On Sunday 17th November we will join other churches across the UK to highlight the importance of protecting children, young people and adults at risk. Safeguarding Sunday is also an opportunity to celebrate those who work behind the scenes to make our church a safer place for all.
The theme and focus for this year is, ‘Let’s talk about it’. It is a time to have open and honest conversations about what we have got wrong and what we are getting right. It is also an opportunity to talk about how we can work together to prevent abuse and create a world where every child and adult can feel and be safe.
Compassionate God, our refuge and strength,
defender of the weak, the weary, and the oppressed,
we come to you with humble and thankful hearts.
As your children, you call us to be like you,
to speak up for the rights of all who are vulnerable.
Help us as we strive to be a place of safety for all,
May we listen to those who are hurting, learn from Jesus’ example,
and love one another as you first loved us.
Amen.