Statement on Abuse
All Souls Anglican Church believes that all persons should experience the church as a safe environment, free from any form of abuse. As our Mission Statement says, we are a Christian community grounded in God’s love and we follow the way of Jesus as we care for each other. Sometimes such care requires holding each other accountable and providing for avenues of correction. We do this humbly with the awareness that all of us have fallen short of the glory of God, but also with an awareness that caring for the vulnerable is a fundamental calling of every Christian believer.
Although we cannot control every circumstance, All Souls strives to create a culture that does not allow abuse to thrive. You are invited to join our community in this holy ambition, as we embody God’s compassion and work to create a place of safety for every person in the church and a sanctuary of healing and justice for survivors.
Safety for Kids & Youth
We believe that safeguarding the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of children is an important calling as a parish. We follow Diocesan Policies regarding the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Child Abuse by Clergy, Employees, and Volunteers.
In light of these policies, All Souls currently vets clergy, employees, and volunteers through background checks and MinistrySafe training. We strive to ensure that church activities involving children and youth are consistent with the teachings and example of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the Christian tradition of nurturing children.
Report a Concern
Immediate Danger
If you are in immediate danger or suspect that abuse has occurred:
Please contact the police immediately (call 9-1-1) if you are in danger or if you suspect a crime has been committed against any adult or child.
Additionally, if you have reason to suspect a child is being abused or neglected by a caregiver, contact DCFS to report this suspicion.
Report Concerns
If you witness, learn of, or experience any abuse, suspicion of abuse, or potential misconduct by an All Souls Clergy, Employee, or Volunteer:
Please contact the response team with your concern as soon as possible. Someone from the team will respond within 48 hours. Members of the response team are listed below.
Report Concerns
about the Rector
If you have a concern about behavior of the rector:
Please contact the response team with your concern as soon as possible. Someone from the team will respond within 48 hours. The response team for these concerns does not include the rector.
Fr James Arcadi
Rector
Melinda Mahoney
Senior Warden
Henny Leonard
Junior Warden
Amanda Brandimore
Designated Support Person*
* The Designated Support Person is a member of the Parish who is familiar with the church’s reporting procedures and can explain the process, provide moral support, and make referrals to mental health and legal support services.
Reporting a Concern to the Diocese
If you have a concern regarding misconduct by any clergy, staff, or lay leader at All Souls Anglican Church or any other diocesan church, you may also report to the Anglican Diocese of the Pittsburgh. Please review Diocesan policies and reporting procedures below.