Safeguarding Sunday – Love Always Protects

for 1 hour
Ingatestone: St Edmund & St Mary
High Street Ingatestone, CM4 9DN, United Kingdom

Join us on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 9:45 am for a special Morning Prayer service at St Edmund and St Mary Parish Church, Ingatestone, as we mark Safeguarding Sunday.

This year's national theme, “Love Protects”, draws inspiration from 1 Corinthians 13:7 – “Love always protects.”

Together, we will reflect on how God's love calls us to care for one another, protect those who are vulnerable, and build a church community where everyone feels safe, respected and welcomed.

Whether you are a regular member of our congregation or visiting for the first time, you are warmly welcome.

We look forward to worshipping with you.

Ingatestone: St Edmund & St Mary

Welcome to St Edmund & St Mary’s Church, Ingatestone

Set in the heart of our village, St Edmund & St Mary’s offers a warm and open welcome to all. Whether you are looking to join us for Sunday worship, explore our rich Christian heritage, or simply find a quiet space for personal reflection, you are most welcome here.

Worship & Community Life

  • Sunday Worship: Join us every Sunday morning at 9:45 AM as we gather in prayer, song, and thanksgiving.

  • Families & Youth: We enjoy a close partnership with Ingatestone & Fryerning C of E Junior School, welcoming children and young families to all services and special celebrations.

  • Seasonal Celebrations: From Harvest and Remembrance to Christmas and Easter, our church is a vibrant space where faith and community meet.

Visiting Us

  • Location: High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9DU

  • Facilities: Level access, heating, and on-site toilet facilities available.

  • Open Daily: Our historic Grade I listed church, famous for its 15th-century red-brick tower, is open daily for visitors and quiet prayer.

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Get in touch

Revd. Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani

Priest-in-Charge
07827 668169
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Safeguarding Sunday – Love Always Protects

for 1 hour
Ingatestone: St Edmund & St Mary
High Street Ingatestone, CM4 9DN, United Kingdom

Join us on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 9:45 am for a special Morning Prayer service at St Edmund and St Mary Parish Church, Ingatestone, as we mark Safeguarding Sunday.

This year's national theme, “Love Protects”, draws inspiration from 1 Corinthians 13:7 – “Love always protects.”

Together, we will reflect on how God's love calls us to care for one another, protect those who are vulnerable, and build a church community where everyone feels safe, respected and welcomed.

Whether you are a regular member of our congregation or visiting for the first time, you are warmly welcome.

We look forward to worshipping with you.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding at St Edmund & St Mary’s Church, Ingatestone
We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and protective environment for children, young people, and adults from all harm. We follow the House of Bishops’ safeguarding guidance and policies, working continuously to uphold standard safety practices across all parish activities.

Parish Safeguarding Contact
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, or if you have any questions regarding safeguarding within our parish community, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer:

Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO): Mrs René Horner

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07522 622543

Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Our parish is supported by the Diocese of Chelmsford’s Safeguarding Team. If you wish to speak directly to a Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) or need independent advice:

Diocesan Safeguarding Duty Phone: 01245 294444

Safeguarding Email: [email protected]

Diocesan Website: chelmsford.anglican.org/safeguarding

Immediate Danger or Out-of-Hours Concerns
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, or if you believe a child or adult is in immediate danger:

In an Emergency: Call 999 to reach the Police immediately.

Essex Local Authority Social Care:

Children’s Social Care (Essex): Call 0345 603 7627 (or 0345 606 1212 out-of-hours)

Adult Social Care Direct (Essex): Call 0345 603 7630 (or 0345 606 1212 out-of-hours)

NSPCC Helpline (for child concerns): Call 0808 800 5000

Diocesan Safeguarding Contacts