← Back to Resources SHARE: Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Right Arrow Compass Podcast The Compass Podcast illuminates how God's divine presence disrupts our routine experiences. This bi-monthly podcast tackles challenging questions surrounding faith. Each episode delves into meaningful spiritual practices and meditations, featuring conversations with special guests who share their unexpected encounters with spirituality—whether it's confronting self-doubt, seeking answers, or spending time with their children. Join hosts Michelle Maldonado and Ryan Dunn as they embark on a quest to find innovative responses to the age-old question: "How goes it with your soul?" Explore below and take a listen! Explore More ⌝ Right Arrow FAIR USE DISCLAIMER We provide the above resources for educational and informational purposes only. All copyrights belong to The United Methodist Church, Rethink Church, Wespath, Amplify Media and Rightnow Media; respectfully. This content is shared under their General Use, Limited Use Rights and Fair Use Laws. See General Disclaimer . New to St. Paul's? You're invited to church this Sunday! We host a 9:15 Traditional Service and a 11:30 Contemporary Service. Plan a Visit

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← Back to Resources SHARE: Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Right Arrow Living Out Your Faith Living out your faith daily is crucial for authenticity, integrity, and honesty, fostering stronger relationships and serving as a positive influence by demonstrating values through actions by us being Real People , Real Church and Sharing the Real Jesus . This active faith allows you to be a light and role model, inspiring others through your genuine beliefs and ultimately making a transformative impact on the world by embodying God's Love, Mercy and Grace through sharing the Good News. Explore Today! Explore More ⌝ Right Arrow FAIR USE DISCLAIMER We provide the above resources for educational and informational purposes only. All copyrights belong to The United Methodist Church, Rethink Church, Wespath, Amplify Media and Rightnow Media; respectfully. This content is shared under their General Use, Limited Use Rights and Fair Use Laws. See General Disclaimer . New to St. Paul's? You're invited to church this Sunday! We host a 9:15 Traditional Service and a 11:30 Contemporary Service. Plan a Visit

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At St. Paul's, we welcome you just as you are—regardless of what you wear, your past experiences, or your journey so far. What matters to us is where you’re headed next. Discover St. Paul's today and let’s Plan Your Visit! Let's Plan Your Visit Here, Every Name Finds Its Place! No matter what name you carry— whether it's one given to you by society, a label you've come to accept by others, or the labels you see when you look in the mirror—we want you to know that you are seen , you are loved , and you have a special place among us . In this faith community, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, believing in the unconditional love, unwavering grace, and overflowing mercy that God extends to all His children . Come just as you are; together, let us walk in hope, healing, and joy. You are not alone, and we can’t wait to welcome you here. Plan Your Visit ↗ Service Times Classic: 9:15 Contemporary: 11:30 Location 9500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM, 87112 Get Directions VIP Status As a first-time visitor on Sundays, you are our VIP, and we invite you to experience a warm welcome alongside a variety of amenities, including nursery for infants , children's church for young ones, accessibility options for special needs, and additional services to support everyone in the community. Join us this Sunday! Whether you're new to the community, new to church, seeking a fresh beginning, fired up or burned out, our Sunday services provide a chance to strengthen your relationship with God and meet new individuals. Join us this Sunday, and feel free to inform us if you'd appreciate introductions upon your arrival. Come & Worship What to Expect What We Believe Real People Being Real Church Sharing Real Jesus Vision Connecting People & Transforming Lives Staff & Leadership Passionate & Compassionate Leaders & Staff A Real Space for Authentic Exploration of Faith and Life No matter where you are in life, you are encouraged to be genuine and ask questions as you explore the meaning of faith, discovering how it can truly impact your life and inspire positive change in your community. Children's Ministry Supporting Parents. Empowering Kids. Nurturing Faith. Learn More Youth Ministry Living Faith. Leading Change. Youth in Action. Learn More Young Adult Ministry Living authentically. Loving boldly— faith in action. Learn More Groups Building Community. Embracing Growth. Living Fully Together. Learn More Volunteering Building Bridges, Embracing Community, Serving with Heart. Learn More An Interactive Guide to Exploring Your Local Neighborhood Whether it's discovering hidden food spots, joining in community activities, or just sharing a friendly smile at the coffee shop, there's always something new and fun around the corner! We are your neighbors, co-workers, friends, and we hope, part of your exploration of faith, and we love meeting new faces just like yours. No matter where you find yourself —at the grocery store, a local event, or Sunday morning service—you are warmly welcomed here, just as you are, without any labels or expectations. Disclaimer: Northeast Heights Guide Map created by ABQTODO and made by Google My Maps are for informational purposes only and all rights belong to them, respectfully. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is not affiliated with ABQTODO or Google, nor responsible for the accuracy, content, or any issues arising from the use of this map or its contents. Some questions we get... Is there a Dress Code? Have you ever attended an event feeling either overdressed or under-dressed? We certainly have! It can be quite embarrassing and uncomfortable. If church isn’t a regular part of your life, you might be unsure about the dress code and worry about standing out. The good news is that you won’t! Our regular attendees and guests come from all walks of life, and their attire reflects that diversity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! (https://www.spumcabq.org/contactus) Is anyone going to acknowledge me? Whether we're at a church, restaurant, or store, it can feel uncomfortable when no one acknowledges us. We understand this, which is why our Plan Your Visit (https://www.wixforms.com/f/7397779499351278614)form offers the option for introductions to make your experience smoother, if you choose. The decision is entirely yours! Are my kids going to be safe? For many, their primary interactions with churches and children stem from troubling news stories about individuals betraying trust. Having taught your children to be cautious of strangers, it can feel contradictory to now ask them to "trust" a church environment. To address this, we adhere to practices and guidelines that prioritize healthy boundaries and foster safe church communities, even in the realm of digital networking. The Safe Sanctuaries initiative within the United Methodist Church aims to create secure environments for children, youth, and vulnerable adults, shielding them from abuse and mistreatment, while also raising awareness and facilitating important discussions within ministry teams. You can learn more about NM General Conference Safe Sanctuaries here.