BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Deanery

Map showing location of churches

Deanery Officers

 Area Dean:
Rev A Raynes, Christ Church with St Matthew's Vicarage, Brandy House Brow, Blackburn, BB2 3EY 01254 56292
Assistant Area Dean:
Rev GM Dyer, The Vicarage, Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP 01254 53898
Lay Chairman:
Mr MJ White, 6 New Wellington Gardens, Mill Hill, Blackburn, BB2 4HE 01254 583 903
Chapter Clerk:

Secretary:
Mr E Sowerbutts, 2 Alpine Grove, Blackburn
Treasurer:
Mr J Holden, 5 Rhodes Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 8NW 01254 665 113

BLACKBURN St Mary the Virgin with St Paul (Cathedral and Parish Church) (BBD-01)

Church Address: Cathedral Close, BB1 5AA
Cathedral Office
Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA, 01254 503090, Fax: 01254 689 666
Dean
Very Rev CJ ARMSTRONG (Christopher) , (Appointed: 01 December 2001) Photo , Cathedral Office, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA 01254 503 090 Fax: 01254 689 666
The Deanery, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PS 01254 52502
Canon Chancellor
Canon CM CHIVERS (Chris) , (Appointed: 17 April 2005) , The Cathedral Office, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA 01254 503 090 Fax: 01254 689 666
Canon Sacrist
Canon AD HINDLEY (Andrew) , (Appointed: 03 March 1996) Photo , Cathedral Office, Cathedral Close, Blackburn, BB1 5AA 01254 503 090 Fax: 01254 689 666
Home: 01254 261 152
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): Existed 596 St Paul Consecrated 1829 Demolished 1954, Grade II* listed

BLACKBURN Christ Church with St Matthew (BBD-02)

 United Parish 1976
Church Address: Mosley Street, BB2 3ST
OS Map Ref: SD684 270
Sunday Services: 10.45 am (Creche), 6.00 pm
Office
01254 673 135
Vicar
Rev A RAYNES (Andrew) , (Appointed: 22 May 1999) , Christ Church with St Matthew's Vicarage, Brandy House Brow, Blackburn, BB2 3EY 01254 56292
Curate (NSM)
Rev JR TERRY (James) , (Appointed: 18 July 2007) , 5 Faroes Close, Blackburn, BB2 3EL 01254 670 480
School(s)
Blackburn St Matthew's C of E School (Primary), 01254 291 259, email: st.matthews@blackburn.gov.uk
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 180, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1859 Demolished 1971 Rebuilt 1994, St Matthew demolished 1999, CC Ref: 3/024CK
Web Site: www.christchurchblackburn.org.uk

BLACKBURN St Francis and St Aidan (BBD-03)

 United Benefice
Priest-in-Charge
Rev P CHEW (Philip) , (Appointed: 03 February 2008) , St Aidan's Vicarage, St Aidan's Avenue, Mill Hill, Blackburn, BB2 4EA 01254 616 570
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 2004, CC Ref: 3/027BK

Feniscliffe St Francis (BBD-03a)

 Church Address: St Francis Road, BB2 2TZ
OS Map Ref: SD661 267
Sunday Services: 8.30 am and 9.30 am
School(s)
Livesey Feniscliffe St Francis' C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 201 419
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 246, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1893
Web Site: uk.geocities.com/stfrancis_blackburn/

Blackburn St Aidan Mill Hill (BBD-03b)

 Church Address: St Aidan's Avenue
OS Map Ref: SD670 264
School(s)
Blackburn Mill Hill St Aidan's C of E School (Primary), 01254 53148
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1932

BLACKBURN St Andrew Livesey (BBD-04)

 Church Address: Livesey Branch Road, BB2 4QR
OS Map Ref: SD670 258
Sunday Services: 9.30 am (Creche) Community Centre, St Andrew's Close. 11.00 am (Creche), 6.00 pm St Andrew's Church
Priest-in-Charge
Rev JP MILTON-THOMPSON (Jonathan) , (Appointed: 18 November 2003) , St Andrew's Vicarage, 112 Full View, Livesey, Blackburn, BB2 4QF 01254 59422
Reader(s)
Mr BP Winder (Bryan) , 57 Gib Lane, Blackburn, BB2 5BP 01254 209 889
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1877, CC Ref: 3/152W

BLACKBURN St Barnabas (BBD-05)

 Church Address: 85 Johnston Street, BB2 1HY
OS Map Ref: SD673 281
Office, Bookshop & Community Centre
85 Johnston Street, Blackburn, BB2 1HY, 01254 681 594
School(s)
Blackburn St Barnabas & St Paul's C of E School (Primary), 01254 698 413
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
LM Parish, Date(s): 1986 Worship Centre, CC Ref: 3/027J

