“Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them!
For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” (Luke 18:16 NLT)
The 2024 Keeping CMC Safe (KCMCS) Training
Step 1. Read the KCMCS policy HERE and/or read the highlights below.
Highlights from Keeping Columbus Mennonite Church Safe (KCMCS) Policy
For onsite activities with children and youth:
- At least two KCMCS trained and approved adults to supervise each activity. Persons 18 years or older are considered to be adults.
- Eligibility is based on the following:
a. Volunteers must have regularly attended CMC for at least 6 months during the past 12 months. (Two Sundays/month for 6 months).
b. Volunteers who are sophomore age or older must have an application and memorandum of understanding on file. They also must participate in the annual training.
c. Persons supervising the activities of minors should be at least five years older than the oldest minor participating in the activity.
d. Volunteers must not have a previous history that precludes him/her from working with children.
e. Background checks are not required for onsite volunteers.
For offsite activities with children and youth:
- At least two KCMCS trained and approved adults in each activity, except in the case of mentoring. Persons who are 18 years or older are considered to be adults.
- Eligibility is based on the following:
a. Youth Sponsors must have regularly attended CMC for one year.
b. Mentors must have regularly attended CMC for two years.
c. Volunteers who are sophomore age or older must have an application and memorandum of understanding on file. They also must participate in the annual training.
d. Background checks are required for anyone involved with children/youth offsite.
e. Persons supervising the activities of minors should be at least five years older than the oldest minor participating in the activity.
f. Volunteers must have no previous history that precludes him/her from working with children.
Step 2. Read “When a child discloses, how to respond” https://www.columbusmennonite.org/sites/default/files/disclosure_what-to-do.pdf
Steps 3. Watch or read Pastor Joel’s sermon, Madres Creadoras, Creator Mothers, from the May 5, 2024 KCMCS service. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/942973660
Step 4. Please complete and submit the Participation Form below.
If you have any questions or want to talk about this training or the KCMCS policy, please contact Mim Halterman, KCMCS Program Coordinator at mim@columbusmennonite.org.
Resource used in development of this training: The Mama Bear Effect: talking about sexual abuse is easier than you think.
Participation in Training Form
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