St Tysoi, Llansoy
Service times
Second Sunday
11:00 Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday
11:00 Lay-led Service
About
Llansoy is a small village in rural Monmouthshire, about four miles from Raglan and Usk in different directions and roughly equidistant, at around ten miles, from the larger towns of Monmouth, Newport, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Abergavenny. Although we are a bit off the beaten track, it is only eight miles to the Severn Bridge, and there is excellent road access to all parts of Wales and England.
St. Tysoi is a Grade 1 listed building dating back to medieval times but significantly renovated by the Victorians.
The congregation at Sunday Eucharist Services, twice a month, is generally drawn from the older residents but special services such as at Harvest, Easter, and the Carol Service at Christmas more than half fill the pews and attract a wider age group. On the other hand, funerals tend to fill the church, as do occasional weddings, christenings, confirmations, and concerts.
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Accessibility
- Is car parking available? : Parking on road outside, extended parking in field for large occasions
- Is a hearing loop available? : No
- Is there a toilet available? : Yes
- Is there a disabled toilet available? : Yes
- Is flat access for wheelchairs available? : Yes
- Do steps have handrails available? : Yes
- Is a baby changing area available? : Yes
History
Tysoi is a Grade 1 listed building dating back to medieval times but significantly renovated by the Victorians. We joined the Llanishen Benefice of 4 churches in 1970. The church comprises chancel, nave and tower with seating for around 100.
We all still talk of Llansoy as a village even though we long ago lost nearly all of the functions normally associated with one. Some of our congregation remember attending a village school. The vicarage and the village hall have been sold and the village pubs, the shop and the petrol pumps are also just a memory. The bus stop gets no buses, although a school bus does come to the village in term time.
What is left are the people and the church.
Today’s Monmouth Marches Ministry Area inherits a thousand years and more of Christian history. For centuries we have carried on the work of God, teaching his Word and values, offering prayer, respite, and hope through our mission and ministry. Our churches may be ancient centres of worship but they remain 21st century resources for our communities.
Charity Number: 1203832
