As the new year begins, we are all eager to put the Covid-19 pandemic behind us. But perhaps we should be less eager to forget some of the lessons the pandemic taught us, especially about the importance of community and the immeasurable value of our relationships with each other. We have felt...
We train leaders in our organizations to establish safe standards of behavior for ministry and to create a “village” of watchful eyes that make it less likely that misconduct can occur unnoticed. As we know, however, misconduct can be difficult to detect, and it can target people in...
Dear Safeguarding Community, Thank you for your agility and creativity this past year in adapting Safeguarding policies to virtual platforms as we gathered online for worship, fellowship, and learning. The Wellness and Care team appreciates your faithful efforts to protect the members of your...