Our Rector, Revd Adam Whittle, is fundraising for two causes that are very close to his heart. The first is to support his sister-in-law, Gemma Small, who is living with terminal cancer. We are raising money to help cover the costs of life-prolonging treatment that could give her more precious time with her loved ones. The second is for St Mark’s—we are undertaking a much-needed restoration project to preserve and renew our building so it can continue to serve our community for years to come. Any support you can offer, whether financial or through sharing this appeal, would mean the world to us. Any donations will be split 50/50 between the two causes. Please gift aid the proportion of the donation allocated to St Mark’s if possible.
Sunday 8th December 10am Toy Service: please bring new/unwrapped toys and gifts to go to Wood Street MissionSunday 15th December 6:30pm Service Of Lessons & Carols: please join us for a traditional carol service with seasonal refreshments served in the hall afterwards. Christmas Eve, Tuesday 24th December 4pm Christingle Service for all the family and at 8pm The First Communion Of Christmas; Sung Eucharist with carolsWednesday 25th December 10am Christmas Day Sung Eucharist with carols
Safeguarding at Holy Rood Church in Swinton.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 our Parish Safeguarding Officer Heather Latham by email on heather.l_6@outlook.comThe Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958Out 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 2222National 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)