Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NT Vicar: Revd Alan Jewell
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT STATEMENT
St Matthew’s Church, Stretton
Mission Statement: Sharing the love of Jesus with all through friendship, prayer and service
The following Code aims to support St Matthew’s Employees, Groups and Volunteers by actively considering and implementing the following principles:
Compliance a. Accept the Mission Statement and objectives of St Matthew’s Church and work and act in an appropriate manner at all times b. Carry out roles to the best of your ability c. Follow and comply with the Policies and Governance of St Matthew’s Church d. Be mindful in the use of resources to demonstrate responsible environmental behaviour
Confidentiality a. Respect people’s right to personal privacy b. Treat information in an appropriate confidential manner
Integrity – All Individuals are entitled: a. To be treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity b. Experience no bullying, harassment or victimisation c. Encounter no form of unfair discrimination d. To be valued for their skills and abilities
Leadership a. Provide an example that you would wish others to follow b. Use wisdom, good judgment and common sense when dealing with others and making decisions c. Challenge unacceptable behaviour d. Act with openness and accountability
Communication a. Proactively communicate any information that would benefit others and improve the church experience
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SAFEGUARDING
St Matthew's Church Safeguarding Policy
2023
We take our duty and obligation to safeguard and protect all people extremely seriously, and we have adopted the national Church of England's robust
safeguarding procedures and guidelines. If you or anyone you are in contact with would like to talk with someone independently,
please call the Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056 oremailsafespaces@victimsupport.org.uk
Alternatively, you may contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in the Diocese of Chester, via email or phone: 07704 338885.
Sharing the love of Jesus with all through friendship, prayer & service
Welcome to St Matthew's Church, Stretton!
Our church building is on Stretton Road, just opposite the Park Royal Hotel. We are part of the Church of England Diocese of Chester and our parish covers Stretton and parts of Appleton. We are linked to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, just down the road.
Sunday services are usually held at 10.45 AM (These times vary occasionally, so please check weekly notices or contact us to check.) We also have a midweek communion service on Thursdays at 10.30 AM. If you want to call in to have a look at the church,
the best time is usually on a Wednesday morning when we are open for coffee ∼ Community Coffee Morning.
On Friday afternoons, we hold our Praise & Play service. This is aimed at children not yet at school and their parents and other carers. You can expect singing, a bible story, craft activities and a drink and a snack.
We have a church school, Stretton St Matthew's Church of England Primary. The school holds services in church each half-term and the church provides a weekly assembly. For details of admissions, please see the school’s website.
Welcome to St Matthew's Church, Stretton!
Our church building is on Stretton Road, just opposite the Park Royal Hotel. We are part of the Church of England Diocese of Chester and our parish covers Stretton and parts of Appleton. We are linked to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, just down the road.
Sunday services are usually held at 10.45 AM (These times vary occasionally, so please check weekly notices or contact us to check.) We also have a midweek communion service on Thursdays at 10.30 AM. If you want to call in to have a look at the church,
the best time is usually on a Wednesday morning when we are open for coffee ∼ Community Coffee Morning.
On Friday afternoons, we hold our Praise & Play service. This is aimed at children not yet at school and their parents and other carers. You can expect singing, a bible story, craft activities and a drink and a snack.
We have a church school, Stretton St Matthew's Church of England Primary. The school holds services in church each half-term and the church provides a weekly assembly. For details of admissions, please see the school’s website.
Events This Week
The Singing Kettle's Christmas Cracker
2pm Thursday 14 December
Church Hall, Stretton Road
Posted 13 minutes ago
St Matthew's Christmas Tree Festival 2023
St Matthew’s
Church Stretton
Christmas Tree Festival 2023
JESUS THE GREATEST GIFT
FREE
ENTRANCE
including a drink & mince pie.
Saturday 2nd December 2 - 5pm Sunday
3rd December 2 - 5pm
Saturday 9th December 2 - 5pm Sunday 10th
December 2 - 5pm
We offer a warm welcome to everyone.
Enjoy a visit to our beautiful church filled with decorated Christmas Trees.
There will also be a Prayer & Remembrance Tree. On these trees you will be able to leave prayer requests or the name/s of loved ones you wish to remember at this special time of year.
ENTRANCE IS FREE
Donations to our chosen charities are welcome
Room at the Inn & St Matthew’s Church
Smarts Furnishings
Stretton Fox
Friends Of St Matthews
Pictures of the all the trees can be viewed by following the link below
On the evening of Tuesday 12 December, some of us will be out singing carols at a couple of local pubs. We plan to meet at the Partridge at 8PM and then move on to the Stretton Fox around 8.30-8.45PM. (Times are approximate!)
Church Notices Sunday 10 December 2023 - Saturday update (sent on Friday!)
For our 10.45AM service at St Matthew’s on Sunday, we will be using this year’s ‘Pop Up Nativity’ from the Bible Society . This year, it’s called ‘Festive Fred Finds the Greatest Gift’, and is based on a book by Dai Woolridge. There will be plenty of opportunities for audience participation, and if you’d like to, why not come as one of the characters from the nativity story? We will be singing some Christmas carols and the whole thing will be fun for people of all ages, so please join us.