Safe Church workshops are currently being held via ZOOM.
Please watch your email for workshop announcements.

Safe Church Policy – Children and Youth

Safe Church Policy – Vulnerable Adults

Policy on the Use of Social Media for Ministry

Photo Release Options & Template from ECF Vital Practices

Volunteer Training

Safe Church training is required for volunteers who work with children and youth. It is also required for Eucharistic Visitors. Volunteers should attend this training about every three years. This training does not meet the requirements for Clergy and church employees.

Full-Day Training

Clergy (parochial and supply), church employees, lay leaders and Vestry members are encouraged to attend a Full-Day Safe Church training every three years. Full-Day workshops are open to everyone who wishes to attend. This workshop requires a six-hour commitment and consists of training videos as well as small group discussions, and question / answer time. Lunch is provided.

Please click on the links below for more information.

Scheduled Training Events w/ online registration

February 29, 2020	Saints James & Andrew Church, Greenfield	Volunteers 9-12pm/Full day 9-3pm
March 21, 2020	St. Andrew’s Church, Longmeadow	Volunteers 9-12pm/Full day 9-3pm
April 18, 2020	Church of the Good Shepherd, Clinton	Volunteers 9-12pm/Full day 9-3pm
May 24, 2020	All Saints Church, Worcester	Volunteers only, 2-5pm

Local Training

Congregations may continue to use a local trainer from within the congregation who has been approved by the Diocese. The process by which a parishioner may get that approval can be found here on the diocesan website.

A congregation or group of congregations may want to host a training at a time convenient to them. They may do that by contacting the Rev. Tanya Wallace. Her fee for a special training is $300 plus mileage. A congregation hosting such a training is responsible for registrations and all arrangements for the training.

	Contact our Safe Church Officer: The Rev. Tanya R. Wallace contact Safe Church Officer
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