How frequently do you evaluate your church’s Safe Sanctuaries policy? Learn from the writers of a forthcoming resource to be published by The Upper Room by participating in an upcoming… Continue Reading Webinar introduces Safer Sanctuaries
Bishop David Bard appeals to the churches of The Michigan Conference. By Executive Order of Governor Whitmer, we all must stay home. We can still be the people of God.
Is your congregation ready for faith formation this fall? Rev. Kathy Pittenger provides a variety of resources to assist your leaders.
The $3 billion Survivor Trust Fund will be used to compensate persons alleged to have experienced abuse while in Scouting. The United Methodist Church’s contribution is $30 million.
A protection policy lays out the church’s plan for proactive ways to prevent harm. Is your church’s plan up to date?
The United Methodist Church emphasizes the denomination’s commitment to healing those suffering BSA related abuse with a $30 million payment to a fund for survivors.
Our responsibility is to care for, protect, and care for all God’s Children. Protection Policies (also known as Safe Sanctuaries or Abuse Prevention) and Sexual Ethics Policies are designed to… Continue Reading Protection Policy and Sexual Ethics
Have more questions? Clergy Assistant to the Bishop/Director of Clergy Services: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Browne “Do All The Good You Can, By All The Means You Can, In All… Continue Reading Sexual Ethics
As churches start ramping up for the fall. even in the midst of the uncertainty around COVID-19, we need to keep how we are protecting our children, youth, vulnerable adults,… Continue Reading Protecting Our Kids and Youth
Educators and parents are scrambling to reduce the threat of COVID-19 while ensuring children get child care and education they need. United Methodists are helping with back to school in… Continue Reading Churches step up to support school year