The situation that Christians in Iraq are currently facing is unthinkably bleak. The following article was written by Pastor Dai Hankey in order to help us better pray for persecuted Christians in Iraq. Recent events in Iraq have affected me very, very deeply. The brutality being unleashed by the so-called ‘Islamic State’ (IS) in northern … Read more
On Saturday 16th August some of the Hill City men are taking part in Tough Mudder – a challenging 12 mile assault course that incorporates mud, fire, ice water and electric shocks! They are doing this to raise money for 2 different causes: CAP Torfaen – a fantastic local ministry that helps people get out of … Read more
It is estimated that there are currently as many as 27 million slaves in the world today, more than at any other time in history. Many of these slavesare the victims of human trafficking – the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Right now, countless millions are suffering horrendous abuse at the hands of … Read more
Hill City Church started as a gospel outreach on Trevethin estate, and while our Sunday gatherings have now moved to a more central part of the valley, Hill City remains passionate about reaching out to the community of Trevethin with the good news of Jesus. One of the ways that we do this is by … Read more
Champion Bank Holiday Boot Camp is a day of soccer skill coaching, competition and fun for kids (aged 6-10) that is a partnership between Hill City Church, Highfields Church and Scottsdale Bible. It takes place in Trevethin on Bank Holiday Monday (26th May). All the details are on the flyer below:
Easter Sunday was a wonderful day for us at Hill City. Not only was it great to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, it was also the first gathering at our new venue for Sunday worship – Pontnewynydd Chapel. One of the largest congregations we’ve ever had came together to enjoy a great time of sung … Read more
One of the things that concerns me about the impact of technology and social media on Christians today is that despite its promise to simplify our lives it actually complicates them. Oftentimes what that means for our devotional lives is that we are all too easily distracted rather than getting deeply connected with God. Certainly … Read more
Sunday 13th April 2014 was a significant day for us at Hill City as we said goodbye to Pontypool Active Living Centre (PALC) as the venue for our Sunday gatherings. It’s fair to say that the last 10 months have been phenomenal for us as a church as we have grown in so many ways: … Read more
Last night (Sunday 16th February) was a very special night for us as a church as we got to celebrate God’s saving grace and baptise our new friend, Lloyd. Lloyd, a former soldier, came to faith a few months ago and has become a very, very special part of Hill City Church since. His baptism … Read more
The Eastern Valley Food Bank recently celebrated it’s first birthday. The impact that the Food Bank has had on thousands of people in the valley cannot be underestimated and a huge “thank you” has to be said said to the dozens of volunteers from churches across the area who help to keep the Food Bank … Read more