LANCASTER Deanery

Map showing location of churches


Deanery Officers

Area Dean:
Rev PSG Hudd, Christ Church Vicarage, 1 East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EE 01524 34430
Lay Chairman:
Canon C Mullineaux, 27 Ashfield Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5EB 01524 69872
Chapter Clerk:
Rev DE Newton, St Helen's Vicarage, Chapel Lane, Overton, Morecambe, LA3 3HU 01524 858 234
Secretary:
Mrs J Greenwood, 22 Ridge Grove, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2JN
Treasurer:
Mrs BA Gardner, 76 Wyresdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 3DY 01524 66430

COCKERHAM with WINMARLEIGH and GLASSON (LAN-02)

United Benefice 1987
Vicar
Rev MB ROBERTS (Michael) , (Appointed: 31 August 2001) , The Vicarage, 5 Lancaster Road, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0EB 01524 791 390
Patron: Bishop and Trustees alternate
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/079CJ

Cockerham St Michael (LAN-02a)

OS Map Ref: SD462 519
School(s)
Cockerham Parochial C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 791 550
Other Information:
Date(s): Existed 1134 Rebuilt 1814 and 1910, Grade II* listed

Winmarleigh St Luke (LAN-02b)

OS Map Ref: SD471 480
School(s)
Winmarleigh C of E Aided School (Primary), 01995 603 006
Other Information:
Date(s): 1876, Grade II listed

Glasson Christ Church (LAN-02c)

OS Map Ref: SD449 559
School(s)
Thurnham Glasson Christ Church C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 751 425
Other Information:
Date(s): 1840, Grade II listed


DOLPHINHOLME with QUERNMORE and OVER WYRESDALE (LAN-03)

United Benefice 2001
Vicar
. VACANT , The Vicarage, Dolphinholme, Lancaster, LA2 9AH 01524 792 327
Reader(s)
Dr MC Ives (Margaret) , 97 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HJ 01524 67346
Mr JJA Mugford (Jock) , 6 Cedarwood Place, Standen Park, Lancaster, LA1 3FL 01524 66129
Patron: Vicar of Lancaster and Bishop alternate
Other Information:
CC Ref: 3/090BL

Dolphinholme St Mark (LAN-03a)

OS Map Ref: SD517 534
Sunday Services: 9.30 am (1st Sun) or 11.00 am (others)
School(s)
Dolphinholme C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 791 530, email: head@dolphinholme.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Other Information:
Date(s): 1839 Consecrated 1862 Rebuilt 1897, Grade II listed

Quernmore St Peter (LAN-03b)

OS Map Ref: SD518 603
Sunday Services: 9.30 am (1st, 2nd & 4th Sun) or 11.00am (3rd & 5th Sun)
School(s)
Quernmore C of E VC (Primary), 01524 66628
Other Information:
Date(s): 1834 Rebuilt 1860, Grade II listed

Over Wyresdale Christ Church (LAN-03c)

OS Map Ref: SD551 544
Sunday Services: 9.30 am (3rd Sun) or 11.00 am (others)
School(s)
Over Wyresdale Abbeystead Cawthornes Endowed Aided School (Primary), 01524 791 565
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 150, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Date(s): Existed 1570 Restored 1733 and 1853, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/178H


ELLEL St John the Evangelist with SHIRESHEAD St James (LAN-04)

United Benefice
Priest in Charge
Rev S CORLEY (Sam) , (Appointed: 01 February 2008) , 20 Highland Brow, Galgate, Lancaster, LA2 0NB 01524 752 979
Vicar
Rev EW GRAY (Evan) , (Appointed: 21 May 2003) , St John's Vicarage, Chapel Lane, Ellel, Lancaster, LA2 0PW 01524 752 017
Associate Priest
Rt Rev GS PEARSON , (Appointed: 01 November 2006) Photo , Shireshead Vicarage, Whinney Brow, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AE 01524 799 900 Fax: 01524 799 901
Reader(s)
Mrs J Pearson (Jean) , Shireshead Vicarage, Whinney Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AE
Mrs YM Tomlinson (Yvonne) , Brae Garth, Winder Lane, Forton, Preston, PR3 0AX 01524 792 303
Patron: Vicar of Cockerham
Other Information:
Date(s): 1998, CC Ref: 3/094BK

