Picnic Yr Eglwys / The Church Picnic
 On Sunday, June 3rd, the congregation
met at St. Andrew's by the Lake Church on Centre Island. This was followed by a picnic to celebrate the 100th anniversary
of the congregation of Dewi Sant. The picnic was very well attended. Here is a picture to remind us of that great
day out:
Cyngerdd Y Cant Ticket Launch
Sunday, June 17th, was the Official
Launch of the Tickets for the "100 Voice Concert", Cyngerdd y Cant, celebrating the 100th Anniversary
of Dewi Sant Welsh United Church, the only Welsh Chruch in Canada. The Rev. Deian Evans presented the first "Online
Ticket" to Eirlys Barker, daughter of William Thomas, one of two founders of Dewi Sant Sant Welsh United Church.
In Our Father's Footsteps
On Monday, July 16th, we took
a very interesting bus ride about the city. "In Our Father's Footsteps - The Welsh Immigrant Story in Toronto"
was a unique tour offering an opportunity to trace the footsteps of Welsh immigrants who have lived, worked, and
worshipped in Toronto. We visited many sites and landmark buildings and hear the stories of the Welsh people behind
them and their influence on this great city.
Our trip included a visit to
the Old Mill for lunch. The whole trip was a great success.
Gwasanaeth Dewi Sant 2008
It is a tradition at Dewi Sant
to have the Welsh language learners help out with the Welsh language St. David's Day service. This year was special
in that the Rev. Evans also presented the awards for the students' literary competition. Here are some pictures
to give you a flavour of the evening:
Christopher Morgan receiving the first place award in the beginners' category
Owen Thompson receiving the first place award in the advanced category
The Dewi Sant Welsh classes helping with the Welsh language St. David's Day service.
Cymanfa Ganu 2008
An annual tradition at Dewi
Sant is the Good Friday Cymanfa Ganu or hymn service. Under the leadership of this year's conductor, Sheryl Clay,
it was a great night of Welsh singing and praise. Here are some pictures to give you a flavour of the evening:
Leading the singing
Sheryl Clay conducting the Gymanfa
Singing the old favourite Welsh hymns
Dr. Murray Black playing the hymns in his usual stellar fashion
The congregation united in song and praise
"God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again!"
Lluniau gan John Otley / Pictures By John Otley
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