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Erratic Vicar

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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Evangelism in Translation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by 1urcher

Acts 17: 16-23 All evangelism is done in translation, even if the evangelist and those hearing share the same language. Paul is in Athens waiting for Timothy and Silas to arrive. He is ‘deeply troubled’ by what he sees around … Continue reading →

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I wonder who Jesus is for you

Posted on September 2, 2023 by 1urcher

I wonder who Jesus is to you? How do you think of Jesus? In 1977, large swathes of the UK gathered around their televisions to watch ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. For many people, Robert Powell became the face of Jesus. With … Continue reading →

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Acts for September

Posted on August 26, 2023 by 1urcher

Bob dydd yn ystod mis Medi, am y 28 diwrnod cyntaf beth bynnag, rydym yn edrych ar Lyfr yr Actau ar draws Eglwysi Bro Madryn. Dyma’r ddogfen y byddwn yn ei defnyddio. Mae’n ddwyieithog (Cymraeg a Saesneg). Mae croeso i … Continue reading →

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Bregeth | Sermon | Mawrth 26 March

Posted on March 26, 2023 by 1urcher

Mae’n debyg bod y darlleniad o Eseciel 37 | yn un o ddarnau mwyaf adnabyddus yr Hen Destament |. Aeth at prophwyd i le diffrwyth. | Mae’n lle heb obaith. | Mae Eseciel yn cael ei denu i ddyffryn. | … Continue reading →

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