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The following policy applies to the use of photographs or video footage of any member of the Annandale United Methodist Church, their families, their friends, guests or other visitors in publications, flyers, advertisements, brochures, the Internet, videotapes, CD-ROM, DVD which are published for church promotion, its mission, for membership purposes or in conjunction with worship.
All individuals who attend the church for the services or special programs presented as part of the church’s ministry, with or without children, are considered to be a part of the services or programs and as such, should realize that the possibility exists that they may appear in photographs or video footage that will be incorporated into church publications (print and electronic) and video presentations at a later time.
Individuals or groups not wishing to be photographed or filmed should opt-out of the service or program concerned by sitting in the rear of the sanctuary where photographs and video footage will not be taken. Photographers and videographers will be instructed to not film or photograph in close-up of this section or to otherwise film where one cannot be readily identifiable. For those special ministries/activities, i.e. Vacation Bible School, opt-out forms will be provided during the registration process and will also be available in the church office.
Individuals or groups using the facilities of Annandale United Methodist Church for the purposes of the Preschool, Child Development Center, Early Learning Program (formerly Mother’s Day Out), Boy Scout meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous, ESL, and other similar groups, will not be photographed or filmed unless such individuals or groups have completed the opt-in form. (The opt-in forms should be completed by the parent or guardian of children who are part of the church’s Preschool or Early Learning Program.)
Photographs and/or video footage of church events showing individuals or groups may be used on bulletin boards, publications, flyers, advertisements, brochures, the Internet, videotapes, CD-ROM, and DVD presentations without restriction.
DVD or video presentations of church programs and special events may be marketed at the discretion of the church. A copy of such presentations will be made available to the church historian for archival purposes.
The Church maintains a sizeable photographic archive. As it develops new publications and presentations, they may be used. It reserves the right to use these at its discretion.
About AUMC
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