A tremendous amount of hard work has gone into the wonderful and full restoration which has been undertaken at Kilgwrrwg. And I want to take this opportunity of thanking all who have done so much to make the restoration such a complete success. The work, and task in hand, have often been daunting, but the enthusiasm and goodwill has overcome all problems and anxieties. It is my sincere hope that the Church will now become something of a centre for quiet and meditative prayer and regular worship.

The singing was marvellous, the sermon was very special, and the atmoshphere of prayer and praise was enhanced by that spirit of appreciation and awe in what must be one of the most wonderful places of prayer and tranquillity in our area, if not beyond. We were surrounded by friends from the US, friends from the other parishes, friends from around the diocese, friends who became such during the project; architects, financial supporters, and the builders who carried out the most magnificent piece of work imaginable. But our thanks must also go to those who down the ages have played their part in maintaining the Christian life here. With much effort and enthusiasm we are part of that ongoing tradition of Christian spirituality and service, offering up sacrifices to our heavenly Father who has given us his Son in the fullness of time.

At Kilgwrrwg the 'fullness of time' has a special and lingering meaning which we invite you to share at regular services, and on days of personal quiet pilgrimage. Our warmest and most appreciative thanks to all who worship at Kilgwrrwg for everything they have done and, of course, to Eira and Naylor Firth and to Penny and Michael Davies, whose hospitality and welcome made the day even more special.

Laus Deo!

Kilgwrrwg has been renovated and rejuvenated with the help of many people and the list of those who have helped is long and I hestiate to mention any without mentioning all. However, there are some whom I must thank publicly for their considerable help.

Mr Edwards and his foremen and workmen who have devoted their skills to achieving the wonderful result that is here for all to see today. Mr Hill, the Surveyor and Mr Keyse, the architect, for their professional services in specifying and overseeing the renovation.

CADW, Historic Churchs Preservation Trust, Incorporated Church Building Society, Gwent County Council, The Church in Wales, Monmouth Diocese - for financial assistance.

To our Rector for his unfailing patience, wise counsel and understanding, often in the face of 'stubbornness' or 'dedication' - depending on which side you are on. To Graham & Ann Cooke for all the fetching and carrying that they have done throughout the last 10 months and allowing us to use their fields for vehicle access to the Church.

To all those people who through raising large and small amounts of money have enabled us to complete the restoration, many of whom are here today.

To Mike and Penny Davies who arrived at Kilgwrrwg House as the answer to a prayer and who have taken this place to their hearts. Their barns barns and house have been full of Church furniture, they have looked after the cutting of the churchyard and footpath and assisted the many visitors to the Church.

To my wife Eira for the enormous amount of typing and financial accounting which she has undertaken during the restoration.

So many have helped to ensure that this precious place is now in a condition to enable many more generations to find the tranquility, peace and hope that so many people experience at Kilgwrrwg.