Monday, July 25th, 2022
Mental illness is a serious problem in our country, and it isn’t getting any better. Millions of people, especially young adults, are living with a mental disorder and either do not realize they are ill or do not seek the help they need. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), mental […]
Read More >>Thursday, May 19th, 2022
Take a look at some of our most recent FAQs. Have more questions about Safe Gatherings? Give us a call at 888.241.8258.
Read More >>Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
“How do I get window clings?“ In a week or two, Safe Gatherings will be sending out window clings to every church and organization that qualifies. In its fifth year, the Safe Gatherings window cling program is designed to recognize churches and organizations for their commitment to the main principles of Safe Gatherings: helping protect […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
You are a ministry leader at a small church and want to start a children’s program. However, you don’t think you can possibly comply with the best practices set forth in the Safe Gatherings program because you have a very small congregation, very few potential volunteers and small spaces in which to work. What do […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
It’s been more than two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. In that time, churches and faith-based organizations across the country have faced challenges they’ve never faced before, and they’ve tragically lost congregants and members. Amidst the challenges, churches and organizations also persisted and found ways to draw strength in difficult circumstances. Here are 5 things […]
Read More >>Friday, February 11th, 2022
We are excited to see you at the ELCA Extravaganza 2022 in Minneapolis, starting today! Visit our booth to learn more about Safe Gatherings and ask us about our newest product, Policy Builder!
Read More >>Monday, January 24th, 2022
Want to know who is Safe Gatherings approved or their status in the process? Need to know who is pending and needs to provide a new reference? All you have to do is log in, and the information is right at your fingertips. When you want to find out who is pending and why, login […]
Read More >>Monday, January 24th, 2022
Imagine this scenario: You are the office manager at a small church. Because you are at a small church, you wear many hats and also fill in for the children’s ministry, including helping in the classrooms periodically. You’ve heard the term “mandatory reporter,” but you don’t know whether it applies to you. What do you […]
Read More >>Monday, January 24th, 2022
I think we can all agree on one thing: it’s been a difficult couple of years for most people. Covid-19 has been at the forefront of everyone’s mind, whether it’s been an illness or death among family and friends, an uncertain work situation or the general sense of unrest. In challenging times, we also know […]
Read More >>Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
Over the past few months, Safe Gatherings sent window clings to churches and organizations that met the criteria so far in 2021. We send these out each year to recognize those organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the Safe Gatherings program. When churches and organizations post the window clings on the windows and doors of […]
Read More >>Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
You are volunteering in a children’s department at your organization, and you are supervising kids outside on the playground. A child approaches you and says his uncle has been hurting him. The child says his uncle told him it is a secret just between them, and the boy is afraid he will get in trouble […]
Read More >>Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
There are many areas in life where adults don’t need a written set of instructions on how to do something, or a set of rules or guidelines to review. We just know what to do—whether by experience or by instinct. The same does not hold true when it comes to a child protection policy at […]
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