Celebrating “Harvests of the World” at St Cynllo’s

This year a global theme ran through the Harvest Service at St Cynllo’s and the continents of the world were visited.

The welcome, based on Psalm 104, the Bible reading, prayers and favourite harvest hymns, all reflected the importance of God in caring for and feeding the people of the world.

With the help of members of the congregation, especially the children, our journey around the globe began in North America and the countries of Canada and the USA with the wheat and corn harvest and the celebration of “Thanksgiving.”

Travelling on to SE Asia, via Indonesia and China, the landscape of wheat and corn was exchanged for one of paddy fields and rice farming with its many associated festivals.

The grape and wine harvest was represented by Argentina in South America and by France, one of Europe’s major producers. On then to West Africa and the yam harvest before our final stop in Australia. Our Australian shearer, with his merino fleece and wool harvest, also brought a didgeridoo to add to the atmosphere!

Our tour concluded “back home” as we thought of the harvest of Wales, and as a world, how we all depend on each other for our food and other needs.

We listened to “Harvest Moon” by Celtic Remix and a short address by Rev’d Rachael before enjoying refreshments, with seasonal mulled cider, and social time together.

The church was beautifully decorated with the colours of Autumn by the flowers, foilage and produce and many thanks to all who helped, took part and attended the service.

Words: Isabel Morris Photographs: Debbie Jones