All Saints Worthen
Welcome to All Saints Church Worthen, a Grade I listed building which stands in the heart of our village. Here we are committed to reaching out to as many people as possible and to living out our faith through worship and prayer and new initiatives.
The Church as a community is very present - we have an in person service each Sunday in Worthen. You will hopefully see that we aim to cater to all ages in all ways. If you have any queries about any of the above please do not hesitate to get in touch with either ourselves, the Church Wardens or our Rev David Moss.All Saints Church also has a very active Facebook Page so please do keep an eye out. Also if you would like to join our e-mail list to receive prayers and any Church news, please contact us on [email protected].
The parish of Worthen 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Hereford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (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.
Ann & Vicky Jones
Get in touch
Reverend David Moss
Safeguarding
"Our parish church in Worthen is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Benefice Safeguarding Officer (PSO): Mrs Sam Churms who can be contacted on [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer Mrs Lisa Anderson:
07999 028076 email [email protected] either will respond without delay to every complaint and will cooperate with the police, local authority and diocese in any investigation made which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed.
We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone who is in a position of trust.
We will always follow current legislation, guidance and recognised best practice.
We will also follow the general policy guidance of the Church of England, which is based on the following six over-arching policy commitments:
1. Promote a safer environment and culture
2. Safely recruiting and support all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
3. Respond promptly to every Safeguarding concern or allegation
4. Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
5. Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
6. Respond to those who may pose a present risk to others.
All Saints' Church Worthen PCC (Parochial Church Council) foundation values include a commitment to:
The Gospel,
Human Rights and the Law
Good Safeguarding practice and learning from the past
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."