St Andrew's Church Bedford

St Andrew's Church Bedford An inclusive all age community of faith, enjoying God and each other. One of its many joys is that it is immediate, interactive, conversational and open-ended.

St Andrew’s Church, Bedford
Social Media Policy

Social media is a very public way of enabling us as Christians to live out our calling to share the good news of Jesus Christ. This opportunity comes with a number of downsides if users do not apply the same common sense, kindness and sound judgement that we would use in a face-to-face encounter. Expectations for use of St Andrew’s Church social med

ia by church members and wider community
• Be safe. The safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults must be maintained, following the guidance in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. Children, young people and vulnerable adults will not be added as friends on personal social media accounts of Church officers and activity leaders.
• Be respectful. Do not post or share content that is sexually explicit, inflammatory, hateful, abusive, threatening or otherwise disrespectful.
• Be kind. Treat others how you would wish to be treated and assume the best in people. If you have a criticism or critique to make, consider not just whether you would say it in person, but the tone you would use.
• Be honest. Don’t mislead people about who you are.
• Take responsibility. You are accountable for the things you do, say and write. Text and images shared can be public and permanent, even with privacy settings in place. If you’re not sure, don’t post it.
• Be a good ambassador. Personal and professional life can easily become blurred online so think before you post.
• Disagree well. Some conversations can be places of robust disagreement and it’s important we apply our values in the way we express them.
• Credit others. Acknowledge the work of others. Respect copyright and always credit where it is due. Be careful not to release sensitive or confidential information and always question the source of any content you are considering amplifying.
• Follow the rules. Abide by the terms and conditions of the various social media platforms themselves. If you see a comment that you believe breaks their policies, then please report it to the respective company. Responsibility in cases of misuse of St Andrew’s Church Social Media

The Named Person will take action if they receive complaints about, or otherwise identify, inappropriate, unsuitable or offensive material posted on behalf of the church’s on its social media accounts. This may include investigating the circumstances of the content, deleting posts or comments and revoking user access to post on behalf of church. The named person for St Andrew’s PCC is the Revd Lucy Davis

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16/03/2026
This Sunday we celebrate Mothering Sunday, giving thanks for our own mothers and all who parent us. We remember too: mot...
11/03/2026

This Sunday we celebrate Mothering Sunday, giving thanks for our own mothers and all who parent us. We remember too: mothers who have lost children, children who have lost mothers, those who would have loved to have been mothers but for whom that never happened, and those whose relationship with their own mother is strained.

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St Andrew’s is an Inclusive Church. This video helps to explain exactly what we mean by that.

Our Anna Chaplain, Sue, features on the organisations blog this month. Find out more about her vocation and ministry:
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Sue Ambrose says 'my vicar encouraged me to start training to be an Anna Chaplain. Thank goodness I listened to her'

16/02/2026
A sold out concert this evening in aid of Emmaus Village Carlton, thanks to Chris Ridley and all involved.
07/02/2026

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19/01/2026

Ever wanted to know more about the Bible? Want to feel more confident when you read it? 'Bible Basics' is for you! Starts Wednesday 21st January at 7.45pm in the Quiet Room at St Andrews and runs weekly for four sessions. An opportunity to understand more about how the Bible works; how it was written and compiled, how we might approach its authority, and therefore gain confidence in how to read it for ourselves

Our crib service is at 2.30 on Christmas Eve. Children are invited to come as their favourite character from the Nativit...
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Come and worship with us this Christmas!
22/12/2025

Come and worship with us this Christmas!

Beer and Carols is tomorrow! Park Bedford from 7.30pm. Come and belt out all your old favourites in great company.
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Beer and Carols is tomorrow! Park Bedford from 7.30pm. Come and belt out all your old favourites in great company.

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Kimbolton Road
Bedford
MK402PF

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