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ST MARY'S CHURCH, PENNARD along with many other things in Pennard ,is somewhat  shrouded in mystery. It is believed that the present Church is the second to be built, the original being built in the old village near Pennard Castle. The great sand-storm in Medieval times encroached upon the old village and buried it. The original church, however, is known to have been standing in the late 13th Century.
St Mary's church is built of local stone, believed to be from the old church itself along with the large wooden beam supporting the gallery. The Church was greatly restored in the 19th Century and the barrel organ, which was once the centre of attraction, is now in St Fagan's Folk Museum, Cardiff. A new stained glass window was dedicated by the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon in 2000.
Services:
Every Sunday 8.00am - Holy Eucharist; 1st Sunday 11.00am - Sung Eucharist;
2nd Sundays 11.00am Said Eucharist
3rd Sunday 11.00am - Family Eucharist
4th Sunday 11.00am - Matins. 5th Sundays 11.00am - alternates with Ilston Church. Every Weds 9.45am - Holy Eucharist.
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St ILLTYD'S CHURCH, ILSTON Hidden away in a corner of the secluded hamlet of Ilston, surrounded by trees. One tree, a yew tree is reputed to be as old as the present Church; it  was common to plant a yew tree in the churchyard on completion of the building.
It is one of the oldest churches in Gower - some believe it is the oldest. Its association dates back to the 7th Century and monks used the site for worship.
Restoration began in 1988 when the roof was replaced. Heritage Lottery funding was obtained to rebuild the bell tower and a grant from the Historic Churches Preservation Trust enabled the reopening of the original Chapel at the base of the 11th Century tower. St Illtyd's is unique inside in that visitors can chart its history back more than 6 centuries with an incumbents wall dating back to 1341.
The nave is unusual being low and rude as well as being large. The chancel arch not being in the centre gives a crooked appearance.
Services:
1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays,, 9.30am - Holy Eucharist.
3rd Sunday 4.00pm - Evensong (Winter), 6.00pm - Evensong (Summer).
4th Sunday 11.00am - Holy Eucharist.
5th Sundays 11.00am Joint Service
alternates with Pennard Church.
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St TEILO CHURCH, BISHOPSTON takes its name from the patron St Teilo is an enchanting feature in the heart of the village of Bishopston. It is positioned in a secluded spot where only those who are familiar with its location can find it.
Ancient records date the church to about AD480 - 490. The present construction would seem to date it as late 12th early 13th Century.
It was established as a pinnacle of fortification for the village as well as a permanent place of worship for the community after the Norman invasion. When walking around this fascinating building you can admire the rudely built Norman masonry.
Services:
Every Sunday 8.30am - Holy Communion; 10.00am - Parish Eucharist; 10.00am - Sunday Morning Club; 6.00pm - Evening Service at Campion Gardens;
Every Wednesday 9.30am - Midweek Eucharist;
Every Thursday 10.30am - Holy Communion Campion Gardens;
Alternate Thursdays 9.30am - Holy Communion in the Lamplighter.
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MOUNT PISGAH was founded in 1822 by Diana, Lady Barham (1762-1823).
Lady Barham was the only child of Admiral Sir Charles Middleton (1762-1813) and of Margaret Gambier (d1792). In 1790 she married Gerard Noel Edwardes and succeeded to the barony on the death of her father.
 She first visited Gower in 1813 and was distressed by the 'darkness of the place and the spiritual destitution of the people'. She returned later and took up residence at Fairybill, Reynoldston, (now a hotel). From 1814 to 1822 she founded six churches on the Gower at Burry Green, Cheriton, Penclawdd, Newton, Pilton Green and, lastly, Parkmill.
Baroness Barham was ahead of her time in that she 'had no inclination towards any particular denomination during her early years in Gower, her main concern was to further the Gospel here in the most effective manner irrespective of denominational results'.
In 2000, the Barham Centre was founded at Mount Pisgah to carry on her ideals and the building is gradually being restored as a place for the wider service of the community. Not only for worship but as a venue for concerts,exhibitions, recitals and local societies. When it seemed likely that the village Post Office might be lost the minister offered it a home in the church where it still remains.
Mount Pisgah Chapel, Barham Centre, Parkmill
Independent Congregational
Minister: Rev. Grenville Fisher, Secretary: M.Owens 233531
Services:
Sundays Family Worship at 10.30am
(Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of the month).
The Barham Centre provides community facilities and the Chapel hosts various events throughout the year..
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MURTON METHODIST CHURCH, MURTON Minister: Rev. Alfred Austin
Our Sunday Services are at 10.30am and 6.00pm and we have a variety of weekday activities. You will receive a warm welcome into a friendly community.
For further information please telephone 01792 232867
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