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2023 Safe Sanctuaries Training

Location: Multiple locations

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The Northern Illinois Conference is offering an in-person training option to help meet our goal of ensuring safe spaces in our churches.

This free training is an alternate for those who cannot participate in other training options and does not include a background check.

Online Registration

Saturday, September 30
10:00 a.m.

Downers Grove: First UMC, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL

Trainer: Deaconess Joy Hayag

Saturday, November 11
10:00 a.m.

Chana UMC, 606 Main St., Chana, IL

Trainer: Buzz Wheeler

Online Registration

Trainings are an alternate to online Safe Gatherings trainings.
Certificates will be handed out after completion.
Background checks not included and need to be coordinated with your local church leadership.

Learn More about Safe Sanctuaries

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