Messy Church

In March, May, June, August, September, November, December. Every Second Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
All Saints Youth and Community Centre
All Saints Youth and Community Centre, Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 1LR

PARENTS/GUARDIANS/ADULT CHAPERONES NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT EACH TIME FOR SAKE OF CRAFTS PROVISION AND CATERING
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.
It's primarily for people who don't already belong to another form of church.
It meets at a time (and sometimes in a place) that suits people who don't already belong to church.
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for, and should include, people of all ages, adults and children.
It's fun.
It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age - a congregation that is as valuable and worthy of investment as any of your other congregations.
It models and promotes good ways of growing as a family: a nuclear family, an extended family, and a global and local church family.
Its aim is to introduce Jesus, to give an opportunity to encounter him and to grow closer to him.
Messy Church is part of BRF which believes, with the historic churches, in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Messy Church is resourced, supported and enabled by BRF.
Most Messy Churches meet once a month, although a few meet more frequently or more occasionally.

All Saints Newton Heath

As a worshipping community, we've been here since at least 1556.   The present building was dedicated on All Saints Day 1816.

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Get in touch

The Reverend Andrew Wickens LL.M, FRSA, ARCM

All Saints Rectory
2 Culcheth Lane
Newton Heath
Manchester

M40 1LR
Rectory
0161 219 1807
Rector's mobile phone.
07596 514 541

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Messy Church

In March, May, June, August, September, November, December. Every Second Thursday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
All Saints Youth and Community Centre
All Saints Youth and Community Centre, Culcheth Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 1LR

PARENTS/GUARDIANS/ADULT CHAPERONES NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT EACH TIME FOR SAKE OF CRAFTS PROVISION AND CATERING
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality.
It's primarily for people who don't already belong to another form of church.
It meets at a time (and sometimes in a place) that suits people who don't already belong to church.
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables. All elements are for, and should include, people of all ages, adults and children.
It's fun.
It's a church for people at all stages of their faith journey and of any age - a congregation that is as valuable and worthy of investment as any of your other congregations.
It models and promotes good ways of growing as a family: a nuclear family, an extended family, and a global and local church family.
Its aim is to introduce Jesus, to give an opportunity to encounter him and to grow closer to him.
Messy Church is part of BRF which believes, with the historic churches, in one God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Messy Church is resourced, supported and enabled by BRF.
Most Messy Churches meet once a month, although a few meet more frequently or more occasionally.

Our Benefice

Safeguarding

The Parish of St All Saints, Newton Heath, Manchester

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH



The following policy was agreed, after review, at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 28th March 2023

In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:

· Promoting a safer environment and culture.

· Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.

· Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

· Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

· Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

· Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Parish will:

· Create a safe and caring place for all.

· Have a named Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer (PSCPO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.

· Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

· Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.

· Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

· Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

· Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.

· Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

· Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.

· Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

· Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.

Mrs Jennifer O’Neill Parish Safeguarding and Child Protection Officer
Elected at the APCM for 2022 held on 21st May 2023

Incumbent The Reverend Andrew Wickens, LL.M, FRSA, ARCM

Date: 21st May 2023