Our Churches
Worshipping, Welcoming, Serving
St Elvan Aberdare
Dominating the town centre, St Elvan’s has been described as “the Cathedral of the Valleys”. Built in 1852 it is steeped in the Anglo-Catholic tradition with a Sung Mass at 11am on Sundays and mid-week masses on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In recent years St Elvan’s has undergone a £2m renovation funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This has resulted in the St Elvan’s Heritage Project, in which the church is opened up for a variety of concerts, exhibitions, talks and workshops. A coffee shop now runs daily inside the church.
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Fr Robert Davies Ministry Area Vicar
T: 01685 884769 E: fr_robert@btinternet.com​
Service times
Sunday 11:00am
Tuesdays 1.05pm, Wednesdays 10:30am, Fridays 7.00pm
Stations of the Cross 6:00pm the first Friday of every month
'Cynon Calling' contemporary praise service,
last Sunday of the month from 5.30pm
Map: Church Street, Aberdare CF44 7AB​
Website: www.stelvans.com
St Fagan Trecynon
Built in 1854 by Baroness Windsor-Clive, this is the only church in the world dedicated to St Fagan. St Fagan's is a busy church with Sunday and midweek services including a Welsh-language provision. Regular activities include children’s and family work, youth church, nurture and bible study. A big focus is social outreach including a food pantry, uniform exchange, community Christmas Day event and a Scout Group.
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Fr Richard Green Ministry Area Leader
T: 01685 881435 E: richardgreen@cinw.org.uk​
Regular Sunday service: 9.30am
First Sunday of the month: Welsh Eucharist at 4.30pm
Wednesdays alternately 9.30am and 6.00pm
Small car park available with on-street parking nearby
Church wardens - Angela Clarke and Marian Godsall
Map: Windsor St, Aberdare CF44 8LL​
Website: www.stfagansaberdare.co.uk
St James Llwydcoed
St James is a local landmark due to its distinctive red-brick construction. It serves the community of Llwydcoed and has a small but dedicated congregation who participate fully in the life of the church. Here the focus is on families and children are especially encouraged to participate in services.
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Fr Richard Green Ministry Area Leader
T: 01685 881435 E: richardgreen@cinw.org.uk​
Merthyr Road, Llwydcoed, Aberdare CF44 0UT
Regular Sunday service: 8.30am (except 1st & 3rd Sunday each month 11.00am)
Tuesday 9.30am
On-street parking available nearby
Church wardens - Peter Perry and Martyn Silezin
Map: Aberdare CF44 0UW​
Website: www.stfagansaberdare.co.uk
St John Baptist Aberdare
St John’s is the ancient parish church of Aberdare, dating from the 12th century. Two services take place at present, a 9am low mass with hymns on Sunday, and a said low mass at 10.30am on a Thursday morning. Both services have a small but regular congregation.
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Fr Robert Davies Ministry Area Vicar
T: 01685 884769 E: fr_robert@btinternet.com
Service times
Sunday 9am
Thursday 10.30am
Map: Aberdare CF44 7AA​
St Lleurwg Hirwaun
St Lleurwg is centrally located within Hirwaun, a growing village with a good community spirit. It is a welcoming fellowship made up of a Sunday congregation (first Sunday of the month - Café Church), plus Sunday Club for 7-12 years, and a Wednesday congregation.
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Fr Richard Green Ministry Area Leader
T: 01685 881435 E: richardgreen@cinw.org.uk​
Service times
Sunday 9.30am
Wednesday 10.30am
Free public car park available available nearby​
Church wardens -
St Luke Cwmdare
St. Luke’s Church was opened in 1887 in the then mining village of Cwmdare. Previously people met in houses to share their faith and commitment, raising money to build their own church on land endowed by the Holford estate. In the 1950’s a church hall was built which has been a great asset to fellowship. Twice weekly Eucharists are well attended by a welcoming congregation at 11am on Sundays, in which our Sunday school children participate, and at 10am on a Thursday which is preceded by morning prayer.
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Fr Richard Green Ministry Area Leader
T: 01685 881435 E: richardgreen@cinw.org.uk​
Regular Sunday service: 11.00am
Thursday 10.00am
On-street parking available nearby​
Church wardens Irene Maddox and Eric Olden
St Matthew Abernant
St Matthew's (known as the Tin Church), bought as a flat pack in 1888, to last for 10 years, is a well-attended church with a welcoming atmosphere. It serves the community of Abernant. Sunday services are at 10am, and are a part sung Low Mass. The congregation is regular and a mixed age group.
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Fr Robert Davies Ministry Area Vicar
T: 01685 884769 E: fr_robert@btinternet.com
Regular Sunday service at 10am
Map: Abernant Road, Aberdare CF44 0SG​
St Winifred Penywaun
A dual-purpose building built in 1958, St Winifred’s is the only place of worship on the large housing estate of Penywaun, which comprises both housing association and privately owned properties. The hall is well used by the local community. Prior to the mid-week service on a Tuesday, the church is open during the winter as a warm hub, and year round we provide women's sanitary products free of charge.
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Fr Richard Green Ministry Area Leader
T: 01685 881435 E: richardgreen@cinw.org.uk​
Service times Holy Eucharist Sunday 11.00am and Tuesday 2.00pm followed by chat, hot drinks, sandwiches and cake. Café Church on the 1st Sunday of the month
On-street parking available nearby​
Church wardens - Elizabeth Peters, Julie Hall, Angela Evans
What's On
As well as our regular church services, we hold many social activities for young and old, and also support the community with numerous outreach programmes. Please use the quick links below to check our regular activities, outreach and how to get in touch.