Ellel St John the Evangelist (LAN-04a)

Church Address: Chapel Lane, Ellel, LA2 0PW
OS Map Ref: SD487 558
Sunday Services: 11.00 am
School(s)
Ellel St John's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 751 320
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 200, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): Existed 1154 Rebuilt 1804 and 1906, Grade II listed

Shireshead St James (LAN-04b)

Church Address: Whinney Brow Lane, Forton, PR3 0AE
OS Map Ref: SD493 514
Sunday Services: 9.15 am
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 120, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1889, 1999


HEYSHAM St Peter (LAN-05)

Church Address: Main Street
OS Map Ref: SD410 616
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 11.00 am, 6.30 pm
Rector
Rev DA TICKNER (David) , (Appointed: 16 December 1998) , The Rectory, Main Street, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2RN
Reader(s)
Mr C Greenwood (Chris) , 22 Ridge Grove, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2JN 01524 855 425
Mrs J Greenwood (June) , 22 Ridge Grove, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2JN
School(s)
Heysham St Peter's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 852 155
Patron: Mr John Royds
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 188, Hearing loop, Date(s): 967 AD, Grade I listed, CC Ref: 3/129P
Web Site: www.heyshamparish.org.uk

Heysham St James (LAN-05a)

Church Address: Heysham Road
OS Map Ref: SD415 611
Sunday Services: 11.00am
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 134, Wheelchair Access, Disabled Parking spaces: 3, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1939, extended 1998


LANCASTER Christ Church (LAN-06)

Church Address: Wyresdale Road, LA1 3EA
OS Map Ref: SD485 615
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 10.30 am (Creche), 6.30 pm
Vestry
01524 847 456
Vicar
Rev PSG HUDD (Phil) , (Appointed: 23 April 1999) , Christ Church Vicarage, 1 East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EE 01524 34430
Associate Priest (NSM)
Canon BK HARDING (Brenda) , (Appointed: 1992)
Reader(s)
Mrs A Thorp (Ann) , 53 Grasmere Road, Lancaster, LA1 3HB 01524 69755
School(s)
Lancaster Christ Church C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 60955
Patron: Vicar of Lancaster and Trustees alternate
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 300, Disabled Parking spaces: 2, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1857, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/140BF
Web Site: www.churchnet.org.uk/christchurch/


LANCASTER St Chad Skerton (LAN-07)

Church Address: Torrisholme Road, LA1 2RJ
OS Map Ref: SD469 630
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.00 am (Creche), 6.00 pm (1st & 3rd Sun)
Vicar
Rev RS WADEY (Rachel) , (Appointed: 07 December 2003) , St Chad`s Vicarage, 1 St Chad`s Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2SE 01524 63816
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 250, Wheelchair Access, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1964, CC Ref: 3/221BT


LANCASTER St Luke Skerton (LAN-08)

Church Address: Mainway, LA1 2AX
OS Map Ref: SD478 626
Sunday Services: 9.00 am, 10.15 am
Vicar
Rev G LEWIS (Gary) , (Appointed: 17 October 2001) , St Luke's Vicarage, Slyne Road, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2HU 01524 63249
Associate Priest
Rev EY WILSON (Yvonne) , 28 Roedean Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6SB 01524 417 097
School(s)
Lancaster St Luke's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 65445
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 350, Wheelchair Access, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1833, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/222L
Web Site: www.stlukes-skerton.co.uk


LANCASTER St Mary (The Priory) (LAN-09)

