Welcome to St David's
A Lutheran community in the heart of Cardiff, rooted in Scripture and committed to sharing God's love through Word and Sacraments.
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Worship Services
Holy Communion Service
When: Last Sunday of each month
Time: 5:00 PM
Note: Please check our website for confirmation
Join us for the celebration of the Lord's Supper as we gather around Christ's table to receive His body and blood in the Sacrament for the forgiveness of sins.
Sunday Morning Service
When: Every Sunday (except Communion Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM
Leadership: Elder-led service
Our regular Sunday worship includes Scripture readings, sermon, hymns, and prayers from God's Word.
Bible Study
Status: Currently on hiatus
Contact: Please contact us for updates
Bible study is temporarily paused. Please get in touch for the latest information about when sessions will resume.
What to Expect at St David's
Traditional Worship
Our services follow the historic Lutheran liturgy with Scripture readings, sermon, traditional hymns, and prayers that have sustained the faithful for centuries.
Warm Welcome
Whether you're visiting for the first time or have been attending for years, you'll find a welcoming community ready to greet you.
Scripture-Centred
Every service is grounded in the reading and proclamation of God's Word, providing spiritual nourishment for all who attend.
Ministries & Fellowship
Children's Ministry
Ages: 3-12 years
When: Selected services
Children receive special teaching and hymns during worship services when children's ministry is scheduled. Please contact us to confirm when children's activities are planned.
Fellowship Time
When: After church service
Where: At the church
Join us for fellowship and social time following our worship services. A great time to build relationships and encourage one another in our faith journey over refreshments.
Bible Study
Status: Currently on hiatus
Contact: Please contact us for updates
Bible study sessions are temporarily paused. Please get in touch with us for the latest information about when these enriching times of learning will resume.
Holy Baptism
Purpose: Sacrament of new birth
For: All ages - infants, children, and adults
Through baptism, God washes away sin and grants new birth and salvation in Christ. We practise infant baptism as well as adult baptism, recognising God's grace given freely in this sacrament.
Confirmation
Purpose: Public confession of faith
For: Young people and new members
Confirmation provides instruction in Lutheran doctrine and allows individuals to publicly affirm their baptismal faith, making their own confession before God and then the congregation.
Pastoral Care & Leadership
David Puzey
Chairman & Elder
John Peters
Treasurer & Elder
David Orum
Elder
Luke Williams
Organist
About St David's Lutheran Church
A Lutheran community in Cardiff, Wales
St David's Lutheran Church has been a faithful presence in Cardiff, Wales, serving our community with the unchanging message of God's grace. We are a congregation committed to the authority of Scripture and the Lutheran confessions.
Our church is rooted in the Lutheran tradition of liturgical worship, emphasising the centrality of Word and Sacraments in the life of faith. We believe in justification by grace through faith alone and seek to live out this truth in our worship, fellowship, and service to others.
Located in Fairwater, we welcome all who seek to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and desire to be part of a community that values both sound doctrine and genuine Christian love.
Our Mission
To faithfully proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, administer the Sacraments according to His institution, and provide pastoral care to our members and community, all while maintaining fidelity to the Word of God and the Lutheran Confessions.
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St David's Lutheran Church, Fairwater, Cardiff
Our Lutheran Heritage
The Lutheran Church traces its origins to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century and the teachings of Martin Luther. We are an evangelical church, firmly rooted in the Word of God and committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.
St David's is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE)
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The Luther Rose - Symbol of Lutheran Faith
The Three Solas
These three foundational principles summarise the heart of Lutheran theology and our understanding of salvation.
Sola Fide
By Faith Alone
We are justified before God by faith alone, not by our works or merits. Faith is the instrument by which we receive God's righteousness. This faith is not our own achievement but a gift from God, created by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God" - Ephesians 2:8
Sola Gratia
By Grace Alone
Salvation comes entirely through God's unmerited favour and love. We contribute nothing to our salvation - it is completely God's work from beginning to end. Grace is God's undeserved kindness toward sinners, freely given through Christ.
"But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us... made us alive together with Christ" - Ephesians 2:4-5
Sola Scriptura
Scripture Alone
The Bible is the sole and final authority for all matters of faith and Christian living. God's written Word is sufficient, clear, and reliable. While we value church tradition and reason, Scripture alone has divine authority to establish doctrine.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness" - 2 Timothy 3:16
Together They Proclaim
These three solas work together to declare that salvation is entirely God's work: He reveals Himself through Scripture alone, saves us by His grace alone, and we receive this salvation through faith alone. This is the heart of the Gospel that Martin Luther rediscovered and that we continue to proclaim today.
An Evangelical Church
As Lutherans, we are evangelical in the truest sense of the word - we are centred on the evangelion (Good News) of Jesus Christ. Our evangelical nature is not a modern innovation but flows directly from our Reformation heritage and our commitment to Scripture.
We believe in the necessity of personal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, while also treasuring the means of grace - the Word of God, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper - through which the Holy Spirit works to create and sustain faith.
Our evangelical commitment means we actively proclaim the Gospel, calling all people to repentance and faith. We believe every Christian is called to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, both through word and deed.
We maintain the scriptural balance between God's law, which shows us our sin, and God's gospel, which proclaims forgiveness and new life in Christ. Ultimately, the gospel triumphs over the law in Christ Jesus, for where sin abounded, grace abounded much more. This law-gospel distinction is central to our evangelical proclamation.
What is the Gospel?
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
1 The Problem: We Are All Sinners
The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard. Our sins separate us from God and deserve His righteous judgement. We cannot save ourselves through good works or religious efforts - we are utterly dependent on God's mercy.
2 God's Solution: Jesus Christ
In His great love, God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to earth. Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died the death we deserved to die. On the cross, He took upon Himself the punishment for all our sins, bearing God's wrath in our place.
3 Victory Over Death
Jesus didn't remain dead. On the third day, He rose from the grave, proving that His sacrifice was accepted by the Father and that He has power over sin and death. His resurrection guarantees our resurrection and eternal life for all who believe in Him.
4 A Free Gift Through Faith
Salvation is entirely a free gift from God - it cannot be earned, purchased, or deserved. We receive this gift simply by faith - trusting in Jesus Christ as our Saviour. When we believe, God forgives all our sins and declares us righteous in His sight.
The Good News
This is the Gospel - the good news that Jesus Christ has died for all people to wash away the sins of the world. Salvation is God's free gift, offered to everyone who believes. You don't need to clean up your life first or prove yourself worthy. Jesus has already done everything necessary for your salvation.
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8
Planning Your First Visit?
Parking
On street parking is available nearby
Accessibility
Our facility is accessible to those with mobility needs
Friendly Faces
Our greeters will be happy to help you feel welcome
Service Times
Sunday Morning Service:
11:00 AM (Every Sunday except Communion Sunday)
Holy Communion:
5:00 PM (Last Sunday of each month)
Bible Study:
Currently on hiatus - contact us for updates
Visit Us
Address
St Fagan's Road and Doyle Avenue
Fairwater, Cardiff CF5 3EU
Wales, United Kingdom
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Church Phone:
+44 (0)29 2132 1180
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