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Eucharist

‘Eucharist’ comes from the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’. At the Eucharist the Church remembers Jesus’ last supper where he gave bread and wine to be his body and blood, a sign of his saving love. See also Holy Communion.

Holy Communion

At Holy Communion blessed bread and wine is shared, by which we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The congregation gives thanks for Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection and his continuing presence. See also Eucharist.

Home Mission and Evangelism Children, Youth and Families Christmas events Greater Gower Deanery Family Christmas events

Greater Gower Deanery Family Christmas events

Gorseinon and Loughor

19th December, 3pm, Outdoor Live Nativity (with Loughor Town Band), St David’s Church, Glebe Road, Loughor, Swansea. SA4 6SL. post@stcath.org.uk, (01792) 893631

24th December, 5pm, Community Carol Service. St Catherine’s Church, Alexandra Road, Gorseinon. SA4 4AF. post@stcath.org.uk, (01792) 893631

24th December, 7pm, Eucharist (Booking Essential) St Catherine’s Church, Alexandra Road, Gorseinon. SA4 4AF. post@stcath.org.uk, (01792) 893631

25th December, 9.30am. Christmas Day Communion, St David’s Church, Glebe Road, Loughor, Swansea. SA4 6SL. post@stcath.org.uk, (01792) 893631

Three Cliffs

19th December.

10am. Carol Service, St Teilo’s Church, Church Lane, Bishopston, Swansea. SA3 3JT. peterbrooks@cinw.org.uk, 01792 232928

11am. Carol Service, St Mary’s Church, Pennard Road, Pennard, Southgate, Swansea. SA3 2AD. peterbrooks@cinw.org.uk, 01792 232928

11.15am. Eucharist with Carols and Readings, St Nicholas Church, Nicholaston, Swansea. SA3 2HL. peterbrooks@cinw.org.uk, 01792 232928

2pm. Carol Service, St Illtyd’s Church, Ilston, Swansea. SA2 7LD. peterbrooks@cinw.org.uk, 01792 232928

South West Gower

19th December

2.30pm Carols and Livestream, St Cattwg’s Church. Port Eynon, SA3 1NL. Live Stream (LS): You Tube St Cattwg’s Gower Live Stream

4pm Music and Carols, St George’s Church, Reynoldston, SA3 1AA. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

24th December

10.30am Family Christmas, St Mary’s Church, Rhossili, SA3 1PL. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

6pm Christmas Service, St Illtyd’s, Oxwich, SA3 1LS. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

8pm Holy Communion & Blessing the Crib, St George’s Church, Reynoldston, SA3 1AA. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

25th December

10am Holy Communion, St David’s, Llanddewi, SA3 1AU. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

10am Holy Communion, St Andrew’s, Penrice, SA3 1LN. justindavies@cinw.org.uk, 01792 391384

Parish of Sketty

Carol Serivce to be held on the first dry day of the following dates – 19th December, 20th December, 21st December. Outdoors in Church Car Park, St Paul’s Church, De-La-Beche Road, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 9AR. vicarofsketty@gmail.com, 01792 202767

24th December, 2.30pm. Chidren’s Service on Zoom. Zoom details available on Parish of Sketty website https://www.parishofsketty.org/new-page-2

Parish of Killay

15th December, 7pm. Carols under the stars (Bring a torch), St Hilary’s Church, Gower Road, Killay, Swansea. SA2 7DZ phillip@gwynn.org.uk 01792 204758

24 December, 4pm. Christingle/ Crib Service, All Souls Church, Harlech Cres, Tycoch Road, Sketty, Swansea. SA2 9LP. Contact Howard Richards 01792 299567