Welcome to St Cross!
St Cross Church is part of the Diocese of Chester in the Church of England. We are located in the village of Appleton Thorn, in Warrington.
The Revd Alan Jewell has been vicar since September 2014. Ministry at St Cross is supported by a licensed Reader, Mrs Linda Buckley.
You can contact Alan at the Vicarage, Stretton Road, Stretton, WA4 4NT.
The phone number is (01925) 730 276. His mobile is 07811 871430.
Safeguarding
At St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all.
We follow the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance, and we take every concern seriously.
Parish Safeguarding Officer
Paul Clancy
Email: safeatstcross@gmail.com
Phone: 07712 078370
Diocesan Safeguarding Team
If you would prefer to speak to someone outside the parish, you can contact the Diocese of Chester Safeguarding Team:
Email: safeguarding@chester.anglican.org
Phone: 01928 718834 (option 4)
Out of Hours Support
If the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable, or if you need advice outside office hours, you can contact Thirtyone:eight, an independent Christian safeguarding charity.
Thirtyone:eight Helpline: 0303 003 1111
In an Emergency
If someone is at immediate risk of harm, please call 999 and/or contact your local authority Children’s or Adults’ Services.
Support and Helplines
- Safe Spaces – support for anyone affected by church-related abuse
Email: SafeSpaces@FirstLight.org.uk
Phone: 0300 303 1056
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun 13:00–17:00 - Childline: 0800 1111 (24/7, free)
- Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, free)
- Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7)
- Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141 (Mon–Fri, 9–5)
St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn 