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
AT HOLY TRINITY
ADVENT SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY
During the season of Advent the usual morning services will be replaced by one all age service with Holy Communion at 10.30am. Coffee will be served before the service from 10.00am.
Sunday 8th December
10.30am Combined service with Holy Communion
3.00pm Wreathing Service
Sunday 15th December
10.30am Combined service with Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd December
10.30am Cafe Style Carols and Communion Service
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT HOLY TRINITY
Monday 24th December Christmas Eve
10.00am Tiddler Toddlers Christmas Service
11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion Service
Tuesday 25th December Christmas Day
11.00am Christingle Service
Regular Services at Holy Trinity
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
SERVICES
AT ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, ALTCAR
Sunday -9.30am Holy Communion
Wednesday-10.am Holy Communion
15th December 3.00pm Carol service
Important Courses coming up
START COURSE – 6 weeks Starting Sundays: 1st December 11.30am after the 10.30am service for 6 weeks.Do you have questions about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit?If you have why not join us?Each session will last about an hour. Free of Charge with refreshments For more information call Church Office on 01704 878913 or chat to Rev Julie or Vicky Sime.
BEREAVEMENT COURSE - 7 weeks The course uses film and discussion once a week to help with the process of bereavement.John Paton will run the course every Tuesday at 7pmFor more information call John on 07947030827Suitable for all Faiths or no faith.
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
Church Christmas Decorations
This year we are having 12x2ft rooted Christmas trees to fit in the windows.The trees will be £32 each or you may donate towards the cost of the trees. Should you wish to purchase a tree and decorate it, you can take it home after Christmas to plant in your garden. The theme this year is Christmas Carols.The trees will be delivered to Church on Monday 29th November, so can be decorated from Saturday 30th November, they must all be decorated by no later than Friday 6th December, ready for Maggie’s big sing on Saturday 7th December.The cost or a donation towards the cost can be made to the office.
COMING UP IN DECEMBER
4th December 6.30pm Pizza Eaters youth group in church.
6th December -9am Wreath making in the Parish Hall.
All helpers, welcome experienced and new. Just turn up and join in the fun of making the wreaths for the important wreathing service.
6th December Sweet Friday Ladies Evening
8pm in the Jubilee Hall. All ladies’ welcome. Free to attend come and enjoy tea, coffee and cake and experience a canapés masterclass demonstration.
7th December 10am -12 noon -Maggie’s Big Carols Singalong in Holy Trinity Church. This is a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning, socialising and singing Carols and hearing interesting readings and poems. Tea and coffee and bacon baps available to purchase. Mega raffle.All money raised will be split between Queenscourt and Woodlands Hospices.
8th December 3pm Wreathing Service in Holy Trinity Church.A unique annual event, so do come along and see the Church being wreathed during this service. It’s quite spectacular.
24th December 10.00am Christingle making in the workshop.