The Process of Determining Financial Sustainability
In an effort to help existing congregations think about and plan for financial stability and sustainability, here are some questions for congregational leaders to ask during their long-range planning meetings….
The Sixth Mark of Mission: Building Financially Sustainable Congregations
The Episcopal Church has adopted “Five Marks of Mission” to guide the work of its congregations. The marks are: To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom; To teach, baptize…
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…
Give to a Church
Donations can now be made to individual churches through the main Diocese of Olympia giving account. The diocese will manage sending each church whatever funds are donated to them along…
Preparing for Easter
Here are two helpful documents to support preparation for the Easter liturgies and the Easter season. The first document – The Baptismal Covenant – can be distributed to parishioners prior…
NDI Calculations and Instructions (2022)
Instructions for completing the Net Disposable Income (NDI) forms for 2022. NDI Calculations and Instructions (2022)
Earthquake Insurance for Churches in the Diocese of Olympia
Planning guide for church earthquake preparedness. Earthquake Insurance for Churches in the Diocese of Olympia
Archives and Records Management: Policies and Procedures
All records created or received by the employees or agents of the Diocese of Olympia within the scope of their employment or responsibilities will be considered the records of the…
Records Management for Congregations
This manual of records management guidelines is designed for parish officers and administrators, including the custodian of records and archives or the parish archivist. It includes a general records retention…
Records Retention Schedule
Schedule of retention for various documents. Records Retention Schedule