Churches Together in Newport seeks to be
an expression of the hope of unity that Christians long for, but which
has yet to be achieved. It does not seek uniformity: its members seek to
work together as Christians of all traditions. It organises events and
services throughout the town.
About 60 churches locally belong to Churches Together in
Newport. They are drawn from differing backgrounds: Anglicans, Baptists,
Methodists, the New Testament Church of God, Roman Catholics, Salvation
Army, Seventh Day Adventists, the Society of Friends, and United Reformed.
The hard working local Christian Aid Committee is part of Churches Together
in Newport and coordinates the work of the charity in Newport.
Locally, Bridge Counselling Service,
Raven House Trust, South East Wales Mission to the Deaf, Temperance
Society and YMCA all relate to Churches Together in Newport. The Coptic
Orthodox Church has an observer.
Churches Together in Newport
is proud to play its part in the vigorous local ecumenical scene.
Member churches and others co-operated in organising the recent Prayer
Breakfast, the Exhibition and Service with Chris Bowater at the Newport
Centre, and in the Service in John Frost Square. Again there are many
initiatives undertaken by churches in various parts of the town. Bible
studies, ministers' fraternals, marches, joint services, and so on
are part of the staple programmes of many Newport churches.
The web site - which offers Christian
churches and organisations free web space (whether they belong to
Churches Together in Newport or not) is an expression of the unity
that is sought. Information on all churches and religious organisations
can be accessed from it. (Gaps in the directory are gladly filled
in when information is supplied)
The ambition of its administrator is to have a web page (or link) for every church in Newport. Currently the site contains over 50 pages. The site is updated every week. Some pages change little, others change regularly.
Churches Together in Newport believes that God is calling his people to work together to be his witnesses in Newport. It believes that God is calling all of his children to work together for the good of his kingdom. It believes that God is calling all of his children to work together for the good of those who are less fortunate, in our society and overseas.
It takes its inspiration from the words of Jesus: By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35)
