Related Churches
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St Catherine's, Eskdale
"The parish of Eskdale: St Catherine 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 Carlisle’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."
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St Michael and All Angels, Muncaster
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St Bega's, Eskdale Green
The Parish of Eskdale: St Catherine's and St Bega's Churches are committed to:
1 Promoting a safer environment and culture
2 Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the Church
3 Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
4 Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons
5 Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons
6 Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED
that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Advisor or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services or the Police without delay.
For further Information go to:
https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding
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St Michael's Bootle
St Michael's and All Angels is the largest church in the parish of the Black Combe Churches, sharing worship with the churches of St Mary's Whicham, St Mary's Whitbeck and St John's Corney.
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St John the Baptist
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St Peter's, Drigg
St Peter's, Drigg is part of the Western Lake District Churches (WLDC) Benefice, the ecumenical South Calder Mission Community and of Churches Together in Seascale and District.
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St Paul's, Irton
Welcome to St Paul's; this striking Victorian Church stands on an ancient religious site above Irton and enjoys spectacular views across the fields to the fells. In the Churchyard is a Celtic Cross around which Christians have gathered for worship since the ninth century. Irton Church continues this tradition today, drawing a scattered community together both socially and spiritually.
The parish of Irton: St Paul 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 Carlisle’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.
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St Mary's Whicham
St Mary's is a attractive Grade 2 listed church sitting at the foot of Black Combe in the picturesque Whicham Valley.The churchyard is particularly spectacular in spring, when it is filled with snowdrops, crocus and daffodils. It is at the start of a popular path for walkers up Black Combe and the church is illustrated in Wainwright's fellwalking guides (Outlying Fells, p 166)..
The congregation is mainly drawn from the villages of Silecroft and Kirksanton as well as from the farms and houses of the Whicham Valley. The congregation is friendly and welcoming and the services offers a mixture of traditional, family and more modern.
The church is part of the parish of the Black Combe Churches, sharing worship with the churches of St Michael's Bootle, St Mary's Whitbeck and St John's Corney.
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St Mary's Whitbeck
Whitbeck St Mary is a simple rectangular church, grade 2 listed. Its origins are possibly 12th Century, but it was altered in the 19th Century. The nave and small chancel are separated by an arch, and the interior is unusually light and airy.
The congregation is friendly and welcoming and the local community are very committed to maintaining the presence of the church and help with its upkeep. A team meets regularly in spring and summer to keep the grounds tidy and attractive.
The church is part of the parish of the Black Combe Churches, sharing worship with the churches of St Michael's Bootle, St Mary's Whicham and St John's Corney.
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