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Solitude is connection.

Posted on April 11, 2026 by 1urcher

This is the abstract for a paper that I will present at the International Autoethnography Conference in July. Better get cracking. We are connected to society, neighbourhood, family, friends, work colleagues, political, social, and sporting associations. The birth of the … Continue reading →

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My brother, Jesus

Posted on April 5, 2026 by 1urcher

Everything to do with my brother shocked me to the core. This most of all. Indeed, it is almost unbelievable. Of course, we knew some of the stories and scandals that surrounded his birth, but our parents kept lots of … Continue reading →

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Passion Narrative: Cyrene!

Posted on April 4, 2026 by 1urcher

I had longed for some time to take Alex and Rufus, my boys, to Jerusalem for the Passover. The holy city was something that Sophia and I told them about since they were small. In our homeland, we were in … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday: Peter

Posted on April 4, 2026 by 1urcher

Peter closed his eyes. But each time he did so he was back there, warming himself by the fire. ‘Surely you were with him’ they had said. He knew his pronounced northern accent gave him away. ‘I have no idea … Continue reading →

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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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