Protecting Our People

The church of Jesus Christ should be a place of love, care, and safety for all its members, especially those most vulnerable to harm. To that end, in 2025 a diocesan task force released a new Safe Church Policy for the protection of children and vulnerable people. Our congregations have unanimously agreed to meet the improved guidelines by the end of the year.

If you have a question about the Safe Church Policy or any of our safeguarding procedures, please contact our Safeguarding Director at SafeChurches@adpgh.org.

To report an instance of misconduct, contact our diocesan Reports Receiver at 412-945-7024 or ReportsReceiver@adpgh.org.

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Diocesan Safe Church Policy

Safe Church Policy (effective June 30, 2025)

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Executive Summary of the Safe Church Policy (effective June 30, 2025)

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Misconduct Protocol

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Summary of Updates to the Safe Church Policy (June 18, 2025)

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Safe Church Implementation Resources

Background and Clearance Requirements for Clergy, Staff, and Volunteers

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Volunteer Application Form - for congregations

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Safe Church Reference Form - for congregations

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Safe Church Reference Form - for Diocesan staff and leadership

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Acknowledgement of receipt - for church staff and volunteers

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Acknowledgement of receipt - for clergy and diocesan staff

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Statement of Responsibility - for non-parochial clergy

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FBI Waiver for Volunteers

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Clearance Requirements for Lay Leaders and Volunteers

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Child Abuse & Sexual Misconduct Policies

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Additional Resources

Sample Protocol for Worshipping with Registered Sex Offenders - From the ACNA

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