Dear Clergy, Wardens, and Formation Leaders,

As your parish prepares for the fall program year, it is important to make sure your clergy, lay leaders, staff, and volunteers are up to date with their Safeguarding certifications for safety reasons and to be in line with diocesan policies

We are offering two upcoming training opportunities online via Zoom for those that need the Safeguarding God's Children certification or a refresher.

The dates and times for the trainings are listed below along with registration links. If you plan to attend, registration is required to receive your unique Zoom link.
Safeguarding God's Children Training

Tuesday, Aug. 30
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Safeguarding God's Children Training

Thursday, Nov. 10
7:00-9:00 p.m.
To identify people requiring this training, please check the beginning of the policy for children and youth (linked below), as well as Appendix A.

If you have questions about someone’s safeguarding status, please email me at pames@dioswva.org or Elizabeth (Bishop) Monti at ebishop@dioswva.org.
Safeguarding Policies
Pattie Ames
Canon for Christian Formation
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
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