(https://www.nmconfum.com/safe-sanctuaries/) You may also read our Social Media Guidelines here.(https://www.spumcabq.org/socialmediaguidelines) Will I be accepted? Many people wonder whether they will be accepted in various settings, like the workplace, church, or among friends. That's the purpose of our Plan Your Visit Page! It acknowledges that our sense of worth can be influenced by how we view ourselves, how others perceive us, or societal labels, leading us to feel unworthy of being in God's presence or fearing that a church or small group may not accept us. The encouraging truth is that regardless of any labels you carry, God lovingly calls you His Beloved. Romans 8:16: "For the Holy Spirit makes God's fatherhood real to us as he whispers into our innermost being, “You are God's beloved child!” As a church, we recognize and affirm this, welcoming you just as you are. While God invites us to grow and deepen our faith in love, compassion, and grace through Jesus, we simply invite you to join us on that journey, wherever you may be on your path. Am I going to have to sing or clap? How often do Americans find themselves in environments where they're encouraged to sing and clap out loud, aside from a concert? It’s interesting that we as a Church often gauge worship by crowd participation but overlook the same for evangelistic (reaching others for Christ) efforts. You can rest easy knowing that you’re not obligated to sing, clap, or sway; instead, you should worship as the spirit leads you. If you feel moved to clap, that’s fantastic! Want to sing? Go for it! It's perfectly fine to cry or simply sit in silence, as many in our congregation do. Ultimately, worship is about approaching the cross, and how you express that is a personal experience between you and God. You can learn more about Worship within the United Methodist Church here!(https://www.umc.org/en/who-we-are/ask-the-umc-faqs/worship) Where do I go? I may get lost... We get it. No worries! There are volunteers everywhere, so look for someone with a friendly smile. We are here to help and to make sure you and your family are comfortable. If you'd like, you can Plan a Visit (https://www.spumcabq.org/plan-your-visit#planmyvisit)so we can best know how to serve you and your family. We look forward to meeting you soon! Check out our layout below to familiarize yourself: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_e91bf9b3d9f64f959708e429f4284363~mv2.jpg Can you help with directions or parking? We know traffic isn't fun. Parking signs and helpful volunteers will guide you as you approach the church. Also, if you like, you can Plan a Visit.(https://www.spumcabq.org/visit) Visit https://www.spumcabq.org/visit (https://www.spumcabq.org/visit) Check out our layout below to familiarize yourself: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_e91bf9b3d9f64f959708e429f4284363~mv2.jpg We recommend you and your family arrive about 15-20 minutes before the start of the service you plan on attending, so our friendly Welcome Team can meet and direct you. We can't wait to meet you! Need Directions? You can simply visit this link (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmfR6HgY9jZ5bhdP8) https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmfR6HgY9jZ5bhdP8 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/kmfR6HgY9jZ5bhdP8) Can I Plan a Visit? Of course you can! We want to provide you the best possible experience and know how to serve you and your family best when you visit St. Paul's! Simply visit Plan Your Visit page to learn more about what to expect and get connected today. Visit https://www.spumcabq.org/visit (https://www.spumcabq.org/visit)to get learn more! Ready? Plan a Visit today!(https://www.wixforms.com/f/7397779499351278614) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_ecb60fc5aaf045579dc0e2825a5d298a~mv2.jpg How do I fill out a Connect Card? While we can't anticipate every question, we're here to help. If you have a question or concern that isn't addressed on our website, please don't hesitate to reach out. Simply fill out our Connect Card (https://www.spumcabq.org/connectcard)and one of our staff members will be in touch with you shortly. Thank you! You can also visit: https://www.spumcabq.org/connectcard (https://www.spumcabq.org/connectcard) https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_49c795fd81e64517a2fd061d84c61dfc~mv2.jpg What are the Worship Times? Our worship times are 9:15 for Traditional and 11:30 for our Contemporary. You can learn more about Worship by visiting: https://www.spumcabq.org/worship (https://www.spumcabq.org/worship)and choosing if you'll join us online or in-person! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_6f5d87104010452c8b16e32a46576a63~mv2.jpg Can I message you on Facebook? Sure! We chat on Messenger! And don't forget to Follow Us! Visit https://www.wixforms.com/f/7397779499351278614 (https://www.wixforms.com/f/7397779499351278614)

Our Privacy Policy Statement describes what information we collect, how we use it and ways you can delete it. Privacy Policy PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated January 2025 By accessing or using any of our Services on our Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines how we, the Church or our website collects, uses, and protects the public and personal identifiable information of its users. It informs you about the types of data that are collected, the purpose for collecting it, how the data is stored and secured, and whether or not it is shared with third parties. The privacy policy also includes information about individuals' rights regarding their personal information, such as the ability to access, correct, or delete their data. This privacy policy is crucial in building trust and transparency with you, the "user", by showing commitment to safeguarding your privacy and complying with relevant privacy laws and regulations. The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Disclaimer The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. The information provided here does not constitute legal advice, and you should not treat it as one. The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Church reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. The Church does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. What Type of Information Do You Collect? We receive, collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. In addition, we collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; email address; password; computer and connection information. We may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse on or away from the page. We also collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any information that can be used to identify a particular individual, including details such as your name, address, credit card number or bank account details, and similar data. You can learn more about Personal Identifiable Information here ⌝ . We mark such information as PII on our Forms so WIX will comply with all relevant data protection regulations with regard to the treatment of PII. All fields designated as PII are automatically migrated to be securely stored in the collection with a unique encryption key. The data in these fields is encrypted using AES with a 256-bit site encryption key. If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The email used must match. When you fill out one of our forms, your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. How Do You Collect Information? When you conduct a transaction on our website, such as completing any one of our Forms or Subscribing via email, as part of the process, we collect personal information you give us such as your name, address, phone number, email address or banking details. