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Visitation News Diocese of Chelmsford archdeacons’ visitation news Spring 2017 Dear Churchwardens Farewells This time last year, we had just said It is really good to be able to write this letter and to say a huge ‘farewell’ to David Lowman and welcomed Elizabeth Snowden as THANK YOU to all churchwardens across the Diocese of his successor as Archdeacon of Chelmsford. Chelmsford. The last few months have seen two more retirements of Wherever you worship, Special thanks tonight go to the churchwardens much-loved colleagues. in whichever part of our who are standing down from office; your work is Mina Smallman, Archdeacon of Southend amazing diocese, thank much appreciated by so many people. Thank until the end of 2016, was the first female you for being willing to you also needs to be expressed to Ecclesiastical Archdeacon from a minority ethnic serve God in this very which sponsors this Archdeacons’ Visitation background in the Church of England. special role and ministry. News at no cost to us. I hope the contents you As such, she was a pioneer and a role Churchwardens are key find in this edition will help all churchwardens in model, and a fantastic ambassador for the lay leaders and the the year ahead. Christian faith. We were deeply sorry that ill declarations you make health led to her early retirement and we tonight remind us that your faith inspires you to During 2017, encouraged by Bishop Stephen, we shall be thinking a lot about deepening our wish her and her husband, Chris, every encourage people to work well together in happiness in retirement. mission. You delight in worship and have a discipleship as followers of our Lord Jesus special responsibility for the church building – Christ. As a churchwarden in the busyness and Martin Webster, who retired at the end of its fabric and contents. Churchwardens have challenges we face, don’t forget to give some March, served in the diocese for very nearly many gifts and talents and are often seen to be space and time to getting to know Jesus better forty years, in Thundersley, Canvey Island, sorting out practical matters. During 2016, as and to growing in love and faithfulness. Nazeing and Waltham Abbey, before becoming Archdeacon of Harlow in 2009. the new legislation that simplified the process May God richly bless you in all you do for Him and for seeking permission for some church may you know his loving presence day by day, As Bishop Stephen said, “Martin is one of repairs/additions began to work through, those people who knows the diocese inside some churchwardens were heard to give The Venerable Annette Cooper out and has earned the trust, love, respect three cheers for Lists A and B! (see Faculty on behalf of: and admiration of many, many people”. Jurisdiction Rules 2015). The Venerable Robin King Martin has been a great colleague, a true Whether you are a new churchwarden friend and an inspiration in his walk of faith. The Venerable Elwin Cockett attending a Visitation Service for the first time We will miss him and tonight or someone with more experience being The Venerable Martin Webster Vicky enormously admitted to office for another year, do not let the (to March 2017) and we wish them tasks ahead overwhelm you, especially some of The Venerable John Perumbalath a long and happy the bits of church legislation; your archdeacon The Venerable Elizabeth Snowden retirement in is able to advise and can guide you through. If Wiltshire. you are unsure of anything or have concerns The Venerable Mina Smallman you need to share, please get in touch for help (to December 2016) The Venerable and support. The Venerable Mike Lodge (from March 2017) Elwin Cockett Produced and printed by www.ecclesiastical.com/church should be kept with the PCC minutes Safeguarding and reviewed annually) ii. contact details for the Parish In 2014 the Bishop of Chelmsford issued a ‘Safeguarding Safeguarding Representative (PSR) Pack’ to all parishes. In his introductory letter to the Diocesan iii. information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding Safeguarding Manual, Bishop Stephen commends the policy issues and with domestic abuse – and the practice of safeguarding, saying “The Gospel demands these should include local and national nothing less”. numbers and contact details for the relevant local authority safeguarding teams Through this Archdeacons’ Visitation News, your Archdeacons want to provide ongoing iv. contact details for the Diocesan encouragement to all our parishes and in Safeguarding Team – including phone, particular to incumbents and churchwardens, email and website details to ensure that those in positions of v. access to a hard copy of the Diocese responsibility and trust, both lay and ordained, of Chelmsford Safeguarding Policy in our parishes are familiar with our Diocesan Manual