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Stations at Stations

NEARLY 100 people took part in what is believed to be a unique Good Friday event on the Talyllyn Railway in mid Wales.

Called ‘Stations at Stations’ a special train travels up the railway stopping at the stations along the route for readings and prayers telling the Easter story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The event started in 2009 and is sponsored by the churches in Tywyn.

This year The Right Reverend Dr Michael Langrish, formerly Bishop of Exeter, led the spiritual pilgrimage. The event brought together Christians of many denominations including Anglicans, Catholics, Methodists and Baptists with some travelling to Tywyn from places as far afield as Manchester to take part in the journey.

This year’s fine Easter weather enabled people to enjoy the scenery of the journey at its best, as well as providing the opportunity for reflection along the way.

A collection was also made in aid of the charity ‘Embrace The Middle East’ for medical work in the Syrian town of Aleppo. This raised over £800 for the project.

The current chairman of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society and Baptist Minister, Rev Ian Drummond, said: “Stations at Stations has proved to be an extremely effective means of communicating the story of Good Friday both to people of faith and those with none. “In a series of simple meditations people are given the opportunity to reflect on the events of that day and through conversations along the journey to build a sense of community and friendship. “We are very grateful to Bishop Michael for leading the event so helpfully this year.”

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