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St Andrew's Church, Longton

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St Andrew's Church, Longton in Preston, Lancashire
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About St Andrew's Church, Longton

St Andrew's Church, Longton is a Church of England church serving Preston and the surrounding parts of Lancashire. The congregation draws worshippers from Preston and the wider Lancashire area. Service times are not yet listed here, so please contact the church directly before planning a visit.

The Church of England family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country. Shaped by the English Reformation, it holds catholic and reformed traditions together, from quiet rural evensong to lively city congregations. It cares for around 16,000 church buildings, and average weekly attendance is roughly 700,000. The tradition traces its modern form to the 16th century (English Reformation). As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts around 700,000 weekly attenders.

The congregation shares in a long history of worship in England, where the parish system has shaped local life for more than a thousand years. Preston is the county town of Lancashire and a focal point for church life in the area. The church forms part of the wider Church of England presence across Lancashire.

Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.

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Getting there

Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.

Frequently asked questions

Where is St Andrew's Church, Longton?

St Andrew's Church, Longton is in Preston, Lancashire.

What denomination is St Andrew's Church, Longton?

St Andrew's Church, Longton belongs to the Church of England tradition. The Church of England is the established church in England, with a parish system that reaches every community in the country.

When are services at St Andrew's Church, Longton?

Service times for St Andrew's Church, Longton are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.

Is St Andrew's Church, Longton accessible?

Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.

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