Here are five helpful questions churches can ask to help make sure their policy is in tip-top shape before a new school year begins.
The Office of Connectional Ministries is excited to announce an updated, online Safe Sanctuaries Train-the-Trainer program.
The North Alabama Annual Conference adopted an updated Conference Safe Sanctuaries policy during the 2021 Annual Conference session on June 5.
On March 21, 2021, the North Alabama Conference hosted a virtual Conference-wide Safe Sanctuaries training attended by nearly 800 participants.
More than just a means of reducing legal risk, Safe Sanctuary policies send a clear message that United Methodist churches are ones where children, youth and vulnerable adults can experience the presence of God in a safe and nurturing environment.
Safe Sanctuaries is the North Alabama Conference's program for developing policies for and conducting training in the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults in our congregations.
