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Holy Trinity, Throcking
Welcome!
Welcome to the beautiful ancient Holy Trinity Church, Throcking. We are the smallest of the five parishes that form the United Benefice of Ardeley, Benington, Cottered, Throcking and Walkern. Our Priest-in-Charge is Rev Mark Bailey, who lives in Cottered Rectory with his wife Sue.
Our tiny church finally reopened for services on 17th October 2021, having been closed since March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Everyone is welcome to attend our services, which have now resumed at 11am on the 3rd Sunday every month.
Safeguarding Statement
The parish of Throcking is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, who advise our Parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Peter, Benington
Wherever you are on your journey of faith St Peter's welcome's you. We are an inclusive church, serving all who live within our village community and those who wish to join with us from beyond. We have a particularly close relationship with our school, Benington Church of England Primary School and welcome families whose children attend our school, wherever they may live.
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St John the Baptist, Cottered
Welcome!
Welcome to our beautiful ancient church of St John the Baptist, Cottered. We are one of the five parishes that form the United Benefice of Ardeley, Benington, Cottered, Throcking and Walkern. The Priest-in-Charge of our Benefice is Rev Mark Bailey, who lives in Cottered Rectory with his wife Sue.
Worship services are held on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. On 3rd Sundays the service takes place at our historic sister church, Holy Trinity Throcking.
Safeguarding Statement
The parish of Cottered is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information, including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, who advise our Parish Safeguarding Officer. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.
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St Mary the Virgin
"The parish of Walkern is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans’s safeguarding pages contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
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