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Forest Parish Church

Our aims and objectives

Anglican Parish church of the Forest

The Forest Church stands on the high plateau of the south of the island. The cluster of houses known as Le Bourg probably grew up around the church ratl1er than the church being built to serve an existing village. The first part to be built was the southeast corner and incorporates massive stones that were once part of a dohnen.

The church itself consists essentially of two parts; a 13'” century nave, central tower with spire and chancel, and a fifteenth century north aisle. The simple arcading which divides the interior of the church is thought to be constructed of Chausey Island stone which, being softer than the granite, was capable of being carved.

Organisation and management

Rector: Revd. Claire Claxton Tel: 238815 E.mail:carillon@cwgsy.net Licenced Lay Minister (LLM) Mrs Margaret Boden Heaume Tel: 265370 Email: m.bodenheaume@outlook.com

Peoples Warden: Mr Keith Bienvenu Tel:238838 Email: krbienvenu@cwgsy.net

Rectors Warden: Mrs Linda Archard Tel:266135 Email: lmcc@cwgsy.net

Contact information

Key contact
Peoples Warden: Mr Keith Bienvenu
Phone Number
01481 238838
Email address
krbienvenu@cwgsy.net
Registered Number
CH83*
Page last updated 15:16 31/03/2026
*The Guernsey Registry is responsible for administration of the registers of charities and non-profit organisations. The number indicated above was originally issued to the charity, but this is not an indication that registration is up to date. Please see guernseyregistry.com/charities for a current list of registered organisations