Hoole St Michael's
Welcome to St Michael and All Angels Church, Hoole.
“To Know Christ and Make Him Known”
At St Michael’s we hope Christians will have the opportunity to deepen their faith and those exploring Christianity will be able to find out more.
Come and join us on Sundays at 9.00am for a traditional said service of Holy Communion or at 10.30am with clear Bible teaching and wonderful music with hymns old and new.
There is a relaxed friendly atmosphere and toys at the back of Church for our younger members of the congregation.
During the Bible readings and sermon, children 0-11 meet in the Lodge for Childrens Church.
Families with children are especially welcome, and also to our monthly Family Church at 3.45pm.
Get in touch
Revd Mandy Hughes
Safeguarding
Contact our church wardens for all safeguarding matters. See contact page.
Promoting a Safer Church
Hoole St Michael & All Angels Church have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here: cofe-policy-statement.pdf (churchofengland.org)
We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church. This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.
Reporting a concern
If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999
Church wardens can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Team Contact Details
[email protected]
Tel: 01254 503088
Assistant DSA, Sophie Booth
[email protected] 07468971759
DSA, Catherine Smith,
[email protected] 07711485170
Safeguarding Trainer, Andrea Richards
[email protected] 07484073146
Safeguarding Administrator, Claudia Aspey
[email protected] 01254 503088
Address: Diocese Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Business Park, Blackburn, BB1 2QE
Safeguarding concerns in a school/university/prison/healthcare setting should be raised with the relevant organisation's Safeguarding team.
Finding support
Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
If you have been affected, however long ago, Safe Spaces can provide you with support.
Contact SafeSpaces
We understand reporting abuse may be very difficult and that not everyone may want to contact the church directly. Below is a list of other agencies that are available to assist either on a 24-hour basis or through specialist helplines and services:
Thirty-one: Eight: 0303 003 1111 (out of hours and weekend safeguarding advice)
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).