Anglican
Llanfair (Saint Mary's) is the Anglican church for Cwmgorse and is situated on the main road through the village.
Llanfair, Cwmgors
Saint Mary's Church, Cwmgorse
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The Llais newspaper had always included a round-up of happenings at local churches and chapels, even when these were not part of any particular story. Sometimes they advertised forthcoming events, and at other times who was preaching, or had preached there recently.
From the Labour Voice newspaper, 23rd May 1914:-
On Sunday afternoon and evening organ recitals were given at Llanfair Church, Cwmgors, Mr. T. D. Jones, St. Paul's, Sketty. presidng at the organ. The following artistes assisted: Contralto Miss Vera Norrick (Briton Ferry), tenor, Mr. Dd. Jones (Pontardawe), violinist, Mr. Willie Edwards (Brynamman), elocutionist, Miss Ceinwen Smith (Cwmgors). Rev. Evan Davies presided. The success of the recitals was largely due to the energetic secretary, Mr Thos. Williams, G.C.G.