Lee Townend

Lee Stuart Townend (born 13 January 1965)^[1] is a British Anglican priest who served as Archdeacon of Carlisle, 2017^[2]–2022.

Townend was educated at St John's College Durham and ordained in 1999. Following a curacy in Buxton he was Vicar of Loose from 2001 to 2008. He was Priest in charge of All Saints, Ilkley from 2008 to 2012; and then Church Growth Officer for the Chesterfield Archdeaconry^[3] until his appointment as Archdeacon.^[4]

On 31 August 2022, Townend's intention to resign the Archdeaconry was announced;^[5] his resignation was effective 31 December 2022.^[6]