Welcome to Holy Ascension

WELCOME to the website for Holy Ascension Church, Upton, an Anglican parish church in the Diocese of Chester.

Minister: Reverend Paul Newman 

Email: vicar@holyascension.org.uk

At Holy Ascension we are strongly focused on the local community and it is our mission to be right at the heart of the community.

We are a friendly church with two services every Sunday morning providing a variety of worship styles to suit everyone.  We also have a Wednesday morning 10.15am Holy Communion Service.

There are many activities taking place at Holy Ascension each week – details can be found on this website or in Heartbeat, our monthly magazine. Do please come and join us.

Our community hall is located in Demage Lane (at junction with Upton Lane) and is available to hire for a variety of events. Check out our hall pages for details of the facilities on offer and rates.

If you cannot find what you need on this website, please contact us.

Or come to one of our services or activities where you will be warmly welcomed!


Safeguarding

At Holy Ascension Church, Upton we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.

We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.

If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.

  • Parish Safeguarding Officer: Tara Newman
  • Email: safeguarding@holyascension.org.uk


Out of Hours Support

The Diocese of Chester partners with Thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable - this also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.


In the case of an emergency

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police on 999 and/or your local authority Children or Adults Service.


Helplines

Safe Spaces England and Wales - Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

  • Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
  • Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
  • Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
  • Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
  • Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
  • Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
  • Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
  • Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)