The policy below for church photo and video includes:

Purpose - The purpose of this policy is to let you know that at Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL we value the way in which photos, videos and other media help our faith community grow and flourish. Photos and videos tell our story, provide visitors information and an idea of what to expect when they attend our worship services and events, highlight the work of those who serve, and allow us to communicate our mission as a church for people who don’t go to church via our website and other digital and print media.

Policy - Accordingly, photography, videography, live streaming and other recording may be in progress at Emmanuel's church services, ministry activities, classes, programs and other church events. Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL  may use the media recorded at these events in materials produced by or for the church, including but limited to our bulletins, posters, brochures, newsletters and other printed and electronic materials, digital media (e.g.,Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL  website, Facebook and other social media sites).

By participating in Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL church services, ministry activities, classes, programs and other events: 1.  You consent to be photographed, videotaped or otherwise recorded; 2. You grant your permission for Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL to use recordings containing your image, likeness, voice or statements, without compensation, credit or other consideration to you, for Emmanuel's promotional, publicity and other purposes, throughout the world and in perpetuity; 3. And you agree to release, hold harmless and indemnify Emmanuel SDA Church Chicago Heights, IL  from any and all liabilities and claims involving the use of your image, likeness, voice or statements.