SAFE SANCTUARIES UPDATE
Most of you are probably aware that our Administrative Council is in the process of strengthening our Safe Sanctuaries policy. As Christians we are called to welcome and protect children and other vulnerable persons who are part of our faith community. Our churches are to be true Sanctuaries where all may worship in safety and harmony. Part of our responsibility is to reduce the risk of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the local churches.
Milford United Methodist Church already has a Safe Sanctuary policy in place which requires windows in all classroom doors, screening of all paid and volunteer workers, 2– deep coverage (two people with children/youth at all times), a team for responding to allegations of abuse or neglect, and a team to evaluate and revise our current policy to better meet conference and insurance requirements for church Safe Sanctuaries programs.
We expect to present the new policy and procedures shortly so that everyone will be aware of the safeguards that are in place to protect our children & others who may be at risk of abuse.