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated within this Privacy Policy only, unless specifically stated otherwise. Why Do You Collect Personal Information? We collect such Non-personal and Personal Identifiable Information for the following purposes: To provide and operate the Services; To provide our Users and Visitors with ongoing customer assistance and technical support; To be able to contact our Visitors and Users with general or personalized service-related notices and promotional messages; To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and/or inferred Non-personal Information, which we or our business partners may use to provide and improve our respective services; To comply with any applicable laws and regulations. How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? St. Paul's United Methodist Church, https://www.spumcabq.org is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to display information to you and communicate with you securely. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by St. Paul's United Methodist Church Web Admin adheres to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers. We link to an external donation website, PayPal. You acknowledge their privacy practices when you access or use the content, features, technologies or donation functions offered on their Site and all related sites. Please see their Privacy Statement for details here ⌝. We send email notifications to the relevant staff member or leader using standard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝. Like all of our web pages, we employ SSL certificates to ensure secure communication. Learn more about Wix Https and SSL Certificates here ⌝ Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the submitted forms is protected using AES encryption with a 256-bit site encryption key, and all input data is securely stored and encrypted on Wix servers. Your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ Our website may link to other external websites outside our control or ownership, i.e. Facebook Page , and that you, the Visitor are advised to read the Privacy Policies of each website you visit. These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined. The security of your Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's Database machines, for sensitive and PII data. Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More ⌝ You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form ⌝. The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here⌝. We won’t share your Private and Personal Identifiable Information unless required by law. Your personal details will only be shared as permitted by current legal regulations. We do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA , visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located at the end of this Privacy Policy. When creating a Member Area account on our church website, we collect information from you to provide a secure and personalized experience. To create an account, you can sign up using your Facebook, Google, or by manually creating your own username and password. If you choose to sign up through Facebook or Google, you will be required to review and agree to their respective privacy policies. When creating an account through our website, we collect your name, email address, and other necessary details to facilitate communication and access to your account. We collect this information when you sign up to create a Member account, and you can review our own privacy policy on this page for information on how we handle and protect this data. How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? With your permission given or by providing such details as described above, your email address, name or phone number are used to add your contact details to our Contact List, CMS (Content Management System) or Submission Tables to send communications via email, chat, push notification via Spaces by Wix App or phone per your chosen communication method. Interacting with and using Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat: At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information when you interact with our Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information that may be gathered through your engagement with our AI chat feature. When you use the Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat, we may collect certain information such as your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share during your interaction. This information is used to provide you with responses relevant to your inquiries and enhance your experience on our website. Please note that the AI is designed to provide general information and support; it is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, spiritual guidance or pastoral care. For personal matters requiring attention, we encourage you to reach out to the Church Office directly by calling 505-298-5596 . We take the security of your data seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it. However, it is important to remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We advise users to avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information through the AI chat. By engaging with our Wix Chat AI, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. We reserve the right to update this privacy policy periodically, and we encourage you to review it regularly for any changes or updates. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please feel free to contact us using the Feedback Form . How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools? Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide You with services available through the Website and to enable You to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services. We use Essential Cookies per WIX Privacy Policy , Third-Party Tracking Tools and Apps Made by WIX or Third-Party Created Apps provided and uploaded by the Wix App Market . WIX Essential Cookies enable core functionality such as security, verification of identity and network management. These cookies can not be disabled. Certain Marketing and Analytics integrations will only work after you approve using the relevant cookies. Below are some examples of the apps that will not work before obtaining your consent: Functional cookies: We do use third-party apps and html coding created by POWr , SocialIntents Elf Sight and CommentsPlugIn . Marketing / Advertising cookies: Marketing integrations such as Facebook Ads Note: We do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel or Facebook Ads as of this modification. Analytics cookies: We do use Analytical tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Wix Analytics . Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses. Learn more at Google's Privacy & Terms and Safeguarding your data Wix uses cookies for important reasons, such as: To provide a great experience for visitors and users. To identify our registered members (users who registered to our site). To monitor and analyze the performance, operation and effectiveness of Wix's platform. To ensure the Wix platform is secure and safe to use. We use Google Analytics to: We use Google Analytics to track user activity over different browsing sessions. We use Google Analytics to record what item on the previous page the user interacted with to get to the current page, store information on number of visits, first visit, and most recent visit, record the timestamp of the moment the user enters the site, track when users leave the site and to track where a visitor came from. Please click here ⌝ to Opt-Out of Google Analytics. We use the following Website Elements within WIX Platform: Social Media Features (e.g., Facebook Messenger). Learn More ⌝ (when you use Facebook Messenger, you agree to Facebook's Terms , Data Policy and Cookies Policy .) Third Party Apps (e.g., Installed in the App Market, not made by Wix). Each Third-Party App Creator has their own Privacy Policy Statement. You are expected to read them and be familiar with them. Custom Code (e.g., Javascript or Custom Code Embed). This website features a robust implementation of Custom Code, empowering us to integrate unique widgets and services that enhance functionality and aesthetics. By leveraging this flexibility, the site boasts a streamlined layout that minimizes distractions, such as removing scroll bars for a cleaner, more immersive browsing experience. Custom widgets offer interactive elements, from dynamic content displays to tailored user interfaces, improving engagement and usability. Ascend by Wix (e.g., Connect Card) 20+ tools and products within the WIX Platform to allow us to start, manage, and promote our website. You can learn more here ⌝. How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data). If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The email used must match. After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please allow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to retrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other Data does not include the following: Data from Custom Codes, like Scroll Removal HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site, like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. If you’d like to delete the personal data and information collected via Cookies or from Google Analytics, please see the information below. The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers: Cookie settings in Firefox Cookie settings in Internet Explorer Cookie settings in Google Chrome Cookie settings in Safari (OS X) Cookie settings in Safari (iOS) Cookie settings in Android To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout You may select Cookie Settings to adjust the cookies we collect when prompted by the Cookies Notice. See screenshot below: cookies Safeguards against Fraud and Security Risks Our Site leverages Blockify's powerful geolocation blocking and IP address filtering capabilities to safeguard against fraud and enhance security. With Blockify, we can quickly and easily block or redirect visitors from specific countries or regions, ensuring that our online presence is protected from malicious activities. Additionally, Blockify provides valuable visitor analytics, allowing us to track website traffic history and identify potential risks in real-time, enabling us to stay one step ahead of fraudulent behavior and make data-driven decisions to improve our online security posture. Learn more about Blockify here . View their Privacy Policy here . Our Privacy Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. Questions? Please contact us if you have any questions about our Privacy Policy at admin@spumcabq.org ⌝ Questions About Cookies? We know there is a lot of different information about collecting cookies on websites. Please visit here ⌝ for more information about the use of cookies, information collected and how to delete them. Important Information: The information contained herein is not legal advice and you should not rely upon it as such. Specific requirements regarding cookies may vary between states and / or jurisdictions, in accordance with local laws and data protection authority's views. Additionally, you can view our Accessibility Statement, General Disclosure and Social Media Statement and Guidelines. Modifications: As noted above, we reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. August 9th 2020 Replaced the word e-mail with email. Added the verbiage “when prompted by the Cookies Notice” under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? To provide clarity when adjustment(s) can be made Added links to Contact Forms and Subscribing by Email under How Do You Collect Information? Ensured all external links are underlined Added that we use the Third-Party Application, SocialIntents with hyperlink. August 17th 2020 Added the following paragraph under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? “To be clear, we do not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. Wix does not sell user personal information to third parties for the intents and purposes of the CCPA. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - which came into effect on Jan 1st, 2020 - aims to protect the consumer rights of California residents. Please note that, according to privacy regulations like the CCPA, visitors have control over the sale of their personal information. Visitors have the option to refuse the "sale" (as defined in the applicable regulation) and transfer of their data to any third party by clicking on Do Not Sell My Personal Information located in the footer of the website spumcabq.org.” September 21st 2020 Added CommentsPlugIn with hyperlink; see Functional Cookies January 17th 2021 Updated to include that this website uses Facebook Messenger; see Social Media Features Added the following note pertaining to the use of Google Analytics: "Note: For Visitors’ confidentiality, Google will never save the complete IP addresses." May 17th 2021 Added "These External Sites will be indicated by ⌝ or underlined." under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information?, forth Bullet Point down. September 8th 2022 Added information about Ascend by Wix under How Do You Use Cookies or Other Tracking Tools?, please see Wix Elements. BOLDEN words so they are clearer and stand out among text for their importance. June 6th 2023 We updated information for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and WIX Analytics with hyperlinks. June 19th 2023 Under How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? We added: On our Give Page , we have an Authorization Form where you fill out a form with your personal and banking information for recurring giving. This form ONLY goes to the Church Office and Financial Administrator's Inbox and is a s tandard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝ . Like on all of our webpages, we use SSL certificates. Learn more about WIX HTTPS and SSL Certificates here ⌝ . More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ Alternatively, you may choose to download the Authorization F orm to complete and return in person to the Church Office. All of Wix records are stored encrypted on the disk of Wix's DB machines, for sensitive data . Wix has a multiple layer security architecture, Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in place to prevent unauthorized access and help protect against 0-day security issues. We use SSL certificates and our site is HTTPS. Learn More More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝. Under How Can I Withdraw My Consent or