6 November 2026
The theme of this year's Safeguarding Sunday, which takes place on 15 November is 'Love Protects'.
The theme is rooted in the powerful words of 1 Corinthians 13, which reminds us that safeguarding isn’t just about policy or compliance, but a natural expression of Christian love in action.
Safeguarding Sunday is an opportunity for your church to pause and reflect on your safeguarding journey – to celebrate the good work already happening, be honest about where things can improve, and commit to continuing to build safer places for everyone in your care.
The video below from the independent Christian safeguarding charity ThirtyOne:Eight that organises Safeguarding Sunday, explains more.
Safeguarding Sunday resources for parishes
Promoting the INEQE Independent Safeguarding Survey this Safegaurding Sunday
The Independent Safeguarding organisation INEQE will be auditing safeguarding across the Diocese of Chelmsford in February. It is part of a Church of England wide series of audits and the recommendations will help ensure dioceses and cathedrals are doing everything they can to create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.
Ahead of the audit they are asking people in churches across our diocese to take part in a short survey by 8 December.
This year's Safeguarding Sunday provides a timely opportunity to encourage people in your church to complete INEQE's survey and help improve safeguarding in our diocese. For example you might ensure that a church notice is read out and if internet connectivity permits, one or two laptops or tablets are made available after church services for people to complete the survey there and then.
A range of resources has been produced to help church leaders promote the survey in their church communities on Safeguarding Sunday, or any time between now and 8 December.
