Inclusion is not at the heart of the gospel

Submitted a proposal for a paper. Not sure why

An account by Jacob (James), the brother of Jesus

Ever wondered about the man from Cyrene

Holy Saturday. The beauty of nothingness

I love learning Welsh

God sits with us in the rain

Stories for Holy Week 2026

Resurrection

Bibles, we are

The Pirate Vicar Why on earth are you a pirate? It is a good question to ask a vicar. I moved to Conwy in February 2025, and a friend of mine from the Fellowship for Parish Evangelism told me of Conwy's Pirate Festival ( I went and took a look. I enjoyed it. I even got the chance to fire a musket.

A story about longing and letting go

God sits with us in the rain

Intellectual games by a well

Favourite Book in the Bible: I have a shortlist.

What would the title of your autobiography be?

Learn Welsh! It is good for you.

what three things could you not live without?

I am the Bumbling Fool, I am

Getting there with a little help from my friends

The Temptation: A Jackal’s Story Caspar is my name. it is not often that our cave is shared with humans. i am a golden jackal and live in the desert planes. It is not the most hospitable place. I survive my eating berries and carrion, and there is a little brook in the ravine, which only rarely…

Welcome to the holy season of Lent. Praying for you all as you might pray for me. Lent is a wonderful feast and can be a fabulous adventure. Remembering that I am dust but with little fleks of glory sometimes shining through.

The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–13, Acts 12:1-2) As I sit here in this dark and dank place, awaiting the dawn, I would not have had it any other way. He called me by the sea, my brother and I, and Andrew and Simon. We went with him at once leaving our father to continue running the business. I…

Romans 8. 18-25 A Story Romans will probably be my last letter. I hope to get to Rome, but I probably will not. I feel my age. My body has been through so much, as you know, beatings, stoning, fights, and imprisonment. This is not to mention that I have pushed myself to excess at times. well, I…

Anna’s Story It was 60 years since I came here, when my dear Caleb died before his time. many might say that so long in prayer was a not quite I life. i would beg to differ. Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me praise his name. i had learnt to worship God as I live Israel's song book.

Simeon’s story The dawning light crept through the window, and my old eyes adjusted to the shades. The truth to be told my eyes saw light darker now, and I ached as pulled off the sheet and sat still on my bed. Blessed are you, O Lord, King of the universe The ancient words tumbled from my lips…

Candlemas Thoughts Luc | Luke 2. 33-35 Yr oedd ei dad a'i fam yn rhyfeddu at y pethau oedd yn cael eu dweud amdano. Yna bendithiodd Simeon hwy, a dywedodd wrth Fair ei fam, "Wele, gosodwyd hwn er cwymp a chyfodiad llawer yn Israel, ac i fod yn arwydd a wrthwynebir; a thithau, trywenir dy enaid di…

The Pirate Vicar Why on earth are you a pirate? It is a good question to ask a vicar. I moved to Conwy in February 2025, and a friend of mine from the Fellowship for Parish Evangelism told me of Conwy's Pirate Festival ( I went and took a look. I enjoyed it. I even got the chance to fire a musket.

Conversion of Paul: A story I was enveloped by the darkness as I fell to the ground. The light of the one who stood before me penetrated the scales in front of my eyes. Nevertheless, I could hear and recognise the voice who said, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ I asked who the voice…

I love St Paul ( a draft sermon for the Conversion of Paul): 25 January 2026 I am a fan of the Apostle Paul – and his writings. They are sometimes provocative, often robust, but always rooted in his pastoral commitment that the church should reflect Jesus Christ. But often we are uncomfortable…

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda

Pirate Carol Service | There's a first arrggh.... @esgobaethbangor.bsky.social @conwyhistory.bsky.social @churchinwales.bsky.social

Advent Silence Silence – jagged and jarred Silence – preparing the way Silence – holding the questions Silence – enveloping Silence – creating space Silence not stillness Silence before the dawn Silence before the birth Silence broken in a manger full of hay

Cwrs Adfent | Advent Course. Stories from around the Jesse Tree. Esther | Orpah | Huldah | Hagar | Eliab | Leah | Esau and more @churchinwales.bsky.social @esgobaethbangor.bsky.social

I have been and always will be..... an Advent person. Looking forward to the coming season #adventbeforechristmas #preparation #penitence #withoutprepthereisnofeast

youtube.com/watch?v=SI8IsUgiUvA&feature=youtu.be asking people of my parish and beyond what their favourite bible story is.

Simple really...

Sunday will be poignant for me. I will pray for Andrew, Bishop of Bangor for the last time as I lead prayers. He has been a good pastor to me, and that most of all is what I ask of my bishop.

I was in Liverpool the other day. I was fascinated by the many and varied padlocks on the quay. I now know they are love locks. I thought they had been placed there as acts of penitence for the city's part in the slave trade. I am so up with modern ways of doing things.

Bore Dydd Iau

Bore Dydd Sul Beth alla i weddïo drosot ti heddiw? What can I pray for you today?

Put in the stocks

39 years ago today, I entered the Voluntary Evangelism Base of the London City Mission, and stayed for 2 years. I was staying for 2 weeks. It was amazing. I spoke in public, knocked on people's doors, sat with homeless people, chatted to teenagers and grew up.

Went out and met Mr. Heron. You have to be still to see some things.

Praying for Gregory, Cherry, John, Mary and Dorrien: Bishops in the Church in Wales. One will be called to be primus inter pares over the next couple of days and become Archbishop of Wales.

Humility, vulnerability, collaboration, and trust are hallmarks of Christian ministry. Andy John had these gifts in abundance. I will miss him as Bishop, and so will the Church in Wales

Going to the farewell service of my bishop this evening. A distinguished ministry, and so sad that it ends in the way it does. I am sure history will judge the ministry of Andrew John very kindly indeed.

Simply such a beautiful place

I graduated in abstentia yesterday. Time to get on and publish.

Online today in an autoethnography conference, presenting two pieces this afternoon