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Church leaders think the thieves may have hidden on an upstairs balcony after Midnight Mass before carrying out the raid. Reverend Ceirion Rees said he was overwhelmed by the community response. The break-in was discovered by Mr Rees and his parishioners when they arrived for the Christmas Day service to find the church vandalised.
Hirwaun councillor Karen Morgan set up an online fundraising on Boxing Day to raise money to pay the excess charge on the church's insurance claim. Mr Rees said: "I have always known that we have a very strong community here in Hirwaun but you don't realise how much you are loved until something like this happens. It has been incredible heartening.
Among the items stolen was the church's PA system, a crucifix, candles sticks, a chalice and a trolley used for its food bank. Mr Rees said the donated money would cover the excess on its insurance claim and any extra would be invested in community projects.
He added: "People can steal things which we use or which have sentimental value but they can't take the heart out of the church. Thieves target church on Christmas Day. Related Topics.
Christmas Hirwaun. Published 28 December Published 7 September
