Part of Becoming a Safer Congregation
The prophetic work of our congregations in service of our shared values may attract the attention of bad actors. These resources will help you develop awareness and resilience.
Congregational Safety 101
How to prioritize preparation work, what areas to pay attention to, and some basic knowledge on how to respond to everything from fire to a disruptive person to active shooter to protests. Part of “Threats from Without, Care from Within.”
Threats from Without, Care from WithinCongregational Safety in Troubled Times
This robust training helps you anticipate and plan responses to violent threats, vandalism, doxxing, and other forms of intimidation and harassment.
Courage, Risk, & Safety: Preparing for Right-Wing Threats against Congregations
As UU congregations are increasingly being targeted by right-wing hate, all of our congregations should be prepared to respond to threats with skill and courage while also remaining grounded in our values.
Building Congregational Community SafetyA 1, 5, and 10 Year Community Safety Planning Guide for Your Congregation
Created by the team at Building Congregational Community Safety to help congregations of all faiths build collective safety in the context of rising extremism, the toolkit breaks down the sometimes overwhelming task of planning for all possibilities. An Ecology of Community Safety is part of their larger Building Congregational Community Safety initiative. This project was previously known as the “Community Safety for All” campaign by SURJ-Faith.