Welcome to St James Church
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
We are a prayerful and welcoming Anglican parish church set in the heart of Gatley village.
You will be very welcome at any of our services.
Rev. Phil Burrows
For more information visit our website https://www.stjamesgatley.org/
Our Sunday service is streamed live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/stjamesgatley
Refreshments are served in the Church Hall after the services on Sunday and Wednesday.
The church is open from 9:30am till 3:00pm each day for quiet reflection and prayer.
You can write a prayer, light a candle or leave a message in our visitors book.
St James is accessible to wheelchair users and an induction loop system is installed for those with hearing aids.
Toilets and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities are available in the Church Hall.
Every blessing to you.
At St James Church, 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 officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Diane Eaton
email: [email protected]
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
For further information from Chester Diocese click here https://www.chesterdiocese.org/safeguarding
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. 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
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
If you are victim/survivor of church based abuse/harm, 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.
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 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 (freephone Monday to Friday)