St Barnabas Church, Beckenham

The Church of England for Park Langley and Oakhill, Beckenham

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Social Media Policy

Today social media has become an increasing influence on many people’s lives. For many younger people it may have become a primary source for gaining information about the world around them and networking with friends and acquaintances.  Used responsibly social media and the internet can be of benefit to the Church, providing the opportunity for networking, getting to know people, gaining and sharing information about church events, learning about the Christian Faith, and spreading the Gospel.

The Church of England have adopted a number of simple principles for the use of social media in church life.

  • Be safe. The safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults must be maintained. If you have any concerns, ask the Parish safeguarding officer.
  • Be respectful. Do not post or share content that is sexually explicit, inflammatory, hateful, abusive, threatening or otherwise disrespectful.
  • Be kind. Treat others how you would wish to be treated and assume the best in people. If you have a criticism or critique to make, consider not just whether you would say it in person, but the tone you would use.
  • Be honest. Don’t mislead people about who you are.
  • Take responsibility. You are accountable for the things you do, say and write. Text and images shared can be public and permanent, even with privacy settings in place. If you’re not sure, don’t post it.
  • Be a good ambassador. Personal and professional life can easily become blurred online so think before you post.
  • Disagree well. Some conversations can be places of robust disagreement and it’s important we apply our values in the way we express them.
  • Credit others. Acknowledge the work of others. Respect copyright and always credit where it is due. Be careful not to release sensitive or confidential information and always question the source of any content you are considering amplifying.
  • Follow the rules. Abide by the terms and conditions of the various social media platforms themselves. If you see a comment that you believe breaks their policies, then please report it to the respective company.

The Parish of St George and St Barnabas, Beckenham have developed their own detailed Social Media Policy and Social Media Child Protection Policy

St. Barnabas Church & Hall

Perth Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 6PP

St Peter’s Hall

Malmains Way
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 6SB

Church Office

For all general enquiries, please contact the church office, here or on 020 8650 3332.

For all enquiries regarding Spaces for Hire, please contact us here.

You may also message us here.

Safeguarding

As a church we take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and the PCC is committed to ensuring that our church and hall spaces are safe places for all.  For more information and the details of our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), please see our Parish Safeguarding Policy Alternatively visit the safeguarding pages on our Diocesan website for additional resources.  However, if you or someone you are concerned about is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999.

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