St Mary the Virgin Mellor is a friendly Parish Church committed to serving God and the community of Mellor in the heart of Lancashire. This website and our Facebook page tell you something about who we are, what we do, when we do it etc. We update it regularly and contributions are welcomed. We hope you find it helpful and interesting. We would be delighted to talk to you about our church life and to welcome you into the congregation.
If you'd like to know more about us, please come along to worship with us on a Sunday or Tuesday, or join in any of our events - we'd love to see you. Take a look at "News & announcements" to see what's coming up.
Our United Benefice Vicar is The Rev’d Nathaniel Gilmour
UnitedBeneficeBMS@outlook.com
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Our parish of Mellor: St Mary is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Blackburn’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Vicar or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Cath Smith on 07711485170 or email catherine.smith@blackburn.anglican.org .
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
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An Introduction to Reverand Nathanial Gilmour
Below is a little bit about myself, while it may be more of an overview, hopefully it will give you a bit of an idea of who I am.
I was originally born in the US, were my mother’s side of the family still lives. However, we moved to London when I was just a few months old, where my parents and younger sister still live. After school I attended Durham University where I studied Maths and Physics. In my final year of study I wanted to take some time to discern God’s call and so, with the advice of my vicar, I applied to a church internship scheme. I moved back to London and worked at a church in the city of London called St Lawrence Jewry with one day a week at St Andrew by the Wardrobe as well (I always think that church sounds like something from Narnia). After this I entered the discernment process while working at St Paul’s Old Ford as an intern in the East End of London. I went to Theological College at Westcott House in Cambridge at the end of which I was accepted for a curacy at Broughton Parish. I did not expect to move to the North West but have loved my time and am very glad I will be staying in this part of the country for my first incumbency. I enjoy swimming when I can and in my teenage years swam competitively. I am looking forward to walks in the countryside and enjoy relaxing with a good book, normally science-fiction or fantasy.
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Mellor Misc. is a place on the front page to put any miscellaneous item to do with our village. Send me anything you'd like included.
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