BLACKBURN St Gabriel (BBD-07)

 Church Address: Brownhill Drive
OS Map Ref: SD686 310
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 10.15 am (Creche), 6.30 pm
Parish Office
Alison Neilson, 84 Rhodes Avenue, Pleckgate, Blackburn BB1 8NP 01254 67679
Curate
Rev AD THOMPSON (Adrian) , (Appointed: 02 July 2005) , St Gabriel's House, 1 Chatsworth Close, Blackburn, BB1 8QH 01254 697 632
Reader(s)
Mr SP Adnitt (Paul) , 11 Higher Ramsgreave Road, Blackburn, BB1 9DJ 01254 813 682
Mrs L Cronshaw (Linda) , 1 Balmoral Crescent, Blackburn, BB1 3NG 01254 55883
Mrs B Foster (Barbara) , 11 Calder Avenue, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9NQ 01254 822 042
School(s)
Blackburn St Gabriel's C of E School (Primary), 01254 249 462
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 450, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1933, CC Ref: 3/028X
Web Site: www.st-gabriels.net

BLACKBURN St James (BBD-08)

 Local Covenant
Church Address: St James Road
OS Map Ref: SD680 293
Priest-in-Charge
Rev S TRANTER (Stephen) , (Appointed: 07 July 2003) , St James' Vicarage, Cromer Place, Blackburn, BB1 8EL 01254 56465
Curate
Rev CE BROOKS (Cath) , (Appointed: 2008) , 4 Hawkshaw Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8JS
Reader(s)
Mrs J Hartley (Josephine) , 154 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DZ 01254 676 545
Mr PJ Meloy (Peter) , 60 Rhodes Avenue, Blackburn, BB1 8NP 01254 262 865
School(s)
Blackburn St James' C of E School (Primary), 01254 698 335
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Date(s): 1874, CC Ref: 3/029R

BLACKBURN St Thomas with St Jude (BBD-09)

 United Benefice 1978
Church Address: St Jude: Accrington Road
OS Map Ref: SD700 282
Sunday Services: 10.15 am
Curate
Rev PA KNOWLES (Philip) , (Appointed: 01 July 2007) , 10 Copse Close, Blackburn, BB1 6NJ 01254 670 853
Curate (NSM) Local Assistant
Rev GY REED (Gillian) , (Appointed: 01 July 2007) , 33 Butts Mount, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7NB 01254 889 650
School(s)
Blackburn St Thomas' C of E School (Primary), 01254 54706
Patron: Trustees and Bishop alternate
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 150, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1914 Rebuilt 1993, CC Ref: 3/039BJ

BLACKBURN St Michael & All Angels w St John & Holy Trinity (BBD-11)

 United Benefice and Parish 1981
Curate
Rev PA KNOWLES (Philip) , (Appointed: 01 July 2007) , 10 Copse Close, Blackburn, BB1 6NJ 01254 670 853
Curate (NSM) Local Assistant
Rev GY REED (Gillian) , (Appointed: 01 July 2007) , 33 Butts Mount, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7NB 01254 889 650
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/035CM

Blackburn St Michael and All Angels Worship Centre (BBD-11a)

 Church Address: Palm Street
OS Map Ref: SD688 289
School(s)
Blackburn St Michael with St John C of E School (Primary), 01254 665 190

Blackburn Holy Trinity Worship Centre (BBD-11b)

 Church Address: Larkhill, BB1 6HN
OS Map Ref: SD688 284
Other Information:
Date(s): 1982

BLACKBURN St Silas (BBD-12)

 Church Address: Preston New Road
OS Map Ref: SD666 285
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am (Creche), 6.00 pm
Vicar
Canon AF RANSON (Arthur) , (Appointed: 07 May 2002) Photo , St Silas' Vicarage, Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6PS 01254 671 293
Reader(s)
Mrs V Pound (Vanessa) , 10 Wycollar Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AZ 01254 698 569
Mr R Smith , 142 New Bank Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JJ 01254 676 532
School(s)
Blackburn St Silas C of E School (Primary), 01254 698 447
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1900, Grade II* listed, CC Ref: 3/037R
Web Site: www.familytracer.co.uk

BLACKBURN St Stephen (BBD-13)

 Church Address: St Stephen's Road, Little Harwood, BB1 5NS
OS Map Ref: SD694 291
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am
Priest-in-Charge
Rev S TRANTER (Stephen) , (Appointed: 25 January 2004) , St James' Vicarage , Cromer Place, Blackburn, BB1 8EL 01254 56465
Reader(s)
Mr RJ Smith , 32 Tower Road, Blackburn, BB2 5LE 01254 209 853
School(s)
Blackburn St Stephen's C of E Junior School (Junior), 01254 52297
Blackburn St Stephen's C of E Infant School (Infant), 01254 54955
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 350, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1908, CC Ref: 03/038L

