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Emergency clergy

Below you will find a number of issues. We will add to the list as feedback is given to us.

Personal

Media questions regarding your private life
Do not let journalists into your home. Make a note of the journalist’s questions and phone number. Then call David Marshall, the Director of Communications, on 07836 224444.

Spiritual burn-out
The diocese has a number of trained Spiritual Directors of Spiritual Companions. Contact Pastoral conversations can always be organised with any Bishop or Archdeacon.

Conflict with colleagues or parishioners
There are a number of people trained to help in mediation and conflict resolution. There is support therefore for clergy who find themselves in this situation. Contact The Revd Peter Reiss, Director of Discipleship and Ministry Training.

Someone has instigated Clergy Discipline Measure (CDM) against you
Many people are unhappy with some aspects of the working the CDM measure. In particular the rule that a member of the Bishop’s Staff cannot offer pastoral support to clergy, is seen by many to be an interference with the pastoral duties of the Diocesan Bishop. The Bishop of Manchester has appointed assistant Bishops to offer support to clergy. Your Area Dean can also support and advise you. The union UNITE (formally AMICUS) is also available and has considerable experience in supporting clergy through any investigation. The clergy or church worker helpline line is: 0845 108 2575 or visit their site. You can read more about CDM here.

Need Counselling
The Inter-Diocesan Counselling Service operates in our region.

This service offers confidential marital and individual counselling for clergy, accredited lay workers and their families.

For details of counsellors, please visit http://interdiocesancounsellingservice.org.uk/ and download their leaflet.

St Luke’s Hospital for clergy

Medical practitioners donate their services free to enable clergy to receive treatment so they can return to ministry as soon as possible. Details here.

Child Protection issues

Safeguarding Helpline 0845 120 45 53

Click here for more information and policies about Child Protection.

Vicarage issues

During office hours call Geoff Hutchinson at Church House on 0161 828 1417

Central Heating

Archdeaconry          Contractor Contact             No

Manchester                H H Smith                        0161 280 3509

Bolton                       Craggs                            01204 697157

Rochdale                   Barnes & Booth               01457 872582

Utilities

Gas Leak British Gas                                        0800 111999

Electrical supply failure Norweb                          0800 1954141

Water Supply leak N W Water         0845 7462200 or 0800 330033

General Emergency Repairs: Wright Build Ltd 01942 883312

Alarm – use your existing maintenance company, if none retained call Swift Alarms 0161 872 6262.

Broken Windows

Contact Wright Build Ltd 01942 883312

Insurance