Safe Sanctuaries

Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church (FVUMC) is concerned about the safety of all children and youth. This church is committed to being a "Safe Sanctuary" for each of God's children. As part of the Body of Christ, we seek to ensure caring Christ-like role models for all ministries directly and indirectly associated with our church. Ministries under the auspices of and/or endorsed by FVUMC will comply with or exceed United Methodist standards and recommendations for best practices for safety and programming guidelines:

• All volunteer and paid workers will complete a safe sanctuaries training before being allowed to work with children and youth on a regular basis.
• All volunteer and paid workers will have completed and passed a national background check.
• Volunteer and paid workers who come in contact with children and youth will be wearing picture nametags identifying them.
• Children and youth will be supervised by two unrelated adults. If only one is in the classroom your child is in there will be a floater in the hallway monitoring the class.
• Safe Sanctuaries trainings will be held every few months. Stay tuned to the bulletin for dates and details.