Check out resources from FEMA on protecting houses of worship here.
Child Abuse Protection
- The synod’s Child Protection Policy (revised Nov 2014) is intended to assist congregations in developing a child protection policy. It contains the recommendations of the USS for its congregations, as well as providing an example policy which may serve as a resource as a congregation designs its own policy.
- Mandatory reporter training is helpful, especially for rostered leaders, but is only required by state law for workers who are in licensed childcare and nursery schools. Here is a link to free training for mandated reporters: www.ReportAbusePa.Pitt.edu
Disaster Recovery
When the synod responses to disaster recovery (such as major flooding), information shared will be shared on the synod website. This might include pastoral letters from the bishop, details on how individuals and congregations can help in the aftermath of a disaster, and any other information that needs to be shared from the synod to congregations. The synod has a disaster recovery plan. Also check out the ELCA’s Congregation Disaster Preparedness Guide.