St Stephen's Church is situated where Willow Street becomes Brook Street (later Buxton Road), near Congleton's park and leisure centre (see map here). The building was completed in 1860, and has a picturesque interior with main nave and side aisles.
Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Dorothy Dentith (01260 272637) [email protected] or the Acting Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor Sean Augustin (07704 338885).
You can contact the Diocese of Chester directly for all reporting and enquires please email [email protected]. (monitored 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or call 01928 718834 ext. 259 between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. For out-of-hours safeguarding advice, ring their partner organisation, Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 1111.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.