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Heapey Church
Including Policies
St Barnabas' Church, Heapey is a friendly, evangelical Church just outside Chorley, Lancashire in the diocese of Blackburn.
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Our purpose is simply to be the church that God wants us to be, to grow in our understanding and love of Jesus Christ and to tell others about Him. It is our belief that God has told us all the things we need to know in the Bible.
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We meet at 9.30 on Sunday mornings and our congregation is a mixture of all ages.
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Why not give us a try. You will be most welcome.
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We are part of the Heapey with Withnell benefice, with our sister church St Paul's. Together we serve the Villages of Abbey Village, Brinscall, Heapey, Higher Wheelton, Wheelton, Withnell and Withnell Fold. ​We are a foundation parish for school admissions for both Brinscall St John's Church of England and Methodist Primary School and St Michael's High School Chorley.
If you would like to know more about the Christian faith then contact us using the details below, or follow one of these links:
Information about our Parish Safeguarding Officer can be found in the church.
Promoting a Safer Church
St Barnabas Church, Heapey have adopted the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ policy and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook, incorporating the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance
A copy of this, and all the information below can be found here:
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https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf
We also display the Promoting a Safer Church poster prominently within our church.
This is in the entrance hall to Church along with relevant phone numbers and contact details.
All those working with children and adults at risk have undergone safer recruitment and received safeguarding training.
Reporting a concern
If you believe that someone is at risk of immediate harm please call emergency services on 999
Any safeguarding concerns in a parish should be brought to the attention of your local Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (PSO) in the first instance. The PSO can seek further advice from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team as
necessary.
Concerns can also be raised directly with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Team Contact Details
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Cath Smith – Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. Telephone: 07711 485170
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Sophie Booth – Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. Telephone: 07468 971759
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