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

Regrettably, due to Government and Church of England Guidelines relating to the Coronavirus, Public Worship at St. John’s and St. Luke’s is currently suspended and in view of the deteriorating situation both St. John’s and St. Luke’s will be closed until further notice.

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

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. Suspended

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

Tiddlywinks meet weekly in the Parish Room during Term Time on Fridays at 9.15am. Regrettably, due to the Coronavirus, Tiddlywinks has had to be suspended until further notice.

.SAFEGUARDING COORDINATOR for St. John’s and St. Luke’s is Max Robinson. Refer to Safeguarding menu for more details.

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

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.