Safe Church Training - Christ Church, Plymouth
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Several walk-in registrations will be available. Please contact Esther Powell at 617-482-4826 x421 or epowell@diomass.org to inquire about availability.
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: Christ Church is located at 149 Court Street in Plymouth. There is a small parking lot behind the church that can be enetered from Grant or Lothrop Streets. Parking is also available on Grant, Court or Lothrop Streets. The training will be held in the Church Hall on the second floor of the church offices. Handicap accessible entrances are available from Grant Street or from the entrance to the church offices off of the rear parking lot. Doors open at 8 am for registration and light refreshments. Lunch will be provided by Christ Church; 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.
Financial assistance with the cost of this training is available. For more information, please contact Esther Powell at epowell@diomass.org or 617.482.4826 x421.