In the heart of heighington and open to all
You are certain of a warm welcome at St Michael’s. Come
along to one of our services and worship God in a friendly and
inviting atmosphere. We have both Church of England and
Methodist members. The parish also has a second small
church, St Andrew’s, at Bolam. We are proud of our strong links
with Heighington CE Primary School.
If you come to a service at 9.30am on a Sunday or at 10am on a Thursday, please join us for tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards, with a pleasant chat, and also purchase items from the Traidcraft stall or bookshelf.
The
recently
refurbished
church
tower
was
originally
a
watch-tower
and
signal
station
—
but
now
provides
a
reference
point,
representing
peace of a different sort.
People
have
worshipped
here
for
centuries
–
St
Michael’s
has
stood
since
Norman
times
–
and
today
Christians
are
working
out
what
it
means
to
be
followers
of
Jesus
Christ
in
our
own
times too.
Our
church
is
the
centre
of
the
village,
and
as
a
congregation
we
seek
to
be
identified
with
the
community
of which we are a part.
The
recently
refurbished
church
tower
was
originally
a
watch-
tower
and
signal
station
—
but
now
provides
a
reference
point,
representing
peace
of
a
different
sort.
People
have
worshipped
here
for
centuries
–
St
Michael’s
has
stood
since
Norman
times
–
and
today
Christians
are
working
out
what
it
means
to
be
followers
of
Jesus
Christ
in
our
own
times
too.
Our
church
is
the
centre
of
the
village,
and
as
a
congregation
we
seek
to
be
identified
with
the
community
of
which
we
are
a
part.
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
A warm welcome to everyone
o
o
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of Bishops
Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
Watch out for Evening at St Michael’s on Sunday, September 26th
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A WARM WELCOME TO ALL
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of
Bishops Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
A warm welcome to everyone
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
Some live services re-started on April 2nd
More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of Bishops
Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
A warm welcome to everyone
Wedding Flowers
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
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More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of
Bishops Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
A warm welcome to everyone
Wedding Flowers
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
Some live services re-started on April 2nd
More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of
Bishops Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
Interested in joining the Friends of St Michael’s, Heighington? – Contact Revd Lissa Scott for details
A warm welcome to everyone
Wedding Flowers
Display:
In accordance with our adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’. The PCC will
display posters and include details on our website giving:
o
Contact details of the PSO, Churchwarden and any other local leaders.
o
Contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details.
o
Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. Childline
o
Provide access to a hard copy Parish Safeguarding Handbook (see separate Handbook)
o
Provide access to a hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual
Review and Report Progress:
The PSO will regularly report on safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding will be a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. At the
APCM the PCC will provide an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on
progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’
guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Working with the Methodist Circuit
Parish has an informal Covenant agreement with the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Methodist Circuit to share premises and worship.
The Church of England Safeguarding Policy will be followed, including where to seek advice in urgent situations in line with the practice
guidance. In the event of a specific safeguarding concern, we will ensure that our Methodist partners are informed.
Hire of church premises
Any agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises will contain a provision whereby the person/body hiring the
premises agrees to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
The hire agreement will contain a provision whereby all those hiring church premises are required to ensure that children and vulnerable
adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to
prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
Anyone hiring church premises for reasons that are not covered by the church insurance must carry full public liability insurance for this.
Clergy vacancy
During an interregnum the PCC will, working with the churchwardens, ensure that all information about safeguarding matters is securely
stored before passing the information on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent must give the safeguarding information to the
Parish Safeguarding Officer who can pass the information on to the new incumbent when he/she takes up his new role.
Signed
............................................................Vicar ..…………………………………………Churchwarden
Chair of PCC Deputy Chair of PCC
More information with regard to Safeguarding in the Church of England, including Promoting a Safer Church, House of
Bishops Policy Statement 2017 can be viewed on the Church of England website see
https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/policy-practice-guidance. See also previous page.
