. 2nd, with Rev. Andrew Walker; 9th, with Rev. Louise Gough; 16th, with Rev. Andrew Pearce; 23rd, with Dr. Alan Cram and our friends from Morriston will join us; and 30th, with Rev. Louise. You're welcome just to come and sit in the garden any time, and/or to join us for one or more of these services.

19/07/2026

Visited Uniting Church Sketty for this morning's service and to boost their monthly Fairtrade stall with some stock from the Capel y Nant Fairtrade cupboard. Love the clever display in the foyer there, and the flowers by the entrance. Service theme was mission, including a recorded interview with Alice Rutter (whose 100th birthday was a few weeks ago) about her work as a missionary in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). As Fiona said in our service in the afternoon, we all have gifts we can use in service to God, whether it's teaching, 'green fingers', being crafty, or (as Fiona said) just helping others and being kind.

13/07/2026

Rev. Louise came across this Facebook post about our old chapel building on Hebron Road. We've let them know a bit of the history and that we are still in the village - 'Yma o Hyd'! - even if this building is now residential. Can't disagree that it was very nicely converted, and it is good to see it still loved and care for, unlike so many old chapel buildings, some of which stand derelict for decades even if sold off at the time of closure. The one at the bottom of the Rhyd y Fro hill in Ponty is a case in point - sold back in the 1990's (so don't blame the church for its condition!)

Every time I drive along Clydach Road in Ynystawe, I can't help but admire this beautiful building. I believe it was once a chapel that has since been converted into a home, and I think it's one of the best looking conversions I've seen.

Does anyone know the full story behind it?

When did it stop being a chapel? Does anyone remember attending services there or have any old photos or memories of the building before it became a home?

I'd love to hear the history behind it, so please share your memories in the comments.

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01/07/2026

Our services in July are as follows: 5th at 4.00 p.m. bilingual service with our friends at Capel y Nant when we will renew our covenant as a partnership, preacher Rev. Noel Davies; July 12th at 3.00 p.m. Action for Children Sunday service led by Rev. Pam Cram; July 19th at 3.00 p.m. Dr. Fiona Gannon will lead our service; July 26th at 3.00 p.m. communion service with Rev. Louise Gough.
Photo is of a banner in the entrance to Mumbles Methodist Church.

01/07/2026

A lovely Strawberry Tea this afternoon at Capel y Nant all in aid of Ty Olwen and much enjoyed by many of our members. A chance to chat with friends not seen for some time.