Our congregation’s purpose for establishing these Safe Sanctuary policies and procedures is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to the physical safety and spiritual growth of all our children, youth and adults. Safe Sanctuary is a practice of radical hospitality, authenticity and an extravagant welcoming spirit.

Therefore, as a Christian community of faith and a United Methodist congregation, we strive to conduct our ministries in ways that assure the safety and spiritual growth of all our children and youth as well as all of the workers with children and youth. We will follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of workers; we will implement operational procedures in all programs and events; we will educate all of our workers with children and youth regarding the use of all appropriate policies and procedures.

In all of our ministries with children and youth, this congregation is committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so that each child will be surrounded by steadfast love, established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. (Baptismal Covenant II,. United Methodist Hymnal, p. 44). 

Safe Sanctuary Forms and Resources
Safe Sanctuary Policy
Children's Check-In Procedures
Safe Sanctuary Volunteer Application Word
​Safe Sanctuary Volunteer Application PDF
Children/Youth Permission/Registration