If you are a sidesman or steward, work “front of house” at plays and concerts, serve refreshments in the church for events – you might like to join us for this morning devoted to considering how we can best be a Welcoming Church and stay safe. We all know the scenario – if you haven’t been involved you may have heard something going on at the back, some kind of disturbance that indicates all is not as well as it might be. And these incidents are never entirely avoidable. But it’s easier if you have some ideas about the safest and kindest way of dealing with them.
We’re fortunate to have been able to book Linda Ridgers-Waite, Chair of Stewards at Southwark Cathedral to come and discuss these issues with us. Southwark Cathedral, like us, is open to all-comers without charge, so they experience many of the same issues.
There’ll be a chance to discuss any situation you may have found yourself in and share experiences of how we all deal with them. The morning will begin with coffee (of course) – exact timing next month but expected to be around 10.15 (for coffee) to 12.30. Linda suggested a 2 hour slot would be ideal.
Welcoming Safely – 20th January
Judy East