Celebrate Jesus
Community Arise Basic Disaster Ministry Training
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Heritage UMC, 2680 Landmark Dr., Clearwater, FL 33761
This training provides an introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response. You and your church will hear practical ideas on how to effectively respond to disaster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management officials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the importance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis. There is no cost for this training; however, registration is required for planning purposes. Lunch is provided. For more information call Disaster Recovery (800) 282-8011 Ext. 149. To register, visit www.flumc.org/DisasterRecovery and follow the links to training.
Child/Youth Protection Policy Training Event
A Fresh Start for Safety: Living into a new Protection Policy
August 28, 2010 @ Faith UMC, Bradenton [CLICK HERE] to Register
September 11, 2010 @ Mariner UMC, Spring Hill [CLICK HERE] to Register
This 3-hour workshop (from 9 AM to 12 Noon) is an opportunity for training on the Annual Conference's new policy for Safe Sanctuaries (Child & Youth Protection). Experience the "musts and shoulds" of the new policy and learn how to interact with this policy and your own programs. Come prepared to wholly participate so that you leave the workshop with a good start on your congregation's 2011 policy. Who should attend: Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry Leaders; Clergy; SPRC Committees. Participants will be equipped with tools to help facilitate child/youth protection policy training within their own congregation.
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