Safe Church Training - St. James' Episcopal Church, Cambridge 5.3.14
ATTENTION: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO REACHING CAPACITY.
To join the waiting list in the event of cancellation, please contact Esther Powell (epowell@diomass.org or 617.482.4826 x421). We will be opening an additional safe church training opportunity soon.
--
This is a six hour training session designed to:
1. Increase awareness regarding sexual misconduct
2. Increase awareness of abuse of power
3. Outline steps toward preventing abuse
4. Offer ways to intervene when misconduct occurs,
5. Equip anyone in a position of parish leadership with ways of healing and rebuilding the body of Christ.
Logistics: St. James' Episcopal Church is located at 1991 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge in the Porter Square neighborhood. It is a few blocks north of the Porter Square T stop on the red line. The training will take place in Narthex. The building is handicapped accessible. LIMITED parking will be available in a lot next to the church, and once that is full, there is metered street parking, so bring quarters! Take care not to park in "resident only" areas. Child care will NOT be available. Doors open at 8 am for registration and light refreshments. Lunch will be provided by St. James'; please indicate on the registration form if you have dietary restrictions. The training begins promptly at 8:30 am and will follow this schedule of modules:
Introduction and Laying the Foundation
Modules I & II: Power/Vulnerability and Boundaries
Break
Module III: Harassment/Exploitation Abuse/Bullying
Module IV: Child, Elder and Domestic Abuse
LUNCH (provided)
Module V: Reporting
Module VI: Response/Healing
Module VII: Safe Church Policies
Wrap Up: Final Questions, Evaluation and Closing Prayer
This training is required of all clergy and diocesan employees. It is also suitable for all employees of congregations, for wardens, vestry members, Eucharistic Visitors (EV), pastoral visitors, youth leaders, confirmation sponsors, retreat mentors, acolyte leaders, choir directors, church school teachers, and volunteers working in the parish on a regular basis.
An online version of this training, recommended for parish lay volunteers, is now available. If you would like information about the online program, please contact Esther Powell at epowell@diomass.org.