Below, please find a series of helpful resources on a variety of topics.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES:
WHAT’S NEW:
- Model Parish By-Laws
- Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for 2019
- Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2018
- Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 2017
- Diocesan Policy on Alcohol Use at Church Functions
- For Parishes in Transition
- Bishop’s Visitation and Sacramental Acts
- Letter of Transfer
- Deputy Certification Form
- Official Acts Form
- Bishops Appointments Form
- Church Officials Form
- Diocesan Guidelines for Church Offices
Lay Licenses
- Lay Licensing Manual
- Eucharistic visitor (Online or PDF)
- Eucharistic minister (Online or PDF)
- Pastoral leader (Online or PDF)
- Lay preacher (Online or PDF)
- Catechist (Online or PDF)
- Evangelist (Online or PDF)
- Worship leader (Online or PDF)
FINANCE & PROPERTY RESOURCES:
- Accounting, Bookkeeping and Internal Controls
- Congregational Audits
- Diocesan Investment Trust
- Insurance Premiums 2019
- Loan & Grant– Updated for 2017
- Parochial Report Forms & Instructions – Updated for 2016
- Property & Real Estate
- Scholarships & Grants
- Stewardship/Project Resource
- Clergy compensation materials
- End-of-Year Checklist for Church Treasurer
SPECIFIC MISSION & MINISTRY RESOURCES:
- Episcopal Church Women
- Youth ministry | Young Adult ministry
- The Ministry Institute: Courses, seminars, workshops for lay and clergy
- Outreach: Prison Ministry | Sustainable Development Goals
VESTRY DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES:
- Profiles
- Supply clergy
- Searching for a rector?
- Looking for a deacon?
- Clergy compensation materials
- Mutual Ministry Cycle: how it works(minor updates 2016)
- Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being– a manual for the health of the Church and its People: Sexual misconduct prevention, procedures, resources
- Respetando la Dignida de Cada ser Humano
- Oxford Document Background Check authorization form