Staff and Leadership

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and staff members.


Vicar - Andy Liggins		Keith Knapton - Warden & Lay Reader
After spending four years at ‘Vicar Factory’ in North London, in 2017 Andy joined St Simon’s as curate and then became vicar in 2020. He’s married to Annie and they have three lively children who keep them on their toes! Andy loves spending time with his family, growing veg and is a keen Leicester City fan. Andy writes: “At St Simon’s we love to show people Jesus from his word, the Bible. I count that the highest privilege because there is no-one better than Jesus Christ!”		Info to follow


Daniel Armond - Children's Youth and Families Worker		Julie Rowlandson - All Nations Coordinator
Daniel and his wife Abigail joined St Simon's in august 2025 after graduating from a Bible college in North London. Originally from the outskirks of Essex, Daniel grew up going to church, where faithful teaching of youth and children's leaders helped him see God's great love for him. On a day off, you'll usually find Daniel and Abigail in a coffee shop, out for a walk along the coast, or enjoying a card game and takeaway with friends. Daniel oversees our ministry with children, youth and families and longs to see families living for Jesus and loving being part of Jesus' church.		Info to follow


Laura Arch - Ministry Coordinator		Cuan Arch - Warden & Encourage & Reach Coordinator
I have been a member of St Simon's for more than 20 years and am married to Cuan. I coordinate the church's programme and help with organising and planning across all our ministries. I have two grown up children, two grandchildren, a dog and a tortoise. I love to spend time outside in the garden, at the allotment or just walking in the beautiful countryside. I love to spend time reading the bible with other women and seeing them grow to love Jesus more.		Cuan spends his days cutting grass and caring for green spaces across the north west and cumbria. On his day off he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, working at the allotment and sitting in front of the log burner with a good spy film. Cuan made the decision to follow Jesus in 1984 and would love to chat to you about the difference knowing Jesus has made to his life.

Helena Knapton - Lay Reader & Care Coordinator
Despite my accent, i'm originally from the North East but relocated to High Park over 30 years ago and have enjoyed being part of St Simon's community every since. It has been a joy to see our daughters, who are now adults, grow in their faith as a result of the support and godly examples that they have had whilst here. I can honestly say, becoming a Christian was the best decision I ever made and following Christ has meant being on a journey that I would never have planned and one in which Jesus has never let me down, whatever life has thrown at me.

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We are a group of people who love Jesus, seek to live our lives for him and share that love with those around us.

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We gather every Sunday at 9.15am and 11am at

St Simon & St Jude with All Souls
Old Park Lane
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 7BQ

We have a small car park but there is plenty of on street parking.