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The Kingswood Benefice

Welcome! We are five parishes in North Hertfordshire, including the villages of Clothall, Rushden, Sandon, Wallington, and Weston. Each church has its own pattern of services, and we also worship together at a regular benefice service (on the 5th Sunday), and on Zoom once a month in the evening. Our churches are normally open for people to visit during the day. You would be very welcome to join us for worship, or to drop in during the week at any time. Our vision is to put Christ the King at the heart our of worship, and the heart of our communities.

To find out what’s happening in our churches week by week, you can sign up for our weekly email newsletter here (your details will not be shared with anyone): The Kingswood Benefice Weekly Mailing, or check our Kingswood Benefice Facebook page.

This Sunday’s Services (5th May):

Holy Communion – 9:30am – Wallington

BCP Matins – 11:00am – Sandon

Zoom Service – 4:00pm

BCP Evensong – 6:00pm – Weston

Events Coming Up

Our Reading and Discussion group is running on Thursdays at 8pm at the Vicarage, and is open to everyone. The next one is on 2nd May. There is also an option to join this on Zoom. We are looking at the Letters of John.

Talks in Rushden Church
25th May, and Friday 21st June
There are speakers covering a variety of topics coming, and cheese and wine is included. Tickets are £10. The first one in April was an engaging talk about a Lands End to John O’Groats Bike Ride, and the next two are about ghosts and clothes.

Quiz Night in Clothall Village Hall
This is on May 11th at 7:30pm, hosted by Clothall Church. 

Pet Blessing – 9th June, 3pm – Weston
Bring your pet, or a photo of them, and come for a short outdoor service.

Safeguarding

The parishes of Clothall, Rushden, Sandon, Wallington and Weston are 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(s), PSOs. The Diocese of St.Albans safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. 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.

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. This means we will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults, work to prevent abuse from occurring, seek to protect those that are at risk of being abused and respond well to those that have been abused. We will take care to identify where a person may present a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

The Church of England affirms the ‘Whole Church’ approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play. The Church will take appropriate steps to maintain a safer environment for all and to practice fully and positively Christ’s Ministry towards children, young people and adults; to respond sensitively and compassionately to their needs in order to help keep them safe from harm.

Contact details of the safeguarding leads at our church are displayed on the church noticeboard. The number for local authority social services is 0300 123 4043. Our Parish Safeguarding Officers are Pam Blackburn (01462 790536) (for Clothall, Wallington and Weston) and Margaret Auld (01763 288377) (for Rushden and Sandon).

More information on the Church of England’s National Safeguarding can be found here: The Church of England – Safeguarding

More information about Safeguarding in the Diocese of St. Albans can be found here: The Diocese of St Albans – Safeguarding

The Kingswood Benefice is part of the Diocese of St Albans, and the Church of England.