Monthly Archives: August 2015

In a powerful and challenging speech at the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Meifod, Powys the festival’s President, Revd Dr R Alun Evans – who is also President of the Union of Welsh Independents – called on the nation to support the establishment of a Peace Academy for Wales. This would serve to create a society… Read more »

WELSH BIBLE APP LAUNCHED AT NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD  A new app which will enable Welsh-speakers to read the Bible on their mobile phone or iPad has been launched at the Welsh Eisteddfod at Meifod today. It offers three translations of the Bible: one from 1588, another from 2004 and the most recent, beibl.net, written in colloquial… Read more »

With the death toll still rising as torrential rains and flooding hit Myanmar (formerly Burma) the President of the International Congregational Fellowship, Dr Geraint Tudur, has sent a message of support to affiliated churches in areas affected by the disaster.  Speaking on the Maes at the National Eisteddfod in Meifod this afternoon, Dr Tudur said… Read more »

As congregations dwindle, chapels and churches often find themselves without an organist to accompany the hymn singing in services. A new CD being launched at the National Eisteddfod at Meifod next week will be an invaluable resource for them. It includes 50 well-know hymn tunes played by one of Wales’ foremost organists, and a handbook… Read more »