Protection of Children
Pastoral Letter from BisHop Chris (April 23, 2024)
Pastoral Response to the TFCA Investigation (November 25, 2024)
DOMA Church Resources
Every two years, clergy, vestry, and those staff and volunteers who have contact with youth and children must complete awareness training and policy training. Read more.
Letter from the Bishop
Policy Handbook
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Training REsources
An onsite or offsite written Supervisory Plan shall be in place for all educational, pastoral, recreational, or other programming that involves youth or children.
Screening is the first step in protecting children. To help churches walk out our screening policy, we offer a variety of resources.
Child Protective Services Contact Information, Sample Report of Suspected Abuse Form, and State Laws
“Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom so to train them, that they may love all that is true, and pure, and lovely, and of good report, following the example of their Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.”