Process for DIF Withdrawal for Congregations
Here’s the process as of 10/10/2025. Any further questions can be sent to finance@ecww.org. The congregation determines a need to withdraw funds from their DIF account The vestry or bishop’s…
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…
Requirements for Acceptable Use
Requirements for Acceptable Use by Users/Renters of Church Property. Requirements for Acceptable Use
Congregation Authority to Act
The Canons and Constitution of the Diocese of Olympia describe various approvals required for certain financial transactions in congregations, including property transactions (buying, selling, remodeling, etc.), and loans (from the…
Policy on Unpaid Assessments
Diocesan policy on unpaid assessments. Policy on Unpaid Assessments
Lobbying Rules for Churches
This document describes the lobbying rules for churches. There are two parts, the first which provides the legal information and the second which has FAQs pertaining to this. Lobbying Rules…
Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) – Update Mandatory Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) went into effect in January 2020 and is the family leave…
Immunization Policies for the Diocese of Olympia (2020)
In February 2020 the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church (TEC) adopted a Model DFMS (Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society) Vaccination Policy for Youth Events, and encouraged dioceses and Episcopal…
Guidelines for Conducting a Virtual Annual Meeting
Guidelines for Conducting a Virtual Annual Meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Guidelines for Conducting a Virtual Annual Meeting
Best Practices for a Virtual Annual Meeting
Best practices for conducting a Virtual Annual Meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Best Practices for a Virtual Annual Meeting