BLACKBURN The Redeemer (BBD-15)

 United Benefice
The Redeemer Parish Office
Jack Walker Way, Blackburn, BB2 4JJ,01254 296 409
Vicar
Rev RAH MARSHALL (Richard) , (Appointed: 28 July 2004) Photo , 2 Kendall Close, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, BB2 4FB 01254 51206
Reader(s)
Mr G Hutchinson (Geoff) , East View, Tockholes Road, Darwen, BB3 0RD 01254 761 655
School(s)
Redeemer (The) C of E School (Primary), 01254 296 400
Patron: Bishop and CPAS
Other Information:
Date(s): 2004, CC Ref: 3/039DP
Web Site: www.the-redeemer.org.uk

Blackburn St Bartholomew (Ewood) (BBD-15a)

 Church Address: Jack Walker Way , BB2 7JJ
OS Map Ref: SD676 251
Sunday Services: 9.30 am, 7.00 pm
Reader(s)
Mr P Beresford (Phillip) , 30 Catterall Street , Blackburn, BB2 4LR 01254 260 503
Mr DR Stowe (Duncan) , 19 Johnson Street, Blackburn, BB2 1ES 01254 52672
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 150, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1910, rebuilt on new site 2006

Blackburn The Saviour (BBD-15b)

 Church Address: Sunnybank Road, BB2 3NT
OS Map Ref: SD681 263
Sunday Services: 8.45 am, 11.15 am
Reader(s)
Mr J Ashcroft (John) , 21 Ernlouen Close, Blackburn, BB2 5BS 01254 208 825
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 80, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Date(s): 1901, rebuilt 2006

DARWEN St Barnabas (BBD-16)

 Church Address: Watery Lane
OS Map Ref: SD698 206
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am (Creche), 6.30 pm
Vicar
Rev LR COLLINSON (Les) , (Appointed: 14 March 2000) Photo , St Barnabas' Vicarage, 68 Park Road, Darwen, BB3 2LD 01254 702 732
Reader(s)
Mr C Coupe (Christopher) , 9 Hesse Street, Darwen, BB3 2RU 01254 772 201
Mr J Halsall (John) , 35 Knowsley Road, Darwen, BB3 2EG 01254 704 106
Miss CA Walker (Carol) , 81 Priory Drive, Darwen, BB3 3PT 01254 707 975
School(s)
Darwen St Barnabas C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 702 996, email: st.barnabas@blackburn.gov.uk
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 300, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1884, CC Ref: 3/087X

Grimehills St Mary (BBD-16a)

 Licensed Mission
Church Address: Roman Road, Grimehills
Sunday Services: 3.00 pm
Other Information:
Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Date(s): 1851

DARWEN St Cuthbert with TOCKHOLES St Stephen (BBD-17)

 United Benefice 1985
Priest-in-Charge
Rev DG MOORE (Douglas) , (Appointed: 06 June 2004) , St Cuthbert's Vicarage, 21 The Meadows, Darwen, BB3 0PF 01254 771 196
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/088BT

Darwen St Cuthbert (BBD-17a)

 Church Address: Blackburn Road
OS Map Ref: SD685 233
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.30 am, 6.00 pm (1st & 3rd Sun)
School(s)
Darwen St Cuthbert's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 701 336, email: st.cuthberts@blackburn.gov.uk
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Wheelchair Access, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1878-1908, Grade II listed

Tockholes St Stephen (BBD-17b)

 Church Address: Rock Lane
OS Map Ref: SD659 234
Sunday Services: 9.15 am (1st, 3rd & 5th Sun)
School(s)
Tockholes St Stephen's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 701 806
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 80, Date(s): Ancient site. Present building 1965

DARWEN St Peter with HODDLESDEN St Paul (BBD-18)

 United Benefice and Team Ministry 1974
Office
01254 703 929
Associate Priest
Rev TN DYER (Terry) , (Appointed: 15 May 2003) , The Vicarage, Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP 01254 677 903
Priest-in-Charge
Rev A HOLLIDAY (Andrew) , (Appointed: 11 June 2004) , The Rectory, St Peter's Close, Darwen, BB3 2EA 01254 702 411
Curate
Rev JD JONES (Julie) , (Appointed: 2006) , 44 Minster Crescent, Darwen, BB3 3RR 01254 703 796
Reader(s)
Mrs C Gould (Christine) , 10 Kings Drive, Hoddlesden, Darwen, BB3 3RB 01254 773 172
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn and Diocesan Board of Patronage jointly
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/089BM

