This ancient church is situated at the heart of the small town of Malpas. It is a fine example of medieval architecture and has witnessed to the truths of the Christian faith for over 1,000 years. The present building mainly dates from the middle of the fifteenth-century.
The church is very much involved in the life of the town and wider community, and has particularly strong links with the local primary schools.
Worship at St Oswald’s is focused on the Eucharist; thought-through liturgy is valued and finds expression in the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Along side our regular services here are family services and community and civic services.
At St Oswald's, St John's, and Holy Trinity 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 safeguarding officers/team. Our Safeguarding Lead for St Oswald's and St John's is Rev Janine Arnott: [email protected], Tel: 01948 860922 and our Safer Recruitment Lead is Sue Anderson. Our Safeguarding Officer at Holy Trinity is Julia Dakin: [email protected] Tel: 07763461755
Our Diocesan Safeguard contact is Sean Augustin: [email protected]. The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales - 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. Email: [email protected] Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056 Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00 Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00 Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00 Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours) Parent Line: 0808 800 2222 National Domestic Abuse 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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults. Details of our safeguarding policy can be found here. https://www.malpasthreapwoodbickerton.org.uk/groups/387659/safeguarding.aspx