St Mary's Church, Llanllugan
St Mary's is a
friendly rural community church
which serves the communities of Llanllugan, Cefn Coch and Adfa, and the
surrounding area. This ancient building was used for centuries as both
a local church and the chapel for a Cistercian convent; intriguing
pieces of evidence of its history remain, most notably in the medieval
stained glass (including a portrait of a former prioress).
Read more about the history on the BBC website.
The main Sunday Service alternates between mornings and evenings, and usually lasts about an hour; it includes hymns, readings from the Bible, a sermon, and prayers. When we celebrate the Eucharist (also known as Communion, the Lord's Supper or the Mass in some churches), we welcome any visitors to come and receive the bread and wine, or to receive a blessing if they prefer. One service each month is in Welsh, either Evening Prayer or the Eucharist.
During the week, the church is open for prayer and reflection. There are a wide range of local social events organised through the church (including fayres, sales of work, whist drives and bingo evenings), which are advertised in both Llanllugan and nearby Cefn Coch.