Yn ei Anerchiad Llywyddol cyntaf i Gynhadledd yr Esgobaeth, cyflwynodd Esgob Enlli David Morris neges rymus o obaith ac adnewyddiad i Esgobaeth Bangor. Roedd yr anerchiad yn cynnig myfyrdod ystyriol ar yr heriau sy'n wynebu'r Eglwys yng Nghymru wrth amlinellu gweledigaeth uchelgeisiol ar gyfer y dyfodol.
Cyhoeddodd Esgob David nifer o fentrau cyllido newydd arwyddocaol wedi'u cynllunio i gefnogi Ardaloedd Gweinidogaeth. Mae'r rhain yn cynnwys:
- Cronfa Gyffredinol ar gyfer adeiladau eglwysig a phrosiectau cenhadol.
- Cronfa Cyn-Ddiwygio ar gyfer eglwysi hanesyddol.
- Cronfa Iaith Gymraeg ar gyfer addoliad a chenhadaeth yn Gymraeg.
- Cronfeydd Dirprwyedig y Corff Cynrychiolwyr ar gyfer adeiladau eglwysig unigol.
- Cronfa Twf yr Eglwys – Yr Eglwys yng Nhymru.
Cewch fwy o wybodaeth am bob un o'r cronfeydd hyn dros yr wythnosau nesaf.
Cyflwynodd yr Esgob hefyd fesurau i gefnogi'r clerigwyr a'r weinyddiaeth, gan gynnwys cyflogau uwch i Arweinwyr Ardaloedd Gweinidogaeth, swyddi gweinyddol newydd, a lwfansau adleoli gwell i glerigwyr.
Er bod y mesurau ymarferol hyn wedi'u croesawu, pwysleisiodd Esgob David fod yn rhaid iddynt fynd law yn llaw â dyfnhau ffydd a disgyblaeth. Daeth â'i anerchiad i ben gyda neges o obaith ar gyfer dyfodol Esgobaeth Bangor, gan annog pawb i roi cam ymlaen mewn ffydd.
Mae testun Anerchiad Llywyddol llawn yr Esgob David ar gael i'w lawrlwytho. Rydym yn annog holl aelodau'r esgobaeth i ddarllen y neges ysbrydoledig a phwysig hon yn llawn.
In his first Presidential Address to the Diocesan Conference, Bishop of Bardsey David Morris offered a powerful message of hope and renewal for the Diocese of Bangor. The address provided a thoughtful reflection on the challenges facing the Church in Wales while outlining an ambitious vision for the future.
Bishop David announced several significant new funding initiatives designed to support Ministry Areas. These include:
- General Fund for church buildings and missional projects.
- A pre-Reformation Fund for historic churches.
- A Welsh Language Fund for worship and mission in Welsh.
- Representative Body Delegated Funds for individual church buildings.
- Church in Wales Growth Fund.
Expect more information about each of these funds over the next few weeks.
The Bishop introduced measures to support clergy and administration, including increased stipends for Ministry Area Leaders, new administrative positions, and enhanced relocation allowances for clergy.
While these practical measures were welcomed, Bishop David stressed that they must go hand in hand with a deepening of faith and discipleship. He concluded his address with a message of hope for the future of the Diocese of Bangor, encouraging all to step forward in faith.
The full text of Bishop David's Presidential Address is available to download. We encourage all members of the diocese to read this inspiring and important message in full.