As caring Christians, we are committed to protect and advocate for children, youth, and vulnerable adults participating in the life of the church. The church is entrusted to provide a safe, spiritually grounded, healthy environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults in which they are protected from abuse. St. John’s United Methodist Church (St John’s) has established this Safe Sanctuary Policy and accompanying procedures for the purpose of demonstrating our total and unwavering commitment to the physical, emotional and spiritual safety of all our children, youth, and vulnerable adults.