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Thomas: a dance with doubt

Posted on July 3, 2026 by 1urcher

For seven long days, he had sat alone even when there had been others around him. For hour after long hour, he could not meet their gaze, he was a stranger in the group. They had so many memories to … Continue reading →

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The Grey Lady

Posted on June 28, 2026 by 1urcher

A monologue to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Suspension Bridge in Conwy Just like the ancient church which the town has grown up around, so my two neighbours have grown up around me. They can scarcely believe that … Continue reading →

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Miracle Baby

Posted on May 30, 2026 by 1urcher

In most families I would have been the miracle baby. But then he came along. It did not matter that for our families and friends my birth was celebrated more than his. That was not strange. The gift of a … Continue reading →

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Worship

Posted on May 30, 2026 by 1urcher

I just thought I would share this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOMSFSmESBk I hope you like it.

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Nationalisms

Posted on May 20, 2026 by 1urcher

Wes Streeting MP, recently resigned from the UK Cabinet and possible candidate for the leadership of the Labour Party, should there be a vacancy, lamented that nationalism is on the rise and indeed that the devolved administrations all now were … Continue reading →

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Sermon | Bregeth for Ascension Day | Dydd Iau’r Dyrchafael

Posted on May 20, 2026 by 1urcher

It is good to meet here and hold a Welsh service. Conwy is not now known for its use of the Welsh language, although around 20% of the local area are Welsh speakers. Our church schools take Welsh seriously, one … Continue reading →

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Wales has spoken

Posted on May 8, 2026 by 1urcher

So Wales has spoken. Decisively. But not with agreement. PR would always in all likelihood mean no overall majority. Coalition agreements are quite common place in other countries and do not lead to instability. It would seem clear that Rhun … Continue reading →

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What is Wales?

Posted on May 7, 2026 by 1urcher

I imagine that at some on Friday 8th May we will learn what the composition of the new Senedd will be. I imagine that it will be different to what has gone before. It will tell a story of a … Continue reading →

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See, Judge, Act: Walking to Emmaus

Posted on April 18, 2026 by 1urcher

Clopas and his companion were on their way out of Jerusalem. They were going away from where the action had been, and yet there is no need to condemn them. I find that the See, Judge, Act cycle helpful in … Continue reading →

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Emmaus

Posted on April 18, 2026 by 1urcher

Mary I am not that Mary or indeed Mary of Magdala. I am married to Clopas. He is the brother of Joseph the carpenter. He was a brave and honourable man. Joseph too. But I am talking about Clopas who … Continue reading →

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