Forty-four churches and chapels across the Bailiwick — the oldest founded 1787, the newest 1999. Anglican ministry anchors 15 congregations, Methodist ministry 12, with smaller clusters in Elim, Baptist, Catholic and Quaker traditions. Ten sit in St Peter Port, five each in St Andrew, St Sampson and Vale, down to a single parish church in Torteval. —
St Peter Port
Part of Deanery of Guernsey, Diocese of Salisbury, Province of Canterbury, Church of England
Earliest recorded religious building on site dates to 1020; current building largely completed by 1466 with spire and stair turret finished 1466-1473. Scene of the 1556 trial of the Guernsey Martyrs. Church has been Anglican since 1662. Regimental colours of the Town Regiment of…
St Martin
Bailiwick of Guernsey Methodist Circuit is the Methodist Church in Guernsey, overseeing 12 churches across the Bailiwick, with 10 in Guernsey, 1 in Alderney, and 1 in Sark.
Alderney
Sark
Forest
St Martin
St Andrew
St Martin
St Peter Port
St Andrew
Part of St Andrew's Church, Deanery of Guernsey (Church of England)
Built in the 1950s following a vision by Reverend Frank Drake, whose son Robin was suffering from cancer. Dedicated by the Bishop of Winchester on 9 May 1957, five months before Robin Drake's death.
St Andrew
Deanery of Guernsey is the Church of England's presence across the Bailiwick, with fourteen parishes in Guernsey and one each in Alderney and Sark, offering pastoral services for life events.
St Andrew
Alderney
St Pierre du Bois
Torteval
Forest
St Saviour
St Peter Port
Part of Church of Scotland
Presbyterian presence in Guernsey since 16th century reformation. Current church building completed 1897. Originally under Free Church of Scotland, then Presbyterian Church of England from 1855. Transferred to Church of Scotland in 1972 when mother church merged into United…
St Peter Port
Originally called 'La Chapelle de la Trinite', erected at a cost of £2,990. Foundation stone laid by William Le Marchant, Bailiff of Guernsey. Consecrated 4 August 1846 by the Lord Bishop of Winchester. Foundation likely connected to John Wesley's 1787 visit to Guernsey…
St Saviour·Attraction
Built in 1392 by Nicholas Henry of La Perelle manor as a chantry chapel dedicated to Saint Apolline, patron saint of dentists. First mentioned in a charter by Richard II on 20 July 1394. Fell into disuse during the Protestant Reformation and was conveyed to Thomas Effart in 1563. Used as a cattle barn until purchased by the States of Guernsey in 1873 for £120, becoming the island's first designated ancient historic monument. Restored 1972-1978 with underfloor heating, new bellcote, roof and lighting. Conservation Management Plan produced by Wessex Archaeology in 2003.
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Part of Church of England / Deanery of Guernsey
Built in 1838 from blue granite with a square tower. Features stained glass windows made in Le Mans, France, and an area dedicated to the SS Charybdis, a ship sunk in World War II, with memorabilia. The ancient churchyard is popular with locals.
St Martin
Originally granted as parish church in 1048 by William Duke of Normandy to Abbot of Marmoutier near Tours. Connected to Marmoutier Abbey until 1415 when Henry V confiscated revenues. Transferred from Diocese of Coutances to Diocese of Winchester in 1568. Featured on Guernsey…
Vale
Christian community on the site since c.600 AD. Benedictine priory established c.968 AD by monks from Mont Saint-Michel. Present church dedicated 1117. Priory fell into disuse c.1414. Six bells recast 1891 by John Warner & Sons London. Clock with four faces installed 1898 for…
St Sampson
Part of Benefice of Guernsey St Sampson / Deanery of Guernsey
Built in 1880 as L'Islet Mission Church to serve the part of St Sampson parish known as 'St Sampson's detached'. Services were originally in French. In 1927 the church was dedicated to St Mary and services in English commenced.
