Hertford UMC Policy
Below you will find information on various Hertford UMC Policy, including Building Use, Fellowship Hall/ Kitchen Use, Wedding Policy, and Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
If after reviewing the attached policy you have questions, please contact the HUMC Church Office by phone - 426.5467 – or by email – humcoffice@hertfordumc.org
Building Use
Individuals and groups are welcome to use the Fellowship Hall at Hertford UMC. For non-church related activities (i.e. class reunions, wedding/ birthday parties, etc.) there is a nominal contribution of $25 asked to help cover costs of water and electric. The Building Use Application and Fellowship Hall/Kitchen Use Policy & Agreement outline other fees which may be asked of those using the Fellowship Hall. Read the Policy linked below, then complete the application and return the signed application to the Church Office.
Fellowship Hall/ Kitchen Policy & Agreement
Wedding Policy
Christian marriage is a sacred event. At Hertford UMC the wedding is both the right and the responsibility of the Pastor and can be performed for church members and/or their family members or any others, all at the discretion of the Pastor of Hertford UMC. The link below outlines the Wedding Policy, which must be adhered to by the wedding party. If after reading the wedding policy, you have questions or would like to reserve the Church for your wedding ceremony, please complete the second page of the Wedding Policy and return it to the Church Office. If you would like to hold your reception in our Fellowship Hall, please print the Fellowship Hall Application, above, and return it to the Church Office. If you have questions, please contact the Church Office.
Once you have returned your wedding information to the Church, you should contact Jane Jordan, our Wedding Coordinator, who will work with you with regard to the policy of Church. Her phone numbers are: 331.3215 or 338.2151.
Safe Sanctuaries
In 1996, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church adopted a resolution designed to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse in the church. This resolution contained the following statements:
Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to the little ones, the children. The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church state that “children must be protected from economic, physical, emotional, and sexual exploitation and abuse” (¶ 162C).
God calls us to make our churches safe places, protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual and ritual abuse. God calls us to create communities of faith where children and adults grow safe and strong.
Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes [a] child…welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). Children are our present and our future, our hope, our teachers, our inspiration. They are full participants in the life of the church and in the realm of God.
On 8/26/2008 the Hertford United Methodist Church (HUMC) Council adopted the Safe Sanctuaries Policy for HUMC. This policy was effective January 1, 2009.
The Safe Sanctuaries Committee of HUMC requests that all adults of HUMC who work in any church sponsored activity with the children or youth of our church, including but not limited to: Sunday school teachers/ Superintendants, children’s church workers, nursery volunteers, Vacation Bible School leaders/volunteers, youth group leaders/volunteers, children/youth choir director/helpers, Children’s Ministry/Kids Konnection coordinators, etc. be knowledgeable of the HUMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy and Procedures. All adult workers must be at least 18 years of age. Periodic training will be held for those who wish to work with our youth and children in a supervisory/teaching position, etc.
For more information about the HUMC Safe Sanctuary Policy and Procedures, please contact any of the following:
Pastor Larry Bowden – 252.426.5467 (Church Office)
Safe Sanctuaries Committee:
Dina Hurdle – 252.297.2922
Stephanie Fuller – 252.426.5402
Kay Winslow – 252.426.8178
Jason Williamson – 252.426.7369
HUMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy
HUMC Participation Covenant
HUMC Safe Sanctuaries Application
Also as part of our Safe Sanctuaries program, we have within the Church two wheelchairs for use by those attending services at Hertford.
- Wheelchair by front door
These wheelchairs were placed in the Church by members of the United Methodist Women and individuals who felt the need to have chairs available in case of an emergency. Hertford UMC is also fortunate to have several EMTs, doctors, and nurses at Worship Service each week, who will help in any emergency.
Fire extinguishers are checked monthly to make sure they are in working order.
- One of 12 Fire Extinguishers throughout buildings
A pager system for parents who have children in the Nursery is available to be able to get in touch with parents in case they are needed in the Nursery.
Pagers are locked in storage cabinet during the week
