Safeguarding – St. John's Hopwood

The PCC of St John’s Church takes the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously.

Our Safeguarding Policy is regularly updated.

We follow the guidance of the Diocese of Manchester on safeguarding and safe recruitment of volunteers https://www.manchester.anglican.org/safeguarding/

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer for 2019/2020 is Max Robinson 01706 625018

Emergency Helplines

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Childline: 0800 1111

Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900

NAPAC: 0808 801 033

Family Lives 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Action On Elder Abuse: 080880 88141

Samaritans: 116 123

News

Holy Communion is held in church every Thursday at 10.30am. The service is followed with refreshments and conversation.

Silent Prayer at St. John’s in the Parish Room every Monday, except Bank Holidays, at 7.00pm .Half an hour of quiet reflection away from the noisy world.

Choir Practice is held in Church on Thursday evenings at 7.00pm. New singers invited.

Tiddlywinks meet weekly in the Parish Room during Term Time on Fridays at 9.15am.

Baptisms are currently held on the Third Sunday of each month. Visit our Office Hour to discuss and arrange.

The Community Group meet Tuesdays 1, 15 and 29 October in the Parish Room starting at 1.00pm

On Wednesday 16 October we are holding a Coffee Morning in the Parish Room in aid of Springhill Hospice, Rochdale.

Our monthly Coffee Morning is on Saturday 26 October at 10.30am

Our Autumn Fair will be held on Saturday 9 November starting at 2.00pm.

Our annual Shoebox Appeal Service will be held in Church on 10 November. Please pick up a box and explanatory leaflet from the back of church and send a present to a child who will not receive any other presents this Christmas. Last year we sent 150 boxes.

SAFEGUARDING COORDINATOR for St. John’s and St. Luke’s. Max Robinson – 01706 625018

The Arts and Crafts Group meet in the Parish Room on Mondays from 1.00pm.

Food Bank We are collecting non-perishable foods like tins, packets and jars for the food bank in Heywood, which is helping struggling families. You are welcome to drop food off at Church when it is open.

For the dates and information on the Uniformed Services (scouts, cubs, beavers, and rainbows) refer to Groups on the Home Page.