St Arvans Church. Welcome!

St Arvans Church

Welcome!

[Image] Stained glass window in St Arvans Church

"Let there always be quiet, dark churches in which people can take refuge............. Houses of God filled with his silent presence. There, even when they do not know how to pray, at least they can be still and breathe easily.........." Thomas Merton

Welcome to the Parish of St Arvans in the Diocese of Monmouth in the Anglican Province of the Church in Wales.

We are a parish in the Catholic tradition of the Anglican Communion (those provinces of the Church in communion with the See of Canterbury).

As a Parish of the Church in Wales we aim to bring people closer to Christ through the sacraments and the preaching of the Word.

Today we continue that vital work through the daily and weekly offering of worship, particularly in the offering of the Holy Eucharist (the Mass or Holy Communion), through the pastoral care of all who seek our help and through teaching and instruction in the Catholic Faith as the Anglican tradition has received it.

That faith speaks to us of the presence of Jesus Christ, always with us. He comes to us in the ordinary things of life, in the water of baptism, in the Bread and Wine of the Eucharist, in the words of forgiveness uttered by his Church, in the love and life he shares with us and calls on us to share with one another.

St Arvans Parish is in the Pastoral and Sacramental Care of the Provincial Assistant Bishop, the Right Reverend David Thomas.

Our group of parishes also includes the villages of Penterry, Itton, Devauden & Kilgwrrwg.

Friends of St Arvans Church

If you were married, baptised or attended the church, if you have loved ones buried here or if you are a regular or occasional worshipper or would like to support the mission and the future of this important witness to Jesus Christ present here in this building and in its people (His Body here on earth), you can make a donation through Gift Aid.

For more information on Giving, please see our Mission section.

As a Friend of St Arvans Church, in addition to having access to our web site we will update you of events, festivals and communications by email. To do this please send your email address to