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Welcome to St John the Evangelist, Thornham.

St John’s is a family-friendly church community in the semi-rural suburbs of North Manchester.
We are an Anglican Church that it is alive in faith and actions.
We are a broad mix of age groups with people from the local and neighbouring communities.
Whether you are just visiting or looking for a place to call ‘home’ you can be sure of a warm welcome, we look forward to meeting you.

Our Vision
To offer worship and witness that honours God, inspires the faithful, engages enquirers and attracts new comers.

Our Services Every Sunday

10:30am in St Johns Church

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Job Vacancy- we are currently recruiting for a Benefice Administrator. Please see the below advert:

JOB ADVERT. Benefice administrator revised

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Safeguarding

At St John’s Thornham we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

 

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Victoria Bachmann

Email: safeguarding@middletonparishchurch.org.uk

 

Phone: 0161 643 2693

The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor is Abbey Clephane-Wilson, she can be contacted at safeguarding@manchester.anglican.org or at 0161 828 1465 / 07384 460958

 

Out of Hours Support 

The Diocese of Manchester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.

 

In the case of an emergency 

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.

 

Helplines

  • NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)