OUR COMMITMENT
We commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection, and safeguarding of all members of our church community, especially children, young people, and adults at risk, by:
- Affirming that safeguarding is the responsibility of the whole church community.
- Ensuring careful recruitment, training, supervision, and support for all those, paid or voluntary, who work with children, young people, or adults at risk.
- Responding promptly to any concerns or allegations of harm, and cooperating fully with statutory authorities, including the police and social care services.
- Challenging any abuse of power or trust, regardless of role or position.
- Offering compassionate pastoral care and support to survivors of abuse, shaped to their needs.
- Providing appropriate pastoral oversight and accountability for those who have offended, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities.
REPORTING A CONCERN
If someone is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, contact the Police immediately by calling 911.
Safeguarding Officer – Patrice Weibebahl
- Our Safeguarding Officer is the first person to speak to if you have any concerns around the welfare of a child or adult at risk.
- You can email Patrice.weibelzahl@gmail.com
- Additionally, you can approach any of our clergy at Sunday services.
If you prefer to speak to someone outside of Ascension, you may contact our diocensan Safety Respone Team
By Phone: To submit a report to our SRC Team by phone call our diocesan office at 1-289-288-4138 and press 5 when prompted. You will then be able to leave a confidential SRC Team voicemail.
By Email: To submit a report to our entire SRC Team by email use this form.
OUR TEAM
Ken Deeks
Tom Grainger
Bev Lombard
Patrice Weibelzahl
Don Witten