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 of 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 (see Manchester Diocesan Synod minutes Feb 2008 for the debate on the CDM). 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.
Counsellor
Gill Dyer, Lancs 01254 53898
Christine Chapman, Warrington 01925 269 511
Polly Mason, Chorley 01257 264300
Liz Grady, Rusholme 0161 224 6776
Pauline Lewis, Warrington 01925 632760
Nancy Talbot, Preston 01772 713 007
Norma Townley, Liverpool 0151 428 2286
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
Su Foster, our Child Protection Advisor can be contacted on 01704 540516 (0784 951 7351 out of hours and emergency use)
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: Mono Services 08453708999
Alarm – use your existing maintenance company, if none retained call Swift Alarms 0161 872 6262.
Broken Windows
Solar Glass 0800 474747 and quote insurance number EIG 96000190
Insurance
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group 01452 528533
Church
Loss of organist
A list of available organists can be found here.
Child Protection issues
Su Foster, our Child Protection Advisor can be contacted on 01704 540516 (0784 951 7351 out of hours and emergency use)
Click here for more information and policies about Child Protection.
Major incident (explosion, chemical leak, crash etc)
Monitor local radio and check this site regularly.
