Safe Church Training for Lay People - Central Rhode Island

This Safe Church Training will show with best practices and policies, how to keep church safe for children and vulnerable populations.

By The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island

Date and time

Saturday, October 1, 2022 · 9am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church

3257 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886

About this event

Diocesan Safe Church Trainers will conduct this important training in-person for lay leaders and church staff on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Barnabas in Warwick with check in starting at 8:30am and program starting promptly at 9am to 12:30pm. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Universal training is required for church employees, volunteers working with youth, home visitors and church leaders including vestry members, volunteer program leaders and Altar Guild. Certification of training shall be renewed every three years.

The obligation to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being is binding for all the baptized. This Safe Church Training session will show with best practices and policies, how to help keep church safe for children and our vulnerable populations.

Organized by

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island is a gathering of the 52 Episcopal Churches in Rhode Island, served by the Bishop, The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely and his staff who support congregations as they carry out their mission and ministries. They provide resources and educational opportunities to encourage spiritual development and outreach in the churches of this diocese, as well as in the greater community. Together, our Bishop and churches work to do large-scale ministry no church could operate alone, such as the ECC Summer Camp, the Center for Reconciliation and more.

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