Reporting a safeguarding concern can feel complicated. This article names some of the most common reasons church officers hesitate, and why the Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Allegations Code is there to support you through all of them.
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What to do when Safeguarding concerns arise
The latest guidance from the Church of England on what to do when a safeguarding concern arises.
Sunday 31st May 11:00am – Livestream
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)
This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, and we are looking at Jesus’ great commission at the end of Matthew’s gospel. It will be an All Age service.
This Sunday- 31st May 2026
The above verse is often seen as Jesus’ mission statement. What are we meant to be trying to achieve as the church? Jesus says, make disciples!
Sunday 24th May 11:00am – Livestream
True Christian Spirituality (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
This Sunday as it is Pentecost we will be focusing on the work of the Spirit in Christians today. This will be a normal Service, and all the normal children’s groups will be running.
This Sunday- 24th May 2026
The work of the Spirit is not ordinarily that spectacular, but it is aways important. It is not limited to those who speak up front in church services or to super-spiritual Christians.
Sunday 17th May 11:00am – Livestream
Our Mission (Acts 1:6-14)
This week we consider the Ascension of Jesus and its implications for our mission. This will be a Communion Service and all the normal children’s groups will be running. The Annual Meeting will take place after a short break for refreshments after the service.
This Sunday- 17th May 2026
Jesus’ return to one place, his throne in heaven, meant that his power could operate in every place.
Sunday 10th May 11:00am – Livestream
Goodness (Genesis 39:1-20a)
This week our Bible teaching theme is Goodness. It is a baptism service, and all the children’s groups are running as normal.
This Sunday- 10th May 2026
Our good works grow out of our relationship with God, but they also point others to the God to whom we belong.
St. Luke's Church Ramsgate 