Safeguarding
Holy Trinity parish takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines, and our Safeguarding Policy is reproduced below. You can find out more about the Church of England's national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding
If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can find useful contact information at http://www.liverpool.anglican.org/safeguarding
The Parish of Holy Trinity, Formby
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
PROMOTING A SAFER CHURCH
The following policy was agreed at the Parochial Church Council (PCC) meeting held on 4th November 2019.
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to:
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Promoting a safer environment and culture.
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Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
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Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
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Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
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Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
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Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
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Create a safe and caring place for all.
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Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
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Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
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Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
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Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact* if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
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Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
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Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
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Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
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Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
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Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
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Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
This church appoints Pam Pearson as the Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Incumbent: Revd Mark Stanford
Churchwardens: Jan Outram, Jenny Hayes
Date: 4th November 2019
* Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Catriona Richardson, 0151 705 2153 or 07887 510946
catriona.richardson@liverpool.anglican.org
SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
AT HOLY TRINITY
Regular Services
Sunday
8:30am Holy Communion
10am Family Worship
11.15am Morning Worship
Additionally Holy Communion is normally celebrated once a month at the 10am and 11.15am services.
Wednesday
11.00am Holy Communion
Come and join us!
SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
AT ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, ALTCAR
Sunday
9.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday
10.am Holy Communion
Contact Us
Holy Trinity Formby
Rosemary Lane Formby L37 3HA
Email formby.htc.office@btconnect.com
Phone 01704 878913
Office Hours
Mon 9am- 12 noon
Tues 10am-12 noon
Weds 9am-12 noon
Thurs 10am 12 noon
Friday closed
COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER
Pizza Eaters Youth Club -Next Meeting is Wednesday 4th September
6.30 pm – 8.00 pm.
Held in the Church Foyer Holy Trinity Church
All young people from year 6 and above are very welcome.
We have pizza (obviously), fun friendship, talking about faith in our lives, supporting each other.
Please ring Sylvia on 07872314103 if you are interested.
13th September -Sweet Friday – Ladies Evening
There will be a talk from a Beekeeper about foraging and why bees are so important to the environment. There will be an opportunity to purchase some
bee products the Beekeeper makes to sell.
The last Sweet Friday of the year is on 6th December where we will be having a canapé masterclass.
The Slavery & Repentance Exhibition comes to Crosby: A remarkable exhibition of portraits is coming to St Luke’s in Crosby on 9-15th September. This was previously hosted at Liverpool Cathedral but is going on tour around the Diocese over the next few months. The church will be open at set points in the week and specifically for an evening's presentation on Thursday 12th September at 7.30-9.30pm. Please book this date in your dairy and then watch this space/St Luke’s website for more details.
COMING UP in October
6th October – Holy Trinity Harvest Parade Service 11am
7th October - St Michaels PCC 6.00pm- Holy Trinity PCC 7.30pm
10th October -Formby High School -Pearl of Africa Concert 7pm
Details of how to book in October’s newsletter
13TH October – Celebrating Harvest at St Michael & All Angels
The choir will be performing Sir John Rutter’s anthem ‘Look at the World’.
A highly singable and attractive piece of choral music.
Should you wish to join the choir for this occasion, rehearsals will be beginning towards the end of September. Further details can be obtained from the Church Office. Many thanks Nigel.
St Michaels Harvest service will be at 4. 00pm. Tea at 3.00pm
18th October -Trafalgar Dinner Night at Holy Trinity -Parish Hall
7.00pm reception drinks for 7.30pm 3 course Dinner., Wine & rum to toast Admiral Nelson.
Tickets £16 available from the Church Office from Monday 2nd October.
COMING UP in November
3RD November -St Michaels Memorial Service 3.00pm
-Holy Trinity Memorial Service 5.00pm, Tea at 4.00pm
10th November -RBL Remembrance Parade Service 3.00pm Holy Trinity
17th November -Toy Parade Service 11.00pm
Flowers in Church
A huge thanks to all who have donated money to our flower fund.
We love our fresh flowers in Church, and these can only be provided from our flower fund, given by a few generous donations from members of our church family.
Flowers, as I’m sure you are aware, are expensive and we are lucky if they last more than a week. Please if you haven’t donated and are able to give a small amount to the office, we can continue to warmly welcome everyone with our flower arrangements. Thankyou.
‘The Loft’, Men’s Event 9.30 am – 11.00 am.
Meeting Every Friday morning in the Church Foyer. Except first Friday of the month will be in
The Lifeboat Pub. All men welcome