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

Revd Mark Stanford – Warden of Readers

The following email should be used for specific enquiries about anything to do with Readers and Reader ministry. This email is monitored by diocesan staff with responsibility for ensuring you are directed to the correct person for your enquiry.

reader.support@liverpool.anglican.org

Huyton – Andrew Telfer
vicar.stnicholaswhiston@huytondeanery.org

Liverpool North – Vacant
Contact Area Dean Revd Canon Bill Addy revbill@livpc.co.uk

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

West Derby – Victoria Allen
alphaallen@btinternet.com

Widnes – Sue Smither
sueandjohnsmither@talk21.com

Wigan – Steve Clarke
ssmcurate.east@churchwigan.org

Winwick – Rev Annie Houghton
annieh4463@gmail.com

If your Deanery is not mentioned above the post is currently vacant.  Please contact reader.support@liverpool.anglican.org