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 Diocese or from a bank). The Diocese has had a policy in place for many years that describe these transactions and the required approvals (from…
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 for Churches
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 benefit program for all eligible lay and clergy employees working for congregations & associated organizations in the Diocese of Olympia. This program is administered through…
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 Institutions to adapt it locally. Our Diocesan Council established a task group to adapt this into a diocesan policy, which was approved at the July…
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
Parish Chancellor Job Description
The following job description is for Parishes only, not for Missions. If you are part of a Parish or Mission and would like to be connected with the Diocesan Chancellor, please contact the Bishop and/or the Canon to the Ordinary. Parish Chancellor Job Description
Online Donation Processing Policy
Donation Processing Policy through our online giving portal. Online Donation Processing Policy