Lay Employee Background Checks
Background checks are required for paid employees and those who work regularly with youth or children at congregations. An updated background check should be conducted every five years. A number of providers offer Criminal Background Checks, in addition to optional screenings such as Credit, Driving Records, etc: we recommend First Advantage, GoodHire, and Intellicorp. First Advantage offers…
Model Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
The Model Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth, as approved by the Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies in accordance with resolutions of the 2015 General Convention, adopted at the 2018 Annual Diocesan Convention. Model Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
Model Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
The Model Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults, as approved by the Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies in accordance with resolutions of the 2015 General Convention, adopted at the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Model Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Pastoral Letter on Statute of Limitations for Clergy Sexual Misconduct – Spanish
A printable PDF version of Bishop Rickel’s Pastoral Letter on the Suspension of the Statute of Limitations for Clergy Sexual Misconduct in Spanish. Pastoral Letter on Statute of Limitations for Clergy Sexual Misconduct – Spanish
Pastoral Letter on Statute of Limitations for Clergy Misconduct
A printable PDF version of Bishop Rickel’s Pastoral Letter on the Suspension of the Statute of Limitations for Clergy Sexual Misconduct in English. Pastoral Letter on Statute of Limitations for Clergy Misconduct
List of Resources – Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS List of Resources Diocesan Resources: Intake Officer: The intake officer for the Diocese of Olympia is The Rev Canon Dr Marda Steedman-Sanborn. She can be reached at intakeofficer@ecww.org. Bishop: The Right Rev. Phil LaBelle is the bishop of the Diocese. He can be reached at bishop@ecww.org…
Safe Church Online Enrollment & Training Instructions
Quick start guide for taking Safe Church classes online. Safe Church Online Enrollment & Training Instructions
Eucharistic Minister Application & Renewal
Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. Eucharistic Ministers may serve the wine and/or bread, as determined by the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation. A Eucharistic Minister should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if available, or another…
Eucharistic Visitor Policy
Diocesan policy on Eucharistic Visitors, also known as the Two by Two visitation policy. Eucharistic Visitor Policy
Personnel Handbook Template
Template created by the diocesan Personnel Commission for use by congregations in creating or updating the Congregation Personnel Handbook. A Word version is available by request. Personnel Handbook Template for Congregations