In this digital age, the church takes many pictures of baptisms, choir performances, worship services, classes, special events, and community outreach projects. We use these pictures to record, to promote, to foster connection and to celebrate our church community and ministries.
Pictures are used on bulletin boards, in slideshows and PowerPoint presentations, in printed publications, and on our church website and social media.
- Printed publications may include, but are not limited to church newsletters, bulletins, brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
- Online sharing may include church newsletters (online and email version), website, and social media services such as Facebook page and groups, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ page and YouTube channel.
Members should not have any expectation of privacy while in church.
Recording of Sunday service. Signs that indicate the service will be recorded and uploaded to the Internet are posted. Full services will be recorded weekly and uploaded using social media. Children may be visible in camera shots during portions of services, like a child acolyte, children’s message, musical performance or when children are participating in the service.
Children. Personal identifiable information of children under the age of 18 will not be posted. This includes full name, home address, email address, telephone number or any information that would allow someone to identify or contact a child or that would jeopardize their safety in any way. When sharing photographs or videos of children’s programs, verifiable consent should always be obtained from the parent or guardian before images are shared online. Verifiable consent should take the form of a Media Release form or an email from a parent or guardian.
Updates. This policy may be updated and modified at any time. Users will be apprised of changes in this policy by our posting this policy on our website.
Approved by Session: 11/19/2024