Parish of Westborough – Guildford

Statement of Safeguarding Policy

 
At the PCC meeting held on 18th July 2019 the PCC of the Parish of Westborough in Guildford adopted the Church Of England “Promoting a Safer Church” Policy Statement, national policies and Practice Guidance of the House of Bishops and supporting diocesan safeguarding protocols.
“Promoting a Safer Church” sets out the Church of England’s commitment to making the church a safer place for all. The Policies and Practice Guidance applies to all Church bodies and officers and under new legislation all authorised clergy, bishops, archdeacons licensed readers and lay workers, church wardens and PCCs must have due regard to safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops.
The Policy Statement, Policies, Guidance and Protocols are available to view on the diocesan website at www.cofeguildford.org.uk/safeguardingpolicy. They comprise:
Guidance for Parish Implementation of Safeguarding Policy (PDF)
National Policies: Promoting a Safer Church Policy Statement 2017; Protecting All God’s Children 2010; Promoting a Safe Church 2006; Responding to, assessing and managing safeguarding concerns or allegations against Church Officers 2017; ‘Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance 2017’
Current National Practice Guidance documents: Learning and Development 201; Responding Well 2011; Responding Well to Domestic Abuse 2017; Safer Recruitment 2016; Safeguarding in Religious Communities 2015; Dignity at Work 2008; Bell Ringing Safeguarding Protocols 2015; Safeguarding Records Retention 2016; Safeguarding Records Joint Practice Guidance for the Church of England 2015; Responding to, assessing and managing safeguarding concerns or allegations against Church Officers 2017; Introduction to the new Responding Guidance 2017; Responding to, assessing and managing safeguarding concerns or allegations against Church Officers 2017 – Appendices; Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance 2017 Introduction to the new Roles and Responsibilities Guidance 2017; Key Roles and Responsibilities of Church Office Holders and Bodies Practice Guidance 2017 – Appendices

As a PCC we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of all in our church community.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative for St Francis is: Revd Diane Peters
E-mail – curate@stfrancisstclareguildford.org.uk Phone Number -07889638710
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative for St Clare’s is: Susan Keirle
E-mail – tbc Phone Number – tbc
The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is:
Jackie Broadfoot E-Mail :jackie.broadfoot@cofeguildfordorg.uk  Phone Number – 07918559387

Signed……Stefanie Hodges …………………………………………… Incumbent;
Date 15.11.2021

It was a pleasure to host the deanery confirmation service at Saint Francis on Thursday 13th of June. candidates from Saint Francis , Satyah Balgobiin, Alice  Bennett and Tracey. Valler from st Clares , Robert, from Saint Nicolas , Duncan and John and Chrissie  from Badshot  Lee.

Thankyou to to the Bishop Right Revd Andrew Watson for for conducting  the service and confirming the candidates,

A celebration followed for us all to get to know each other a little more and share with the family members

Come along to another fantastic and fun concert by our Gospels Choir

on April 17th

Come early,  to guarantee a seat and help yourself to refreshments.

Look forward to seeing everyone there again

…………is essential to our growth

One of the most important ways that we walk with Jesus is to read our bible. Daily scripture reading is essential to our growth as a Christian and a daily devotion can help with that. Daily Walk Devotion is about helping you take your next step of faith.

It is that daily encouragement from scripture that will help you understand the Word of God and encourage you in your faith. Committing to reading your bible every day is a vital spiritual discipline.

Adding a daily devotion to that can inspire and sustain you as you go about your day.

We can do this in a number of ways,

Bible notes: booklet with a verse a day and a reflection. – Free, found on Resource Table at the back of church.

Bible in a year. Scriptures for every day of the year covering the Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel Reading – Free, found on the Resource table at the back of the church

If you do not yet own your own Bible, no problem, please come and speak to Stefanie.

Apps to download onto your phone, great resource, stopping for just a few minutes each day, Every weekday there will be a devotion posted on the website that is taken from scripture.

first thing in the morning,

last thing at night,

while stopping for coffee or waiting for an appointment, etc.

Some suggested apps. Remembering that we are all individuals so please look for one that suits you.

Bible in a year.

Daily Walk Devotion

Crosswalk devotionals.

Bread for our hearts devotionals.

Why don’t you join in with our Lent Challenge by putting your name on the list at the back of the church.

During Lent you will be given the name of someone in the congregation to invite or visit for coffee.

This will be someone who you may not normally meet up with. This will be a lovely way to get to know each other better.

Lent Course – dates for your diary!

During Lent we will be running a Lent Course each Monday.

11.00 am – 12.30 pm followed by a light lunch or

7.30 pm – 9.00 pm starting with a light supper

On the 11^th March and 8th April the morning Lent Course will be followed by Communion and Lunch Club

Imagine what would happen if thousands of people were

praying every day and hundreds of churches united in asking

God for his will to be done.

Imagine whole communities becoming saturated with

the presence of God and people forsaking what is wrong,

experiencing his love and finding Christ every day

Imagine people becoming interested in the message

of Christ and widespread social changes as people

live in hope instead of despair.

Imagine discovering God to be near; answers to prayer

becoming common place and church becoming truly glorious.

Imagine… revival

Why don’t we as a whole church follow the Catching the Wave 40 Day Prayer Guide? It is full of interesting reflection and prayer points – one for each day.

Booklets available from Diane – only £3.00! or download by clicking link here

A Time of Stillness…

Escape from the chaos and busy-ness of this time of year

ST Francis Church

Quiet reflections on Sunday evenings in December

2^nd, 9^th, 16^th and 23^rd December at 7.00pm in church

Each evening starting with hot chocolate

Please join us!

WHEN      Wednesday October 31^st

WHERE    St Francis Church Hall, Beckingham Road

TIME         4.30 – 6.00pm

AGE           4-11 years

Come join us for another fantastic Quiz Night – Saturday 6^th October

We will be having a quiz together with a fish and chip supper at ST Francis.

The cost will be £10.00 for adults and £5.00 for children.

Please sign up at the back of the church.

Further details from Dawn Murrell Tel: 01483 823557quiz night