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May 16, 2024:

Change in DOMA policy effective immediately:

  • All clergy and postulant training certifications due for renewal in 2024 will be valid through September 2024.

  • September will become Child Protection Training Month for Clergy of the Diocese.

  • Training renewal for clergy will continue to be required every two years and must be completed by September of the renewal year.

  • This policy change was discussed at the June Clergy Lunch. View recording here.

UPCOMING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION WORKSHOP DATES

This workshop satisfies the diocesan training requirements for clergy, vestry members, staff and volunteers who work with youth or children.

There is no charge for this training, but registration is required.

2024

Oct 20 @ All Souls, Richmond, VA // Details & Registration

Oct 27 @ All Souls, Richmond, VA // Details & Registration

UPCOMING TRAIN THE TRAINERS WORKSHOP DATES

Training is also available for anyone, approved by the rector, to be a trained trainer (either a staff member or a volunteer), who could then offer child protection training sessions on a regular basis for his/her church's staff and volunteers.

To become a diocesan-approved Child Protection Trainer, the person must be endorsed by his/her rector and register to attend any upcoming Train the Trainer Workshops.

There is no charge, but registration is required.

2024 Train the Trainer Workshops

Stay tuned for dates

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