Delete Information Collected? We've modified the following for clarity. We believe in our site visitor's Right to Access, Right to be Deleted and Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data) . If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from our database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . After submitting your request we will receive a notification confirming the start of the process. Please a llow up to 48 hours from submitting the request to retrieve or delete your data file within 48 hours. It's important to note that not all data is included in the file and not all data is erased. But we take great responsibility to ensure that we provide our site visitors with all their data. Likewise, if we receive a delete request, we will ensure that all your data is deleted, included but not limited to: Contact details Activities Orders Invoices Other Data does not include the following: Data from Custom Code , like Facebook Messenger HTML Code. Data from other services implemented on our site , like tracking and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics. December 25th 2023 The words have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural or are capitalized. Definitions: For the purposes of this Privacy Policy: Website (referred to as either "the website", "Services", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, accessible from https://www.spumcabq.org You (referred to as either "You", "Users", "Visitors" in this Privacy Policy) means the individual "user" accessing or using the Website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable. The Church (referred to as either "the Church", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Privacy Policy) refers to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 8500 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87112. Cookies means small files that are placed on Your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website. Also added: Disclaimer The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only. The Church assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service. In no event shall the Church be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Church reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice. This Privacy Policy has been created with the help of the Free Privacy Policy Generator. The Church does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components. June 19th 2024: Safeguards against Fraud and Security Risks Our Site leverages Blockify's powerful geolocation blocking and IP address filtering capabilities to safeguard against fraud and enhance security. With Blockify, we can quickly and easily block or redirect visitors from specific countries or regions, ensuring that our online presence is protected from malicious activities. Additionally, Blockify provides valuable visitor analytics, allowing us to track website traffic history and identify potential risks in real-time, enabling us to stay one step ahead of fraudulent behavior and make data-driven decisions to improve our online security posture. Learn more about Blockify here . View their Privacy Policy here . January 5th 2025: How Do You Store, Use, Share, Disclose Your Site Visitors’ Personal Information? We won’t share your Private and Personal Information unless required by law. Your personal details will only be shared as permitted by current legal regulations. We send email notifications to the relevant staff member or leader using standard encryption known as Transport Layer Security (TLS) Learn more ⌝. Like all of our web pages, we employ SSL certificates to ensure secure communication. Learn more about Wix Https and SSL Certificates here ⌝ Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the submitted forms is protected using AES encryption with a 256-bit site encryption key, and all input data is securely stored and encrypted on Wix servers. Your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form . The Email used must match. More on Wix Security Measures here ⌝ When creating a Member Area account on our church website, we collect information from you to provide a secure and personalized experience. To create an account, you can sign up using your Facebook, Google, or by manually creating your own username and password. If you choose to sign up through Facebook or Google, you will be required to review and agree to their respective privacy policies. When creating an account through our website, we collect your name, email address, and other necessary details to facilitate communication and access to your account. We collect this information when you sign up to create a Member account, and you can review our own privacy policy on this page for information on how we handle and protect this data. January 16th 2025: What Type of Information Do You Collec t? We also collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII refers to any information that can be used to identify a particular individual, including details such as your name, address, credit card number or bank account details, and similar data. You can learn more about Personal Identifiable Information here⌝. We mark such information as PII on our Forms so WIX will comply with all relevant data protection regulations with regard to the treatment of PII. All fields designated as PII are automatically migrated to be securely stored in the collection with a unique encryption key. The data in these fields is encrypted using AES with a 256-bit site encryption key. If you would like a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form. The email used must match. When you fill out one of our forms , your responses are automatically recorded in a submissions table, which is accessible to our Web Administrator and is periodically deleted to maintain data integrity. We utilize this table to enhance our data management processes, allowing us to sort and filter submissions, categorize them (including reporting any as spam), and facilitate easy importing and exporting of data as a CSV file when mandated by law or requested by an authorized Staff Leader. We do not disclose your PII unless mandated by law. You may request a file of your data or to delete your data from the Wix database entirely, please reach out by using our Feedback Form. The Email used must match. How Do You Communicate With Your Visitors? We added: CMS (Content Management System) or Submission Tables and push notifications. April 15th 2025 Added: Interacting with and using Wix Chat AI or Wix Chat: PLEASE DO NOT COPY THIS STATEMENT AND/OR POLICY Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Get involved and build meaningful relationships with your neighbors through one of our Community Groups. Whether you're looking to connect with others who share your interests or simply want to get to know those around you better, Community Groups provides a platform for you to engage with and contribute to your local community. Join today and start building a stronger, more connected faith community in and outside the church walls. Groups Deepen your faith, strengthen your community and make a difference in a Small Group or Gathering. Join a Group You weren't meant to navigate life on your own. Small Groups offer opportunity for individuals in similar life stages to connect with one another to grow, serve and make an impact in the community they are in. Connect with a community that will support, motivate, and walk alongside you as you strengthen your