Loving God. About people. For you.
Loving God. About people. For you.
Individual Private Prayer I am delighted to say that St John’s church is remaining open for private individual prayer two days a week. It is with great thanks to the PCC and others who have given time to ensure we are able to open the church doors to all who wish to come and pray …
Individual Private Prayer I am delighted to say that St John’s church is remaining open for private individual prayer two days a week. It is with great thanks to the PCC and others who have given time to ensure we are able to open the church doors to all who wish to come and pray …
Please use this form to make an initial contact with the PSO. They will contact you to discuss any concerns you may have.
Protection of all children, young people and those who are vulnerable is of paramount importance to us.
At the PCC meeting held on 18 April 2023 the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St John the Baptist Church, Windlesham adopted the Church of England Promoting a Safer Church Policy Statement, House of Bishop’s Practice Guidance and supporting diocesan safeguarding protocols.
“Promoting a Safer Church” sets out the Church of England’s commitment to making the church a safer and inclusive place for all.
The Policies and Practice Guidance apply to all Church bodies and church officers. All clergy, bishops, archdeacons, licensed readers and lay workers, church wardens and PCCs must have due regard to safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops.
The Policy Statement, Policies, Guidance and Protocols are available to view on the diocesan website.
Fiona Vernon is our appointed Parish Safeguarding Officer, whose role is to ensure that everyone who works with the Church in any capacity has undergone the necessary checks and training beforehand and, working with the PCC ensures our policy is implemented. Specifically, everyone who works with under 18’s and those who are vulnerable is taken through a recruitment process and is checked for Enhanced DBS clearance where applicable. For more information about our policy and the guidelines and training we give our volunteers and workers please contact us.
If you have any concerns at all about the safety of anyone, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Rector or Churchwarden.
As a PCC we are committed to the support, nurture and protection of all in our church community.
The Parish will:
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
For more information regarding our Safeguarding and Inclusion policies please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer.
For training in our Safeguarding policies and procedures please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Rector or Churchwarden.
Website for Guildford Diocesan Safeguarding and Inclusion resources.
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
