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Health and Safety The Diocese of Blackburn

WebHealth and Safety. Places of worship are not exempt from health and safety legislation and the topic can be a confusing matter for a church. There are so many aspects to consider – pathways, working at heights, electrical wiring, safeguarding – and even if you’re familiar with the legislation, regulatory changes are commonplace.

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Healthy church assessment tool The Diocese of Blackburn

WebVision 2026 encourages us to use the image of a healthy tree to help us assess the health of our local church. To introduce this theme you may like to watch the five minute video embedded below, featuring Archdeacon Mark. Alternatively you can read a longer introduction in the 2021-24 Vision Update document, pages 9-12, available here.

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Mental Health The Diocese of Blackburn

WebThe Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.uk. Rethink Mental Illness – advice, support and information for those affected by mental illness. www.rethink.org. Sanctuary Mental Health – offering a wealth of information and a small group course focussing on mental health and the church. www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org.

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Meet the Vision and Strategy Team The Diocese of Blackburn

WebMeet the Vision and Strategy Team. The Vision and Strategy Team is chaired and led by the Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev Philip North and, with God's guidance, it is a key part of the decision-making process of the Diocese; alongside the Diocesan Synod and the Bishop's Council. The Vision and Strategy Team was formerly known as the Bishop's

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Lay Majority Ministry Framework The Diocese of Blackburn

WebLast updated 22nd November 2022. Lay Majority Ministry Framework 'Our new diocesan framework for lay majority ministry expresses our passionate belief that every Christian is called by God to play a part in the mission and ministry of the Church’ Bishop of Burnley. The Diocese of Blackburn has committed to a renewed framework for the ministry of the …

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Welcome to our safeguarding pages The Diocese of Blackburn

WebThe Diocese of Blackburn's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contact details for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team (DST) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DST. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please

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Healthy Church Audit Tool

Web1 of 6 Healthy Church Audit Tool The following tool is designed to enable churches assess their health against six qualities which research has shown are fundamental to church health and growth.

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Assessment Tool – How healthy is our church

WebAssessment Tool – How healthy is our church? Jesus often used images from nature like trees and plants to describe the growth of the kingdom of God. Vision 2026 encourages us to use the image of a healthy tree to help us assess the health of our local church.

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Churchwardens' duties The Diocese of Blackburn

WebPrimary duties and monthly checklist. 1. To be a Christian: committed to and believing in the Jesus Christ as your own personal Saviour and Lord. now living out your life as a Servant of Christ and `given` to building the Kingdom of God. 2. To be a Christian leader: setting an example of Christian life and holiness.

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Praying in the Celtic Tradition

WebA prayer in the Celtic style. by David Adam. Lord, I wait for the tide to turn Until the distant becomes close, Until the far of becomes near, Until the outside is within, Until the ebb flows. Lord, I wait for the tide to turn Until weakness is made strong, Until blindness turns to sight, Until the fractured is made whole, Until the ebb flows.

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Milestone moment as County parish launches new 'Wellness Hub'

WebThe Hub is an embodiment of our Diocesan Vision 2026; seeking to have Healthy Churches Transforming Communities. Bishop Philip commented: “It’s groundbreaking and transformative in Lancashire in a number of ways, not least because St Laurence’s is the first Church of England parish in the County to appoint a Parish Nurse.

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Diocesan/national policies and guidance The Diocese of Blackburn

WebThe new national Promoting a Safer Church, House of Bishops Policy Statement (2017) for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.This document is to be supported by more detailed practice guidance, which is due to be released later in 2017. Guidance for DBFs: Identifying Safeguarding Serious Incidents and Reporting to the Charity Commission.

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Wisdom Frequently Asked Questions

WebApp support [email protected] 5 3. Health 3.1 Trackers Wisdom helps track your sleep, water intake, steps, and general activity. - You can sync your activity with your device’s health app. Wisdom

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Clergy Vacancies The Diocese of Blackburn

WebIf you would like more information about our appointments process please contact the Clergy Appointments Officer by email at [email protected] or on 01254 248234. All clergy posts for Blackburn Diocese will be advertised on the national Church of England jobs board. www.pathways.churchofengland.org . Please apply via …

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HEALTH AND SAFETY IN CHURCHYARDS GROUNDS – A …

WebChurchyards are an important part of the heritage of the Church of England and are usually places of peace and tranquillity. They are not only green spaces but often double up as important and informal wildlife reserves. But their prime use is as the last resting place of deceased persons either in terms of burial or the interment of cremated

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Session 1: Healthy Churches – Leaders’ Notes

WebHealthy Churches Transforming Communities – Blackburn Diocese Vision 2026 Study Course Leaders’ Notes Session 1 3 Using the healthy church survey below, score your church on a scale of A to F by putting a circle around the

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A Policy for Safeguarding in the Diocese of Blackburn.

Web7 Safeguarding Policy 2015 GUIDING PRINCIPLES To guide all elements of safeguarding activity delivered by those within the Diocese we will: Provide pastoral care which is respectful and informed Provide timely safeguarding actions Respect confidentiality Identify and manage risk Discharge our duties at the highest level of Christian behaviour

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Churchyard regulations (including application form) The Diocese …

WebChurchyard regulations (including application form) The Churchyard Regulations provides advice and describes the detailed requirements for the choice of a gravestone in a churchyard. Churchyards (or graveyards) are set apart for the reverent burial of parishioners: those whose names are on the church Electoral Roll and those …

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Remembrance Sunday

WebResources to support parish and schools to pray for and help Ukraine: Click here for more information

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