Policy and have undertaken the appropriate 3. The PCC must: safeguarding training. a. formally adopt the Diocese of Chelmsford I have heard it said that this “doesn’t apply to Safeguarding Policy us we have no children attending our church”. Firstly, it is exceedingly tragic for any church to b. review the implementation of the Diocese of assume that no children will ever attend, but Chelmsford Safeguarding Policy annually secondly it shows a misunderstanding of the (we suggest that this is done through nature of safeguarding. Safeguarding refers to 1. For yourself, you need to make sure discussion of a report written by the PSR the range of plans and activities that are put in that you have a current DBS. You also and presented at a PCC meeting) place to protect children and adults who may need to complete the latest training. c. invite the PSR to attend at least one PCC be vulnerable to abuse and neglect from being This involves undertaking the current meeting each year (at this meeting the exploited or harmed. Since the worship in our diocesan online training and, in due PSR should report on safeguarding for churches is open to all, as well as many of the course, the new face-to-face training the parish) other activities we provide, it means that each as it is rolled out. and every one of us has a responsibility to d. ensure that all those authorised to work 2. You need, through the PCC, to make with children and vulnerable adults are ensure that our churches are safe – for sure that you have: children, for young people and for vulnerable appropriately recruited, according to safer adults. a. appointed at least one Parish Safeguarding recruitment practice, and are adequately Representative (PSR) to work with the supported As churchwarden, can I encourage you to seek incumbent and the PCC to implement the e. ensure that all those authorised to work with to encourage others to support and develop this Diocese of Chelmsford Safeguarding Policy children and vulnerable adults are trained good practice? To enable you to be confident and associated procedures. appropriately for their roles, including that there is good practice within your church Diocesan Safeguarding Training community and that it is practised by your PCC, b. displayed: there is a checklist on the diocesan website that i. a formal statement of adoption of the f. provide appropriate insurance cover for all you can download and use to help you monitor Diocese of Chelmsford Safeguarding activities undertaken in the name of the your practice: www.chelmsford.anglican.org/ Policy and Statement of Commitment. church, which involve children or vulnerable uploads/2014_PRACTICE_GUIDANCE- This should be signed on behalf of the adults RESOURCES.pdf PCC. (A copy of the formal statement g. ensure that an activity plan and risk assessment is completed and reviewed (at least once a year) for each activity associated with either children or vulnerable adults and run in the name of the church h. comply with data protection principles – specifically with reference to storing information about the ‘church workforce’, including volunteers, who have completed a confidential declaration and/or undergone DBS checks Finally, thank you churchwardens for all you do in the service of God and our churches, particularly in connection with the area of safeguarding, as we seek to live out the Good News of Jesus. The Venerable Elizabeth Snowden The Great Community Mural – win £10,000 for your church This year, we really want to celebrate the community work of the UK’s churches. In order to do this we want you to help us create ‘The Great Community Mural’. It is time for your church to get creative! We are inviting all of our church insurance customers to submit a piece of original artwork that celebrates the role their church plays as part of the fabric of its local community. Entries can be created by The cloth and anyone with a connection to the church and we’re actively encouraging collaborations! the community The artists can be young or old (or a Quietly, in every corner of the country, combination of the two!) and we welcome fantastic things are happening. Much submissions via any medium: collage, of this activity goes unnoticed but its crayons, chalk, felt-tip or embroidery. We’re impact is felt by many, weaving its insisting only that the work is original and is way into the darkest of places and true to our theme of celebrating the church making the world a better place. as part of the fabric of the community. In 2016, Ecclesiastical launched a We will be combining the best entries with national competition to celebrate the the aim of creating the largest piece of crucial role our churches have in community art that has ever been produced The winning church will receive a prize of supporting local communities.
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