Service of Holy Communion and Ashing at 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
Holy Rood Swinton
Holy Rood Swinton, Moorside Road Swinton Salford, M27 0HJ, United Kingdom
Lent 2023 begins with a Service of Holy Communion at 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday. 14th February 2024. The service is being held at Holy Rood Church on Moorside Road in Swinton for this service which will include the opportunity for "Ashing", the cross is marked on our foreheads using the ashes of burnt palm crosses.

St Mark's Church Worsley

We would love to welcome you to join us at St Mark's Church, Worsley where our main Sunday morning service starts at 11am. We also have a service of Holy Communion at 8am on a Sunday morning, please see the "Services and events" page for more information.

Join us for a short Family Service in church at 9:30am on a Sunday Morning. This regular service is in place of Tiny Church and Mini Matins ~ we would love to have you with us! 

PLease join us this Christmas as we # Follow The Star! Special Services and events include: 

Sunday 15th December 2pm Christingle Service for all the family

Sunday 22nd December 6:30pm Traditional Service Of Nine Lessons And Carols

Tuesday 24th December 2pm Family Crib Service 

The Family Playgroup meets in the church hall from 9:30am until 11:30am on Wednesday mornings during term time; there is more information on the "Services and events" page. 

Baptism/Christening and Wedding enquiries: please contact us using the "Get in touch" page or call in at one of our services; we'd love to welcome you to St Mark's.

St Mark's School: The forms to enroll for entry at St Mark's School are now available in church after each Sunday service.

St Mark's Legacy Policy:  please see the new page added in October 2021 regarding the legacy policy at St Mark's Worsley. We hope that this explains clearly to you what the church's policy on legacies is.

Fundraising by direct donation or when buying through Amazon Smile. Please help us to continue the work of the church  during this extraordinary time. There is a 'Donate Now' page to your left for direct donations. Alternatively here is a link for people who shop via Amazon Smile to help raise money for church - simply click on the link below and as you shop Amazon will automatically pledge to donate to church:  https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1132732-0           ~       Your support is much appreciated!

Safeguarding: is very important to us at St Mark's Church in Worsley. Please see the panel below for full Safeguarding information

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Service of Holy Communion and Ashing at 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday

for 1 hour
Holy Rood Swinton
Holy Rood Swinton, Moorside Road Swinton Salford, M27 0HJ, United Kingdom

Lent 2023 begins with a Service of Holy Communion at 7:30pm on Ash Wednesday. 14th February 2024. The service is being held at Holy Rood Church on Moorside Road in Swinton for this service which will include the opportunity for "Ashing", the cross is marked on our foreheads using the ashes of burnt palm crosses.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding: at St Mark's Church in Worsley we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all. We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser who is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at [email protected] or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

Out of Hours Support: The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

In the case of an emergency: iIf you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

Helplines: NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)