Author Archives: 1urcher

It is a month since I was inducted as Vicar of Holy Island and Team Leader of the Bro Cybi Ministry Area by the Bishop of Bangor. I am blogging quite regularly about the journey of our new Ministry Area, … Continue reading →

One of the good parts of being in a new place is being given the gift of space. Fortunately, for me the Church of England and the Church in Wales allow a gap between incumbencies. At the moment, I have … Continue reading →

I am delighted to be in Wales. It is an amazing place. The national anthem sung by rugby fans already makes the hairs of the back of my neck stand on end. The poetry and the passion of the people … Continue reading →

I admit it. I love the coast. It is probably a good job having moved to Trearddur Bay, near the ancient fort of St Cybi; Holyhead (Caergybi). I have “enjoyed” seeing the sea batter the rocks and walls over the … Continue reading →

So moved from an English urban metropolis to the North Wales coast. So far, so good. On Tuesday, we had no landline, broadband, cooker or TV… and the first train out of Holyhead said Birmingham New Street. The boy was … Continue reading →

I care deeply about what happens in the life of our schools. I am saddened, beyond belief, when children leave unable to read, write or add up. This is true even when resources, human and emotional have been poured into … Continue reading →

This picture was drawn of a church by my son, when he was 5. It has wheels on because the church is always moving. The squiggles at the back are the trailer to carry those who want to come to … Continue reading →

I am never one for New Year’s Resolutions. Well, I am for about 20 days. Like most of us, I want world peace, an end to injustice in all its forms and people to see themselves as wonderfully and creatively … Continue reading →

The baby in the manger threatens no one at all At first sight this seems obvious: you can for example have a room full of the grumpiest adults, wallowing knee deep in themselves, and place a baby in their midst, … Continue reading →

I have really enjoyed – am enjoying this Christmas. Samantha Cosgrove, the head of my local Church of England Primary School has in the past accused me of being a Christmas grump. There is some truth in that. This year … Continue reading →