Kevin Ellis (@parchedigkevin) Bsky

Indeed. All of the Evangelists are great storytellers. I think Bauckham suggests the companion was Mary. It is late on Saturday to rootle around for a reference.

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And I have written a story which is in my humble opinion quite good

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See, Judge, Act: Walking to Emmaus Clopas and his companion were on their way out of Jerusalem. They were going away from where the action had been, and yet there is no need to condemn them. I find that the See, Judge, Act cycle helpful in interpreting this passage. What I will actually say... will be published after it has been preached.

Back to Liberation Theology

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Emmaus Mary I am not that Mary or indeed Mary of Magdala. I am married to Clopas. He is the brother of Joseph the carpenter. He was a brave and honourable man. Joseph too. But I am talking about Clopas who stood by his brother when most of the family wanted nothing more to do with him. It seemed right that we decided to stand by his son, and Mary of course, when even Joseph’s other sons wanted nothing to with their brother.

I think there is evidence that Clopas's companion was none other than his wife, Mary

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Very insightful

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We agree to disagree
It doesn't matter for me anymore

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I am not inclusive I am not inclusive. I am a Christian. I believe welcome and hospitality are at the heart of what I believe and do. I do not believe inclusivity, without challenge, is at the heart of what I believe and do You can embrace and welcome people you disagree with. When I was in Birmingham as a vicar, Hasan was a Muslim.

Inclusion is not at the heart of the gospel

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Solitude is connection. This is the abstract for a paper that I will present at the International Autoethnography Conference in July. Better get cracking. We are connected to society, neighbourhood, family, friends, work colleagues, political, social, and sporting associations. The birth of the internet and social media means that we can be connected all of the time. However, do I lose myself in the layers of connectivity?

Submitted a proposal for a paper. Not sure why

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My brother, Jesus Everything to do with my brother shocked me to the core. This most of all. Indeed, it is almost unbelievable. Of course, we knew some of the stories and scandals that surrounded his birth, but our parents kept lots of details from us, and to be fair so did he. He was not a dreamer who lorded it over his brothers.

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

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Passion Narrative: Cyrene! I had longed for some time to take Alex and Rufus, my boys, to Jerusalem for the Passover. The holy city was something that Sophia and I told them about since they were small. In our homeland, we were in a minority as Jews surrounded by people who worshipped many different gods, and it was a melting pot of different cultures.

Ever wondered about the man from Cyrene

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Holy Saturday: Peter Peter closed his eyes. But each time he did so he was back there, warming himself by the fire. ‘Surely you were with him’ they had said. He knew his pronounced northern accent gave him away. ‘I have no idea what you are talking out. I don’t *** know the man’. The words were sharp on his tongue, causing him to wince, and open his eyes.

Holy Saturday. The beauty of nothingness

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Cymraeg am byth I am an Evangelist. Obviously this is the case for my faith, but also for the Welsh language This article in the Guardian celebrates the fact that adult learning of the Welsh language is enjoying something of a renaissance. Learning Welsh and being in Wales has changed me. This is explored in this interview

I love learning Welsh

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Sang at my dad’s funeral This song/chorus was sung at my dad's funeral in 1995 I preached. I ws not a vicar then, I was near the end of my first PhD examining a variety of things. George Ellis was a good man, who I miss even to this day. One story about him. It was in 1992. I went home (Sheffield) with a broken heart.

God sits with us in the rain

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Holy Week Creativity I have written some stories for Holy Week. I love a little creativity. Stories about Pilate, Mark, Barabbas, Miriam and others. I would like to get them published one day. So, if BRF you are scrolling... get in touch.

Stories for Holy Week 2026

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Lazarus I sat on my bed. Looking down at my grave clothes smiling. I had been unwell. I am not sure any of us knew how unwell I was. I remember sending for Jesus. We had been friends for what seemed like forever. I passed in and out of consciousness over those last days. I was worried about my sisters. What would become of them?

Resurrection

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Bibles: we are This is a 1620 edition of Bishop Richard Parry's Welsh translation of the Bible from the original languages. There are two beautiful things about this photo, well three. In the top right hand corner, you can see the stained glass window of the church the bible is in. The Bible is always read in community. In bottom left, you can see my shadow. The Bible is always read by individuals. Just a little thought on this beautiful day.

Bibles, we are

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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.

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.

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Hannah: A Story for Mothering Sunday Hannah Reading: 1 Samuel 1 How long O lord will you abandon me for ever? When will you visit me with your grace. Day after day these words and other like them fell from my lips. God had chosen not to bless me. The fact that my husband Elkanah is good, gracious, and loving to me did not take away my sense of shame.

A story about longing and letting go

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Sang at my dad’s funeral This song/chorus was sung at my dad's funeral in 1995 I preached. I ws not a vicar then, I was near the end of my first PhD examining a variety of things. George Ellis was a good man, who I miss even to this day. One story about him. It was in 1992. I went home (Sheffield) with a broken heart.

God sits with us in the rain

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A woman from Samaria For someone who when he spoke and acted was the most charismatic man I have ever met, he blended in by the well. I did not notice him when I arrived. I was tired of course being there in the heat of the day, exhausted by being judged by people who did not know my story, and the intense weariness of not being able to change the narrative that people have read about me.

Intellectual games by a well

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What’s your favourite book? Children across Wales are celebrating World Book Day. As a Christian minister, I wonder what is your favourite book in the Bible. My shortlist is Ecclesiastes John Acts Revelation I am going to say that my favourite book is the Acts of the Apostles.

Favourite Book in the Bible: I have a shortlist.

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The title of my autobiography would be…. The title of my autobiography would be: It has all been a glorious accident. This would include My time with the London City Mission (two weeks became two years) Going to university and then doing a PhD Leaving evangelism for the academe Leaving the academe for ministry Moving to Wales or perhaps the title should be: I should have believed a little more...

What would the title of your autobiography be?

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Sharing my Welsh Welsh apparently is still in a vulnerable position. The reality is of course it has persevered and survived when surrounded by the language of Empire (English). The story of its survival is one that should be celebrated. Enabling every child of primary school age to be educated in Welsh, as has happened in Catalonia, would be a good place to begin.

Learn Welsh! It is good for you.

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what three things? Daily writing prompt What are three objects you couldn't live without? View all responses I have been asked the question, what three things could I not live without. My answer would be coffee, my dogs, and my bible I wonder what your answer would be?

what three things could you not live without?

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A Bumbling Presence If I ever write an autobiography it will be called a bumbling presence I believe much of my life is taken up my bumbling. I live and minister in Conwy. I am here by happenstance. Certainly I ended up in Wales by bumbling through study at St Deiniol's Library in Hawarden. I have never been one for a grand plan. I never intended to stay in London for two and a half years when I went for three weeks.

I am the Bumbling Fool, I am

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Being Towed The clutch appears to have gone of my dog mobile. I was delighted that some friends offered to tow me to the garage, navigating the church yard gates and the town walls on the way. I would prefer to drive than be towed. The problem it seems was that I like to be in control. I was steering of course, but nothing else.

Getting there with a little help from my friends

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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 runs out. I am watchful and wary and immediately hid in the shadows when he arrived.

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…

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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.

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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 was often asked to go with him, and my John and Simon, sometimes known as Peter.

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…

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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 had no choice. I was the least among the apostles and wanted to prove myself worthy of him.

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…

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