Herm
✦11th-century Herm chapel
Missionary monks visited Herm in the 6th century including followers of St Tugual. Norman monks lived on the island for several decades. The Wood family reopened the chapel and cleared its windows after taking the island lease in 1949
St Sampson
✦Active since 1965
Full Gospel Mission Guernsey is a church in St Sampson. It was founded in 1965 by Pastor William (Bill) Mauger and his wife, Eunice.
St Andrew
✦210-year heritage (1816)
La Villiaze Evangelical Congregational Church is a Protestant church founded in 1816. It identifies as a Reformed Church and uses the Authorised King James version of the Bible and the Grace Hymn book. Services are usually led by Pastor Robert Yerby, and a Sunday School takes…
St Peter Port
✦138-year heritage (1888)
Spurgeon Baptist Church Guernsey is a Baptist church in St Peter Port. The congregation commenced on 6 June 1888 with nine founder members. It maintains a link with Charles Haddon Spurgeon through its participation in the Baptist Union and is part of the Southern Counties…
St Peter Port
✦197-year heritage (1829)
Notre Dame du Rosaire Catholic Church is a Catholic church in St Peter Port. The first church on the site opened for worship on 13 September 1829. It was the only Catholic church on the island until 1851. The Church restoration, begun in October 1961, was completed in December…
Castel
St Matthews Church is a Church of England parish church for the ecclesiastical area of Cobo in Castel. The church's mission is to make Jesus known in Cobo by serving God, each other and the community, with Christian faith at the heart of its mission. Revd Gill Nobes leads the…
Vale
Part of The Methodist Church — Bailiwick of Guernsey Circuit
The church building was opened in 1908 as a Mission Church
St Sampson
Part of Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance
Delancey Elim Church is an Elim Pentecostal church in St Sampson. Pastor Benn and Ellie joined in August 2023 to lead Delancey Elim. The church aims to create healthy churches and safe spaces for all, with a commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
St Peter Port
Eldad Elim Church is a Pentecostal church in St Peter Port. Its main service is every Sunday at 10:30 AM, available in-person or online. The Eldad After School Club provides childcare for parents whose working hours extend beyond the school day, running from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM…
St Pierre du Bois
Part of Methodist Church in Britain
Nearly closed due to low membership but underwent successful revival through prayer retreat and refocused mission; now regularly attracts 30+ people; celebrated 150th anniversary
St Sampson
Part of Bailiwick of Guernsey Circuit, Channel Islands District, Methodist Church
Methodist presence at Les Capelles since 1786; current church building dates from 1817
Vale
Shiloh Church is a Protestant church in the Vale affiliated with the Baptist Union of GB and NI. It is a registered charity, number CH297, supporting community services. The church has moved from a traditional Sunday-focused model to a community-driven mission spanning food…
Vale
Celebrated 200th anniversary (bicentenary) in 2025
St Sampson
The Rock Community Church is a contemporary Christian church focused on growing community. It is a Guernsey registered charity with number CH210. Every week, an amazing team of volunteers work tirelessly to serve the church and the community in a number of different ways. The…
Vale
Vale Mission Hall is a small family-orientated evangelical church. The hall in its present form was developed in 1992 after a cottage was demolished. Tim Henry is the Pastor. The Vale Mission supports missionary societies through giving and prayer.
Castel
Vazon Church is a Pentecostal church in Castel. It is a multigenerational, international Christian community and part of the Elim Pentecostal Movement. The church was founded over 100 years ago and is one of three Elim churches on Guernsey. Matt Gregor is the Pastor and Matthew…
St Peter Port
Quaker Meeting House is a place of worship in St Peter Port. Around eight attenders join the meeting each week.
St Peter Port
St. Stephen's Church is an Anglican church in St Peter Port that has been a sacred place to encounter God for the past 160 years. The St Stephen's Community Centre has a main hall that can seat over 100, a meeting room, and a kitchen, all available for hire for functions…
St Saviour
New Life Church is an Evangelical church in St Saviour. The church is affiliated with the FIEC Network of Churches.
St Saviour
St Saviour's URC Church is a church in St Saviour. The fellowship started in 1800, and the chapel was built in 1817. It became URC at the 1972 union. The church is registered for marriages and civil partnerships. Reverend David Knight is the minister.