Northern Colorado Covenant of the River
Code of Conduct as of September 2021
The following codes of conduct will apply to all active members of the Northern Colorado Covenant of the River (NCCR) (aka Covenant of the River) and all guests to NCCR. By joining NCCR and attending any meeting or ritual, you agree that you have read the code of conduct, understand the codes, and agree to all codes as presented. Minors wishing to attend please refer to item number 9.
1. Every attendee of NCCR gatherings is expected to treat others with respect in both behavior and language both while at the gathering and in outside public forums including but not limited to social media. Disruptive behavior or language, personal derogatory statements and personal attacks including but not limited to harassment or discrimination by name or inference against other members is not allowed. Violent behavior or threats of violent behavior towards any individual or group is not tolerated. Additionally, do not recklessly endanger any individual or yourself with your behavior.
2.Respect the host of the gathering. This includes their property, their family and their possessions. We ask that you not take more than you need and that you give back and give thanks to the gathering’s host. Please leave the gathering area cleaner than you found it.
3. We ask that you do not bring pets to the gatherings excluding service animals.
4. NCCR is a discussion group as well as a religious organization. No discussions are taboo at meetings. If you are uncomfortable with a discussion that is taking place, we invite you to politely and respectfully remove yourself from the discussion. The exceptions to this rule are aforementioned personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination.
5. No means no. If a member states that they are uncomfortable with your behavior or language towards them it is your responsibility to change your behavior. This includes, but is not limited to: personal attacks, harassment, or discrimination.
6. The use of alcohol is permitted when the gathering/meeting place or host allows. All individuals partaking in alcohol will be responsible and moderate with their use. No one under the age of twenty-one will be permitted to partake. Absolutely no illicit drug use will be permitted at NCCR gatherings.
7. We will not permit any persons showing up intoxicated to remain at a meeting. In the case of a person showing up, or becoming, grossly intoxicated we will offer you three choices:
A. Give us the phone number of someone we can call who can come pick you up.
B. Give us money for a cab so you can be driven home.
C. We will call the police and have them escort you from the premises if you are unwilling to
accept either of these options.
8. You are responsible for your children/dependents and their behavior. If a member needs to speak with a child/dependent for disciplinary or safety reasons that member must also inform the parents/guardians immediately of what the child/dependant was doing and what was said to them.
9.If you are under 18 you must obtain a letter of consent from your parent/guardian and the Council will meet with your parent/guardian. At this meeting, the Council will present the Codes of Conduct and ask for the parent/guardian to sign the codes on your behalf.
10.As there are children at meetings, we ask that you dress as is appropriate for each meeting.
11.We ask for the sake of courtesy that if you are ill and contagious, please refrain from joining us until you are healthy again.
12.While Covenant of the River is a social group, it is first and foremost a church. It is not a place to intentionally seek out dates or sexual relationships. Any sexual behavior between adult members is a personal matter, however, should any individual violate the Code of Conduct or Bylaws in the process, Council will speak with them accordingly.
13.It is Covenant policy that the Council will only get involved in interpersonal disagreements when it directly impacts Covenant as a whole or when the behavior of one of the parties otherwise violates the Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of the involved individuals to discuss their problems privately and respectfully, and then come to an agreement on how to handle the situation. Should no such agreement be possible, the people involved will be expected to peacefully coexist while at all Covenant gatherings including but not limited to Sunday meetings, game nights, camping trips, and special events.
14. The Council will be composed of members in good standing with NCCR. They will make themselves available to all members who have problems, questions, concerns, or ideas for NCCR.
Failure to comply with the above codes will result in action from the Council and dealt with accordingly:
In the first case of misconduct, at least two of the members of the Council will approach the individual at a time separate from regular meetings. They will discuss the problem with the individual and allow for them to change their behavior. If the individual is a child, the parent will be spoken with at the same time.
At a repeat of the misconduct, the Council will respectfully ask that a member leave NCCR and the website.
Cases of severe misconduct (including but not limited to violent behavior) will result in the immediate removal of a member from NCCR at the discretion of the Council.
If you have any other concerns or questions, the Council members will be glad to help you in any way possible. You may reach out in person or via email: council@covenantoftheriver.org/
Covenant Council and Covenant Board of Directors reserve the right to amend these Codes of Conduct, and reserve the right to ask anyone to leave any gathering at their discretion.
For Attendance of Minors:
In signing below you are agreeing to the above Code of Conduct with its behavioral guides and conditions of Northern Colorado Covenant of the River for attending gatherings and website usage on behalf of your child/dependant: ___________________________