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ABOUT US

​St Andrew's is an Anglican church, worshiping God revealed to us in Jesus Christ. St Andrew's is an inclusive Church. We welcome all who seek God, regardless of race, age, gender, Disability or sexual orientation. We affirm that the Church's mission, in obedience with Holy Scripture is to proclaim the unfailing love of God in every generation.

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Every week we hold the Sunday Eucharist, which is of the Liberal Catholic tradition. We have a robed choir who wear vestments and incense is used as an aid to worship. On the 1st Sunday of the month we have an All Age worship service suitable for all, including Holy Communion.

 

Children are welcome. Sunday school is provided for primary aged children. Older children are encouraged to actively participate as acolytes and servers at the altar. Please visit the contact page to ask how you or your child can become a part of the service.

OUR HISTORY

Dearnley village lies mid­way between Littleborough and Rochdale.

It formed during the industrial revolution as workers migrated to the new mills of rural Lancashire, causing tiny, localised hamlets to amalgamate.

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CHURCH ACTIVITIES

We have a range of weekly and monthly activities that happen at St Andrew's Dearnley.

 

If you would like to find out the times for these activities, please click below.

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MONTHLY

ROOM HIRE

Our fantastic Parish room is available to hire for any event that you are looking to host.

The cost to hire the room is:

£20 per hour

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Click HERE to get in touch about booking the room.

MEET OUR TEAM
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Revd Rachel Battershell

Vicar

 

Governor of St Andrew's School, Dearnley

 

Governor of St James School, Wardle

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Revd Catherine Binns

Associate Priest

Hospital Chaplain at Bolton NHS Trust

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Geoff Hurst

Lay Reader Emeritus

 

Elected PCC Member

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Christine Longhurst

Church Warden

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Deanery Synod Rep

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Janice Perkins

Church Warden

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Trustee of Watergrove Trust

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David Johnson

Elected PCC Member

 

PCC Secretary

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Chris Longhurst

Elected PCC Member

 

Treasurer

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Linda Smith

Elected PCC Member

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Lead Pastoral Visitor

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Alan Longley

Elected PCC Member

 

Pastoral Visitor

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Robert Hawkins

Elected PCC Member

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Buildings and Fabric Officer

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Jonathan Preston

Elected PCC Member

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Jonathan Coomer

Elected PCC Member

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Harry Buckler

Elected PCC Member

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Cynthia Giles

School Governor

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Rachel Neal

Pastoral Visitor

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