Dear Clergy, Wardens, Administrators, and Formation Leaders,


This is a reminder that we are offering a Safe Church, Safe Communities training via Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. for those that need a certification or refresher.


Clergy, lay leaders, staff, and volunteers should all be up to date with their safe church certifications for safety reasons and to be in line with diocesan policies. To identify people requiring this training, please check the beginning of the policies (located below) as well as Appendix A. 


The registration link is included below. If you plan to attend, registration is required to receive your unique Zoom link.


You must attend the entire 3 hour session in order to receive certification. The certification is good for 3 years.

 

Safe Church, Safe Communities Training

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:30-9:30 p.m.

 

If you are unable to attend this training or if you need a certification before August 25th please plan to complete a training using the Praesidium online portal. Please click HERE for more information.


If your parish is interested in hosting an in-person training please reach out to me for details.

If you have any questions, please contact me at pames@dioswva.org. 

 

Sincerely,

 

Pattie Ames

Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation & Diocesan Administration

The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

 

Safe Church Policies

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