The lay ministry of a Reader is essential to the lifeblood of the Church of England
Our diocese strongly supports and encourages Reader Ministry, to help share and promote the good news.
Predominately a preaching and teaching ministry, Readers are also gifted in leading worship. The Church finds the support of Readers in pastoral situations of great value.
God calls many gifted people to this vital ministry. The Diocese of Liverpool is committed to properly selecting, theological training, and equipping and supporting our Readers in their ministry.
These pages give details about how we:
- select Readers
- train Readers
- support Readers
Useful contacts
Tim Matthews
Bishop's Officer for Readers
tim.matthews@liverpool.anglican.org
Deanery Chairs of Reader Chapters
Huyton - Andrew Telfer
vicar.stnicholaswhiston@huytondeanery.org
Liverpool North - Ann Evans
annlevans45@googlemail.com
Liverpool South - Matthew Hargreaves
mattharg@mac.com
North Meols - Christine Moyes
christinemoyes@gmail.com
Ormskirk - Christine Donnelly
essoblue53@gmail.com
Sefton North - Andrew Thompson-Smith
andrewt-s@outlook.com
Sefton South - Ray Glenn
rayglennacres@gmail.com
St Helens - Emma Howarth
howarth1999@aol.com
Toxteth and Wavertree - Vacant
Contact Area Dean Elaine Jones joneselaine@hotmail.co.uk
West Derby - Victoria Allen
alphaallen@btinternet.com
Widnes - Sue Smither
sueandjohnsmither@talk21.com
Wigan - Steve Clarke
ssmcurate.east@churchwigan.org
Winwick - David Smith
david0764@hotmail.co.uk
If your Deanery is not mentioned above the post is currently vacant. Please contact tim.matthews@liverpool.anglican.org