St. James’s Presbyterian Church is part of The Presbyterian Church in Canada and adheres to the denomination’s policies. Most importantly, St. James’s Presbyterian Church is committed to fostering a safe church environment in accordance with the church’s three safety policies:
• Leading with Care
• Policy and Procedures Addressing for Harassment in the Church
• Policy for Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
All staff, volunteers, elders, ministers and anyone who participates in church’s programs must follow these policies. Elders, volunteers and ministers are trained on these policies regularly.
For more information about the church’s safety policies and procedures, visit The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s website.
To raise a concern or make a complaint, email Rev. Stefan Botha at [email protected], or the Clerk of Session, Carol Colling at [email protected].
Concerns or complaints about a minister’s conduct can be addressed to Sharon LaPier, Clerk of The Presbytery of Lambton West Middlesex. Contact information for clerks of presbyteries and synods can be found here.