Wistow Village Church
About Us
About us
Welcome
Wistow Village Church extends a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us for worship.
Faith
Faith is the cornerstone of our church. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord and that our actions are a reflection of His goodness.
Through our ecumenical partnership we commit ourselves to joint prayer and worship.
Partnership
Through our ecumenical partnership we commit ourselves to support one another in renewing and deepening our traditions and in seeking together new ways of enriching the life both of the church as community and of the individual believer. We develop joint planning at our Joint Church Council meeting.
Community
We welcome every one to share in the Lord's unconditional love with us.
Through our ecumenical partnership we work as a team in ministry and pastoral care for the whole community. We co-operate in Christian education and spiritual development, in Christian witness and mission.
Life Events: Baptism/Christening, Wedding and Funeral
Wistow Village Church welcomes enquiries from anyone wishing to hold a baptism/christening, wedding or funeral in either All Saints Church or Wistow Methodist Church. Information on what this involves and be found on the Church of England and Methodist Church websites. Once you have decided where you would like to hold your celebration, please contact Rev. Christine Gillespie at support@gooleselbymethodist.org.uk for a service in Wistow Methodist Church or for a service in All Saints Church of England contact Canon John Weetman at office@selbyabbey.org.uk. Additional information on the content of the service in All Saints may be found by following the links below.
Community Links
Wistow Village Church is very fortunate to be able to work alongside a number of other groups in the village; Wistow Village Choir, 1st Wistow Brownies, 1st Wistow Rainbows, 1st Wistow Guides, Wistow Youth Club, Smart Start Pre-School, Wistow Parochial C. of E. Primary School, Wistow Parish Council and the Scarecrow Festival Committee. On many occasions we also work with The Black Swan and fish and chip shop to support all members of our community.
Children's Ministry
Our Parents and Toddlers Group meet each Wednesday during school term time from 9.30am to 11.30am. We work very closely with our local school, Wistow Parochial Church of England School. Members of our clergy team support the school regularly in collective worship and on the governing body. In addition members of our church act as volunteers as well as serving on the school's governing body. The children and staff use our church buildings for special services throughout the year. We hold Messy Workshop sessions for the children of primary school age during holiday times.
Our Team
Methodist Minister for Wistow Methodist Church
Rev. C. Gillespie methodist@wistowchurch.co.uk
Anglican Vicar for All Saints Church
We are currently supported each month by Rev. Roy Shaw and Cannon John Weetman.
Worship Leader
A. Cunningham
Methodist Stewards All Saints Church Wardens
D. Jones S. Culkin
C. Scott N. Williams
Methodist Treasurer All Saints Treasurer
F. Peill S. Williams
Safeguarding Officers
J. Legg for Wistow Methodist N. Williams for All Saints
Wistow Methodist Church is part of the Goole and Selby District, which is led by the Superintendent Minister, Rev. Peter Barnett. Information about services in our area may be accessed by following the link to Goole and Selby Circuit.
All Saints Church is part of the York Diocese, which is led by The Bishop of Selby.
Safeguarding
We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. Please see our policy documentation and safeguarding contact details below.
Additional Documents
National Support Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours). Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 ( free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm).
The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team: safeguarding@churchofengland.org
York Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser: Julie O'Hara 01904 699524 or email safeguarding@yorkdiocese.org
The Methodist Safeguarding Adviser for Yorkshire:
Katy Spencer Maddon 07596515021 safeguarding@yorkshiremethodist.org
