Candlemass celebration

for 1 hour
SAINT ANDREW’S, WEST KIRBY
Graham Road off Meols Drive West Kirby Wirral, CH48 5DE, United Kingdom
Mass to celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the Temple where he is recongnised by SImeon and Anna as God's chosen one:
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

SAINT ANDREW’S, WEST KIRBY

Welcome to St Andrew's West Kirby.

Our Spiritual Commitment

St Andrew's, West Kirby is a warm, welcoming Church in the Anglo Catholic tradition. This means you will get a traditional service full of beauty and a sense of spirituality. All are welcome at our Services - come and join us. 

 OUR MAIN SUNDAY MASS at 1100am 

This is our main service of the week with hymns and coffee together afterwards. It lasts just over an hour. There are other services well  - explore this site to see what we can offer. 

Live Streamed Mass Sunday at 11:00am on YouTube - you can see our channel with this link.

Our Community Commitment

St Andrew's is an active part of the community of West Kirby. If you are a resident or a visitor, click on the link below to see what is happening here

Our Community Diary

Our Safeguarding Commitment

Please see our Safeguarding Policy below

Our Charity Commitment

We are a registered Charity: THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW, WEST KIRBY and you can check our details by using our registered code: 1204126

Charity details can be checked here: 

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/

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Father Brian Bell

2 Lingdale Road
West Kirby
Wirral
Merseyside

CH48 5DQ
Vicar
0151 633 2185
Vicar
07835 721 372

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Candlemass celebration

for 1 hour
SAINT ANDREW’S, WEST KIRBY
Graham Road off Meols Drive West Kirby Wirral, CH48 5DE, United Kingdom

Mass to celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the Temple where he is recongnised by SImeon and Anna as God's chosen one:
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Safeguarding

The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 24 July 2024
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

• Promoting a safer environment and culture.
• Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
• Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
• Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
• Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
• Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:
• Create a safe and caring place for all.
• Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
• Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
• Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
• Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
• Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
• Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
• Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
• Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
• Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
• Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Ken Jones as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
Incumbent Fr Brian Bell
Churchwardens Catherine Loveland, Paul Nelson
Date: 24 July 2024