If this is your first time at Aber, join us for an informal Welcome Meeting on Saturday evening at 6:30pm. It’s a great opportunity to learn what’s happening during the week and where to find everything. Members of the conference team will be there to introduce themselves, chat with you, and answer any questions you may have.

Alun Johnson ‘The Art of Listening to the Word of God (Nehemiah 8:1-18)

Join us on the Aberystwyth prom (near the band stand), for hymn singing, testimonies, and gospel sharing.

Looking for a relaxed space to meet others and unwind during the conference? Aber Lounge is the perfect place to connect over coffee, chat with friendly faces, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. Whether it’s your first time at Aber or you’ve been coming for years, drop in and say hello—you’re always welcome.

The Great Invitation (Isaiah 55:1-13)

A social opportunity to renew friendships and make new ones as we chat over a cuppa as the week begins.

This is your chance to relax, play games, chat, and hear stories of how God is at work in people’s lives today.

Enjoy breakfast, devotions, and prayer as we dive into the theme of true friendship with Vaughan Roberts’ book guiding our reflections:

True Friendship is Crucial

On Monday, families are invited to meet for a picnic in the Castle Gardens (next to the car park and children’s playground near St Mike’s). This will be a great opportunity to meet others including some of the leaders from the morning children’s clubs.

Looking for a relaxed space to meet others and unwind during the conference? Aber Lounge is the perfect place to connect over coffee, chat with friendly faces, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. Whether it’s your first time at Aber or you’ve been coming for years, drop in and say hello—you’re always welcome.

On Monday afternoon, we’ll be recording a service for BBC Radio Wales’ Celebration programme. You’re warmly invited to join us. The service will take place at 3:30 pm in the Great Hall.

We See Jesus (Hebrews 2:5-18)

In conversation with Vaughan Roberts

We'll be hearing from our main speaker for the week, Vaughan Roberts. It'll be a great chance to hear something of his story and to get a flavour of what he'll be speaking on during the week.

This year’s theme: “Dealing with Disappointments”

Our aim is to help Christians face and grow through disappointments in a God-honouring way, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

This year’s theme: “Dealing with Disappointments”

Our aim is to help Christians face and grow through disappointments in a God-honouring way, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing with disappointments in the family

Speaker: James Muldoon James will speak from personal experience to help us deal with our own family-related disappointments.

A relaxed space to unwind, reflect on what you’ve heard, and enjoy fellowship together.

Evening Sessions (C22)

Monday – We’re not in Kansas Anymore Welcome to Time Out at Aber. If this is your first visit or your twenty-first you’re very welcome to join us for chats, snacks and a short devotion as we begin our week together.

Evenings are a chance to dive into some of the tough questions we face as Christians today—issues the world talks about a lot, but the church can sometimes shy away from. We’ll explore why staying silent isn’t an option and how God’s truth helps us respond with grace and confidence. Join us to explore:

Off Limits: Rediscovering Jesus' Relevance

Wondering how Jesus fits into your life in a world that challenges your beliefs? Perhaps your friends are challenging your beliefs, or you're wrestling with how Jesus' message truly fits into your life right now. In this session, we'll unpack why Jesus is more relevant than ever, how knowing Him more will help us to confidently share Him with others, and understand why He's never truly 'off limits'.

Led by Mark Jenkins from Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Newport.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Enjoy breakfast, devotions, and prayer as we dive into the theme of true friendship with Vaughan Roberts’ book guiding our reflections:

True Friendship is Close

Tiny Tots (6 months - 4 years)

(The Dance Studio)

Joanna Evans is an experienced teacher who leads the Tiny Tots. Her team of happy helpers are looking forward to welcoming your little ones, and they’ll have lots of fun playing and learning simple Bible truths through stories and songs.

Mini Marvels (4 years to 7 years)

We’re excited to welcome you to Mini Marvels this year! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, there’ll be loads of friends to make, fun to be had, prizes to win and time spent learning from God’s word together! Mini Marvels will be lead by Beth Petersen and a brilliant team of helpers.

Holiday Heroes (7 years to 11 years)

Holiday Heroes returns for another year with a new team and we are so looking forward to seeing you there! Our sessions will be full of fun, challenges, games, and most importantly diving into the Bible as we look at similar themes to the main morning meetings. Holiday Heroes will be led by Hannah Mitchell and a fantastic team.

JAber (11 year - 15 years)

Alun Johnson is the ministry lead at JAber this year. The team will challenge you to get stuck into God’s Word and find out what it really means to live for Him. This will be done through awesome Bible teaching, small group discussions and thrilling challenges. Alun is co-pastor of Hope Church @ Bethel & Calvary, Cefn Hengoed & Penybryn.

Setting Out from a Distant Land

(Psalms 120-122)

‘Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering: The Teaching and Example of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’

‘Bible Overview’

Explore a range of organisations and societies sharing resources, opportunities, and stories of how God is at work around the world. Take your time to walk through the exhibition and chat with the representatives—they’re eager to share how their work is making an impact.

