Monthly Archives: March 2026

Cymraeg am byth

Posted on March 29, 2026 by 1urcher

I am an Evangelist. Obviously this is the case for my faith, but also for the Welsh language https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/29/welsh-language-resurges-adult-learners-dysgu-cymraeg?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ1t_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6-6WL3nhc7yTiRXBUvF6HiqQYSx5I2BlAirwZ9sWEYKoIAeI2v8BIM5FBqI_aem_dEtI2sIa9DDYEcGSkX4MyQ This article in the Guardian celebrates the fact that adult learning of the Welsh language is enjoying something of a renaissance. … Continue reading →

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Holy Week Creativity

Posted on March 29, 2026 by 1urcher

I have written some stories for Holy Week. I love a little creativity. Stories about Pilate, Mark, Barabbas, Miriam and others. I would like to get them published one day. So, if BRF you are scrolling… get in touch.

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Lazarus

Posted on March 21, 2026 by 1urcher

I sat on my bed. Looking down at my grave clothes smiling. I had been unwell. I am not sure any of us knew how unwell I was. I remember sending for Jesus. We had been friends for what seemed … Continue reading →

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Bibles: we are

Posted on March 15, 2026 by 1urcher

This is a 1620 edition of Bishop Richard Parry’s Welsh translation of the Bible from the original languages. There are two beautiful things about this photo, well three. In the top right hand corner, you can see the stained glass … Continue reading →

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Hannah: A Story for Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 14, 2026 by 1urcher

Hannah Reading: 1 Samuel 1 How long O lord will you abandon me for ever? When will you visit me with your grace. Day after day these words and other like them fell from my lips. God had chosen not … Continue reading →

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Sang at my dad’s funeral

Posted on March 8, 2026 by 1urcher

This song/chorus was sung at my dad’s funeral in 1995 I preached. I ws not a vicar then, I was near the end of my first PhD examining a variety of things. George Ellis was a good man, who I … Continue reading →

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A woman from Samaria

Posted on March 7, 2026 by 1urcher

For someone who when he spoke and acted was the most charismatic man I have ever met, he blended in by the well. I did not notice him when I arrived. I was tired of course being there in the … Continue reading →

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What’s your favourite book?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by 1urcher

Children across Wales are celebrating World Book Day. As a Christian minister, I wonder what is your favourite book in the Bible. My shortlist is Ecclesiastes John Acts Revelation I am going to say that my favourite book is the … Continue reading →

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The title of my autobiography would be….

Posted on March 4, 2026 by 1urcher

The title of my autobiography would be: It has all been a glorious accident. This would include My time with the London City Mission (two weeks became two years) Going to university and then doing a PhD Leaving evangelism for … Continue reading →

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Sharing my Welsh

Posted on March 4, 2026 by 1urcher

Welsh apparently is still in a vulnerable position. The reality is of course it has persevered and survived when surrounded by the language of Empire (English). The story of its survival is one that should be celebrated. Enabling every child … Continue reading →

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