Ministry with children and youth, like much of the work Jesus Christ has given us to do, is a ministry of relationships. Children, youth and adult supervisors, parents, clergy, and other volunteers come into contact with one another to share their lives, worship, have fun, and explore how their spiritual beliefs shape their lives.
Jesus Christ calls us to loving relationships that are healthy and helpful to each other, not taking advantage of those who are weaker or putting people in situations that are inappropriate for their age or maturity. All persons involved in ministry with children and youth, whether child, youth or adult, deserve to be treated as Jesus Christ would treat them, with love, respect, and kindness.
All participants in ministry to children and youth deserve to be in a safe environment; which includes, but is not limited to, an environment that is free from harassment, abuse, and misconduct. These policies are meant to help provide for such an environment.
Upcoming Safeguarding God’s People Training:
There are 4 videos in these training. Two deal with Sexual Harassment and the other two are Sexual Exploitation. The conclusion time depends on the number of individuals taking the classes and the discussion offered by the group.
May 3rd
12:30 p.m. – no later than 4:00 p.m.
Diocesan Office
924 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
May 4th
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Diocesan Office
924 N. Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
May 7th
6:30 p.m. – no later than 10 p.m.
St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church
14700 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
To RSVP to the training, or if you have any questions about Safeguarding, please contact Sabrina Evans, Director of Christian Formation, at (405) 232-4820 or sevans@epiok.org.
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