Welcome to St Luke’s Downham: Rev. Nick and the team are really pleased to welcome you to St Luke’s.
St Luke’s is a church with a lot of heart. We are open for various groups throughout the week including Front Room for anyone who is lonely and Busy Bees for toddlers and their grown ups. All our groups are open to new people and friendly for those with mental health struggles or different abilities.
Everyone who comes makes our groups better and has something unique to offer. We firmly believe in giving everyone a chance to make their own life better, supporting them along the way and making a positive contribution to our community.
Accessibility
Our aim is to be a welcoming and accessible church where people with different needs can find a welcome. For more information about our services and support for different needs, contact the Accessibility team.
Safeguarding
The District Church Council (DCC) of St Luke’s Downham recognises the need to safeguard the children, young people and adults in our care and guard against the possibility of any form of abuse of children, young people and adults by persons who may be acting in the name of our parish. We take our responsibilities to safeguard everyone who attends our church very seriously and have therefore paid due regard to safeguarding policy and procedure. We therefore resolve that we will comply with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
If you have any safeguarding concerns or for further information, contact the St Luke’s Safeguarding team.
Alternatively contact the Diocese of Southwark Safeguarding Team:
Safeguarding referrals / general enquiries: safeguarding@southwark.anglican.org / Telephone: 0207 939 9441 (Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm)
For urgent out of hours advice: (Mon to Fri, after 5pm / weekends and bank holidays) please contact 020 3874 6743.
Emergencies: If you suspect you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, phone 999.