{"id":177,"date":"2018-10-27T15:27:46","date_gmt":"2018-10-27T14:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsite.cc-nutfield.org.uk\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T08:58:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/index.html\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-177\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><a id=\"who\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"who\" ><div class=\"who panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Who's Who<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"tmm tmm_cc-team\"><div class=\"tmm_3_columns tmm_wrap tmm_theme_f\"><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_0\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Len-Abrams.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Rev Len<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Abrams<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Priest in Charge<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_1\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/HOLLAND-Jonathancrop.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Jonathan<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Holland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Licensed Reader<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_2\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/KARA-scaled.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Kara<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Doye<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Warden<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_columns_containers_desktop\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_3\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Debbie-CHeadshots-37-scaled.jpeg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Debbie<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Clarke<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Warden<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_4\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Liz.png); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Liz<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Jenkins<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Treasurer <\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_5\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/90E506AF-062D-4E0F-B767-B5E78BC0F7F3-scaled.jpeg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Liz<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Braines<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Parish Administrator \/ Safeguarding Officer<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><\/div><span class=\"tmm_columns_containers_desktop\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_container\"><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_6\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/95D88BDA-A83B-4E69-92D8-F93685DDAA24_1_201_a.jpeg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Karen<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Probetts<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Safeguarding Officer<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_7\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Sue-Wayland2.png); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Sue<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Wayland<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">PCC Secretary<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"tmm_two_containers_tablet\"><\/span><div class=\"tmm_member\" style=\"border-top:#548bbf solid 5px;\"><div class=\"tmm_photo tmm_pic_cc-team_8\" style=\"background: url(http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FAIRCLOUGH-Sue.jpg); margin-left: auto; margin-right:auto; background-size:cover !important;\"><\/div><div class=\"tmm_textblock\"><div class=\"tmm_names\"><span class=\"tmm_fname\">Sue<\/span> <span class=\"tmm_lname\">Fairclough<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tmm_job\">Verger \/ Steering Committee Secretary<\/div><div class=\"tmm_scblock\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"believe\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"believe\" ><div class=\"believe panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">What We Believe<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">We believe that God's love is the greatest power in the universe and reaches out to everyone. That may sometimes be hard to believe when we're bowed down by the state of the world or when hard personal times come our way, but the church exists to help us lift our heads and open our eyes to see that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Normal-P-P0\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There are answers to life's questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Normal-P-P0\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There is more to life than material things.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Normal-P-P0\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0There is a God who can be known and experienced in daily life and work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C1\">New to Christianity?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">If you are new to Christianity, or would like to explore the Christian faith, you might like to join us next time we run an Alpha Course (Parish Office 01737 821371) In the meantime you might find this link of interest:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-1ff49381e71d-2054\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-right\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/christianity.org.uk\/the-basics\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWhat Christians believe\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"believe\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"believe\" ><div class=\"believe panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"Normal-P-P1\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C1\">Our Church motto:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1329 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christ-Church-Logo-light-grey-background.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christ-Church-Logo-light-grey-background.jpg 2245w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christ-Church-Logo-light-grey-background-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christ-Church-Logo-light-grey-background-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Christ-Church-Logo-light-grey-background-910x1024.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><strong>\u201cKnowing Christ, making Him known\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"Normal-C-C3\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">We would describe ourselves as being towards the evangelical end of the Anglican spectrum and our church motto reflects this. We believe that Jesus Christ can be known personally by those who trust in him, and that we have a mission to let others know of this amazing fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P1\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C1\">Prayer at Christ Church<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P1\"><span class=\"Normal-C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1333 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2.jpg 2700w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Prayer-Fasting2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/>We believe that prayer is a vital activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">There is a meeting for prayer each Sunday morning 9.15-<wbr><\/wbr>9.35am in the Thompson Room, followed by a simple breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P-P3\"><span class=\"Normal-C\">Members of the Prayer Ministry Team are always available after the Sunday service to pray with anyone who requests it, and a network forwards urgent prayer requests to them by phone or email.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pastoral Care<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1475 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/caring-for-elderly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"308\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/caring-for-elderly.