Information and resources for clergy and congregations related to personnel topics.
In March 2022, the Diocesan Council, upon recommendation of the diocesan Personnel Commission, froze congregation grades at 2022 levels through at least the end of 2023.
Congregational grades for 2022/2023 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 every year. Those churches that are in bolded text have changed grades from the previous year.
The supply clergy compensation rates for 2023 are as follows:
Sunday/primary liturgy* with preaching: One liturgy $297.59; additional consecutive liturgies $67.73 each.
Sunday/primary liturgy* without preaching: One liturgy $175.17; additional consecutive liturgies $67.73 each.
Weekday/evening liturgy: $115.57
Form to be filled out by health care provider for proof of childhood immunizations
Request for an updated clergy background check.
Clergy Handbook for the Diocese
Compensation and Benefits Manual for Parochial Clergy
Covid-19 Vaccination Policies adopted by Diocesan Council, June 24, 2021
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 council meeting.
Immunization Policies adopted by Diocesan Council, June 24, 2021
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.
2022 mileage reimbursement rates for business and volunteers
This is the 2022 Parochial Clergy compensation schedule passed at convention. This document outlines clergy compensation based on congregational grade.
This documents contains information and useful links for clergy and congregations related to personnel and human resources. Links are also included to the clergy salary information, and mandatory Washington State programs.
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.
Guidelines for reopening Diocesan House due to Covid-19
Form to be filled out by employee as proof of childhood immunizations
This documents contains information and useful links for clergy and congregations, as well as 2020 updates to the Personnel Handbook Template for Congregations. Links are also included to the clergy salary scale, and the Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave information.
This documents contains information and useful links for clergy and congregations, as well as 2021 updates to the Personnel Handbook Template for Congregations. Links are also included to the clergy salary scale, and the Washington State Paid Family & Medical Leave information.