Darwen St Peter (BBD-18a)

 Church Address: Church Street, BB3 3HE
OS Map Ref: SD694 222
Sunday Services: 9 am, 10.30 am
School(s)
Darwen Holy Trinity C of E (Primary), 01254 702 119, email: holy.trinity@blackburn.gov.uk
Darwen St Peter's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 701 299, email: st.peters.darwen@blackburn.gov.uk
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 1000, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1829, Grade II* listed
Web Site: www.stpeterschurchdarwen.org

Hoddlesden St Paul (BBD-18b)

 Church Address: Baynes Street, BB3 3NP
OS Map Ref: SD716 225
Sunday Services: 8 am, 10.45 am (Creche), 6.30 pm (3rd Sun)
School(s)
Darwen Hoddlesden St Paul's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 701 940, email: st.pauls.hoddlesden@blackburn.gov.uk
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 100, Wheelchair Access, Hearing loop, Date(s): Existed 1863 Rebuilt 1970

FENISCOWLES Immanuel (BBD-20)

 Church Address: Pleasington Lane
OS Map Ref: SD643 257
Sunday Services: 9.15am, 10.30am
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 230, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 1, Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1836, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/101W
Web Site: www.immanuelfeniscowles.com

KNUZDEN St Oswald (BBD-21)

 Church Address: Stanhill Road, BB1 2DP
OS Map Ref: SD711 276
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.00 am, 6.30 pm
Vicar
Rev MA MORRIS (Anne) , (Appointed: 13 March 2001) , St Oswald's Vicarage, 68 Bank Lane, Knuzden, Blackburn, BB1 2AP 01254 698 321
School(s)
Knuzden St Oswald's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 667 222
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 200, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1878, CC Ref: 3/139F

LOWER DARWEN St James (BBD-22)

 Church Address: Stopes Brow, BB3 0QP
OS Map Ref: SD695 254
Sunday Services: 8.00 am (1st Sun) 10.00 am, 6.00 pm
Priest-in-Charge
Rev GM DYER (Gill) , (Appointed: 13 May 2003) , The Vicarage, Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP 01254 53898
Curate (NSM) Local Assistant
Rev JRH CRAWFORD (Jim) , (Appointed: 28 June 2003) , 10 Eastcott Close, Blackburn, BB2 3WJ 01254 693 822
Curate (NSM)
Rev F NAYLOR (Fiona) , (Appointed: 29 July 2007) , c/o The Vicarage, Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP
Reader(s)
Mrs MR Reid (Margaret) , 118 Roman Road, Blackburn, BB1 2LA 01254 668 497
School(s)
Lower Darwen St James' C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 698 656
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 200, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1829 Rebuilt 1969, CC Ref: 3/155F

OVER DARWEN St James (BBD-23)

 Church Address: Winterton Road, BB3 0ER
OS Map Ref: SD695 230
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 6.30pm, Tue 9.15 am
Priest-in-Charge
Rev TN DYER (Terry) , (Appointed: 15 May 2003) , The Vicarage, Stopes Brow, Lower Darwen, Darwen, BB3 0QP 01254 677 903
Curate (NSM) Local Assistant
Rev ME CROOK (Marie) , (Appointed: 02 February 2005) , 56 Roman Road, Darwen, BB3 3BN 01254 775 820
Reader(s)
Mrs VA Lucas (Valerie) , 18 Stanley Drive, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 2EL 01254 704 548
Mr M Rogers (Maurice)
School(s)
Darwen St James' C of E Aided School (Primary), 01254 703 260
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 200, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1557, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/175X

BLACKBURN Christ the King (BBD-24)

 United Benefice 2004 United Parish 2005
Vicar
Rev FE GREEN (Fleur) , (Appointed: 01 May 2004) , St Mark's Vicarage, Buncer Lane, Witton, Blackburn, BB2 6SY 01254 676 615
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/024DM
Web Site: www.parishofchristtheking.org.uk

Blackburn St Luke with St Philip (BBD-24a)

 Church Address: Bank Top
OS Map Ref: SD673 275
Sunday Services: 11.00 am
School(s)
Blackburn St Luke's & St Philip's C of E School (Primary), 01254 54866
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 450, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1877, CC Ref: 3/032BH

Witton St Mark (BBD-24b)

 Church Address: Buncer Lane
OS Map Ref: SD665 276
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 9.30 am
Reader(s)
Miss A Barker (Ada) , 10 Columbia Way, Blackburn, BB2 7DT 01254 667 328
School(s)
Wensley Fold C of E VC (Primary), 01254 667 449
Patron: Vicar of Blackburn
Other Information:
Date(s): 1838, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/246J