Declaration Towards a Safe Church
A Charter for Action and Statement of Intent
We are all made in the image of God and Christ came that we may have life in all its fullness.. It is our hope that anyone could find nourishment for their Christian pilgrimage in safety in our church.
A safe church is one in which:
• the dignity of each person is respected
• verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, racial and spiritual harassment or abuse is challenged
• allegations of abuse are taken seriously and appropriate authorities contacted
We know that both harassment and abuse in all their forms happens in the church, as it does in wider society. Such behaviour mars the community and causes people pain.
We endeavour to promote right relationships and to be a place of healing and growth by:
• educating ourselves about harassment and abuse in all their forms
• informing ourselves about support agencies available locally and publicising them
• in all areas of our life, by teaching and example, emphasise that harassment and abuse is wrong
• welcoming those who have experience of harassment or abuse into the church
• helping those who are abused to get help and support
• helping those who have perpetrated abuse to get help and support
• taking the necessary steps to ensure that appropriate action is taken following all allegations of harassment or abuse
Our contact: Mr. Phil Mason