St Oswald, CA14 4TH
SAFEGUARDING
The parish of Dean: St Oswald is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer, PSO. The Diocese of Carlisle’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Clare Chittenden, telephone number 01946 861089 who should be contacted regarding any concerns relating to children or vulnerable adults.
The PCC has adopted the Church Of England Policy "Promoting a Safer Church", a copy of which which can be viewed on the Church noticeboard or discussed with Clare.
IN CHURCH
The door of St Oswald's is always unlocked and open to all 24/7. Each Sunday we have formal Worship at 10.00 a.m. - on the 1st Sunday BCP said Holy Communion, the 2nd Common Worship Morning Prayer, on the 3rd a local led short "Celtic" service and on the 4th Sunday Common Worship Holy Communion) - there is more information on the Services & Events page.
Sunday
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BCP Holy Communion
On the first Sunday each month we meet for a traditional Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion at 10 0a.m.
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Quiet Hour
Each month on the 3rd Sunday mornings from 10 o'clock our always open Church will be attended by local worship leaders for a "quiet hour" - starting with a reading of the set scripture lesson for that day followed by quiet time for personal meditation and contemplation, or for quiet conversation with others perhaps based on what was read or on other appropriate topics. The door will remain ajar. Everyone is welcome, and all can come and go as and when they please.
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Morning Prayer
We meet for Common Worship Morning Prayer on the second Sunday each month.
*Please note the service time will be changing to commence at 10am from April*
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Parish Communion
We meet on the fourth Sunday each month for Holy Communion
* Please note the service commencement time will change to 10am from April*