Church Leadership

COMMITTEES
Much of our life together is accomplished through the work of parish committees.

Everyone is invited to be a part of any committee in which they have an interest! 

 

CLEARANCES
Children and Youth Safety
All adults (18 and over) working with children need to have background checks and clearances completed.  For volunteers who have maintained PA residency for at least the past 10 years, the following items are required:
 

State Child Abuse History
https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/cwis/public/home
Paper application is available in the church office.  

State Police Criminal Record Check

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/keep-kids-safe/child-abuse-clearances/criminal-background-check

Paper application is available in the church office. 
 

Volunteer Disclosure Statement
This statement must be signed in front of a witness at First Lutheran. Please contact or stop by the church office during regular hours to sign this statement.
If you have not maintained PA residency for the past 10 years, you must do an alternate
clearance instead of this disclosure statement. See info below.
If you have NOT lived in PA (continuously) for the past 10 years you will also need:
 

FBI Fingerprint Clearance
Please click the button below to begin this process. After being taken to the FBI Clearance
website, please follow the instructions below.
https://www.identogo.com/
Select “Digital Fingerprinting”
Select “Pennsylvania”
When asked for service code, type in: “1KG6ZJ”
The closest location to have this done is 2397 Loop Rd. in Chambersburg.

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FBI Fingerprint Clearance Information
Those who have not maintained PA residency for the past 10 years need FBI fingerprinting in place of the disclosure statement.
 

Using Clearances Obtained for Other Positions
If you have completed the above paperwork in the past five years for another job or volunteer position, you may bring a copy that documentation to the office.
 https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/keep-kids-safe/child-abuse-clearances
 

General Information

Volunteers are able to attain each of these clearances with no charge with the exception of
the FBI clearance.  First Lutheran will reimburse you for your FBI clearance if that is needed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office or Pastor Nicholson.