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Religion: Welsh 99-year-old hopes to keep US church alive

2023-06-03 10:53
Bryn Seion church was built in Oregon in 1884 and Betty Pierce has been going since 1969.
Religion: Welsh 99-year-old hopes to keep US church alive

A 99-year-old who moved to America in 1947 is hoping the oldest Welsh church on the Pacific coast can be saved.

Betty Pierce, from Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, met an American soldier named Bill. With her mother's blessing, she chose to join him after World War Two.

Now she is the oldest parishioner...