On June 8th 2007, the Bishop of Monmouth, Rt Revd Dominic Walker OGS, the Moderator of the United Reformed Church, Welsh Synod, Revd Peter Noble and Mrs Rosemary Butler AM took part in the service and the official opening of the House.

The Local Ecumenical Partnership in Bettws is the only one in Wales shared by the Church in Wales and the United Reformed Church. The Ministerial Team comprises Mrs Rosie Buxton, the Church Related Community Worker, Revd Canon Henry Davies, Mrs Mary Beckley, the Reader and Mr Andy Buxton, the Lay Preacher.

The partnership is responding to the challenge of the 21st century in finding ways in which the Church can be alongside people.

Bettws sometimes suffers from a bad press, although, in truth, it is a lot better than some areas of the city which are better regarded.

However, there are many opportunities to help people in many different ways (as there are everywhere)

The House provides a welcoming atmosphere, where people can feel more relaxed than in more formal surroundings

Councillor Noel Trigg, representing Newport City Council; Mrs Rosie Buxton, the United Reformed Church Related Community Worker in Bettws; Bishop Dominic Walked OGS; Mrs Rosemary Butler AM; Revd Peter Noble; Revd Canon Henry Davies, priest for Bettws, Church in Wales.