Join us on the Aberystwyth prom (near the band stand), for hymn singing, testimonies, and gospel sharing.

More Than You Can Know (Zechariah 4)

This year’s theme: “Dealing with Disappointments”

Our aim is to help Christians face and grow through disappointments in a God-honouring way, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing with disappointments in church

Speaker: Jeremy Bailey Drawing from his years in ministry, Jeremy will share how we can continue showing grace even when church life brings challenges.

An opportunity for the JAber children (11-15) to chill, chat and play games for an hour. Refreshments provided!

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

We know that prayer is a vital part of the Christian life and yet often we find it a struggle. We'll be thinking about prayer together, encouraging each other in the privilege of prayer and hopefully inspiring us to keep on praying once we leave Aber.

A relaxed space to unwind, reflect on what you’ve heard, and enjoy fellowship together.

Off To See The Wizard

Come and spend time with our main speaker Vaughan Roberts where he will tell us a bit about himself, his plans for the week and answer some of your questions.

Evenings are a chance to dive into some of the tough questions we face as Christians today—issues the world talks about a lot, but the church can sometimes shy away from. We’ll explore why staying silent isn’t an option and how God’s truth helps us respond with grace and confidence. Join us to explore:

Tuesday - Off Limits: The Big Wide World

Following our discussion on Jesus's enduring relevance, we'll shift into smaller groups to tackle the Off Limit issues of today. This is your chance to discuss the questions your friends are asking—the ones that often feel too controversial or complex for easy answers. Together, we'll explore these pressing issues, always seeking to understand how Jesus remains at the absolute centre of our faith; to shape our responses, offering clarity, truth, and grace in a confusing world.

Led by Mark Jenkins from Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Newport.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Enjoy breakfast, devotions, and prayer as we dive into the theme of true friendship with Vaughan Roberts’ book guiding our reflections:

True Friendship is Constant

Tiny Tots (6 months - 4 years)

(The Dance Studio)

Joanna Evans is an experienced teacher who leads the Tiny Tots. Her team of happy helpers are looking forward to welcoming your little ones, and they’ll have lots of fun playing and learning simple Bible truths through stories and songs.

Mini Marvels (4 years to 7 years)

We’re excited to welcome you to Mini Marvels this year! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, there’ll be loads of friends to make, fun to be had, prizes to win and time spent learning from God’s word together! Mini Marvels will be lead by Beth Petersen and a brilliant team of helpers.

Holiday Heroes (7 years to 11 years)

Holiday Heroes returns for another year with a new team and we are so looking forward to seeing you there! Our sessions will be full of fun, challenges, games, and most importantly diving into the Bible as we look at similar themes to the main morning meetings. Holiday Heroes will be led by Hannah Mitchell and a fantastic team.

JAber (11 year - 15 years)

Alun Johnson is the ministry lead at JAber this year. The team will challenge you to get stuck into God’s Word and find out what it really means to live for Him. This will be done through awesome Bible teaching, small group discussions and thrilling challenges. Alun is co-pastor of Hope Church @ Bethel & Calvary, Cefn Hengoed & Penybryn.

Dangers on the Road (Psalms 123-125)

An event for all the family. Come along to the grassy area behind the Great Hall. If it’s raining, we’ll meet in the Great Hall. Enjoy a time of fun, games and fellowship for all the family.

Explore a range of organisations and societies sharing resources, opportunities, and stories of how God is at work around the world. Take your time to walk through the exhibition and chat with the representatives—they’re eager to share how their work is making an impact.

Would You Believe It? (1 Timothy 1:15)

A relaxed space to unwind, reflect on what you’ve heard, and enjoy fellowship together.

The Man Behind the Curtain “Films, fens and first slip”

– An evening with James Muldoon exploring what makes him him, what makes us, us and why that really matters in our walk with the Lord.

This year’s theme: “Dealing with Disappointments”

Our aim is to help Christians face and grow through disappointments in a God-honouring way, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing with disappointments in ministry

Speaker: Vaughan Roberts

An insightful look into the realities of ministry life and how we can support our leaders during challenging times.

An opportunity for the JAber children (11-15) to chill, chat and play games for an hour. Refreshments provided!

Therefore Go...

It's easy to forget we're part of something much bigger than ourselves and the churches we're a part of. So in this session we'll meet real life missionaries who will share about gospel work in the wider world. There'll be something to inspire us as well as the opportunity to pray for mission work too.

Evenings are a chance to dive into some of the tough questions we face as Christians today—issues the world talks about a lot, but the church can sometimes shy away from. We’ll explore why staying silent isn’t an option and how God’s truth helps us respond with grace and confidence. Join us to explore:

Off Limits: Closer to Home

Building on our exploration of Jesus's relevance and today's issues, we'll then turn our attention to the unspoken realities within the church itself. Are there subjects that feel "off-limits" to discuss openly in Christian circles, even though they can deeply impact your faith and daily life? We will bring questions and experiences to the table – from doubts and mental health struggles to navigating ethical dilemmas within a church context. Together, we'll prayerfully consider these topics, and how we can faithfully engage with them.

