Churches Alive in Mann

Who we are

As a group of Christian Churches on the Isle of Man we seek to work together and support each other in mission wherever we can. 

Back in 2010, the Churches on the Isle of Man entered into a Covenant For Mission. Churches Alive in Mann was born as a result of this covenant, to help us build relationships for mission and to build on the covenant.

Senior leaders of our denominations meet monthly to share fellowship, pray for one another, and work together wherever we fruitfully can.

The following churches have signed the covenant for mission: 

The Church of England

The Methodist Church

The Catholic Church

The United Reformed Church

Living Hope  

Broadway Baptist Church

Elim Onchan

The Salvation Army

Our culture and values

CHURCHES ALIVE IN MANN SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Our Churches play a vital role in the lives of many children, young people and adults living on the Isle of Man. We believe that every human being, created and valued by God, should be given respect, dignity and neighbourly love.  Consequently, all those who attend our Churches have a role to play in maintaining the nurturing and secure environment in which they worship and where everyone is free from the risk of harm or abuse.

THE SPRITUAL CONTEXT OF SAFEGUARDING

Jesus had a very clear message about the most vulnerable people. It is a theme which is replicated throughout the Bible, with God portrayed in the 121st psalm, as the ‘keeper’ of Israel. This Hebrew word can be translated as ‘safeguarder’, which is Gods wish for the Church to be safe as well as the requirement for us all to contribute to the wellbeing of others. Safeguarding is at the heart of Christ’s will for everyone;   his teachings require us to place those in need at the heart of what we do and to encourage everyone to live fully in his love and safekeeping.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY COMMITTMENTS

Churches Alive in Mann is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of its life and ministry.

Safeguarding is about the action Churches Alive in Mann takes to promote a safe culture. This means we will:

·                  promote the welfare of children, young people and adults

·                  work to prevent abuse from occurring

·                  seek to protect and respond well to those that have been abused.

We will take care to identify where a person may pose a risk to others, and offer support to them whilst taking steps to mitigate such risks.

Churches Alive in Mann affirms that safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Everyone associated with our Churches who come into contact with children, young people and adults has a role to play. This is supported with promoting good practice across all our Churches.  

Based on the foundations above, Churches Alive in Mann commits to:

·                  Promote a safe environment and culture

·                  Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and adults within the church

·                  Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

·                  Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and others who have been affected

·                  Respond to those that may pose a present risk to children, young people or vulnerable adults