Background to the Project

The Proposal

In 2011 the elders of Highfields presented the church with the vision to start a satellite congregation in Pontprennau, a large and rapidly growing suburb in the north east of Cardiff. Pontprennau is an area with only one church at the moment, so we really wanted to serve and reach this largely un-churched area. A good number of Highfields regulars also live locally and they have been the driving force behind this initiative.

The Plan

As a satellite congregation of Highfields Church, the Pontprennau group would remain under the leadership of the current Highfields elders. The congregation would enjoy all the benefits of being part of a large and thriving Christian community, from the teaching programme to shared resources. But its primary focus will be to lovingly reach out to the Pontprennau area. 

The People

In early 2011 a core group of approximately 25 people was established from the local area who were keen to begin meeting in Pontprennau. During the summer months, Highfields assigned Chris Street as the Elder who would be based in Pontprennau and appointed Pete Evans as Trainee Minister with specific responsibility for the running of the satellite congregation. The congregation began to meet together in midweek small groups in autumn 2011, with the intention of meeting together publically on Sunday mornings from January 2012.

We want Highfields Pontprennau to be a community of God’s people who are committed to the love, unity and hope found in Jesus and who want to share that truth with the community of Pontprennau and beyond.

If you would like more information about Highfields Pontprennau, please contact Pete Evans at pete.evans@highfieldschurch.org.uk or call the Highfields office on 029 2065 0740.