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SAFE CHURCH

Mission Statement
With prayerful guidance, the Safe Church Committee’s purpose is to develop and implement proactive policies and procedures to protect the children and youth of this church against child abuse, sexual abuse, and overall harm while they are in the care of church programs. The committee also functions to protect the staff and volunteers from false accusations.

Vision
We see a safer place for all at the First Congregational Church of Southington and seek to provide new avenues to increased safety for all through safety programs, diligence and actively exploring areas for improvement throughout our church.

Policy
Our Safe Church policies apply to all activities which take place within the building and properties of the First Congregational Church of Southington CT, as well as any programs, activities or events scheduled as part of the ministry of this church which take place off the properties of the church. In this policy, the term child or youth refers to a person less than 18 years of age and adult refers to a person age 18 or older. Policies apply to all groups using the church’s facilities; there are no exceptions. These Policies are subject to yearly review. Current copies of all Safe Church Policies, Forms, Guidelines, and Reporting Procedures are available in the Safe Church Binder in the Church Library.

Plans & Priorities
Fire Safety within the First Congregational Church of Southington
CPR and Defibrillator Training
Staff References

Upcoming Training Dates and Meetings
The Safe Church Training sessions for next year have been set. All youth workers, new CE board members, & new Deacons who have not yet been trained & any one else who would like to be trained should come to one of the following sessions:

Future training sessions will be announced here

CPR/AED training:
Renewal training will be held on Sept. 20th @ 7:00 pm (90 min.)
Full training will be held on Sept. 27th @ 6:30 pm (3 hrs.)

Sign up sheets are located next to the Sr. Minister's office.

Should you like more information about Church Training Programs, please contact Carole Lantz.
Important Links:
For more information
Please contact:
Carole Lantz, Director of our Safe Church Committee
Concerns or Suggestions
Please contact:
Carole Lantz, Director of our Safe Church Committee (please use the subject "Safe Church" when sending e-mail).
For urgent matters, call her at 860.628.6958 x20.
Messages are checked frequently and your privacy will be respected.
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