The training will cover all of the child safety recommendations required by most church insurance companies and safety experts, but more importantly, it is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that all children in our congregations and synod are safe in their churches, church schools, and other church-related activities. The training will be offered by Rev. Dr. William Barter (right), the New England Synod's Safe Church Training Director. Dr. Barter is a licensed forensic psychologist specializing in child abuse. Bill is also an ELCA pastor who understands the special needs of congregations. Medical, educational, and mental health professionals will receive a 3-hour certificate for attending. There will be ample time to ask questions of Dr. Barter.

Registration and fee required by September 5th. Please send checks to First Lutheran Church, 232 Bristol Street, Southington, CT 06489. Contact Rev. Joshua Rinas at: 860-628-9001 

$12 per person / $90 cap per congregation. 

 
Bring your Sunday School Teachers, Congregation Leaders, Nursery Attendants, Confirmation Instructors, Pastors, Youth Workers, Chaperones, Pageant Helpers, etc.
Attendees will receive course materials, refreshments, and a certificate.

NOTE: Safe Church Training with Rev. Dr. Barter is also being offered at Zion Lutheran in Portland, Conn., on Oct. 18, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $5, thanks to funding from Thrivent Financial, and includes free coffee and lunch at the close. Register by calling 860-342-2860 or e-mailing zion.lutheran@snet.net.