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On January 12, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider a challenge to the global settlement of abuse claims brought against United Methodist churches and other organizations that sponsored Boy Scout programs. This was the final avenue for challenge to the settlement. As a result of this decision, lawsuits claiming that the plaintiffs were…
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Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a Safer Sanctuaries policy — but this is more than paperwork. Safer Sanctuaries is a way of being in ministry. It’s a movement to make our churches safe places for children, youth, vulnerable adults, and the people who minister with them. This training will give you the theological…
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Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a Safer Sanctuaries policy — but this is more than paperwork. Safer Sanctuaries is a way of being in ministry. It’s a movement to make our churches safe places for children, youth, vulnerable adults, and the people who minister with them. This training will give you the theological…
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Since 1996, when the General Conference of The United Methodist Church adopted a resolution aimed at eliminating potential for abuse in the church, abuse prevention has been an important part of church policy-making and implementation. United Methodists are called to justice and advocacy for those whose voices are often overlooked or not heard, including children,…
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Equip your church to protect the vulnerable and foster a safe, welcoming environment. The Lay Servant Ministries team is offering a half-day Zoom course—open to clergy and laity alike—designed to train you to become a Safe Sanctuaries champion in your congregation. As a special incentive, the NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team will provide a free copy of the new…
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The NCC Safe Sanctuaries Committee invites you to come with your Safe Sanctuaries questions so we can all keep our UM church members and visitors safer. Facilitated by a committee member, each Ask and Answer Zoom will be a chance to talk about current challenges and explore a topic in depth.
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