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Safe Church Training (formerly Safeguarding)
Safe Church Training is a requirement for various leaders, members, and volunteers at St. Christopher’s in accordance with both Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA and the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. For certain positions a background check may also be required. Please see the chart below for further information.
The most current information is found on the Diocese of Olympia website, ecww.org . The following links to that website are provided for your convenience.
About Safe Church Training
Safe Church Training Online
– Easier if completed on a desktop or laptop.
– Please send your certificate to or notify our church office once completed.
Title IV – About the Episcopal Church’s ecclesiastical disciplinary process.
How to report suspected abuse or policy violation.
In-person trainings may be available. Please contact the church office.
Certified completion is current for three years and then must be renewed.
Please proceed to the Diocesan website for the most current and extensive information.
Who’s required to do what?
| Who | Safe Church Training | Background Check | |
| Church Member | Encouraged (not required) | Not required | |
| Clergy | Required | Required | |
| Staff | Required | Required | |
| Bishop’s Council | Required | Not Required | |
| Youth/Children’s Volunteers | Required | Required | |
| Person w/ Church keys | Required | Not Required | |
| Eucharistic Visitor | Required | Required | |