Policies

ADVERTISEMENTS | FLIERS | PAMPHLETS:

All advertisements, fliers, and/or pamphlets not directly related to the ministries of The Pentecostals of York or the United Pentecostal Church International, or those not sponsored by either organization, are strictly prohibited on the premises of The Pentecostals of York without prior written approval by the Senior Pastor of The Pentecostals of York.

CHARITY, ASSISTANCE, AND/OR SUPPORT:

The LifeGroup Ministry serves as the primary channel through which support is provided to those in need, offering meals, food, and/or groceries.

This support is available exclusively to faithful members who have experienced a qualifying life event, such as:

The birth of a child.
The passing of an immediate family member (e.g., a child, parent, spouse, or live-in relative).
A significant medical condition, including health emergencies, major surgeries, cancer treatments, accidental injuries, or any other medically significant situation.

In extremely rare cases, assistance or support may be offered outside of these standard processes. However, such exceptions will never involve cash or bill payments and will only be granted at the discretion of the Senior Pastor.

CHURCH VAN USAGE:

The church van is available for ministry-related events with prior approval from the Transportation Ministry leader.

When the van is used by any ministry other than the Transportation Ministry, the following guidelines must be followed:

The Precheck – Van Maintenance Log must be completed before leaving the grounds of The Pentecostals of York.
If the gas tank level drops below a half tank, the responsible ministry must fully refill the van before returning it to The Pentecostals of York. Arrangements for reimbursement or payment from the ministry’s account or church funds can be coordinated with the church treasurer ahead of time or afterwards with receipt of payment.
The Postcheck – Van Maintenance Log must be completed immediately after returning the van to the grounds of The Pentecostals of York.

CONFERENCE REQUESTS:

The Pentecostals of York only permits the use of its facilities by the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) and does not rent them out or allow access to any external entities or organizations.

DIGITAL PAYMENTS:

All payments for event registrations, fundraisers, and facility usage rentals at The Pentecostals of York and its affiliated ministries must be made through digital means. Cash payments will be accepted only in extremely rare cases and solely at the discretion of the respective ministry leader.

FACILITY RENTAL REQUESTS

To rent and use the facilities of The Pentecostals of York for non-ministry related events, potential renters who are members must meet the following criteria:

Over the three months prior to the rental request, renters must have shown consistent dedication by regularly attending church services and events, actively participating in ministry, and faithfully giving tithes and offerings.
Renters must be in good standing with both the leadership and members of The Pentecostals of York.
Renters must pay the rental fee, reservation/damage deposit, and any applicable surcharges.
Renters must agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the rental policy.

The following individuals are disqualified from renting and using the facilities of The Pentecostals of York:

Non-members of The Pentecostals of York.
Renters seeking to use the facilities for events such as parties, celebrations, or gatherings for non-members or outside entities.

FACILITY USAGE FOR VIEWING, FUNERAL SERVICES & CELEBRATION OF LIFE GATHERINGS:

The facilities of The Pentecostals of York may only be used for viewings, funeral services, or celebration of life gatherings for members who were in good standing with both the leadership and members of The Pentecostals of York. This good standing will have been demonstrated through their consistent dedication in giving of their time, talents, and treasure. This includes regular attendance at church services and events, active involvement in ministry, and faithful giving of tithes and offerings. Non-members, including friends and relatives of church members, will not permitted to use the facilities for their viewings, funeral services, or celebration of life gatherings.

Due to limited staff and fellowship space, The Pentecostals of York cannot cater, oversee, or plan celebration of life gatherings and fellowships. If the immediate family of a deceased church member wishes to hold such an event at The Pentecostals of York, they will be responsible for all arrangements related to the setup, food, cleanup, and teardown. These arrangements can be made through the Senior Pastor.

FOOD & DRINK IN THE TABERNACLE:

Food and drinks are generally prohibited in the tabernacle. Exceptions to this policy include:

Non-crumbly and non-sticky snacks for children that do not stain the chairs or carpet.
Only bottled water is permitted, and it must be removed from the sanctuary immediately following the service.

