Dear Friends of Bryn Seion Welsh Church,
      This January marked the 142nd anniversary of the founding of Bryn Seion Welsh Church in 1884. Welsh settlers came to Beavercreek, Oregon seeking land and opportunity and brought with them a desire to worship and sing in their native Welsh language. The chapel gave them a place to come together and share their traditions. Drawing from the wider Welsh community of the region, it maintained an unbroken tradition of bi-lingual worship services on second and fourth Sundays of the month.
      Recently, the Bryn Seion leadership found it necessary to adapt to the times and transition from meeting twice each month, to putting energies into planning a few religious and Welsh music themed events each year.  In the case for many older churches across the country, the “historic” model presents new opportunities to fulfill our Mission.
     In addition to the listed events, some building improvement projects are planned that include restoration to the chapel’s interior and begin to digitize and archive historical documents. We will be working even more closely with the Welsh Society of Oregon, the local Beavercreek Hamlet Council, as well as developing new relationships with the local historical societies.
     Bryn Seion over the years has attracted interest and support of people from California to Vancouver, BC and beyond who share a bond of Welsh heritage, singing and culture. We believe that there are many dedicated people who want to see Bryn Seion continue and thrive and we hope that you will be among those who would like to share in this endeavor.
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     Bryn Seion Welsh Church and the Tea House are historic well-preserved buildings with no indebtedness. Any support, either monetarily, by volunteering or attending an event, enables the preservation of the buildings, grounds and the history of the Welsh in the region to continue its mission.
2026 Schedule of Events include:
  • Sun, March 15, Zoom Service with Pastor Larry
  • Sun, April 5, Easter Service with communion
  • Sat, May 16, Concert with composer/musician Christopher Wicks
  • Sun, Sep 27, 88th Annual Gymanfa Ganu & Tea
  • Sun, Dec 13, Christmas Gymanfa Ganu (Lessons & Carols) & Tea
  • TBD, presentation on the history of the Welsh in the Pacific NW.
If you would like to participate, contact us...
 The Mission of Bryn Seion Welsh Church is to Serve God and the community in accordance
with the gospel of Jesus Christ while preserving the Welsh heritage of the region.
Bryn Seion Welsh Church is a nondenominational Christian church, established 1884 by Welsh settlers.
Services are in English with some singing and prayers in Welsh.
Our annual Gymanfa Ganu (Welsh hymn-singing festival) is held on the 4th Sunday in September, at 2:00 PM.