St John the Evangelist, Great Sutton
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About
St John’s is the parish church for Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, serving community since 1879. It offers a welcoming space for all, where people can explore faith and hear the gospel through intelligent preaching and approachable services centered around the Eucharist. The church also marks significant life events, including baptisms, marriages, and funer, and hosts special services throughout the year, such as Holy Week and remembrance events. Everyone is welcome to join in fellowship and explore their faith.
Join us at St John the Evangelist, Great Sutton for our weekly church services. Every Sunday, we have an 8am Eucharist service followed by a 10am Sung Eucharist. On Wednesdays, join us at 10am for a midweek Eucharist service. We welcome you to be part of our community and worship together.
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Safeguarding
At St Johns 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.
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Diane Smith
safeguardingstjohnsgreatsutton@hotmail.com
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at safeguarding@chester.anglican.org or on 01928 718834 (option 4)
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Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
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In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Abuse 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 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
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