Welcome to St. Mary the Virgin, Little Bentley (parish website: https://www.littlebentley.net/st-marys-church)! We are part of the Tendring and Dedham Parishes (group website: https://www.tendringdedhamparishes.org.uk/), a friendly group of parishes in rural north Essex, part of the Harwich Deanery in the Diocese of Chelmsford. We are excited about sharing the message of God's love in Constable Country and the Tendring Hundred. Our Rural Missioners are Revd. John Saxon and Revd. Phillip Young. Visit one of our website to learn more!
Our parish of Little Bentley: St Mary the Virgin is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Chelmsford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected]. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.