Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church
Protection Policy for Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church is called to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Children are full participants in the life of the church and in the realm of God. This church takes its responsibility seriously to provide a safe environment as we nurture persons in their spiritual development as disciples of Jesus Christ. We also value our volunteers and employees who work with children and youth; they are in positions of trust as they nurture our young people in their Christian faith. Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a child…welcomes me: (Matthew 18:5). God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children, youth and other vulnerable persons from abuses and creating a community of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong.
The Church Council members and staff of Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church recognize the importance of protecting children, youth, and vulnerable persons from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and also protecting church staff and volunteers from potential false allegations of abuse. This policy is therefore set forth to provide guidelines and procedures in which Ypsilanti First United Methodist Church and its members will abide in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all church-sponsored activities.
Policy:
Child Protection Policy Ver 1.pdf
Forms:
Volunteer Information Form Cat A Ver 1.pdf
Volunteer Information Form Cat B Ver 1.pdf
Volunteer Driver Information Form Ver 1.pdf
Volunteer Driver Annual Update Form Ver 1.pdf
Emergency Medical Contact Form Ver 1.pdf
Visitor Emergency Medical Contact Form Ver 1.pdf
Nursery_Preschool Sign In Ver 1.pdf
