The General Conference of the
United Methodist Church has adopted (1996) the resolution that United Methodist
Churches implement a Safe Sanctuaries Program. This
resolution was aimed at reducing the risk of sexual abuse to children, youth,
and vulnerable adults within the church. Statistics indicate 3,000,000,000
incidents of abuse (children) in the 2000. Churches are at high risk due to factors including high level of trust
in members and leaders, minimal screening of employees and volunteers, and
opportunity for close contact and relationships.
About Our Photography & Videography Policies
We regulary and periodically take photos and videos ay Middletown UMC events intended for public and future use on our church website and publications. If you do not wish to be photographed, recorded or videotaped for these purposes, please notify the photographer. Otherwise, by remaining during the event, you are giving us exclusive permission to record and use such recordings for church purposes.
Safe Sanctuaries Program - Getting Started
On these pages, we intend to provide everything you need, and everything you need to know, to actively participate in the Middletown United Methodist Church's Safe Sanctuaries Program. Getting started, we strongly suggest you read Pastor Derrick's introduction letter. Viewing the Safe Sanctuaries Presentation is required which explains our program. You can view the presentation online or download it for later viewing on your computer if MS PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office) is installed on your computer.
STEP 1:
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Once you have completed viewing the entire presentation (on or offline), please download, print out, and complete the Training Completion Form which must be submitted with your application package.
STEP 2:
To participate in MUMC's Safe Sanctuaries program, you must download, complete, sign, and submit all three forms that follow in this step. A background check is required on each applicant. Click on the documents below to open the PDF files in new windows where they can be opened, saved, printed and completed.
Safe Sanctuary Volunteer Application