Welcome to the parish of Mitcheldean and Abenhall, which is situated within the picturesque Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, Egland.
We are an active parish and alongside our regular opportunities for worship and celebration, we also offer occasions for private and group prayer, teaching and christian fellowship.
We hold regular social events to strengthen the bonds of friendship between members of our church family and work to engage with the wider community through pastoral care, community-facing events and especially through our strong links with our local church school: Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School.
We are fortunate to have two ancient and beautiful Grade Listed church buildings to underpin our work and both are also of historic interest. St. Michael's, Abenhall has strong links with the Freeminers of the Forest of Dean while St. Michael & All Angels, Mitcheldean boasts one of the few remaining Doom Paintings in the country.
Mitcheldean Church is Open Daily 8.00am until 4.00pm.
Abenhall Church is Open to visitors by arrangement with the church warden. (Contact Sheila Baker on 01594 543522).
Mitcheldean Parish Church takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously.
At St Michael and all Angel's, 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.
We have adopted the national Church of England’s procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/promoting-safer-church-safeguarding
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 Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Services. If the risk is immediate, call 999 and ask for the Police without delay.
LOCAL CONTACTS TO SPEAK TO IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS
Parish Safeguarding offciers:
Cathy Jones 07815 996107 and Helen Dunsford 01594 543146
Parish Priest for Mitcheldean and Abenhall
Fr David Gill. 01594 542952 [email protected]
Diocese of Gloucester Safeguarding Officers
Tel: 01452 835516 (Office hours) / 07944 680320 (Out of hours Mon-Fri) Email: [email protected]
Out of hours: Phone cover for advice/guidance over weekends and bank holidays is provided by the thirtyone:eight safeguarding helpline. They can be contacted on 0303 003 1111
Further information about safeguarding arrangements in the Diocese of Gloucester is available at
www.gloucester.anglican.org/about-us/safeguarding/
OTHER CONTACTS
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action On Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141