Congregation Grades (2026)
Congregational grades for 2026 for parishes and missions. This refers to the congregation grade for churches which helps to determine clergy compensation and assessment values. The congregational grade is updated…
2026 Parochial Clergy Salary Scale
This is the 2026 Parochial Clergy compensation schedule passed at convention. This document outlines clergy compensation based on congregational grade. 2026 Parochial Clergy Salary Scale
2026 Supply Clergy Compensation Rates
The supply clergy compensation rates for 2026 are as follows: Sunday/primary liturgy* with preaching: One liturgy $331.82; additional consecutive liturgies $75.52 each. Sunday/primary liturgy* without preaching: One liturgy $195.31; additional…
Clergy Background Checks
Clergy in the Diocese are required to have a background check on file to be updated every five years. Please note that only the Rector/Vicar/Priest-in-Charge, Administrator, or Sr. Warden may…
2021 Congregational Leadership Conference
Resources from the February 13, 2021 Congregational Leadership Conference for Wardens, Treasurers, and All Members of Vestries and Bishop’s Committees. https://vimeo.com/514481265https://vimeo.com/514481502https://vimeo.com/514481777https://vimeo.com/516443992https://vimeo.com/514482032https://vimeo.com/516931776https://vimeo.com/516444417https://vimeo.com/514482310https://vimeo.com/516932082https://vimeo.com/516931421https://vimeo.com/516931196 Congregation Authority to Act Financial: Operating Budgets and Assessments…
2025 Congregational Leadership Conference
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Clergy Checklist Regarding Church Property
This is a checklist for clergy with regards to appropriate use of church property. Clergy Checklist Regarding Church Property
Clergy Manual
Also known as the Clergy Handbook, Manual for Clergy in the Diocese, revised March, 2021. Clergy Manual
Email, Internet, & Social Media Policies & Procedures
Diocesan policy regarding email, internet and social media use by church employees. This is now incorporated in the document Archives and Records Management.
Parish Admission Process
These guidelines are for use by the requesting mission and the reviewing committee appointed by the Office of the Bishop. Parish Admission Process