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Those who read the blog yesterday, she is a lot better this evening, thanks There are many thing visible in our communities that are disappearing for a while: clubs, social groups, schools, chapels and churches, even snooker halls. These communities … Continue reading →

It is not melodramatic to call Covid-19 an enemy. My wife was taken to hospital today by ambulance. The paramedics were wonderful. I have to say I cried when they pulled from the drive. I could not go with her, … Continue reading →

This is a scary time. It is OK to be afraid. It is OK to be vulnerable. Whatever this virus is, it is forcing how we see the world to change, for both good and ill. I am a reader … Continue reading →

My wife has some of the signs of Covid-19. We are therefore self-isolating. I have to admit I am afraid. I am afraid of being ill. I might even be afraid of death. This is despite the fact that I … Continue reading →

I am currently the North Wales (West) Regional Co-ordinator for Messy Church. I love Messy Church. It has revolutionised my understanding of what it means to be Church. I was a priest in Maryport, and in our very trad church … Continue reading →

Introduction Doing Theology One Step Behind I moved to Wales four years ago to become the Vicar of Holy Island on Anglesey. I am now the Vicar and Leader of Bro Eleth (10 parishes on the north side of the … Continue reading →

Mae dysgu yn bwysig iawn i mi Learning is very important to me. I think it comes from my parents, especially my dad. My dad was part of a generation who did not have the opportunity to learn. His dad, … Continue reading →

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant Hapus! (for tomorrow) It is also the beginning of the great feast of Lent, as our sisters and brothers from the Orthodox Easter call it, as well as sometimes ‘the Lenten Spring’. For some of us … Continue reading →

Originally posted on lurchersontheedge:
I wrote this to an individual after an encounter. It is rough and ready; and offered in a spirit of grace. To a sister on my journey (reflections used with permission) I am basically an evo…