Safe Church Policy

Safe Church Guidelines At-a-Glance*

 Statement of Purpose

First Congregational United Church of Christ is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment in which all young people can learn and experience God’s love. We are an Open and Affirming church. All children and youth regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family structure, physical, cognitive, and/or mental ability, race, ethnic background are welcome here. We strive to make our church/congregation a safe and healthy place that is free of sexual misconduct, harassment, physical harm, bullying, or inappropriate interactions.

 Approved Volunteer

– background checks completed
– trained
– 18 years or older
– at least 5 years older than youth

 Two-Adult Guideline

– supervision with two Approved Volunteers

 Social Media

– communications through parents and when appropriate with youth
– keep messages transparent, copy message to at least one other staff/youth
– use appropriate content in posts

If you have a concern, contact: Debi Cox, Director of Education at 651-387-4552,

*See document titled Safe Church Guidelines for Children and Youth for details.

Created January 2017