St Mary Magdalene, Walkeringham

Oswaldbeck Benefice

After working closely together from 2020, Bishop’s Council approved formation of the Oswaldbeck Benefice in early 2022. The Benefice takes its name from the 1086 Domesday Book. There, the area was the Hundred of Oswaldbeck, in the County of Nottinghamshire. The term ‘hundred’ is first recorded in the laws of Edmund I (939–46) as a measure of land and the area served by a hundred court. Bassetlaw was a wapentake (equivalent to a hundred). The wapentake covered an area roughly equivalent to the modern Bassetlaw local government district. The place name Bassetlaw means the hill of the people of Bersa, an early Anglo-Saxon leader.

There are six churches in the Benefice: in the villages of Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, Misterton, Walkeringham, and West Stockwith - in north Nottinghamshire. (Walkeringham Parish Church is currently closed.)

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Churches in Benefice

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All Saints, Beckingham

***FOR DETAILS OF ALL SERVICES (REMEMBRANCE & CHRISTMAS), GO TO NOTICE SHEETS UNDER NEWS & NOTICES***

NEWS & UPDATES

Feel free to come into Church and sit and enjoy the peace and tranquillity and be alone with your thoughts at any time.

See the post elsewhere (News & Notices) giving details of services, when and where. The church is now open every day from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Go to the Facebook page for All Saints' Parish Church in Misterton for the latest updates and links to online services and links to the Bishop's Start the Day series.

START THE DAY
Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah produce a series of monthly morning briefings. You can find them on the Facebook page (All Saints' Parish Church Misterton) along with a lot more news.

SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Beckingham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Dick Dickinson, 01427 848 519

In the Benefice: Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01777 816003

In the Diocese: 01636 817200 during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, e-mail the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Out of Hours for Children & Adults: Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)
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St Peter's, Clayworth

***FOR DETAILS OF ALL SERVICES (REMEMBRANCE & CHRISTMAS), GO TO NOTICE SHEETS UNDER NEWS & NOTICES***

See the post elsewhere (News & Notices) giving details of services, when and where. The church is now open every day from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Go to the Facebook page for All Saints' Parish Church in Misterton for the latest updates and links to online services and links to the Bishop's Start the Day series.

START THE DAY
Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah have produced a series of monthly morning briefings.

If you have missed any of the previous ones, you can find them all here:

https://southwell.anglican.org/start-the-day-with-bishop-paul-and-sarah/

SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Clayworth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Sarah Elliott.

In the Benefice: Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01777 816003

In the Diocese: 01636 817200 during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, e-mail the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Out of Hours for Children & Adults: Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)
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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley

***FOR DETAILS OF ALL SERVICES (REMEMBRANCE & CHRISTMAS), GO TO NOTICE SHEETS UNDER NEWS & NOTICES***

Thank you for visiting our page. The church is situated in the centre of our lovely village and everyone is most welcome. Do come along to one of our services which are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month and say hello!

START THE DAY

Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah have produced a series of monthly morning briefings. Here is the link:

https://southwell.anglican.org/start-the-day-on-first-fridays-with-bishop-paul-and-sarah-142-6th-may-2022/
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All Saints' Parish Church, Misterton

***SEE THE NEWS & NOTICES SECTION (NOTICE SHEETS) FOR DETAILS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS. LOOK FOR THE FULL LISTING TO FIND DETAILS OF ALL THAT'S ON IN EACH OF THE CHURCHES IN THE BENEFICE***

See the post in News & Notices giving details of services, when, and where. The church continues to be open for private worship on Sundays and Wednesdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm. On Wednesdays, there is a service of Morning Worship at 10.00am for around half an hour followed by tea/coffee.

Go to the Church's Facebook page for links to the Bishop's regular bulletin and other online services.

START THE MONTH
Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah produce a series of monthly morning briefings. You can find them on this Church's Facebook page (All Saints' Parish Church Misterton) along with a lot more news.

SAFEGUARDING
Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Hazel Brand, Parish Safeguarding Officer, 01427 891376

In the Benefice, Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01777 816003

In the Diocese: 01636 817200 during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, e-mail the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Out of Hours for Children & Adults: Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546).

SAFEGUARDING POLICY ADOPTED

At the meeting of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) on Monday 26 April 2021, it was unanimously agreed to adopt the policy, Promoting a Safer Church. A copy can be found online at https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.