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/caring-for-elderly-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/caring-for-elderly-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/>We are fortunate at Christ Church to have an army of people who simply care for those in our local community. The members of our Pastoral Care Team are happy to visit anyone in the parish who is feeling bereaved, lonely or unwell, or would simply enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Whilst the team are not counsellors, they offer a caring and friendly approach, a willingness to listen, and to pray with you if requested.<\/p>\n<p>If you or anyone you know would appreciate a visit, please do give Revd Len Abrams a call on <strong>07941 095 086. <\/strong>If you are calling on behalf of someone else please do ensure you have asked their permission before doing so. All matters discussed will be dealt with confidentially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"weddings\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"weddings\" ><div class=\"weddings panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Weddings and Baptisms<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3273 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-11-at-10.40.00-297x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-11-at-10.40.00-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-11-at-10.40.00-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-11-at-10.40.00.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/>Weddings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\">At Christ Church, we like doing weddings, and welcome you warmly to celebrate your marriage within the heart of this special community at Christ Church, South Nutfield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\">We will help you plan and prepare not just for the \u2018big day\u2019, but also to have an enduring relationship, \u2018Till death us do part\u2019 as the vows put it. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C1\">Can we get married at Christ Church?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourchurchwedding.org\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a>\u00a0to find out more about the details of a church wedding and some of the legalities. Or contact our\u00a0parish administrator to find out more and get the ball rolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><strong><span class=\"Normal-C\">Baptisms<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1491 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baptism-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baptism-New.jpg 506w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Baptism-New-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/>We like doing baptisms or christenings too, to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. We will help you prepare for the commitment you are making to the Christian faith for yourself and for your child, and you will all be warmly welcomed as part of our Church Family.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\">Generally we undertake baptisms as part of our main Sunday services at 10:00am (often at our Family Service which is usually on the second Sunday of the month), as we feel it is important that the Church Family are present to welcome you and support you and your families and friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\">We also offer a service of Thanksgiving<span class=\"Normal-C-C3\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Normal-C-C4\">for those who feel less sure about making the promises involved in Baptism, but would like to celebrate and thank God for their child\u2019s birth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C0\">Contact our\u00a0parish administrator to find out more. Lots of helpful supporting information is available at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Normal-P\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchofenglandchristenings.org\/\">https:\/\/churchofenglandchristenings.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Normal-P\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"vision\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"vision\" ><div class=\"vision panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"vision panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Our Vision and Values<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1755\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/our-vision.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/our-vision.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/our-vision-300x144.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many of our members work together in teams to promote our vision. These include: worship team, pastoral care team, serving team, teaching team, growing group and environment group. The values we aim to bring into this work are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prayerfully<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Building everything on a foundation of prayer<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hospitably<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being welcoming, open-hearted, respectful and valuing all<\/p>\n<p><strong>Generously<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing all God has given us, our resources, our time and talents<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaboratively<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Working together well within the church family and beyond it<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Solidarity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporting others particularly through our links with St Patrick's Hospital in Zimbabwe, Welcare and the Renewed Hope Trust<\/p>\n<p><strong>'Greenly'<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuing to be environmentally responsible and working toward achieving our silver Eco award<\/p>\n<p><strong>Safely<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Developing strong foundations of good practice in health and safety and safeguarding<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The PCC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overseeing our Vision and Values are our Parochial Church Council (PCC). To find out more about the PCC, the roles and responsibilities of membership, and the conditions for election, <a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/index.html\/pcc\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"NoSpacing\"><strong>Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"NoSpacing\">Environmental issues are considered and promoted in all that we do at Christ Church. The church and grounds are managed sustainably wherever possible. We are pleased to have received the bronze and silver A Rocha Eco-Church Awards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Environment Group Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3293 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1-727x1024.jpg 727w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1-768x1082.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1-1090x1536.jpg 1090w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4_Page_1.jpg 1174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/>Read the <strong>first issue<\/strong>\u00a0to find out how Christ Church supports a greener approach and ideas for you to try to help make our community more eco-friendly. Go wild!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Newsletter-Summer-2023-final_4.pdf\">Summer 2023 Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3310 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Autumn-23-cover-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Autumn-23-cover-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Autumn-23-cover-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Autumn-23-cover-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Autumn-23-cover.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this second issue we take a look at heat pumps v solar panels and discover what wildlife is happening in our Church garden.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CC-Environment-Newsletter-Autumn-2023.pdf\">Autumn 2023 Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3352 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Winter-Newsletter-1-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Winter-Newsletter-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Winter-Newsletter-1.