Welcome to St Andrew’s

St Andrew’s is a traditional Parish Church situated in the heart of the village of Longton in Lancashire.
We have a friendly Church community, welcoming both regular worshipers and visitors. The pattern of services aims to blend the traditional and more contemporary and events are arranged in both the Church and Church Hall to encompass the wider village community.
If you live near or just passing, please come and pay us a visit.
You will be made most welcome.
Revision of Electoral Roll 2023
The Electoral Roll is now open, so please check and amend your details, for example, if you have changed address. There is a sheet at the back of the church until 12th April. If you have questions please contact our PCC Secretary Judith Rimmer.
The Electoral Roll is a really important document which functions as a membership list. It is important to be on the list especially if you attend the church but live outside the parish. It ensures that you have certain rights within the life of St Andrew’s.
Service Times
Sunday 19th March
Mothering Sunday
10am All Age Communion
Wednesday 22nd March
9:30am Holy Communion
2pm Tiny Tots
Thursday 23rd March
11am Sacred Space
Sunday 26th March
5th Sunday of Lent
8am Traditional Communion
10am All Age Communion
6pm Compline
Dates for your diary
Confirmation Service – There will be a Confirmation Service on Sunday 11th June with +Philip. Preparation classes will be held in May. Please register interest with Sam: 07591 455610 / vicar@longtonstandrew.org
Lent Course 4 – Tuesday 21st March at 7pm.
Sacred Space – Thursday 23rd March at 11am. A guided time of quiet contemplative prayer. Meeting in Church for around an hour.
Ladies who lunch – Thursday 23rd March at 12.30 in the Hall. Contact Judith on 07796 005767 or put your name down on the sheet at the back of Church.
MU Coffee Morning – Saturday 25th March at 10:30am in the Hall, as part of the Bishop’s Harvest Appeal. All funds collected go to the MU’s work in Burundi.
Alpha at St Andrew’s
Alpha is a journey of guided discovery into the Christian faith. An opportunity to explore the deepest questions of life in a supportive environment. If you’ve got questions about faith, this is the place to be…
Starting Thursday 27th April
Our Alpha Course starts on 27th April and runs for 12 weeks to 13 July.
You may have sat in church for decades with questions you’ve never had the opportunity to ask. Or you may be new to the Christian faith and want to learn more. Alpha is a great place to ask questions and learn together about a life of faith.
There is a registration form at the back of church or you can sign up at alpha.org.uk/try
For more details get in touch with Rev Margaret Jones or Stuart Keith at alpha@longtonstandrew.org
Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.
Calling of St Andrew (Matthew 4:18-22)

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The Parish Church of Longton St Andrew,
Longton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5AA
Rev. Sam Crossley 07591 455610