It outlines Misterton Parish Church's commitment 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.
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St Mary Magdalene, Walkeringham

***SEE THE NEWS & NOTICES SECTION (NOTICE SHEETS) FOR DETAILS OF SERVICES AND EVENTS. LOOK FOR THE FULL LISTING TO FIND DETAILS OF ALL THAT'S ON IN EACH OF THE CHURCHES IN THE BENEFICE***

The Church is currently closed but the intention is to hold occasional services, once a new vicar has been appointed. Currently, there are no churchwardens and no Parochial Church Council so services are not possible.

The Diocese is aware of the difficult season that church communities have faced in these past months and is therefore especially grateful for the extra care extended to Walkeringham parish from neighbouring churches. The Archdeacon of Newark looks forward to discerning the opportunities for new ministry and relationship between the church and its community and welcomes local support in this.

Look out for announcements about the appointment of a new vicar in due course. For the full story, see the News & Notices section.

Meanwhile, Walkeringham residents are very welcome at services at any of our other churches across the Oswaldbeck Benefice (Beckingham, Clayworth, Gringley, Misterton, and West Stockwith).

SERVICES RE-STARTED
Across the Oswaldbeck Benefice, church services have re-started on Sundays or Wednesdays (in Misterton). Other churches are also open for private worship. They are:

Daily, Clayworth 10.00am - 4.00pm
Daily, Misterton, 10.00am-4.00pm (Wednesday service of Morning Worship, 10.00-10.30am)
Daily, Beckingham, 10.30am-3.30pm
Daily, West Stockwith, 10.00am-4.00pm
Daily, Gringley, 10.00am-4.00pm.

See the post in News & Notices giving further details of services, when and where. If you're going into one of the churches, everyone is urged to be cautious. In addition to the above, please remember that if wishing to light a votive candle in memory of a loved one, bring your own lighter or matches.

Go to the Facebook page for All Saints' Parish Church in Misterton for the latest updates and links to online services.

START THE DAY

Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah produce a series of monthly morning briefings.

If you have missed any of the previous ones, you can find them all here:

https://southwell.anglican.org/start-the-day-with-bishop-paul-and-sarah/

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

All Coronavirus restrictions are now lifted – at the churches where it is administered, Holy Communion is served in two kinds: either the wafer on its own or wafer with the common cup. Some people choose to wear a face covering – it is entirely a matter of choice. Holy Communion is now administered at the altar rail.

See the post elsewhere (News & Notices) giving details of services, when and where.

Go to the Facebook page for All Saints' Parish Church in Misterton for the latest updates and links to online services and links to the Bishop's Start the Day series.

SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Walkeringham is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Church closed so no Parish Safeguarding Officer.

In the Benefice: Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01777 816003

In the Diocese: 01636 817200 during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, e-mail the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Out of Hours for Children & Adults: Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)
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St Mary's Church, West Stockwith

***SEE NEWS & NOTICES (NOTICE SHETS) FOR AN UPDATE ON SERVICES ACROSS THE BENEFICE***

NEWS AND UPDATES

See the post elsewhere (News & Notices) giving details of services, when and where. The church is now open every day from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Go to the Facebook page for All Saints' Parish Church in Misterton for the latest updates and links to online services and links to the Bishop's Start the Day series.

START THE DAY
Within our own Diocese, Bishop Paul and Sarah have produced a series of morning briefings.

If you have missed any of the previous ones, you can find them all here:

https://southwell.anglican.org/start-the-day-with-bishop-paul-and-sarah/

SAFEGUARDING
The parish of West Stockwith is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham’s safeguarding pages contains vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."

Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:

In the Parish: Stephanie Baines, Parish Safeguarding Officer, 07500 043 842

In the Benefice: Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, 01777 816003

In the Diocese: 01636 817200 during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, e-mail the safeguarding team at [email protected]

Out of Hours for Children & Adults: Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546

If you have an immediate or emergency safeguarding concern, contact the Police on 999 or statutory agencies for:

A child or vulnerable adult in Nottinghamshire – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) 0300 500 8080

A child in Nottingham City – Child & Families Direct 0115 876 4800

A vulnerable adult in Nottingham City – 0300 131 0300 (Out of hours Duty team 0300 456 4546)

St Mary Magdalene, Walkeringham

Oswaldbeck Benefice

Churches in Benefice

All Saints, Beckingham

St Peter's, Clayworth

St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley

All Saints' Parish Church, Misterton

St Mary Magdalene, Walkeringham

St Mary's Church, West Stockwith