We believe that safeguarding all who come to Sunnyside is a vital part of what it means to care well for one another. This is summed up in the Act of Commitment we made in church when we observed is at our services on Safeguarding Sunday earlier this year (11th January). This is what we said:

As the people of God, we are called to follow in the way of Christ, to walk humbly and love mercy, and the speak up about injustice so that the church may be a place of safety and refuge for all. In acknowledging the role we all have in making our churches safer places, let us join together and pledge our commitment before almighty God

Will you treat everyone with respect and dignity and seek to never knowingly hurt or harm others by what you do, or say?All                With the help of God, I will

Will you actively support the work of safeguarding in this church?
All                With the help of God, I will

Will you use your voice to speak up about the injustice of abuse?
All                With the help of God, I will

Will you make space to listen to those who have been hurt and harmed in our community?
All                With the help of God, I will

Will you commit to never knowingly hide or keep quiet about abuse that you know of or suspect?
All                With the help of God, I will

Will you call on the wider church to take steps towards change in this area?
All                With the help of God, I will.

May the God in whom we trust, strengthen this commitment within us that we may truly be a place of safety and refuge for all.
All                Amen.

You can find out more about Safeguarding at Sunnyside by clicking here including details of who you can contact for help if you have any concerns.