relationship with God. Whether online or in person, Small Groups create an intimate and welcoming environment that makes a large church feel warm and personal. With a variety of Small Groups available, you'll discover a community of like-minded individuals who will encourage, support, and strengthen your faith in Christ. These groups meet throughout the week to discuss sermons, pray for one another, and some even enjoy running together. We offer diverse groups catering to different interests, ages, and demographics to ensure everyone finds a welcoming environment. Discovering your group or community has never been simpler! No matter if you're seeking a local faith community or prefer to connect online, you're only a few steps from discovering your spiritual community. Find Your Group Explore our directory tailored to your schedule, location, or interests. Explore Current Groups ↗ Join Your Group When you join a group, the leader may be notified and should respond shortly; otherwise, you're welcome to attend the group's meetings freely. Attend Your Group Attend the group for the first time and begin to discover community and of sharing life with others. You're welcome to bring a friend! Questions about a Group? Anticipate growth. Cultivate real friendships, learn from others, and develop collectively within a supportive and meaningful community. Long-lasting friendships Groups go beyond mere meetings— they serve as a space to forge meaningful and real connections within a supportive community that stands by you through life's ups and downs, celebrating successes and offering encouragement during difficult times. Through shared experiences and heartfelt conversations, Small Groups foster genuine, enduring relationships that enrich your life. Strengthen Your Faith Strengthen your faith by sharing in others’ experiences of challenges and victories, while gaining tools and motivation to practice your beliefs through prayer, Bible study, and meaningful conversations. Enjoy the journey, immerse yourself in God’s Word, and witness how it can transform your everyday life in a real way. Making a Difference Becoming a part of a group not only benefits you but also allows you to influence and uplift others. By sharing your talents, time, and enthusiasm, you can serve both your group and the wider community. Engaging in an eGroup offers a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Ministries Moment Ministries Moment is a dedicated time (approximately 5- 10 minutes) during our service where passionate lay leaders, ministry leaders, small group leaders, and committee members share inspiring updates, upcoming opportunities, and heartfelt testimonies to ignite enthusiasm and invite new members to experience vibrant church life. This special segment encourages the congregation to connect, serve, and grow together in faith, fostering a welcoming community where everyone can find their place and deepen their spiritual journey. Join our Small Groups Page, a vibrant virtual space designed for Small Group Leaders and members of St. Paul's to stay informed, connected, and engaged. Here, Group Leaders can share updates, resources, and upcoming gatherings, while members can discover new groups, RSVP for events, or simply stay connected with their current groups. Whether you're seeking to deepen your involvement or explore new community opportunities, Small Groups is your go-to platform to foster meaningful relationships and stay informed about all small group events and activities. Join today!^ Community Connections Interested in Leading? Are you ready to answer the call to serve and lead a small group at St. Paul's UMC, dedicated to connecting people and transforming lives? We seek compassionate, committed individuals eager to foster a welcoming environment, build meaningful relationships, and inspire spiritual growth within our community. If you feel called to support our mission, have the heart and leadership to guide others on their faith journey, we invite you to consider being a Group Leader! Learn More Children's Ministry Supporting parents. Empowering Kids. Nurturing Faith. Learn More Youth Ministry Living Faith. Leading Change. Youth in Action. Learn More Young Adult Ministry Living authentically. Loving boldly— faith in action. Learn More Volunteering Building Bridges, Embracing Community, Serving with Heart. Learn More Join a Group Have a question about Small Groups? Tell us About Yourself: First name* Last name Phone Email* Next GROUP FAQS 01 What is a Group? We are glad you asked! Our Groups come in all shapes and sizes to explore your faith, ask questions, and come together to connect people and transform lives in and outside the walls of our church. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_f4b60302f0e24b89874bec8283ea4efa~mv2.jpg 02 Where do Groups meet? Our Groups are not met to complex life, but to make life easier. That is why each Group either meets on-site at church, in a home, a local business or at a park nearby. We hope you can join us! 03 What can I expect in a Group? You can expect an open and casual atmosphere where Christ is at the center of all we do! Rather that be diving into a book that challenges us, or we step into our communities around us to engage and connect people like Jesus! 04 Why should I join a Group? That is really up to you! While we do not have a checklist, every Group is created to respond to our call to action as a church body; which is to Connect People and Transform lives. 05 How can I get involved? We are so excited that you are interesting in getting involved and connected with a Group today. Whether this is your first time joining a Group or you want to explore another Group, we want to get you connected, engaged and a part of our Community. Simply complete our Group Form to get started! Simply fill out our Group Form to get connected today. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d37433819a4e405892c43eb1c905cbd6~mv2.jpg 06 Is there a Members Area? At St. Paul's, we want to provide a space on the go where you can tailor your experience as we live out Connect People, Transform Lives. We invite you to join our Members Area* via our Spaces by Wix app below or learn more about our Members Area here!(https://www.spumcabq.org/post/introducingmembersarea) https://video.wixstatic.com/video/7afa6a_9d95137d4c4d4c96920afa8cef1f564a/720p/mp4/file.mp4 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7afa6a_9473d55daba6452d93a4b824ce0cae9d~mv2.png *By signing up or logging in, you agree to our General Disclaimer,(https://www.spumcabq.org/generaldisclaimer) Terms of Use (https://www.spumcabq.org/socialmediaguidelines)and Privacy Policy(https://www.spumcabq.org/privacypolicy)

