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== Online Resources ==
*'''1540-1835''' [https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/search/index.jsp The Clergy of the Church of England Index] at The Clergy of the Church of England Database - index; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/63019 Ancestry] — index ($)
 


[[File:Crockford1868-titlepage.jpg|right|thumb|''Crockford's Clerical Directory 1868'', published by Horace Cox, London]]
A church directory lists church ministers, dioceses, and parishes and can provide important information, including:  
A church directory lists church ministers, dioceses, and parishes and can provide important information, including:  


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*Brief biographies or career summaries of current ministers.  
*Brief biographies or career summaries of current ministers.  
*Addresses of church schools or other institutions.
*Addresses of church schools or other institutions.


For an annual directory that lists all Church of England ministers, see:  
For an annual directory that lists all Church of England ministers, see:  


*''Crockford’s Clerical Directory''. 95th Edition. London, England: Church House Publishing, 1997. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 E4c|disp=Ref 942 E4c}}.BYU Family History Library book '''BX 5031 .C8''') This work is indexed by parish. Use it to obtain each minister’s name, address, and telephone number. Crockford’s has been produced annually since 1858. Previous editions can help you trace the career histories of former ministers. Earlier editions are on microfilm or microfiche in the Family History Library.
*''Crockford’s Clerical Directory''. 95th Edition. London, England: Church House Publishing, 1997. (FS Library book {{FSC|942 E4c|disp=Ref 942 E4c}}.BYU FS Library book '''BX 5031 .C8''') This work is indexed by parish. Use it to obtain each minister’s name, address, and telephone number. Crockford’s has been produced annually since 1858. Previous editions can help you trace the career histories of former ministers. Earlier editions are on microfilm or microfiche in the FamilySearch Library.


Similar directories for several other religions are also available. They are often organized by the church jurisdictional area. These directories may help you identify neighboring congregations of the same faith.  
Similar directories for several other religions are also available. They are often organized by the church jurisdictional area. These directories may help you identify neighboring congregations of the same faith.  


To find church directories, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
To find church directories, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:  


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=== Websites  ===
=== Websites  ===


*http://achurchesdirectory.com/directory/index.php?p=UK
*[https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/directory The Diocese of Blackburn]
*http://www.blackburn.anglican.org/yellow_pages/
*[http://directory.cbcew.org.uk/ Catholic Directory England and Wales]
*http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/nav/catholicdirectory_criteria.htm
*[http://www.reformedreader.org/rbengland.htm International Reformed Baptist Church Directory, England]
*http://www.reformedreader.org/rbengland.htm  
*[http://lutheran.co.uk/directory Evangelical Lutheran Church of England Directory]
*http://www.lutheran.co.uk/directory.htm
 
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A church directory lists church ministers, dioceses, and parishes and can provide important information, including:

  • Addresses for church officials.
  • Lists of church jurisdictions and headquarters.
  • Chronological lists of principal church officials.
  • Brief biographies or career summaries of current ministers.
  • Addresses of church schools or other institutions.


For an annual directory that lists all Church of England ministers, see:

  • Crockford’s Clerical Directory. 95th Edition. London, England: Church House Publishing, 1997. (FS Library book Ref 942 E4c.BYU FS Library book BX 5031 .C8) This work is indexed by parish. Use it to obtain each minister’s name, address, and telephone number. Crockford’s has been produced annually since 1858. Previous editions can help you trace the career histories of former ministers. Earlier editions are on microfilm or microfiche in the FamilySearch Library.

Similar directories for several other religions are also available. They are often organized by the church jurisdictional area. These directories may help you identify neighboring congregations of the same faith.

To find church directories, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:

ENGLAND - CHURCH DIRECTORIES

Websites[edit | edit source]