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- 1952-1977, 1990 (Creation)
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27 folders
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Erastus Jones was the minister of Soar Congregational Church, Blaendulais (Seven Sisters), from 1948 until 1967. During his early years there a Council of Churches was founded under the name 'Blaendulais Churches' Fellowship'. The Fellowship early on was participating in the activities of what became known as Christian Aid. In 1952 a mission was held in Blaendulais and as part of the follow-up one day conferences were held, 1952-1953. Due to Erastus Jones' influence Blaendulais became a centre for ecumenical activities in Wales holding such events as a youth working camp in 1956 for ecumenical youths from around the world, and various one-day conferences. Indeed, Erastus Jones offered the community centre in Blaendulais to the Ecumenical Society as a 'Centre' for ecumenical work and it became known as the Blaendulais Ecumenical Centre.
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Papers and letters relating to the Blaendulais Ecuemenical Centre, including minutes and letters relating to various commissions and committees based at the centre, and other conferences elsewhere, 1952-1977. Also included is a copy of the Neath local Welsh paper, 1990.
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Preferred citation: 2
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- Christian Aid (Subject)