Tuesday, June 21st, 2016
Summer is a really fun time of year in churches, especially when they are buzzing with the excitement of Vacation Bible School. Churches come alive when children and youth are engaged in activities designed especially for them. But with this energy and excitement also comes some added preparation. With so many children and youth running […]
Read More >>Tuesday, May 31st, 2016
There was an interesting article in the Seattle Times recently about volunteers. Though the article focuses on the region around Seattle, we think you can apply it to wherever you are in the country. It’s definitely worth taking the time to read as you think about gearing up for spring and summer events in your […]
Read More >>Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
We are excited to share that we are at the UMC General Conference in Portland this week. We know that this is a very important event for many of you, and we are happy to share in that excitement as we get to meet you and discuss your training and abuse-prevention needs. If you are […]
Read More >>Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
You are the administrator for the Safe Gatherings system at your school or organization. How do you check the status of pending applications? It’s easy! Login with your administrator credentials. On the administration page, go to the Links box and click on Pending Applicants. You will see a list of people who have not completed […]
Read More >>Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
Imagine this scenario: You are a volunteer at your school or organization and have just finished helping out with a 5th-grade class party. The kids have just left for the day, and you are tidying up while the teacher is attending an after-hours meeting. You pick up a student’s notebook from the floor and as […]
Read More >>Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
It’s April, an important month when it comes to child abuse. In 1983, April was officially declared by presidential proclamation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whether you wear blue or “plant” pinwheels on your school or organization’s grounds to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention, it’s important to take time to promote […]
Read More >>Wednesday, April 20th, 2016
You probably think of your school or organization as a place where all are welcome, anytime. When people enter the doors of your facility, they should get a sense that they are in a friendly, nurturing space. Parents should feel free to visit their child at lunchtime and during class parties, or during your organization’s […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
You are the administrator for the Safe Gatherings system at your church. How do you check the status of pending applications? It’s easy! Login with your administrator credentials. On the administration page, go to the Links box and click on Pending Applicants. You will see a list of people who have not completed one or […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
It is with great excitement that we introduce our Safe Gatherings audience to our new sister company, CongregationU. CongregationU provides e-learning courses designed specifically for the church environment. You can educate and train your staff, volunteers, and members in courses on topics such as safe driving, first aid, fire safety, parliamentary procedure, and more. […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Imagine this scenario: You are a volunteer at church and have just finished your 5th-grade Sunday school class for the day. The kids have all gone home, and you won’t see them again until next week. You are tidying up the classroom and you pick up Chloe’s notebook from the floor. As you pick up […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
It’s April, an important month when it comes to child abuse. In 1983, April was officially declared by presidential proclamation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Whether you wear blue or “plant” pinwheels on your church grounds to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect prevention, it’s important to take time to promote children and […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
You probably think of your church as a place where all are welcome, anytime. When people enter the doors of your facility, they should get a sense that they are in a friendly, nurturing space. At the same time, though, you are responsible for protecting the children, youth, and vulnerable adults that make your church […]
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