We are a friendly and inclusive congregation standing within the liberal catholic tradition of the Church of England based in Sidcup town centre, in the London Borough of Bexley.
St John’s Church has stood for more than 170 years, serving the people of Sidcup and the surrounding area.
We warmly welcome people of all ages and would love to see you at any of our Sunday services or social events. We have various weekly services as well as many other events taking place in the Church, Church Hall and Parish Room.
The parish of Sidcup: St John the Evangelist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Rochester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (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.
For our safeguarding policy at St. Johns and futher links please visit our website - St John The Evangelist Church Sidcup - Safeguarding
St John the Evangelist PCC operates under the guidelines laid down by the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy for children, young people and adults. The PCC adopts the policy annually and receives regular updates throughout the year.
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church, overseen by the PCC.
Our Commitments:
Promoting a safer environment and culture
Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults
Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation
Pastoral care for victims/ survivors of abuse or other affected persons
Pastoral care for those who are the subject of concern / allegations of abuse and other affected persons
Responding to those that may pose a present risk.
If you are concerned that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from a Safeguarding Adviser or if necessary report the matter to the Local Authority Social Care Service or the Police without delay.
Local contacts:
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Jill Raggett - 07796680022 [email protected]
Revd. Cathy Knight-Scott -02083000383 [email protected]
If you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact one of our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisers (office hours):
Greg Barry Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
01634-560000
email: greg.barry @rochester.anglican.org
Caroline Smith - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07768 036590
email: [email protected]
Anthony Glockling - Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser
07825 315748
email: [email protected]
Need to call out of hours? Please call Thirtyone:eight on 0303 003 11 11
who provide our out of hours support.
Helplines:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Stop it Now: 0808 1000 900
NAPAC: 0808 801 0331
Samaritans: 116 123
Family Lives: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141
