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The Revd. Aled Edwards originates from Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd. He was educated at Ysgol y Moelwyn, Blaenau Ffestiniog before moving on to study at Saint David’s University College, Lampeter and gaining a joint honours degree in History and Theology in 1977. He completed his theological training at Trinity College, Bristol. Following his ordination in 1979, he served a number of parishes in north and south Wales:
Assistant Curate of Glanogwen, Bethesda 1979-82
Vicar of Llandinorwig with Penisa’rwaun 1982-85
Vicar of Botwnnog and Community Pastor 1985-93
Vicar of Eglwys Dewi Sant, Cardiff 1993-99.
CYTÛN National Assembly Liaison Officer 1999-2006
Aled currently serves CYTÛN - Churches Together in Wales - as its Chief Executive.
He is Chair of Displaced People in Action, one of Wales' most active asylum and refugee organisations.
In
June 2006 Aled was awarded an OBE for his charitable services in Wales.
Aled is married to Marie and has three children.
He lists his personal interests as rugby, football, the American Civil War, Star Trek and The West Wing.
