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Jonah

Posted on January 17, 2026 by 1urcher

There are two reasons why I chose to dive with Jonah when kindly offered the opportunity to speak in one of these sessions. The first is that many moons ago, I had to learn and memorise the story in Hebrew.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The … Continue reading →

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Christmas Letter 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 by 1urcher

Several years ago, I was challenged to do a Christmas letter that was real unlike ones where everyone has been blessed from beginning to end, and each member of the family has won a nobel peace prize. 2025 has not … Continue reading →

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Lle Cariad

Posted on June 4, 2025 by 1urcher

I spent yesterday evening at an art class (I know – me :-)) for Welsh learners. I was the only participant. Two tutors and me, so it meant that lots of Welsh was spoken, which since I moved to Conwy … Continue reading →

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Fragile

Posted on June 1, 2025 by 1urcher

I am the Ministry Area Leader for Bro Celynnin in the Diocese of Bangor. I prefer to just call myself ‘vicar’. At heart, I am a priest, pastor, maybe a prophet, and sometimes a fool. I look after a number … Continue reading →

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Conwy and the Valley

Posted on April 7, 2025 by 1urcher

Dw i’n wrth y modd, Pen Llyn. I am still in love with the people and place of the Llyn. However, I am not based in Conwy and Conwy Valley. I am the vicar of a number of congregations. Beautiful … Continue reading →

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My brother; the Messiah

Posted on April 7, 2025 by 1urcher

He was a year older than me. We played together in the carpenter’s shop. Our hands were honed and splintered by the tools and wood. He got to do things before I did, taken to the Temple, learning the Torah, … Continue reading →

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Friends of Bro Madryn | Ffrindiau Bro Madryn

Posted on August 9, 2024 by 1urcher

Ymuno Ni | Join us Friends of Bro Madryn is for those who want to support the work of the churches of Bro Madryn, whether you live in the locality or not. By joining the Friends you will ensure that … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday

Posted on March 30, 2024 by 1urcher

Holy Saturday – what do we do we this day and how do we preach on it. In many ways, we struggle to know what to do with this day. If you are like me, I arrive at Holy Saturday … Continue reading →

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Shadow of Death

Posted on March 29, 2024 by 1urcher

As she cradled the battered body of her broken boy, Mary lifted her eyes to the heavens, from where help seemed not to come. Her lips moved and almost inaudibly, she whispered; my soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Tale (based on the Prodigal Son)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by 1urcher

I gave them both everything they wanted, spoken and unspoken. My boys were so different. The youngest wanted everything, so I gave it to him. I would always move mountains for my boys. The eldest looked at me with pity … Continue reading →

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