Safeguarding

Promoting a Safer Church

We take our responsibility for children, young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and their welfare is paramount in all areas of Parish life.

Clergy, lay ministers and volunteers who work within the parish and/or as part of the congregation are required to follow good policy and practice to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and nurtured physically, emotionally and spiritually. High professional standards are maintained in all worship and all pastoral, educational and recreational situations involving children, young people and vulnerable adults.

To facilitate this all clergy, lay ministers, volunteers and members of the congregation working with or seeking to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults are properly recruited, screened, trained and supported.

Safeguarding Standards

The Five Standards are:

Culture, Leadership and Capacity: Church bodies have safe and healthy cultures, effective leadership, resourcing and scrutiny arrangements necessary to deliver high-quality safeguarding practices and outcomes.
Prevention: Church bodies have in place a planned range of measures which together are effective in preventing abuse in their context.
Recognising, Assessing and Managing Risk: Risk assessments, safety plans and associated processes are of a high quality and result in positive outcomes. The assessment and management of risk is underpinned by effective partnership working.
Victims and Survivors: Victims and survivors experience the timeliness and quality of Church bodies' responses to disclosures, and their subsequent support, as positively meeting their needs, including their search for justice and helping their healing process.
Learning, Supervision and Support: All those engaged in safeguarding-related activity in Church bodies receive the type and level of learning, professional development, support and supervision necessary to respond to safeguarding situations, victims and survivors, and respondents, effectively.

Safeguarding Contacts

Parish Safeguarding Officer	Elizabeth Evans	07949 782260
Vicar	The Rev'd Mike Green	07300 171351
Local Authority Social Services		0300 131 2131

The Diocese of Leeds

All safeguarding in The Parish of Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley is undertaken in association with the Diocese of Leeds.

You can read more about the Diocese of Leeds’ Safeguarding policies and procedures by visiting www.leeds.anglican.org/safe

Contacting the Diocesan Safeguarding Team

The Safeguarding Team operates a triage system and a duty team member will deal with all enquiries and issues that arise on a daily rotational basis. Queries will either be answered directly or diverted to the appropriate person.

As your first point of contact for reporting issues or making enquiries, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team on:

Email: safeguarding@leeds.anglican.org
Phone: 0113 353 0257

Files

Church of England Safeguarding Standards
Safeguarding e-manual
Parish Safeguarding Poster
Promoting a Safer Church

Getting support from other organisations

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open Monday to Thursday 10am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Childline: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
Stop It Now: 0808 1000 900 (open Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Fridays 9am to 5pm). Use the link to access live chat and secure messaging services. Contact if you are worried about a child.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Use the link to access live chat. Contact if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Men’s Advice Line for male victims of domestic abuse: 0808 801 0327 (lines free and open Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm). Live chat services are also available using the link.
Andy's Man Club: ANDYS MAN CLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (lines free and open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and 10am to 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (lines free and open Monday to Friday 9-5pm). Phone if you are worried about an older person or you are an older victim seeking information, advice and support.
Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602 (lines free and open every day 8am to 7pm)
National Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm).
The Survivors Trust: 0808 801 0818 (lines free with a 24 hour answer machine should lines not be open)
National Association for People Abused in Childhood: 0808 801 0331 (lines free and open Monday to Thursday 10am to 9pm and Friday 10am to 6pm)

A list of further organisations offering support to survivors, including therapy and counselling resources, helplines and self-help resources, is available to download.

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Welcome

If you're new to church, new to the area, returning after some time away, or simply wondering whether church might be for you, you are very welcome at Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

You don't need to know what to do, what to say or even what you believe. Just come as you are. Our churches are places where people can worship, ask questions, find friendship and explore faith together.

We are one parish with three churches: St Andrew's Kildwick, St John's Cononley and The Bradley Church. Each is a little different, but wherever you join us, we hope you will find a warm welcome.

Find our Sunday services

What are we about?

At the heart of our life together is Jesus Christ and his call to love God and love our neighbour.

For many years we have expressed our mission in four simple words:

Sharing, Caring, Growing in Christ

In Christ

Everything begins with God's love for us in Jesus Christ. We don't come to church because we have everything sorted out. We come to worship, to pray, to learn and to discover more of what it means to follow Jesus.

Growing

Faith is a journey. None of us has all the answers, and there is always more to discover. Through worship, prayer, the Bible and one another, we seek to grow in faith and in our understanding of God.

Caring

Following Jesus means caring for one another and for the communities around us. We seek to put God's love into practice through friendship, compassion, service and care for our neighbours.

Sharing

The good news of Jesus is something to be shared. We want to share God's hope, love and peace through what we say, but also through how we live and how we serve others.

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This is reflected in our vision for the parish:

Living out our faith, rooted in service; embracing everybody equally.

We want these to be more than words. They describe the kind of Christian community we are seeking to become.

What happens if I come on Sunday?

You don't need to book or let us know that you're coming. Just turn up.

Our services vary across our three churches. Some are traditional celebrations of Holy Communion, while others are more informal. You can find the time and location of this week's services on our Sunday Services page.

When you arrive, there will usually be someone to welcome you and give you anything you need for the service. You are welcome to sit wherever you like.

Don't worry if you aren't familiar with the service or don't know when to stand or sit. Just follow along as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Nobody will mind if you get something 'wrong'.

See our Sunday services

Do I need to be a Christian?

No.

You might have been a Christian for many years, be returning to church after a long time away, have lots of questions, or simply be curious.

You don't have to have faith sorted out before coming to church. Exploring, questioning and sometimes doubting are all part of the journey.

Whatever your background, faith or spiritual beliefs, you are welcome.

What should I wear?

Whatever you normally wear!

There is no dress code. Some people dress smartly, others come in jeans and trainers. Come in whatever makes you comfortable.

What about children?

Children and families are very welcome at our churches.

We know that children make noise, move around and don't always behave like adults, and that's absolutely fine. Please don't worry about having to keep them perfectly quiet.

We also have activities especially for children and families throughout the year.

Find out about Children & Families

Will I be expected to give money?

No.

There may be an opportunity to give during or after a service, but visitors should never feel under any pressure to contribute. Please simply be our guest.

Can I receive Communion?

If you normally receive Holy Communion in your own church, you are welcome to receive with us.

If you would prefer not to receive Communion, you are still very welcome to come forward for a blessing, or simply remain in your seat. There is no pressure either way.

Accessibility

Accessibility varies between our three historic church buildings. You can find specific access information on each church's page, or please contact us if we can help you plan your visit.

Getting involved

Coming to a Sunday service is only one way to be part of our parish.

Throughout the week there are opportunities to meet people, pray, learn, sing, serve our communities and simply spend time together. Have a look at our What's On pages to see what might interest you.

You can also sign up for our weekly email newsletter to find out what's happening across Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

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Still have questions?

Please get in touch. It doesn't matter whether your question is about a service, accessibility, children, faith, or simply which of our churches might be right for you.

We would be very happy to help.

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A word from Mike

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I'm Mike Green, the Vicar of Kildwick, Cononley & Bradley.

Finding your way into a church for the first time can sometimes feel daunting, particularly if you're not sure what to expect. I hope you'll discover that you don't need to know the right words, understand everything we do, or have all the answers before you come.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here.

I hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you in person soon.

Best wishes,
Revd Mike