Church Address: Castle Hill, LA1 1YZ
OS Map Ref: SD474 619
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.00 am (Creche), 11.30 (1st Sun), 6.30 pm
Office
01524 65338, lancasterpriory@yahoo.co.uk
Vicar
Canon PB CAVANAGH (Peter) , (Appointed: 01 December 1997) , The Vicarage, Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ 01524 63200
Curate
Rev H MATTHEWS (Hayley) , (Appointed: 01 July 2007) , Chauntry Cottage, 1 Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ 01524 849 123
Rev P PAYTON (Paul) , (Appointed: 02 July 2005) , 25 Bishopdale Road, Lancaster, LA1 5NF 01524 844 672
Reader(s)
Dr RG Carter (Richard) , Hawthorne House, Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0TT 01524 701 231
Mr GJ Garbett (Jim) , 74 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4SF 01524 65746
Mrs L Kirtley (Lois) , 25 Goodwood Road, Lancaster, LA1 4LX 01524 64321
Canon C Mullineaux (Christine) , 27 Ashfield Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 5EB 01524 69872
Mr L Walker (Lawrence) , 26 St Paul's Drive, Scotforth, Lancaster, LA1 4SR 01524 64495
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 900, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): Existed 630 Restored 1430, Grade I listed, CC Ref: 3/143H
Web Site: www.priory.lancs.ac.uk/

Lancaster St George Marsh (LAN-09a)

worshipping at St Thomas More RC Church, St Thomas More Walk, Lancaster

Ripley School Chapel (LAN-09b)

Licensed Mission
Church Address: Ashton Road
OS Map Ref: SD476 606
Other Information:
Date(s): 1888, Grade II* listed


LANCASTER St Paul Scotforth (LAN-10)

Church Address: Scotforth Road
OS Map Ref: SD480 600
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 9.15 am, 10.45 am, 6.30 pm
Office
St Paul's Parish Hall, 01524 843 135 (& fax), stpauls@scotforth.org
Vicar
Rev Dr MG SMITH (Mark) , (Appointed: 28 June 2003) , St Paul's Vicarage, 24 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4ST 01524 32106
Curate
Rev O TRELENBERG (Olaf) , (Appointed: 2008) , 97 Barton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4EN
Reader(s)
Mr JW Fidler (John) , 50 Canterbury Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 4AU
Prof AM Guenault (Tony) , 272 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4LP 01524 66458
Dr MC Ives (Margaret) , 97 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HJ 01524 67346
School(s)
Lancaster Scotforth C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 65379
Patron: Trustees
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 350, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Date(s): 1876, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/218K
Web Site: www.acny.org.uk/venue.php?V=9232

St Pauls Hala Worship & Community Centre (LAN-10a)

Unlicensed Mission
Church Address: Beck View, Hala Square
Sunday Services: 11.00 am
Other Information:
Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1984


LANCASTER St Thomas (LAN-11)

Church Address: Penny Street, LA1 1XX
OS Map Ref: SD478 613
Sunday Services: 9.15 am (1st Sun), 10.30 am, 6.15 pm, 9.00 pm
Church Office
St Thomas Centre, Marton Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XX, 01524 590 410 (9 am - 3 pm weekdays), admin@st.tees.org.uk
Vicar
Canon PG GUINNESS (Peter) , (Appointed: 1991) Photo , St Thomas Vicarage, 33 Belle Vue Terrace, Lancaster, LA1 4TY 01524 590 410 Fax: 01524 846 895
Home: 01524 32134
Curate
Rev DA PEATMAN (Debbie) , (Appointed: 06 October 2002) , 6 Beechwood Gardens, Burrow Beck, Lancaster, LA1 4PH 01524 66295
S MUTHALALY (Saju) , 6 Jackson Close, Lancaster, LA1 5EY 01524 590 418
Assistant Youth Pastor(Children)/Discipleship & Training Coordinator
Mrs R CHAMBERLAIN (Becca) , 38 Ingleton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RA 01524 590 418
Youth Pastor
Mr I MCGRATH (Ian) , 80 Newsham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4DH 01524 34002
Reader(s)
Mr WE Bevan (Eric) , 33 St Leonards Court, Alfred Street, Lancaster, LA1 1FD 01524 63775
Reader Emeritus
Mr JH Dart (John) , 12 Lawnswood Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 4NZ 01524 63125
Reader(s)
Miss S Kiernan (Sue) , 23 De Vitre Street, Lancaster, LA1 1QU 01524 39973
Mr KH Mansley (Ken) , 17 Levens Close, Lancaster, LA1 5UL 01524 33876
Patron: Church Pastoral Aid Society
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 400, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1841, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/144W
Web Site: www.st.tees.org.uk


