Dear Friends

This Sunday at St. Nick’s, we paused to reflect on an important theme: Safeguarding. As part of the Church of England’s Safeguarding Sunday, we’re reminded of the sacred responsibility we carry to ensure that our church remains a safe, welcoming space for everyone—especially the most vulnerable among us.

Thank you all for being willing and open to hearing my story as it relates to safeguarding. 

Being the church isn’t always easy. We are called to be a community of compassion and care in a world where trust is often fragile. Sometimes, this means having difficult conversations, taking the time to listen, or seeking forgiveness where harm has occurred. But it is in this work—this effort to embody God’s love and justice—that we truly reflect Christ’s presence in our midst.

Safeguarding is not just a policy or a checklist; it is part of our calling as a church family. It is a way of saying, “You are valued, you are safe, and you are loved here.” May we all commit to this work together, with prayerful hearts and open hands.

As we gather this Sunday, let’s hold one another in prayer and ask for the grace to continue building a community where everyone can flourish in Christ.

In peace and care,

Revd Dr Augustine Tanner-Ihm
Lead Minister, St. Nick’s Kingsway

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Safeguarding at St.Nicholas Church

The Makin Review

The Makin Review and its findings, along with the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby, have understandably caused significant upheaval within the Anglican communion and across the nation. In light of last week’s events, our bishop, David Walker, has issued a statement.Bishop David’s statement is available on the Manchester Diocese website via this link: https://www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-news/bishop-david-walkers-statement-on-the-makin-review.php

At St. Nicholas Church we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer, or our Church Warden Alison Mills.

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Giles Elliott

Email: safeguarding@st-nicholas-church.org.uk

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

 Helplines

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).

• Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
• Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
• National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
• Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
• Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)

Thank you,
Alison and Augustine

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Our service this Sunday will be led by a visiting minister from St.James and Emmanuel, Rev Katrin Allvadoodi. We look forward to welcoming back Katrin who will preach and preside on Sunday morning. Our musical director, Ollie Mills, will provide the music. Readings and prayers will be lead by St.Nick’s team. Refreshments will be served after the service.
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Sunday 24th November