Our Social Media Guidelines are to be a living document to reflect current needs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. To help facilitate safe spaces for conversation, community and dialogue within St. Paul's United Methodist Church on social media outlets. Social Media Guidelines CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES Last Updated June 2025 By accessing or using any of our Services on our Website, you acknowledge that you have read this Social Media guidelines and Statement. These guidelines address topics such as appropriate content, respectful and ethical communication, privacy considerations, copyright infringement, disclosure of affiliations or endorsements, and guidelines for engaging with others on social media platforms. By following these guidelines, users can ensure a positive and effective use of social media while protecting their personal and professional reputation. Purpose: To be a living document to reflect current needs of St. Paul's United Methodist Church. To help facilitate safe spaces for conversation, community and dialogue within St. Paul's United Me thodist Church on social media outlets, the following policy will be observed in the management of user-generated content submitted to St. Paul's United Methodist Church social media platforms. These include accounts or websites that are managed or moderated by staff. Such platforms include, but are not limited to: Facebook YouTube Blogs Websites and Social Media Profiles managed and moderated by St. Paul's United Methodist Church. General Guidelines: This policy provides guidelines for employees and/or volunteers to follow when they use social media tools on behalf of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, or when St. Paul's United Methodist Church becomes part of a social media dialogue. Posts should contain family-friendly content only. No post can contain content unsuitable for viewing by children. This policy prohibits cursing, posting of adult acts or material, and/or any posts that include URLs linking to pages containing the aforementioned content. Users should refrain from personal attacks and hate speech, including, but not limited to, attacking or calling into question the faith of an individual or group. These kinds of comments will not be allowed on any official social media or web Platform. Similarly, no post should contain threats or descriptive acts of violence towards other users or individuals. In the case of such post, the site administrator will record the post, consult with organizational leaders, and contact appropriate authorities about the threatening behavior. Posts or comments should not promote products or services from which that user, or another, would personally profit because St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a registered nonprofit organization. Posts and comments that don’t adhere to the following guidelines are in conflict with the mission of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and are subject to removal. Repeated violation of this policy may result in a user being blocked or removed from St. Paul's United Methodist Church platforms. SAFE SANCTUARIES GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION As an ever-increasing number of people use and prefer digital communication over other forms, it is essential that the church be present in this mission field. Social networking sites, on-the-spot communication devices and email can enhance communication, faith sharing and deepen relationships. The following recommended practices and guidelines apply principles of healthy boundaries and safe church to the virtual world of digital networking and communication. They are intended to raise awareness of issues and open doors of conversations with ministry teams. We encourage all ministry teams to discern together the following guidelines, considering the nature of your ministry and being mindful that our calling is to meet children and youth where they are; model healthy boundaries; and love and care for them safely. Adults engaged in ministry to youth and children should consider their relationship with the youth or child when interacting with them using digital media, and should conduct themselves in a manner that would be acceptable on church grounds. CONNECTING ON SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES 1. In addition to participating on the ministry pages, youth may wish to establish social media connections with church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in youth ministry. Adults who are willing to participate in these relationships should use the following guidelines when establishing these connections: a. Adults should not submit ‘friend’ requests to children or youth. Minors may feel like they are not able to decline such requests due to the disparity of power between them and adults. Exceptions to this rule should only be made in situations when the adult’s privacy settings make it difficult or impossible for the youth to find the adult’s page on the site. In these circumstances, it is acceptable for an adult to request a youth as a friend, if the youth has requested that they do so. b. Due to the greater potential for misinterpretation, inappropriate discussions, and inadvertent exposure of youth to inappropriate content; personal pages should be maintained appropriately. Church leaders and adult volunteers should avoid relationships with children/youth via Social Networking sites, unless an actual relationship (ministry, family friendship, etc.) already exists between them. c. As additional social media sites gain popularity, the Safe Sanctuaries Committee reserves the right to apply this approach to the various methods of digital communication. BOUNDARIES 2. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with children and youth are strongly encouraged to set strict privacy settings on any personal social networking profile, making every effort to prevent youth and children from being introduced to objectionable content. Privacy settings on personal pages and information should be thoroughly scrutinized on a regular basis to prevent this information from being available to minors. In the event that a church leader or adult volunteer does not feel that they can set the proper privacy settings and/or regularly check their personal pages (2-3 times per day) for inappropriate material that might have been posted by others, they are asked to completely restrict child/youth access to their pages. 3. For the sake of their own privacy and the well-being of the child/youth participants, church leaders and adult volunteers should not add or invite children or youth to any groups, events, pages, chat rooms, etc. that are not solely dedicated to activities directly related to the children or youth ministries or ministry activities. 4. Given the continuing evolution of privacy settings and capabilities on many social networking sites, church leaders and adult volunteers must be willing to continue to educate themselves on what settings are needed to support the above recommendations. Additionally, the child and youth ministry programs should establish education for adult volunteers who wish to use social media as part of their ministry efforts. COMMUNICATION Social media is an excellent way to quickly share both good and sad moments in a person’s life with a large number of people. However, as with all forms of communication, users should be respectful of the privacy of others. This is particularly the case with youth and children’s ministry leaders. Leaders should be especially mindful of how information is presented in such a permanent medium, and should never share news about another person without their express prior consent. 5. Use prudent judgment in the time you contact youth and children through social media, e-mail or other forms of digital communication. The "home phone rule" is a basic rule of thumb to use – normally do not text or chat with youth at a time you would not normally call their home phone line, i.e. before 9:00 AM or after 9:00 PM. Exceptions to this rule are as follows: a. In emergency situations or when children or youth reach out to a church leader or adult volunteer with issues that they feel that they need to discuss immediately. b. During weekends, vacation times, and other times when children or youth may have parental permission to stay up later than normal, adult leaders may respond to youth initiated communications outside of these hours, at their discretion. In all of the exception situations, adults should use good judgment in deciding when discussions should continue or be picked up at a more appropriate time, in order to support and demonstrate good boundaries with their personal time. 6. