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Safeguarding Notice:

St. Matthew and St. Leonard is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishop's guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSO's. The Diocese of Liverpool's 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.

If you have any safeguarding concerns or issues on a safeguarding matter, then you can find useful contact information at  http://www.liverpool.anglican.org/safeguarding

Head of Safeguarding (DSO) Suzanne Atherton 07904 418048                                                                                            suzanne.atherton@liverpool.anglican.org

Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser  Stuart Barton Ainsworth 07919 112979                                                              stuart.bartonainsworth@liverpool.anglican.org

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser   Mick Murphy 07376 431466                            mick.murphy@liverpool.anglican.org

Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser   Karen Williams 07946 189061                                                                          karen.williams@liverpool.anglican.org

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Childline    0808 800 5000

Our Safeguarding Officers are Mr Barry Gray on 07805 955727 & Mrs Anita Smeatham on 0151 933 3366

PCC makes sure that the way our groups work with children and adults will keep them safe and will not place them at an unacceptable risk of harm. We do this through:

Establishing, implementing and following good safeguarding policies and procedures including safe recruitment;

Ensuring all staff and volunteers are aware of and follow the organisation's safeguarding policies and procedures;

Ensuring that all staff and volunteers receive safeguarding training;                              

MISSION STATEMENT

God welcomes you, and so do we.

Our lovely stewards will greet you at the door on your arrival, answer any questions you may have and help you find a seat.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and those thinking about the Christian faith for the first time. Just come as you are! you will find us friendly and welcoming.

Here we have a passion for God - our focus is to be churches always looking upward in worship, inwards towards discipleship, nurture. A house of prayer and love for each other as God loves us. We are outward looking in service and mission; making Jesus known and bringing more justice in our community and the world.

For further information on our two churches, please refer to St Matthews & St Leonard's in the 'Our Churches Tab.'

Blessings

Revd Paula.

Revd Paula Bridson

St. Matthew & St. Leonard, Bootle

Meet Our Minister The Reverend Paula Bridson

 

What Lent is for me....

Lent is a gentle invitation from Christ  to slow down. In a world full of noise, this season calls me to quiet my heart and listen more closely to God. It’s a time for reflection—on my choices, my habits, and where I’ve allowed distractions to take the place of faith. Through self-discipline, we learn  that less can truly be more: less scrolling, less rushing, less clutter in my spirit. Lent isn’t about perfection, but about intention making room for prayer, grace and renewal. In the
stillness, God speaks, and I’m reminded of what truly matters.

Revd Paula

An Easter Message

As Easter arrives, we are reminded that even after the darkest night, the dawn still comes.

At the heart of Easter, is the good news of Jesus Christ and His resurrection, the victory of life over death, hope over despair and light over darkness. The empty tomb is not only a moment in history; it is a living promise that God’s love    is stronger than any sorrow we face and that new life is always possible through Him.

Easter tells us that no situation is beyond redemption. Because Jesus rose again, we are given the assurance that death does not have the final word, fear does not define our future, and brokenness can be restored. His resurrection is a declaration that hope is alive.

In a world that can feel uncertain and heavy, this good news anchors us. Just as spring brings fresh blossoms from winter’s bare branches, the resurrection reminds us that God brings renewal from places that once seemed barren. Through Christ, we are invited into new beginnings, marked by grace, forgiveness, and an unshakable hope.

May this Easter fill your heart with the peace that comes from knowing that Jesus lives. May your home be filled with joy, and your days with renewed faith and purpose. And may the risen Christ strengthen you to walk forward with confidence,
trusting that the same power that raised Him brings life and hope to us today. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyful Easter.

Revd Paula

St Matthew and St Leonard's Churches are now open, for worship Sundays

The wearing of face masks is now optional.

May God bless you.

Yours in Christ,
Rev Paula Bridson

Lovely evening spent in Worship with our friends from the Brazilian Church