MORECAMBE St Barnabas (LAN-12)

Church Address: Regent Road
OS Map Ref: SD426 635
Sunday Services: 8.30 am, 10.00 am, 6.30 pm
Office
01524 401 464
Reader(s)
Mr A Lean (Andrew) , 115 Alexandra Road, Morecambe, LA3 1RR 01524 832 485
Patron: Rector of Poulton-le-Sands
Other Information:
Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1900, CC Ref: 3/163F


MORECAMBE St Christopher Bare (LAN-13)

Church Address: Marine Road East, LA4 6AA
OS Map Ref: SD447 649
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.30 am (Creche)
Vicar
Rev DL HEAP (David) , (Appointed: 1992) , St Christopher's Vicarage, 12 Elm Grove, Morecambe, LA4 6AT 01524 411 363
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 270, Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1934, CC Ref: 3/016F


OVERTON St Helen (LAN-14)

Church Address: St Helens Road, Overton
OS Map Ref: SD440 586
Sunday Services: 10.45 am, 6.30 pm
Priest-in-Charge (NSM)
Rev DE NEWTON (David) , (Appointed: 07 December 2001) , St Helen's Vicarage, Chapel Lane, Overton, Morecambe, LA3 3HU 01524 858 234
School(s)
Overton St Helen's C of E Aided School (Primary), 01524 858 615 (& fax)
Patron: Vicar of Lancaster
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 125, Toilet, Date(s): 1050, Grade II* listed, CC Ref: 3/179w

Sunderland Point Mission (LAN-14a)

Unlicensed Mission
Sunday Services: 2.30 pm (Alt.Sun) - Tides permitting
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 50


POULTON-LE-SANDS Holy Trinity with MORECAMBE St Laurence (LAN-16)

United Benefice 1981
Church Address: Church Street, Morecambe
OS Map Ref: SD439 646
Sunday Services: 8.00 am, 10.00 am (Creche), 6.30 pm
Rector
. VACANT , The Rectory, Church Walk, Morecambe, LA4 5PR 01524 410 941 (& fax)
Curate (NSM) Local Assistant
Rev A CUNLIFFE (Anne) , (Appointed: 03 July 2004) , 14 Coniston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5PS 01524 422 509
Reader(s)
Mr JB Gibson (John) , Ofir, 37 Hampsfell Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4TT 01524 420 429
Patron: Vicar of Lancaster
Other Information:
LM Parish, Seating Accomodation: 280, Wheelchair Access, Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1745 Rebuilt 1841, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/185BM
Web Site: www.mpc.care4free.net


SANDYLANDS St John (LAN-17)

Church Address: St John's Road, LA3 1EX
OS Map Ref: SD420 628
Vicar
Rev JG REEVES (John) , (Appointed: 1992) , St John's Vicarage, 2 St John's Avenue, Sandylands, Morecambe, LA3 1EU 01524 411 299
Reader(s)
Mrs A Woodhead , 5 Draycombe Drive, Morecambe, LA3 LA3 1L 01524 855 706
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Toilet, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1901, Grade II listed, CC Ref: 3/216W


TORRISHOLME The Ascension (LAN-19)

Church Address: Lancaster Road
OS Map Ref: SD454 637
Vicar
Rev P ENNION (Peter) , (Appointed: 03 April 2004) , The Ascension Vicarage, 63 Michaelson Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6SF 01524 413 144
Reader(s)
Mr A Forshaw , 1 Roedean Avenue, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6SB 01524 419 174
Mr D Wilde (David) , 57 Waterside, Lancaster, LA1 1AY 01524 39099
Patron: Bishop
Other Information:
Wheelchair Access, Toilets, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1957, CC Ref: 3/230BM

Westgate St Martin of Tours (LAN-19a)

Licensed Mission
OS Map Ref: SD434 631
Other Information:
Seating Accommodation: 150, Disabled Toilet, Hearing loop, Date(s): 1990