St Mary's Kintbury with Avington
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone who has recently moved into our friendly village. If you are a regular churchgoer or an occasional visitor please come along, and join us at our beautiful church, situated in the centre of the village.
We hold regular weekly services, two 8am Book of Common Prayer Communion Services on the first and third Sunday of the month. These use formal language, last approximately 30 mins, and include a short reflection. There are two Sung Common Worship Holy Communions services at 9.45 am on the second and third Sundays of the month. They last approximately 1hr and 15mins with a children's corner with activities available. A more informal service happens on the first Sunday of every month which lasts approximately 45mins. There are also the occasional Mattins or Evening prayer services plus special services such as 'Pimms and Hymns' advertised throughout the year.
You can always be sure of a warm welcome.
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.
• Respond 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 coverage for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
• Display on 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 Bishop's 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, and 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: Jenny Veasey as the Parish Safeguarding Officer
Email: [email protected]
Incumbent Revd Canon Annette Shannon
Churchwarden: Gill Guy
Email: [email protected]
Date: 10/9/2024
