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LLYTHYR O'R RHEITHORDY

November 2012


Rector of Llandudno
Over the last few months it has been fascinating to read in the Parish Magazine the various letters and comments regarding the possible removal of the pews in Holy Trinity Church and the wider debate about the re-ordering of the church to make it more suitable for worship in the 21st century. These topics have certainly stirred up passionate feelings!  (See the Parish Magazines for August, September and October 2012.)

Let me make one thing clear – there is no possibility that the pews in the nave will be replaced by chairs in the foreseeable future! Whatever the pros and cons of either form of seating we simply couldn’t afford to buy enough replacement chairs! Having said that, there may be some mileage in the idea of removing just the pews in the side aisles which are only used two or three times a year. This would de-clutter the church and provide space for exhibitions, make it easier to do the Stations of the Cross, have a better space for a children’s area etc. We would need to buy some new chairs for use on the few occasions when they would be needed – chairs which could be stacked when not in use.

As far as re-ordering the church so that clergy, choir and congregation are closer together during worship – this is something I think we do need to give consideration to in the run-up to our 150th anniversary in 2015. Surely an anniversary such as this provides us with an excellent opportunity to think about the future of our parish church as well as its past. So the 150th Planning Group will certainly be considering whether to include it among their suggestions for the 2015 celebrations.

Do be assured however, no plans will be furthered without full consultation with everyone. Membership of the 150th Planning Group is open to all members of our congregation so if you want to be part of this process you would be very welcome to come along. Meanwhile I think everyone has had plenty of opportunity to comment on the ‘pews’ issue and so hopefully we can draw that particular controversy to an end!

As the Planning group look to the future and formulate their proposals – they will be reporting to the PCC next year – what we can all do as a parish is – to pray! We can plan all we like but unless we are open to God’s will for us then we will be wasting our time – ‘Unless the Lord builds the house; those who build it labour in vain.’ (Psalm 127:1). I believe that we should deepen the prayer life of the parish and am proposing that we make 2013 a special year of prayer. More of this very soon!   
      



Fr. John


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