History of Emmanuel Church

Emmanuel Church was planted in 1991 by a team of 11 adults, mainly from St John’s Church, which included 2 Church Army evangelists. The main feel of the original church was one of a family and the intention was to expand this family, encouraging loving, Christian relationships and building bridges with the local community.

The Church Army leaders left in 2001 and Lyn Comerford who is a non-stipendiary minister (unpaid!) led the church until 2003. In 2003 Emmanuel appointed its first full-time vicar, Jon Honour. The church grew from 70 adults and children to its present size of approximately 140 adults and children. We would like to think that the family feel to Emmanuel will be maintained as the church continues to grow.

Jon Honour left in April 2008 to become a vicar in Guernsey and we are currently looking for a new vicar to take us into the next chapter of Emmanuel's developing story!