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 NOT the Bob Marley album ( but no doubt one of our preachers will mention it -probably Monty!), but the book of, the second book of the Bible. If you want to know the early history of the Israelites and how God called them and supported them on the exodus, forming a new people and nation, and how He prepared them for the land of milk and honey, well come along.

There will also be links to our lives in 2026, and more importantly, how that ancient story is connected to Jesus.

Following the service there will be refreshments in the Church Hall and the first Sunday of each month will be held there-our Cafe Church.

All services commence at 10.30 (well, usually just after!).

If you wish to make a booking for our Monday morning Toddlers session, please send a text to 07563626545 and wait for a confirmation of the booking BEFORE attending please.

At our April Cafe Church, the Writing Group led us in a guided contemplation of aspects of our understanding of God and our experiences of living a life of following Jesus. Contributions from the groups were collected at the end, and Liz collated them into the following:

Sketty Community Church Psalm

Ein Tad, unserer Vater, our heavenly Father,

unchanging, beloved friend, help us.

Forgive us, cleanse us of our sins.

Draw us deeper into you with faith to love you more.

Let us know joy and strength, harmony and forgiveness,

patience and inner peace.

Lord of all being, giver of strength,

build your church here in Sketty

with Jesus at its centre.

As we reflect you, may we be a beacon of light to every generation.

Make this church a place of welcome,

hope, love, happiness, encouragement.

As the church grows let there be unity

and diversity.

Father of all mankind,

help us break down barriers,

sharing the love of Jesus that cost you so dear.

May we learn to respect each other

and may the community see us as approachable.

Don’t let them be embarrassed .

We know you are real.

We know you are faithful.

We know you are love.

As for us, what can we do?

We will trust.

We will pray.

We will share.

We will be thankful.

We will listen and hear,

from you and from others.

We will look and see for ourselves.

We will live lives worthy of you.

We will use our God-given skills.

We will build a community centred on Christ.

We will be open to you, Holy Spirit.

Give us strength, give us love,

help us to be open and responsive.

Holy Spirit, find us humble, find us obedient, find us willing.

So in hope and faith

We praise your name.

Your unfailing love remains the same.

Hi, you’ve landed on the page for Sketty Community Church Writing Group. Whether it was
deliberate or accidental, you’re very welcome here!
SCC Writing Group was founded in November 2025. We meet monthly and, as well as writing
exercises, we write to a given theme each time. Our writings are sometimes used as part of the
Sunday service, and, indeed, café church has been given over to us completely on occasion.
Our group is made up of some who’ve always written as a hobby and others who’ve never written
creatively before. Sandra was one of the latter. This is what she says:
When I heard the announcement in church about starting a writing group my first thought was
definitely not for me! I wasn’t particularly good at English and hated it during my school days but
something stirred in me so I decided to go along to give it a go.
From the first time we met I enjoyed it and now I love meeting every month with a group of people
who are all different personalities. We all gel together as we share and write about our life
experiences. We have a good old laugh and it has been known for us to shed a tear at such beautiful
writings.
And Liz’s chocolate brownies are the best you can get!
(If I can give it a go, anyone can )