Committee
The South East Wales Unitarian Society is run by an Executive Committee
with elected officers. Contact details of the current officers are
listed below. Any enquiries should be made to the District Secretary.
Executive Committee
District President: Philip Griffiths (Cefn Coed y Cymer)
Tel: 01685 370812
Email: philip@philipgriffiths.co.uk
A person local to the Merthyr area, Philip has his roots in the building trade.
Married to Margaret, a talented musician and singer who often stands in as organist at Hen Dŷ Cwrdd, Cefn Coed y Cymer,
with three, now grown-up, children (two sons and a daughter) and grandchildren.
Philip was initially articled to the former Breconshire County Council before training at the Welsh School of Architecture,
Cardiff. Philip has his own Architectural practice, which makes considerable demands on his time, energy and health.
District Vice President:
Julie Nedin (Gellionnen)
Julie was born in Swansea in 1959, studied in Cardiff and graduated as a Dietitian. She now works
largely in Swansea Hospitals managing the nutrition and dietetic services, but continues to keep an
interest in advising patients with diabetes, cancer and malnutrition. Julie has recently completed some
work for the Welsh Government on nutrition standards for hospital food. She is married to Martyn,
who is a critical care nurse. They both love walking in the UK and abroad, gardening, music and
theatre. Both Julie and Martyn are non meat eaters and enjoy cooking and eating! The protection of
wildlife and the environment is a particular concern. Julie has been an active campaigner against
nuclear weapons and strives to encourage equality and humanitarian values in our society. Julie is a
member of the Gellionnen congregation.
District Sectretary: Sarah Boyce (Cardiff)
Tel: 029 2033 3728
Email: sarah.boyce1@ntlworld.com
District Treasurer: Rev Eric Jones (Aberdare)
Tel: 01685 873440
Email: eric.clochdar@googlemail.com
Eric is the retired Minister
of Aberdare, Cardiff and Cefncoed. He entered the Ministry in 1962. He
is a former President of the South East Wales District and of the
General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (1989) and
became an Honorary Life Member of the General Assembly in 2009. Married to Anne, they have two children,
Gwion and Dyfan and four grandchildren, Dafydd, Mali, Menna Angharad
and Math.
Minutes Secretary: Hilda Dumpleton (Swansea)
Tel: 01792 366781
Email: hdumpleton@aol.com
Members:
Betty Evans (Cardiff)
Anne Jones (District Women's League)
Ella Lewis-Jones (Aberdare)
Marian Littlepage (Gellionnen)
Annette Marsh (Lay Person in Charge)
Julianne Morgan (Lay Leader)
Kenneth Morgan (Editor, South East Wales Unitarian News)
Lewis Rees (Lay Pastor)
Alastair Rosenberg (Nottage)
Stephen Wilson (Swansea)
Welsh Department
Sarah Boyce
Anne Jones
Kenneth Morgan
Publicity Co-ordinator
Keith Lewis-Jones (Aberdare)
Youth & RE Co-ordinators
Sarah Boyce
Joy Foster (Aberdare)
Marie Rosenberg (Nottage)
Students Fund
Gareth Evans (Cardiff)
NEW WELSH DEPARTMENT SECRETARY:
Dr Carwyn Tywyn has been appointed as the Welsh Secretary as from April
1st. This will be a half time salaried post and all our churches, as
well as the General Assembly will contribute towards the salary.
Members will be able to meet Carwyn later this year. He has a degree in
Politics and a PhD from Strathclyde University. He also has experience
in Journalism and is well acquainted with the Media. He plays the
Triple Harp, runs marathons for charity... and much more.