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Songs of Praise: Pontypridd

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15/10/2017

BBC One - Songs of Praise, Pontypridd

Aled Jones feels the warmth of the worship and welcome in the valley town Pontypridd.

Aled Jones feels the valley's warm welcome in Pontypridd and hears the story of a bridge building minister while JB Gill enjoys art and singing in Christian worship.

Aled Jones feels the warm welcome of the valleys in Pontypridd, where he hears how the bridge the town is named after was built by a chapel minister and sees how Syrian refugees are making the area their home. 

JB Gill finds out how singing and art come together in Christian worship and meets a chapel-inspired contemporary artist.

Music:

Here Is Love from St Catherine's, Pontypridd
The Church's One Foundation from St Asaph Cathedral
The Ancient of Days/Since Your Love Gotta Hold on Me from St Catherine's, Pontypridd
The Peace from St Catherine's, Pontypridd
Beauty for Brokenness from Southwark Cathedral
All People that on Earth Do Dwell from Christ Church URC, Port Sunlight
You Are Good from St Catherine's, Pontypridd.

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