We are a church worshipping in a "messy catholic" style. We like candles, We like incense. We like great music. We like liturgy. We like decent coffee. We love Jesus and try to follow his example.
We are a member of the Inclusive Church movement, actively working against discrimination in the church. We are LGBTQI+ friendly.
Everyone is welcome.
St Mary of Eton church is committed to:
We are committed to respectful pastoral ministry to all Children and Vulnerable adults within our church community.
We are committed, within our church community, to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people.
We will carefully select and train all those with any pastoral responsibility within the Church, including the use of Criminal Records Bureau disclosures where legal or appropriate.
We will respond without delay to any complaint made that a child or adult for whom we were responsible has been harmed, cooperating with police and the local authority in any investigation.
We will seek to offer informed pastoral care to anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with them an appropriate healing ministry.
We will challenge any abuse of power by anyone in a position of trust.
We will care for and supervise any member of our church community known to have offended against a Child or vulnerable person.
St Mary of Eton Church Safeguarding Officers:
Joanna Towlson 07984339006
Syleta Samuel 07771905525
Diocese of London
Jo Bingham, Safeguarding Advisor for Stepney Area 0207 932 1224
Out of hours advice from Thirtyone:eight 0303 003 1111
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS): 0845 1204550
