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Safe Church Committee Annual Report
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Mission Statement

We, the Safe Church Committee of the First Parish Congregational Church, UCC, recognize that our congregation’s health and safety are key aspects of our culture of caring. It is our objective to promote a safe and healthy environment for our church members, visitors, and the community who participate in our programs and use our facilities. We will do this in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, and recognized safety standards, as they apply to our church. Our church’s spiritual mission depends on the health and safety of our members and the proper maintenance of our worship facilities.
We must be responsible for, and committed to, the common goal of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our community, free of exploitation, intimidation, abuse, misconduct and harassment of any form. We share a spiritual, legal, economic and moral obligation to foster a safe and healthy church.

Activities and Accomplishments

A Background Check policy was written requiring background checks for all paid staff; volunteers who work with children and youth and volunteers who work with finances. The policy is in the process of being implemented.
Wrote a lost child search procedure.
Wrote a sanctuary evacuation plan.
In the process of writing a lockdown procedure.
Sponsored a CPR course.
Received a donation of 8 two-way radios to be used in case of emergencies

Goals for Next Year

Finish the lockdown procedure.
Practice the sanctuary evacuation procedure
Examine the need for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the church.
Work with the Web Safety Committee to complete a web safety guideline.
Continue working on the issues list.

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