Safe Churches, Safe Ministry

Name: Safe Churches, Safe Ministry
Start: 2025-08-21T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-21T20:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church - DeLand, FL

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church - DeLand, FL | Deland, FL

Creating a safe environment in our churches and communities is essential to our mission as followers of Christ. Whether you serve in leadership, volunteer in ministry, or simply want to be more aware of how to protect others, this upcoming Institute for Christian Studies class will equip you with the knowledge and tools to foster a culture of safety and care.
Join Safe Church Commission co-chairs, the Rev. Audrey Sutton and Ms. Monica Taffinder, for a practical and engaging session designed to help you identify red flags, recognize signs of abuse in real time, and confidently navigate complex situations using real-life case studies.
📍 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, DeLand
📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
⏰ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
💲 $15 per person | $50 flat fee for unlimited parishioners from a church
Each participant will receive a curated resource kit filled with practical tools to enhance their ministry and support their church community. This class will also provide clear guidance on diocesan policies, ensuring that all who serve in our churches can do so with confidence and clarity.
Click below to visit ICSCourses.org, learn more and register:
- https://icscourses.org/course-curriculum/christian-education/
This is an important opportunity for everyone—clergy, lay leaders, and parishioners alike—to play a role in making our churches places of trust and care. Please share this invitation with others in your parish who may benefit from this vital training.