The Parish Church of St Gregory the Great is nestled in the foothills of the Cheviots near to the historic site of Ad Gefrin. All are welcome to come and experience this ancient place of prayer and worship. A friendly welcome is to be expected, and there are usually refreshments served after our services.
Our parish of St Gregory the Great, Kirknewton has adopted the House of Bishop’s ‘Promoting a Safer Church; Safeguarding Policy Statement’.
If you are worried that a child or vulnerable adult may be suffering from any kind of abuse please contact one of the officers below. Other useful contact details are also listed.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: The Revd Fr Paul Knox 07759920454
Diocesan Safeguarding Casework Adviser: Jill Thirlaway [email protected] Tel No.07738415238.
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (Calls are free and lines are open 24 hours.) Phone if you are worried about a child.
Childline: 0800 1111 (Calls are free and lines are open 24 hours). Phone if you are child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (Calls are free and lines are open 24 hours.) Call this number if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (Calls are free and lines are open 24 hours.) Call if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141. (Calls are free, lines are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).