GIVING DESIGNATIONS:

Once a payment transaction has been successfully processed, the designated fund cannot be changed. However, you can still review and track the contribution on your year-end statement.

HEALTH:

If you or a family member have a known contagious illness, please refrain from attending classes, services, or events until you are no longer infectious.

If you are feeling unwell but are not highly contagious or the cause of the illness is unclear, you are welcome to attend. However, we ask that you wear a mask, practice social distancing, and limit physical contact with other congregants.

MEMBERSHIP:

To become a member of The Pentecostals of York, the following three requirements must be met (in no particular order):

Complete the Welcome to the Family class.
Be baptized in Jesus’ name.
Continue to demonstrate your commitment and support of The Pentecostals of York through your faithfulness in giving of your time, talent, and treasure.

PA DISTRICT CAMP MEETING:

To complete the camp registration process for adults, hyphen, youth, and children, a pastor licensed with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) must sign off on all registration forms. The following guidelines apply to those seeking approval from pastoral staff of The Pentecostals of York.

To receive pastoral approval, potential adult and hyphen camp registrants, who are members of The Pentecostals of York, must meet these criteria:

Over the three months prior to the start of camp, registrants must have shown consistent dedication in giving their time, talents, and treasure. This includes regular attendance at church services and events, active involvement in ministry, and faithful giving of tithes and offerings.
Registrants must be in good standing with both the leadership and members of The Pentecostals of York.

To receive pastoral approval, potential youth and children camp registrants, who are members of The Pentecostals of York, must meet these criteria:

Over the three months prior to the start of camp, registrants must have consistently attended church services and events.
Registrants must be in good standing with both the leadership and members of The Pentecostals of York.

To receive pastoral approval, non-members of The Pentecostals of York must meet the following requirements:

Registrants must be in good standing with the leadership and members of their current UPCI-affiliated church.
Their current pastor must submit a PA District Camp Meeting Approval Form on their behalf to the leadership of The Pentecostals of York.
Registrants must also be in good standing with the leadership and members of The Pentecostals of York.

PERSONAL PROPERTY:

Any personal property that is left on the grounds of The Pentecostals of York will be moved, used, or thrown away.

PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT USAGE:

The Pentecostals of York does not rent or loan any equipment, possessions, software, or software licenses to non-members, members, or any church or United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) entities. This includes, but is not limited to, tables, chairs, furniture, instruments, sight equipment, sound equipment, computers, hot dog rollers, grills, deep fryers, snow cone machines, church props, decorations, and login credentials for software.

YOUTH MINISTRIES’ POLICIES:

Graduations

All children eligible to advance to a new class will do so on Graduation Sunday, except in special cases where a child has been held back a grade. For instance, a child still in 5th grade may join the Youth Ministry upon turning 12 years old. Each exception will need to be reviewed and approved by the Youth Ministries leadership team.

Behavior

All children are expected to demonstrate respectful behavior toward classmates, church members, teachers, and church property during classes, services, and events. If a child’s behavior does not meet these expectations, it will first be addressed verbally with gentleness and grace. If the issue persists, the parent or guardian will be contacted via text message, the projection system in the tabernacle, or in-person communication. To ensure timely contact, parents/guardians are asked to keep their phones on and set to vibrate while their child is attending. Ultimately, the child may be temporarily suspended from all Youth Ministries classes, services, and events until they are deemed ready to return.

The leadership of the Youth Ministries is committed to considering the mental and emotional well-being of all children and will make every effort to work with each child. However, if a child requires excessive supervision that exceeds the available staffing resources, suspension from classes, services, and events may be necessary.

Safety

Only qualified staff members are permitted inside Youth Ministries classrooms to ensure the safety and security of all children entrusted to the care of The Pentecostals of York. Each staff member must pass a comprehensive background check and agree to the expectations outlined in the ministry description and leadership commitment forms.

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