Ardudwy Evangelical Church
The Ardudwy Evangelical Church is an association of people who count it a privilege to witness to the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We meet at The New Chapel, on the street in Talsarnau. ( LL47 6TY).
Background, History and Information about Capel Newydd
Ardudwy Evangelical Church was established in 1980. The Reverend Gwilym Humphreys, Llanfair, was the advocate and original members included Gwilym and Beth Humphreys, Llanfair, Lisbeth Richards, Llanbedr, Meirion and Margaret Williams, Hendre Eirian, Talybont, Brian and Gwenda Paul, Penrhyndeudraeth and Peter Llwyd, Penrhyndeudraeth. John Glyn was called and inducted to be their minister in the same year.
In 1982, Dewi Tudur, who had been a Baptist minister in Rhosllannerugog, came to serve as an Assistant. The church met at different homes in the area and on Sunday evenings at Capel y Graig, Talsarnau. In 1986, the old co-op building in the village, which had been secluded for some time, was purchased and modified Bryn Cader Faneryn le for worship. It was an ideal building as the different rooms were eligible for different types of meetings. Sunday School is held, there is a meeting for young people, Bible studies and a meeting midweek but the main room of the shop is used for Sunday services.
The church has no formal affiliation with any denomination, movement or organization and has maintained a minister from the outset. John Glyn's tenure ended in 2009 and Dewi Tudur took over, full time, in 2010. The usual Sunday routine is a Prayer Service and Sunday School at 10:30 and a Sermon at 6:00. A Bible study and Fellowship meeting on Wednesday evenings (apart from the summer months). This is an opportunity to discuss the Christian faith and its relevance to us today. The church takes pride in the fact that there is an invitation for everyone, from whatever background or tradition, to come to the meetings
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The church holds many different types of meetings in order to spread the word in Ardudwy. Breakfasts for men are held on Saturday mornings regularly at the Ship Aground, Talsarnau. This is a golden opportunity for men to share experiences. We recently invited Aled Jones, President of N.F.U. Wales to talk about his faith, and Dr Owain Edwards to talk about the challenges which face us. The girls also meet for supper and Dr Sara Webster has given a talk about the trials before us and Lisbeth James on another occasion spoke of the main message of the Bible.
Also, of course, there are more traditional meetings. We will hold a Thanksgiving Service in the Autumn, a New Year Service, (which according to old tradition is a Prayer Meeting) and at Christmas, a Carol Service will be held for the community. The church distributes over 200 invitations in the area to motivate people to attend. We have a Christmas party for the children annually, and Father Christmas will come by. At the beginning of March, a St David's Day talk will be given where a recognised historian is invited to lecture on a popular historical subject but which is relevant to Christiaans today.
The great challenge for this church, in the face of religious upheaval, is to testify to the Lord Jesus Christ and remind each other, and the community, that the Gospel Message is as fitting as ever.
Please feel free to contact for more details with the Minister, Dewi Tudur Lewis
01766 770953 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.