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with children and youth should consider the content and nature of any posts that will be seen or read by others. Your voice is often considered the voice of the church. 7. ‘One on one’ video or chat room interaction is generally not appropriate between adults and minors. Such communications should only be engaged in where no face-to-face communication is possible, such as where the youth is away for the summer in a foreign country but regularly communicates with the adult in person. 8. When the content of received communications raises concerns or questions, it should be shared with a member of the Pastoral team, and law enforcement, where appropriate. a. Email is not an appropriate communication method for matters that are pastorally sensitive, emotionally charged, or that require extensive conversation. b. Email may be more appropriate where matters are deemed legally sensitive. c. Humor and sarcasm can be easily misinterpreted, and should be used only where appropriate. All communication sent digitally (email, social networking sites, notes or posts, etc.) may be shared or reposted to others. Adults should be mindful that comments sent to a youth may be shared by that youth in a number of ways and that misinterpretation of those comments may occur. 9. Phone conversations and face-to-face meetings are the preferred mode of communication, when responding to emotionally driven communication or pastoral emergencies, and should be used when possible to provide the appropriate level of support. IDENTITY PROTECTION We will seek to protect the privacy and identity of all minors in our use of social media. All church leaders and adults leaders in youth and children’s ministry should closely monitor the privacy settings of any posted youth images to ensure that they are not accessible to individuals who do not have permission to view them. 10. All church leaders and adult volunteers engaged in ministry with minors must not post photos or video that identify children or youth on any online site or printed publication without the written consent from a parent or legal guardian. This rule is in keeping with the Second UMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy, Section 18 (Photographs). 11. Even with the written consent from a parent or legal guardian, pictures should be posted to either the Youth closed group or on personal pages, where the privacy settings restrict viewing to only those associated with the youth ministry. 12. We strongly encourage the respect and dignity of every person depicted in an image. Only pictures depicting youth in an appropriate light should be posted. “Appropriate” pictures may include goofy pictures that the youth’s parents are comfortable being posted. If a picture would make the youth feel self-conscious, vulnerable, or would subject the youth to ridicule, the picture should not be posted. 13. When checking in with any location tagging social media, only check-in yourself. Never check-in minors. Be sensitive to tagging or revealing other participants’ locations. ADMINISTRATION OF OFFICIAL ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOCIAL MEDIA GROUPS 14. Each church related social media site, group or page must have a minimum of two unrelated administrators, who are either church leaders or adult volunteers engaged in the ministry. 15. Sites must be monitored frequently to allow for quick responses in the event urgent or crisis concerns are posted. 16. Administrators should review the access to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Youth ‘Closed’ group account to remove: a. Adult leaders who no longer actively participate in the youth program b. Former youth members, and their parents, who no longer actively participate in the youth program. c. Active participation in the youth group may include: i. For former youth: 1. Having a sibling who remains in the youth group 2. Having a number of younger friends who participate in the youth group 3. Regular attendance as a counselor or participant on summer mission trips, but not participating on a weekly or monthly basis ii. For adults: 1. Regular attendance as a counselor or participant on summer mission trips, but not participating on a weekly or monthly basis 2. An established mentor/mentee role with an older youth 3. Family relationships that essentially establish the adult in an older sibling or parental role with an active youth 4. Youth leaders who, but for their geographic distance from Second, would remain involved in the lives of the youth, provided that the youngest age the adult worked with have not matriculated out of the youth group Any inappropriate material posted to a church related social media site, group or page must be deleted and addressed. Refer to the Second UMC Safe Sanctuaries Policy ‘Reporting Allegations of Abuse’ section for further information and reporting guidelines. MEMBER'S AREA and CREATING AN ACCOUNT or PROFILE: By creating an account in Wix's Member's Area using your email or through Google or Facebook, you agree to comply with the Privacy Policy stated, which you should review carefully. You must be at least 16 years old to establish a profile or account within the Member's Area. Your use of the Member's Area and its features is also subject to our Social Media Guidelines , General Disclaimer , and Privacy Policy . Please ensure you understand and adhere to these policies to maintain a safe and respectful environment. We reserve the right to delete or suspend your profile if we determine that you are in violation of any of our rules, policies, or Privacy Policy. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach toward behaviors or actions that contravene our Safe Sanctuary Policy and Guidelines , and any such violations may result in immediate removal of your account to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all users. Additional Resources, Guides and Information on Safe Sanctuaries can be found at: Equipping World-Changing Disciples Church Website (spumcabq.org) Privacy Policy Statement can be found at: St. Paul's United Methodist Church Privacy Policy Statement Safe Sanctuaries Video: Healthy Social Media Guidelines Use of Safe Sanctuary Guidelines and Social Media Privacy Policy Above Disclosure We do not give legal advice or services by providing the above suggestions and model policies. For additional information and resources please visit Safe Sanctuaries Media and Social Media Guidelines, Samples, and Links New Mexico Conference | Safe Sanctuaries In the local church, the New Mexico Conference is committed to the Safe Sanctuaries Program. Click here to learn more. Important Information Any information contained herein is not legal advice and you should not rely upon it as such. Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these guidelines at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes, we will notify you here that it has been updated. PLEASE DO NOT COPY THIS STATEMENT AND/OR POLICY Safe Sanctuary

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