St James & John

St James & John The Anglican Church to the South of Lancaster covering areas including Forton, Galgate, Ellel, Shireshead and Lancaster University.

Our meeting times: 9:30am at St James’, Shireshead, 11am at St John’s, Ellel We are the Anglican church in the village of Ellel where you will receive a warm welcome. Every week we have Communion and a bible-centred sermon. There is something for children every week. Check out our website for more information

06/07/2026

This Sunday July 12th is a Family Barbecue at Chapel House, Ellel, after the Joint Service at St John’s. The service starts at 10.30.
All are welcome!! No tickets - just donations for your food!
We are going to attempt a Duck Race down a short stretch of the river, so if you would like to help out bring wellies!

21/05/2026

Coffee, cake and chat on this dreary morning!
At Johns Church, Chapel lane from 10.15-12.00. Just £2-50.
Come and join us!

On Saturday February 28th the University of Lancaster Music Society Concert in St John’s Church, Ellel. The concert begi...
21/02/2026

On Saturday February 28th the University of Lancaster Music Society Concert in St John’s Church, Ellel. The concert begins at 7pm and tickets are £7 (£5 concessions) and can be bought in advance from Helen Ballard or you can pay on the door.
In previous years these concerts have been varied and of a high standard with choirs and instrumental groups.
Hot and cold refreshments will be available in the interval.

It was announced this morning that the vicar, Rev. Craig Abbott has been appointed as Vicar (half-time) of Over Kellet, ...
18/01/2026

It was announced this morning that the vicar, Rev. Craig Abbott has been appointed as Vicar (half-time) of Over Kellet, St. Cuthbert’s to go alongside his role as Head of Children, Youth and Chaplaincy with Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education. His last Sunday in the parish of St. St James & John will be Sunday 1st February for a joint service at 10:30am to which all are welcome and there will be drinks and food after the service. His institution and induction at St. Cuthbert’s will be on Monday 2nd March at 7:30pm.

United Utilities have excavated a large hole immediately outside the Church gates, making it impossible to access the ca...
14/12/2025

United Utilities have excavated a large hole immediately outside the Church gates, making it impossible to access the car park for cars. It will benefit essary to park on Chapel Lane and walk into Church!

Come and join us to see our beautiful crafted angels light up the church. Enjoy a cuppa and slice of cake aswell as havi...
30/11/2025

Come and join us to see our beautiful crafted angels light up the church. Enjoy a cuppa and slice of cake aswell as having a go on the tombola. Keep the kids busy with our free craft table.

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Chapel Lane
Galgate
LA20PW

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+441524751125

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