Fotherby, North Thoresby and Grainsby with Waithe

Welcome!

We are a group of eight community and festival churches with village and hamlet populations ranging between 20 to over 1500 people.

The  Rural Dean for the Deanery of Louthesk is Father Terry Steele. 

We have an active ministry team comprising of our retired clergy, two Readers, Authorised Lay Ministers and Locally Recognised Ministers and many active members of our congregation.

Weddings, funerals and baptisms can be arranged by contacting the Deanery Office on (01507) 610247 or e-mail: [email protected]

Currently, we hold an online Night Prayer on Thursday evenings. 

Many of our churches host a range of community events.

At Fotherby there is a weekly pop-in on a Wednesday combined with a craft group, Church Mice Crafters meeting at the same time. Please find further information on the pages of each church in the benefice for the latest up to date information.

Get in touch

Phone us: 01507 610247

Email us

What's on

Compline on Zoom

Every Thursday at for 30 mins
on Zoom

Traditional night prayer with reflection
Please e-mail us (See Get in Touch Banner) for the code to access this event.

Deanery Study/Prayer Group

In May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Every Third Tuesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
Please note that this event will not start until
See text for locations

A study and prayer group will meet monthly, on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning in May. The study part of the sessions will follow the Church of England’s “PILGRIM” resource. This resource enables an exploration of the Christian faith, through contemplation and discussion. For the prayer part of the sessions, if you have any needs you wish the group to include in their prayers, please indicate these to [email protected]
All are welcome to attend whenever they can. Sessions will begin at 10 am with tea/coffee and biscuits, and end by approximately 11.15 am.
19 May Grimoldby St Edith’s Church LN11 8SW
16 June Ludborough St Mary’s Church DN36 5SG
21 July Legbourne Community Centre LN11 8LW
18 August Trinity Centre Louth LN11 8DJ
15 September Gt Carlton St John the Baptist Church LN11 8JY

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