12/11/24

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I share the news that in the wake of the Makin Report, The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned from his role. 

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of John Symth, both in the UK and overseas, and all those impacted by safeguarding issues.

I want to personally assure everyone that I, and all the churches in our benefice, take safeguarding extremely seriously, and that we are here to support you if anyone has been affected by any of the issues around The Archbishop’s decision.

The following weeks will be a difficult time for The Church of England and The Anglican Communion.

Please be assured I’m keeping all of this and all our church life in my prayers. As I know you are too.

I have included some key safeguarding contacts underneath and a link to a letter to the diocese from Bishop Philip. 

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me if you’d like to talk.  

Love and prayers,

Rev Catherine

Beaulieu benefice safeguarding contacts: Sophie Burton

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Winchester Diocese: 01962737317   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Immediate Risk: call 999 

https://anglican.ink/2024/11/12/letter-to-the-diocese-from-the-bishop-of-winchester-on-the-resignation-of-justin-welby/