Matthew 11:28
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Following the April 2025 ruling by the UK Supreme Court regarding trans people, St Aidan’s PCC wish to make it clear that all people are welcome in this Church.
We believe in a God who loves people.
No qualifications. No restrictions.
It doesn't matter where you come from, or what your accent is, or who you love, or how you identify or understand yourself, or whether you are rich or poor or have a good relationship with your parents or have to make your own way in the world -
This is a place of peace, a place of hope, a place of love.
You are welcome here.
Sometimes we find it hard to grasp just why God would love us -
And yet we believe it.
And because we believe this with all our hearts,
we also believe that God loves every single person in just the same way.
So there is no need to prove yourself to be part of our community.
No need to defend yourself.
No need to worry if you others will judge you.
Trans people are welcome here.
Cis people are welcome here.
Straight people are welcome here.
Queer people are welcome here.
Neurodivergent people are welcome here.

Nobody becomes more human by making others less:

We all become more by raising each other up -
as Jesus raises up each and every one of us through his cross and resurrection.
So, join us and help us build a community of kindness.

St Aidan’s PCC

At St Aidan's 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: David Hill
Email: aidan.warden21@gmail.com

The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachterop. She can be contacted at safeguarding.adviser@carlislediocese.org.uk or 07458 016884.