Safe Church Training, and our commitment to creating a church that is safe for all of God’s beloved children, is at the center of our commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Those most at risk for abuse are the very ones Jesus drew close; children, the frail, and those at the margins. To be made more and more into the likeness of Christ is to take seriously the safety and welfare of those Safe Church is meant to protect.
The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello, Bishop Diocesan
A Prayer for Safe Church
Holy Creator, we offer our gratitude for the opportunity to live in community, where we can take comfort in others and be nurtured when needy, fed when hungry, and protected when threatened. Guide us as we strive to protect those in our midst who are most vulnerable and innocent, respecting the dignity of all humans, so we can more fully and appropriately love our neighbors and ourselves. Help us to be examples in the world in the likeness of your son Jesus, who spoke truth to power, gave hope to the hopeless, and loved selflessly. We humbly ask for all of this through the gift of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
As followers of Christ, we all share responsibility for creating safe spaces in our worshipping communities. ECCT’s Safe Church policies & training are grounded in our baptismal call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being.”
Safe Church is a requirement of The Episcopal Church for all ordained persons, adults who minister with minors, youth in leadership roles, & adults who minister with vulnerable humans. Safe Church practices include training, background checks, & audits.
Need assistance?
Contact safechurchtraining@episcopalct.org for information about.
- Registering for Safe Church Training
- Troubleshooting Praesidium Academy and Zoom platforms
- Background checks for lay leaders
Contact ECCT’s Director for Training & Clergy Support, Dr. Louisa Baker, for information about.
- Safe Church Training Requirements
- Public Records, DMV, and Credit Check Guidance
- Annual Safe Church Audit Requirements
- ECCT’s Model Policies and other Safe Church Resources