Safe Sanctuary
In covenant with all United Methodist congregations, Bellaire UMC has adopted specific policies and procedures to reduce the risk of injury or abuse to the children and the infirm of our church. The Texas Annual Conference has mandated that all churches and programs that serve children and youth have in effect a “Safe Sanctuary” policy. Bellaire UMC has taken this one step further to include adults that are infirm in this policy.
In accordance with that, please find these policies and procedures, as well as documentation to allow you to become certified to work with youth, children and infirm adults at Bellaire UMC, below.