The Bishop of Bangor regularly gathers Ministry Area (MA) Leaders from across the Diocese of Bangor to confer, consult, laugh and learn together. I have just returned (9 June) from one such 24 hour event. They usually take place in Nant Gwrtheyrn (http://www.nantgwrtheyrn.org/)

The 24 hours are temperature checks on where we are at as the Church in Wales in this part of North Wales (bangor.churchinwales.org.uk). The Church in Wales has been on an incredible journey of late as it repositions itself to be fit for mission and ministry in the 21st Century. We have heard from the new principal of the St Padarn’s Theological Institute about how clergy and those licensed for ministry will continue to be trained and formed. Discussion took place as to how we might together affirm the ministries of all God’s people.

Most of all, we were heard. That is the amazing thing about belonging to the Diocese of Bangor: the strength of companionship with our Bishop as we together make waves for the kingdom of God.