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>December 2023<\/strong> issue is packed with information on how to dispose of e-waste, results from the Carbon Footprint Survey 2023 and Creation Care: a scheme currently being considered by Christ Church.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Winter-2023-Newsletter.pdf\">Winter 2023 Issue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The environmental team at Christ Church are investigating potential low carbon energy sources for heating and power, please find further information and timeline attached. If you would like to contribute please do get in touch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Consultation-Information_a.pdf\">Energy Information\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have reached the next the stage of consultation for the low carbon energy options: to contribute please complete the attached questionnaire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Low-Carbon-Questionnaire.pdf\">Questionnaire<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Consultation-Information_a.pdf\">Low carbon consultation information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a id=\"policies\"><\/a><div id=\"pg-177-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\"  data-extraid=\"policies\" ><div class=\"policies panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"policies panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Our Policies<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p class=\"NoSpacing\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Health and Safety<\/strong><!--[endif]--><\/p>\n<p>Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees and voluntary helpers, and to provide any information and training necessary. We endeavour to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all who enter the church, churchyard and Centre.<\/p>\n<p>The policy and the way it is operated is reviewed regularly and the appropriate changes made. To this end, an item on health and safety is on the agenda for all PCC meetings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Health-and-Safety-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LINK to Health and Safety Statement.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a id=\"safeguarding\"><\/a>Safeguarding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1555 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/safeguarding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/safeguarding.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/safeguarding-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/>At Christ Church we take safeguarding seriously and aim at best practice. We are committed to working hard to safeguard children and young people, vulnerable adults and those in abusive relationships.<\/p>\n<p>We believe that every person has a value and dignity that comes directly from their creation in God's own image, and we believe that Christ calls us to love and care for all. This implies a duty to ensure all who come into this church and all in this parish are protected from harm.<\/p>\n<p>If <em><strong>any of you<\/strong><\/em>, adults or children, see or hear anything at all that concerns you, then please talk <em><strong>right away<\/strong><\/em> to one of our Safeguarding Officers: Karen Probetts (Team Leader) or Liz Braines in the Parish Office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If someone is at risk of immediate harm contact the police on 999.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To see Christ Church Safeguarding Policy <a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/Safeguarding-Policy2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Safeguarding-Statement2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Link to Safeguarding Statement.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For full details of Southwark Diocesan policies, procedures and guidelines, <a href=\"http:\/\/southwark.anglican.org\/safeguarding\/diocesan-policies-and-procedures\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Safe Spaces<a href=\"https:\/\/safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3652 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-10.51.41-300x272.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-10.51.41-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-10.51.41.png 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales. \u00a0 <strong>Helpline Phone number 0300 303 1056<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Link to Safe Spaces Web Site<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ffc3a4c\" data-id=\"ffc3a4c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e0805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71e0805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Helpline information:<\/strong><br \/>\nNSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.<br \/>\nChild-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.<br \/>\nNational Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.<br \/>\nSamaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.<br \/>\nAction on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).<\/p>\n<p class=\"NoSpacing\"><strong>Disability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"NoSpacing\">We ensure a welcome for those with disabilities by providing level access to the whole building, disabled parking spaces and a fully equipped disabled toilet.\u00a0The church is fitted with a hearing aid loop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Default-P\"><span class=\"Default-C\">Due to a change in Data Protection legislation (GDPR -<wbr \/>\u00a0see Note below), implemented on 25th May 2018, we are now required to tell you about how we use the personal data we hold about you, by providing you with access to our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/index.html\/privacy-notice\/\"><span class=\"Default-C-C0\">Privacy Notice<\/span><\/a><span class=\"Default-C\">.\u00a0It may be updated from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Default-P\"><span class=\"Default-C\">This gives details of how your data may be processed; the legal bases we rely on to do this; circumstances in which it may be shared with others; how long we keep it; and your rights. The legislation ensures that you can request a copy of the data we hold about you, correct it if it is inaccurate, and request its removal or erasure (although there may be legal reasons why we cannot comply.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Default-P\"><span class=\"Default-C\">Your personal data will be treated as strictly confidential, and will only be shared with third parties where it is necessary for the performance of our tasks, or where you give us your prior consent. To ensure we comply with the legislation, we are undertaking an exercise to refresh the core personal data we hold about our church community, and to obtain any such consents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Default-P\"><span class=\"Default-C\">If you have any questions about this, please contact the Parish Office, or our Data Protection Compliance Officer (Paul Smith).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Wp-Default-P\"><span class=\"Default-C\">GDPR Note:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Default-C-C1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"Default-C\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southnutfield.com\/cc-nutfield\/The%20request%20may%20not%20necessarily%20be%20granted%20e.g.https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/for-organisations\/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr\/\">h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\/for-organisations\/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr\/\">ttps:\/\/ico.org.uk\/for-<wbr \/>organisations\/guide-<wbr \/>to-<wbr \/>the-<wbr \/>general-<wbr \/>data-<wbr \/>protection-<wbr \/>regulation-<wbr \/>gdpr\/<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"><!--[endif]--><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-1ff49381e71d-2054\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-right\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cc-nutfield.org.uk\/index.html\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tHome\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We believe that God&#8217;s love is the greatest power in the universe and reaches out to everyone. 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