St James, Arnside

Welcome to the Parish Church of Saint James, situated in the beautiful village of Arnside on the shores of Morecambe Bay in the South Lakes of Cumbria. 

As a church community, working alongside Arnside Christians Together and our partners in the Kent Estuary Mission Community, we seek to share the good news of God's love in Christ with all. 

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The Reverend Andrew B Norman, Priest-in-Charge

49 Church Hill
Arnside
Cumbria
LA5 0DW

LA5 0DW
Priest-in-Charge
015395 62355
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2024-12 - St James Arnside - Newsletter - December 2024 and January 2025.pdf

The St James' Arnside parish newsletter for December 2024 and January 2025.

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Safeguarding

The Parochial Church Council of The Parish Church of Saint James, Arnside have adopted unanimously 'Promoting a Safe Church' (The Church of England's House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy for Children and Adults) to ensure the care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities.

The Parish of St James, Arnside is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Yvonne Service (t: 015247 62019 / e: [email protected])

Further information can be found on the Diocesan website (https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/safeguarding/).

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop - t: 07458 016884 / e: [email protected]

If Joanna is unavailable and you are concerned that an adult is being abused, or at risk, you should report it by contacting Adult Social Care, Cumberland Council. Emergency Out of Hours - 01228 526690 OR Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub on 0300 373 2724.

If you believe that a child or adult is in immediate danger or requires medical attention, call the emergency services on 999.

Helplines:

· NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child and need advice or guidance on what to do.

· Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.

· National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse or need help to report.

· Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.

· Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

· Victim Support Cumbria: 0300 303 0157. Emotional and practical advice to help people affected by crime in Cumbria.

· LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428

· Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327

· Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602

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