Safety & Supervision
Safe Congregation Policy
The Safe Congregation Policy is in effect at all times during Eliot Chapel programs involving children and youth, including both in-person and online events. It is ultimately the responsibility of the entire congregation, not just those who are program volunteers or staff members, to create and maintain an environment that supports the welfare and safety of everyone in the congregation. Paper copies of this policy can be found outside the Religious Education & Youth Office and in the Guest Center. The policy is reviewed annually in collaboration with UUA personnel in the MidAmerica Region.
Staff members and lay leaders who work with children and youth are required to have a background check through the state of Missouri and serve as a team at all times. A minimum of two adult leaders must be present at all activities.
