Not Walking for Nothing

Alf has decided to commit himself to some serious fundraising as he walks the Cistercian Way in Wales.   St Francis once said to a pupil, "It is no use walking to preach if you do not preach as you walk."   This being so, you are being asked to sponsor Alf as he walks the Way.  

The Methodist Church has long been in partnership with Action for Children (formerly known until 2008 as National Children's Home).   Action for Children has now been supporting vulnerable and neglected children for 141 years.   They believe that all children and young people have unique potential and so should have the support and opportunities they need to reach it.   The money the charity receives is used to support children and young people in the United Kingdom, Southern Africa, the Caribbean and Central America.

If you would like, therefore, to make a contribution in response to Alf's long journey you may give through the following website:   www.virginmoneygiving.com/alf

There is also a way of increasing your donation at no extra cost to yourself.   Simply opt to Gift Aid your donation.

First things first



Rev Alf Williams is the Superintendent Minister of the Bangor and Holyhead Circuit of the Methodist Church of Great Britain.   This year being his sabbatical year, he has chosen to walk the Cistercian Way over a period of 29 days.   During that time he will be thinking about the Cistercians and reflecting on their influence on the Christian church in Wales and the principality itself up to the present day.

He will send regular progress reports as he continues his walk.   So, if you want to find out where he is at any given time and what his comments on his progress are, watch this space.

It will not be possible to communicate with him directly, but if you wish to send him a message of encouragement please use the comments facility in this blog.