Our vision is to be a welcoming, Christ-centred church, where everyone is valued and nurtured, actively sharing the joy of Christ in our Communities
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Covid-19 Update: 15 June 2021
click to see the latest updates for the church and its buildings
click to see the latest updates for the church and its buildings
- St Luke's and St Mary's are open for in church worship. No booking required, seats allocated on arrival.
- Morning Prayer on Zoom: 9:30am on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. This pattern can change, click on the news and info button below to weekly updates. http://bit.ly/930mp
- Face Masks are mandatory in Church for all services and the Church Hall excluding those with a valid exemption or who are taking part in or are leading the service (as long as physical distancing can be observed)
- We will be following the Government's Roadmap out of Lockdown along with the official guidance from the Church of England and we will update the items below to reflect this at the set stages.
- Funerals can take place in church with a capacity of 40 to 50 people (depending on household sizes). Government guidance permits as many people to attend church premises for a funeral as the covid secure capacity of the building allows. Following a risk assessment this is set at 40 to 50 people (depending on household sizes), please see the C of E guidance on funerals for more information.
- Weddings (from 21/06) can take place with up to 40 to 50 guests (depending on household sizes) can take place in church. Please see the C of E guidance on weddings for more information. To find out more information on booking a wedding at St Mary's please click here.
- Baptisms are permissible and will be restricted to 30 guests click here for more details. For more information on booking a Baptism at St Mary's click here.
- The Church Hall is open for organised youth activities and to those who provide them as long as they work within their own governing body's guidance. Organised indoor sports can also take place in the Church Hall with the Rule of Six and Social Distancing being strictly observed. All Hirers must adhere to the rules set by the government and their governing body. Click here for the latest Government Guidance.
- St Luke’s lettings: is open for youth activities. Adult activities are scheduled to restart in September if allowed.
- As changes to the guidance happen we will update this information accordingly - you can see the full guidance on all of the above at: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-churches
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Sunday Worship 20 June 2021
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Sunday Worship 13 June 2021
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SAFEGUARDING
St Mary’s & St Luke’s takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about our Safeguarding procedures here.
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Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service for anyone who has experienced abuse in relation to the Church of England, the Church in Wales or the Catholic Church of England and Wales. This could be abuse by someone who holds any role at the church or is linked to participating in a church-led activity or group. Click here to to the website.
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Church of England Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2)
All parishes are required to participate in a Past Cases Review, commissioned by the Church of England. PCR2, as it is known nationally, is part of the Church's ongoing scrutiny of its handling of past and current safeguarding cases. An Independent Reviewer will be looking at files relating to church officers in this parish, both lay and ordained, past and present.
Individuals who wish to make representations to the PCR2 process, or who need to come forward with information or make any disclosures, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (pauline.butterfield@chester.anglican.org or call 07703800031) . However, recognising that this may not feel safe for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the Church, a dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 - operated independently from the Church, by the NSPCC, has been set up.
Individuals who wish to make representations to the PCR2 process, or who need to come forward with information or make any disclosures, are encouraged to make direct contact with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (pauline.butterfield@chester.anglican.org or call 07703800031) . However, recognising that this may not feel safe for those with a lived experience of abuse from within the Church, a dedicated telephone helpline - 0800 80 20 20 - operated independently from the Church, by the NSPCC, has been set up.