The Presbyterian Church in Canada is committed to fostering safe church environments free from harm and harassment, where vulnerable individuals, especially children and vulnerable adults, are protected. Creating safe churches involves preventing and responding to harm through policies, training, police record checks, transparency, clear reporting procedures for misconduct and pathways to justice, redress and healing when harm occurs.

It is the policy of The Presbyterian Church in Canada that all persons, and in particular all children, youth and vulnerable adults, who participate in the denomination’s programs, ministries and/or use the denomination’s facilities, will be cared for with Christian compassion and will be safe.

It is also the policy of The Presbyterian Church in Canada that sexual abuse, sexual harassment and harassment of any kind by church leaders, staff or volunteers will not be tolerated. All complaints will be taken seriously and handled in accordance with the denomination’s policy. To review the Safe Church Webinar Video Recordings, please click here.

National office staff members are available to answer questions about interpreting or implementing The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s safety policies, and to otherwise support people who want to file a complaint of misconduct. Enquiries about any of the policies for preventing and responding to harm in the church will be handled with sensitivity and confidentiality.

You are encouraged to contact the person on these lists with whom you are most comfortable. As needed, staff who receive enquiries may make referrals or consult with other staff at national office.