The Safe Congregation Panel (SCP)
The Safe Congregation Panel (SCP) is a group of five church members and an ex-officio staff member, the Director of Lifespan Religious Education. The church members are elected directly by the congregation for 2 year staggered terms. The purpose of this panel is to help foster a safe congregation by promoting and administering the church’s policies regarding how we behave toward each other. These policies include:
- Honoring the Children Policy Policy
- Against Sexual Harassment Policy
- Against Discrimination
- Disruptive Behavior Policy
- Alcohol Policy
The panel meets on an “as needed” basis, but at least every 6 months. Deliberations are confidential. The members of the panel welcome questions or feedback from church members about their activities.
There is a Complaint Procedure outlined in our Policies and Procedures which explains how to report a concern or grievance regarding one of these policies and you may use the online form below. The panel investigates grievances and prescribes appropriate responses.