Safeguarding Sunday 2026 – Love Protects

Safeguarding Sunday 2026 – Love Protects

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

As we mark Safeguarding Sunday on 15 November, we are sharing a special video featuring our District Chairperson, Rev Rachel Bending, in conversation about what safeguarding really means and why it matters so much in our churches and communities.

In this thoughtful and engaging conversation, Rachel challenges us to look beyond safeguarding policies, paperwork and training requirements, and to recognise that safeguarding should be at the heart of everything we do as a Church.

She reminds us that safeguarding is about keeping ourselves and one another safe from harm, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity, respect and care, and creating communities where people feel safe and are able to flourish.

Rachel also highlights that safeguarding is not the responsibility of a few designated individuals. It belongs to all of us. Noticing when something doesn't feel right, listening to others and sharing concerns are all important ways in which we can look out for one another.

Importantly, speaking up about a concern isn't gossip or interfering in someone else's life. It is an expression of care. Even something that might seem small or insignificant could be part of a bigger picture, and sharing that concern can make a real difference.

As Christians, our commitment to safeguarding is rooted in our belief that every person is made in God's image and deserves to be valued, protected and supported.

We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to watch this video and reflect on Rachel's message.

Safeguarding is much more than a policy or a tick-box exercise. It is fundamental to who we are, how we treat one another and how we live out our faith.

Love protects. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Visit the Safeguarding Sunday website for more information:

SafeguardingSunday.org