St Lawrence Warkworth
Welcome - This beautiful church is home to an inclusive community which has worshiped and worked together here for close to 900 years.
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The church is open daily throughout the year for visitors and individual prayer. Prayers left by our visitors are offered at our regular services.
There are a wide range of services throughout the week (formal and informal) in church, on-line and by telephone. Warkworth is part of the benefice of Acklington, Shilbottle & Warkworth.
We look forward to meeting you. Please do get in touch if you need any assistance to find what you are looking for.
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Safeguarding
The PCC of St Lawrence have adopted The House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement. Details of this can be found on Promoting a Safer Church - The Church of England.
More details can be found on the Diocese of Newcastle website safeguarding section
If you have any concerns personally or about another individual there is very helpful guidance in the following document 'You will be listened to'
If you have concerns, here are details of people you can contact for help:
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser : Carol Butler
Tel : 07825167016 Email : [email protected]
Parish Priest : Helen O'Sullivan
Tel : 01665712002 Email : [email protected]
Parish Safeguarding Officer : Ann Popay
Tel : Email : [email protected]
Parish Safeguarding Policy Documents Below
Further support
If you would like further support, there are a wealth of different organisations who can provide advice and guidance, beyond the Church. These include:
Age UK: provides support and advice for older people 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm every day
Childline: helpline for those 18yrs or younger 0800 1111 24hrs
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse. 0808 2000 247 24hrs
Switchboard LGBT helpline: supports those who are LGBTQ+. 0345 330 3030 9am-9pm weekdays
Respect Men's Advice Line: for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. 0808 8010327 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm
NAPAC: supports recovery from childhood abuse 0808 801 0331 10am-9pm Mon-Thurs; 10am to 6pm Fri
NSPCC helpline: provides advice on child protection across a range of sectors. 0808 800 5000 8am-10pm Mon to Fri; 9am-6pm weekends
Samaritans: for those who are struggling to cope, or having suicidal thoughts 116 123 24hrs a day
