our team
The Parish of Merthyr Tydfil St David and Abercanaid is an Anglican Christian Church within The Church in Wales. The Parish has four churches, St David's, St Tydfil's Well, Ss Peter & Paul and St Tydfil's Old Parish Church, with a team of dedicated ordained and lay people who work to serve the Mission in this place. You can find out more in our 2017-2018 Annual Report.
FR MARK PREVETT
Priest-in-charge Fr Mark has been in Ministry since 1988. He moved to Merthyr in 2013 and is responsible for the services and day-to-day running of the Parish. Fr Mark likes cars and bikes.
Tel: 01685 553529
Fr John Hughes
After retiring from a long and distinguished ministry, Fr John Hughes missed parish life and felt called to join us as an Associate Priest. We are delighted to have his wisdom and experience.
Tel: 01685 555374
charlotte rushton
Curate Charlotte Rushton was ordained Priest in June 2018 and is thrilled to carry out her mission to bring the story of Jesus to young people.
Tel: 01685 385884
ken lewis
Reader Ken Lewis preaches and leads services. He is also a musician and songwriter and is the editor of the Parish magazine Highway.
BILL evans
Churchwarden to Priest-in-Charge Fr Mark, Bill Evans oversees the smooth running of the committees across the parish.
Tel: 01685 376365
Email: wtevans1945@gmail.com
Sue Morris
Churchwarden to the Parish congregation, Sue Morris attends the Quar and is an active member of the parish social and fund raising committee.
Tel: 01685 377682
IAN HOPKINS & DOROTHY EVANS
Ian Hopkins and Dorothy Evans are the sub-wardens at St David's parish church.
Sue Morris & Jeff Davies
Sue Morris and Jeff Davies are the sub-wardens at St Tydfil's Well, Quar.
Tel: 01685 377682
01685 382017
DR CHRIS WILKINSON
Dr Chris is the Director of Music and choir master at St David's Parish Church and welcomes new choristers.
Elaine Fisher & Bill Evans
Elaine Fisher & Bill Evans are the sub-wardens at St Tydfil's old parish church.
Tel: 07762 302080 / 01685 376365
Mothers' union
Mothers' Union is an international Christian charity whose Patron is Her Majesty the Queen. Meetings take place at St David's, see schedule here.
Liz Lewis
Verger Liz handles St Tydfil's concert and activity bookings as well as queries on parish records dating back to 1741.
Junior Church
Junior Church takes place at St Tydfil's Well, Quar during Holy Eucharist which starts at 11am each Sunday. Messy Church takes place regularly at St Tydfil's.