Led by Mark Jenkins from Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Newport.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Enjoy breakfast, devotions, and prayer as we dive into the theme of true friendship with Vaughan Roberts’ book guiding our reflections:

True Friendship is Careful

Mini Marvels (4 years to 7 years)

We’re excited to welcome you to Mini Marvels this year! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, there’ll be loads of friends to make, fun to be had, prizes to win and time spent learning from God’s word together! Mini Marvels will be lead by Beth Petersen and a brilliant team of helpers.

Holiday Heroes (7 years to 11 years)

Holiday Heroes returns for another year with a new team and we are so looking forward to seeing you there! Our sessions will be full of fun, challenges, games, and most importantly diving into the Bible as we look at similar themes to the main morning meetings. Holiday Heroes will be led by Hannah Mitchell and a fantastic team.

JAber (11 year - 15 years)

Alun Johnson is the ministry lead at JAber this year. The team will challenge you to get stuck into God’s Word and find out what it really means to live for Him. This will be done through awesome Bible teaching, small group discussions and thrilling challenges. Alun is co-pastor of Hope Church @ Bethel & Calvary, Cefn Hengoed & Penybryn.

Tiny Tots (6 months - 4 years)

(The Dance Studio)

Joanna Evans is an experienced teacher who leads the Tiny Tots. Her team of happy helpers are looking forward to welcoming your little ones, and they’ll have lots of fun playing and learning simple Bible truths through stories and songs.

So Near and Yet So Far (Psalms 126-128)

Together: Men and Women in the Church’

Lewis and Sarah Allen

Mirror, Mirror: Discover Your True Identity in Christ’

Come play, have fun, and enjoy great fellowship as we honour Christ through sport.

Explore a range of organisations and societies sharing resources, opportunities, and stories of how God is at work around the world. Take your time to walk through the exhibition and chat with the representatives—they’re eager to share how their work is making an impact.

Join us on the Aberystwyth prom (near the band stand), for hymn singing, testimonies, and gospel sharing.

Standing Firm (Ephesians 6:10-20)

A relaxed space to unwind, reflect on what you’ve heard, and enjoy fellowship together.

If I Only Had The Nerve

Elaine Macdonald speaks about mentoring: who needs it, how she does it and why this is probably the ideal time to start doing it.

Take Time Q&A

We'll finish the week together with the chance for you to come and ask any questions about the Christian faith! A great space to work through some big questions with each other.

An opportunity for the JAber children (11-15) to chill, chat and play games for an hour. Refreshments provided!

This year’s theme: “Dealing with Disappointments”

Our aim is to help Christians face and grow through disappointments in a God-honouring way, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing with disappointments in our own spiritual life

Speaker: Paul Gamston

Paul will help us think through how to process and overcome spiritual setbacks in our Christian walk.

Evenings are a chance to dive into some of the tough questions we face as Christians today—issues the world talks about a lot, but the church can sometimes shy away from. We’ll explore why staying silent isn’t an option and how God’s truth helps us respond with grace and confidence. Join us to explore:

Question Time

Finally, have your chance to ask anything we might have missed. Bring your questions, and we’ll get answers from experts ready to help.

Led by Mark Jenkins from Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Newport.

Find out what your children have been up to in the morning meetings.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Led by Ian Parry from Grangetown Baptist Church, Cardiff.

Enjoy breakfast, devotions, and prayer as we dive into the theme of true friendship with Vaughan Roberts’ book guiding our reflections:

True Friendship is Christ-Centred

Tiny Tots (6 months - 4 years)

(The Dance Studio)

Joanna Evans is an experienced teacher who leads the Tiny Tots. Her team of happy helpers are looking forward to welcoming your little ones, and they’ll have lots of fun playing and learning simple Bible truths through stories and songs.

Mini Marvels (4 years to 7 years)

We’re excited to welcome you to Mini Marvels this year! Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before, there’ll be loads of friends to make, fun to be had, prizes to win and time spent learning from God’s word together! Mini Marvels will be lead by Beth Petersen and a brilliant team of helpers.

Holiday Heroes (7 years to 11 years)

Holiday Heroes returns for another year with a new team and we are so looking forward to seeing you there! Our sessions will be full of fun, challenges, games, and most importantly diving into the Bible as we look at similar themes to the main morning meetings. Holiday Heroes will be led by Hannah Mitchell and a fantastic team.

JAber (11 year - 15 years)

Alun Johnson is the ministry lead at JAber this year. The team will challenge you to get stuck into God’s Word and find out what it really means to live for Him. This will be done through awesome Bible teaching, small group discussions and thrilling challenges. Alun is co-pastor of Hope Church @ Bethel & Calvary, Cefn Hengoed & Penybryn.

Home Sweet Home (Psalms 132-134)

Explore a range of organisations and societies sharing resources, opportunities, and stories of how God is at work around the world. Take your time to walk through the exhibition and chat with the representatives—they’re eager to share how their work is making an impact.

So What Are We Doing Here? (Psalm 87)