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Safe Sanctuaries Online Training

Location: Online only

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The Northern Illinois Conference is offering 1 additional online training  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.

Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 12:00 Noon

Online Registration   (Registration limited to 100 people)

90 minutes  Online via Zoom 

Trainer: Rev. Audrea Nanabray


Safe Sanctuaries is an overt expression in making congregations safe places where children, youth, and elders may experience the abiding love of God and fellowship within the community of faith.

Learn More about Safe Sanctuaries
Trainings are an alternate to online Safe Gatherings trainings.
Certificates will be handed out after completion. Participants via zoom must having their camera on and utilize a working microphone to fully participate and receive a certificate of completion. 
Background checks not included. The background check will be coordinated with your local church leadership. 

Download the training Powerpoint Pdf


*Money paid to NIC Conference Apportionments provides the financial assistance for Safe Sanctuary trainings.

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