The Parochial Church Council of St Mary the Virgin is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for everyone, especially for children, young people and vulnerable adults. It has adopted and approved the Church of England policy for promoting a safer church. This policy deals with all aspects of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. A full text can be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJMy7UxenyBGpbgTOaNWvn1lVk8d1qZj/view
To discuss any safeguarding concerns relating to St Mary the Virgin please contact either
- the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Lorraine Dodds
- the Parish Priest, Rev Lucy Moss, on 0191 7117107, [email protected]. Concerns can also be raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Mrs Beth Miller - she can be contacted as follows:
Address: Cuthbert House, Stonebridge, Durham DH1 3RY
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Mobile: 07968 034075
For further information please also see the Diocese of Durham safeguarding pages: https://durhamdiocese.org/category/safeguarding/
Throughout the year thousands and thousands of people walk through our church doors. Sometimes they wander in for a bit of peace and quiet prayer. Sometimes they come wanting to find help or advice. Sometimes they come in to celebrate the birth of a child and ask for God’s blessing. Sometimes they come to grieve the death of a loved one. Sometimes they come in to witness the love of two people being joined together in marriage. Sometimes they come in to meet their friends. Sometimes they come in to share ideas and build in hope. Sometimes they come in because of the cake! Many people walk through our doors and we delight in our doors being open for all. We welcome everyone and think of our church as not just being about the building but being about family, having a purpose which is fuelled by faith, hope and love, and inspired by Jesus Christ who is our rock, our friend and our leader.
