St John the Divine

Welcome to St John the Divine Acklington. The church is open daily for individual prayer.

A range of services (formal and informal) are available in church, on-line and by telephone. Acklington is part of the benefice of Acklington, Shilbottle and Warkworth.

We look forward to meeting you. Please do get in touch if you need any assistance to find what you are looking for.

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Get in touch

Ann McDougal - general enquiries

07940368036
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Holy Communion

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday at for 30 mins
St John the Divine
Acklington Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE65 9BL, United Kingdom
St James, Shilbottle, Alnwick
Middle Lane Shilbottle Alnwick, NE66 2XR, United Kingdom
St Lawrence Warkworth
Dial Place Warkworth Northumberland, NE65 0UR, United Kingdom

A reflective said service lasting 25 mins.

Week one.
St Lawrence Warkworth, Saturday 9am.
The Haven Shilbottle, Monday 10am.
St John the Divine, Acklington, Tuesday 9.30am.
St James Shilbottle, Wednesday 9.30am.

Week Two.
St James Shilbottle, Saturday 10am.
St John the Divine, Acklington, Tuesday 9.30am.
St Lawrence Warkworth, Thursday 9.30am.

Week Three.
St Lawrence Warkworth, Sunday 9am (said).
St James Shilbottle, Sunday 10am.
St John the Divine, Acklington, Sunday 11am.

Week Four.
St John the Divine, Acklington, Sunday 11am.
St James Shilbottle, Wednesday 9.30am.
St Lawrence Warkworth, Thursday 9.30am.

Check attached document, service schedule for more details.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding

The PCC of St John the Divine have adopted The House of Bishops 'Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement. Details of this can be found on Promoting a Safer Church - The Church of England.

More details can be found on the Diocese of Newcastle website safeguarding section

If you have any concerns personally or about another individual there is very helpful guidance in the following document 'You will be listened to'

If you have concerns, here are details of people you can contact for help:

Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Adviser: Jill Thirlaway
[email protected]

Parish Priest : Helen O'Sullivan
Tel : 01665712002 Email : [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Officer : Ann McDougal
Email : [email protected]

Further support

If you would like further support, there are a wealth of different organisations who can provide advice and guidance, beyond the Church. These include:

Age UK: provides support and advice for older people 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm every day
Childline: helpline for those 18yrs or younger 0800 1111 24hrs
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse. 0808 2000 247 24hrs
Switchboard LGBT helpline: supports those who are LGBTQ+. 0345 330 3030 9am-9pm weekdays
Respect Men's Advice Line: for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse. 0808 8010327 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm
NAPAC: supports recovery from childhood abuse 0808 801 0331 10am-9pm Mon-Thurs; 10am to 6pm Fri
NSPCC helpline: provides advice on child protection across a range of sectors. 0808 800 5000 8am-10pm Mon to Fri; 9am-6pm weekends
Samaritans: for those who are struggling to cope, or having suicidal thoughts 116 123 24hrs a day