Contact
Church contact details
Address
The Lantern Church
2 Chichester Walk
Merley
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1SN
Tel: 01202 887733
Fax: 01202 849667
Email: info@thelanternchurch.org
Andy Rimmer - Vicar
Andy is the Vicar of the Lantern. He is married to Mary and has four kids. He is passionate about his family, Portsmouth FC, cricket and having fun! He loves, above all things, to introduce people to Jesus and help them follow him in their daily lives.
Claire Johnson - Children & Families Team Leader
Claire moved from Colchester, Essex in Sept 2007 to take up the position of Children & Families Team Leader. She leads the teams working with children & families within The Lantern and also building links and relationships with the local community.
Claire enjoys shopping, coffee, chocolate, wine and given the chance a skiing holiday!
E: lanternkids@btinternet.com
T: 01202 883309
Tom Coopey - Youth Team Leader/Pastor
T: 01202 883309
David Phillips - Assistant Minister (NSM)
David has been part of Lantern life for many years (he’s older than he looks!).
Apart from enjoying his garden he has responsibility for the midweek communion, supporting Sunday gatherings & various pastoral responsibilities.
Andrew Corke - Assistant Minister (OLM) 
Andrew is a full-time lawyer & is married to Ann with two grown-up children.
He loves lots of things like skiing, food and (amazingly!) opera. When he’s not dealing with clients he is involved in a number of different areas of church life.
Office Staff
Karen Clift & Tina Waterman
They are available to deal with any issues relating to church & are based in The Parish Office next to the Lantern Church at 2, Chichester Walk (01202) 887733 or info@thelanternchurch.org.