Sunday, 3rd May.
Safeguarding is not the work of a few; it is a responsibility. Each of us – clergy, PSRs, volunteers, parents, parishioners, – is called to remain vigilant, informed and committed to the well being of every member of our community. The PSRs have a vast amount of helplines regarding being Safe in Faith, Domestic Abuse, Signposting toolkit for Churches and Faith Leaders, feel free to get in touch with any of the Safeguarding Team at St. Columba’s, who can advise.
Archbishop John Wilson states > “On 3 May 2026, we will once again mark Safeguarding Sunday.
This important day reminds us that safeguarding is a responsibility shared by us all. It is part of the Christian duty we owe to one another; especially to those who are most vulnerable. It calls us to help ensure that every person is safe, valued, listened to and treated with the dignity which is theirs in Christ.
Safeguarding is not simply a matter of policies or procedures, necessary though these are. It is also an expression of our deepest moral and spiritual responsibilities. It asks of us a spirit of attentiveness, compassion and courage; a readiness to recognise harm, to respond wisely to concerns and to stand alongside those who are in need of care and support.
In this way, safeguarding is closely bound to the Church’s social teaching, which places at its heart the God-given dignity of every human person and calls us to uphold the common good by protecting the weak, the vulnerable and those whose voice may too easily go unheard. To safeguard others well is, therefore, not only a practical responsibility but also a work of justice, solidarity and christian love.”
For more information look at the posters in the church and hall for your PSR contacts.
National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse – 5th May 2026
This National Day of Prayer for Survivors of Abuse, we focus on victim/survivors of domestic abuse. In the UK, one in four women and one in seven men have been subjected to domestic abuse during their lifetime. In every parish there are victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We pray for all those who are living in fear in their own homes, subjected to physical psychological or spiritual harm from the very people who are meant to protect and love them.
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