First Contact Team

If you feel your boundaries have been crossed, you can contact a member of the Synod's "First Contact" team. This team is comprised of two lay persons, who are familiar with the Synod's procedure for dealing with complaints about sexual misconduct in the church. They will offer you guidance, support, and tell you about our Synod's policies. The team will listen carefully and act expediently upon your report. The church cares about and is concerned for victims of ministerial misconduct and will facilitate an appropriate response to stop the exploitation. Specific allegations will be relayed to the Bishop's office.

Remember that you might not be the only person to whom this has happened and that your action can help both you and others.

For a definition of sexual misconduct and more information, click.  First Contact Brochure (20.91 kB)

A copy of this document is also available from the Office of the Bishop at 508-791-1530 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .