Dear Hope Church Family,

At Hope Church, we believe every child is a precious gift entrusted to us—and we are committed to making the church one of the safest places for them to grow, worship, and belong. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our upcoming Child Protection Training.

This training isn’t just for children’s ministry volunteers—it’s for anyone who wants to help make our church a place of integrity, vigilance, and care. Why? Because the more of us who are trained, the more eyes and hearts we have looking out for our kids. More people trained means more protection.

Here’s what the training will equip you to do:

• Recognize the signs of concern and know how to respond

• Understand our policies and best practices for safety

• Help build a culture of trust, transparency, and accountability

Even if you’re not directly working with children right now, your presence matters. Together, we can create a church where every child feels safe, seen, and loved.

Details for our next training session:

August 24th - Immediately Following the Service with Lunch Included

Hope Church (300 20th St. SE)

RSVP to: SaraEvans@hopecharleston.org

Thank you for helping Hope Church be a place where children can flourish in the light of Christ’s love.

With gratitude,

The Rev. Derek Roberts

Rector, Hope Church Anglican