Safe Church

At City Centre Church, we hope everyone who joins us, in person or online, finds a place of welcome, care and safety. Jesus welcomed children and gave special care to people who were vulnerable, and we want to follow his example.

We take seriously our responsibility to protect children, youth and vulnerable adults in our worship, programs and community ministries. Our ministers, elders, staff and volunteers learn and follow our church's safety policies, so that City Centre Church can be a place where trust is honoured.

If something has happened that worries you, please tell us. Every concern will be listened to with care and taken seriously.

City Centre Church is part of The Presbyterian Church in Canada and adheres to the denomination's policies. Most importantly, City Centre Church is committed to fostering a safe church environment in accordance with the church's three safety policies:

• Leading with Care

• Policy and Procedures for Addressing Harassment and Workplace Violence in the Church

• Policy for Dealing with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment

All staff, volunteers, elders, ministers and anyone who participates in the 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.

How to raise a concern

To raise a concern or make a complaint, email Rev. Stephen Bell, Minister, at pastor@citycentrechurch.org, or Dave Doble, Clerk of Session, at dave.doble@classroomready.com.

Concerns or complaints about a minister's conduct can be addressed to Rev. Martin Baxter, Clerk of the Presbytery of Westminster at: clerkwestmin@gmail.com.

If it is not appropriate or possible to contact the people above, The Presbyterian Church in Canada's national office can help. See "How to make a complaint" on the PCC's Safe Church page.

City Centre Church · 13062 104 Ave, Surrey BC V3T 1T7 · 1-604-581-4833