The purpose of this paper is to present a roadmap for churches and faith organizations to prepare for and respond to potential cybersecurity and data recovery issues that may arise for themselves and...
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...
Slide deck from the webinar Regathering Considered: Legalities and Practicalities, dealing with the coronavirus and re-opening church buildings. Webinar held on June 10, 2020. Other Resources: Slide...
Please submit THIS FORM to request to have an Oxford Document Management Company, Inc. background check performed on clergy of your congregation. An updated background check should be conducted every...
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...
Many Vestries and Bishop's Committees ask for help on procedures for counting and handling money that protects the congregation, its leadership and finance ministry persons when it comes to handling...
Statement approved by the 1985 General Convention and the current policy for alcohol and alcoholic beverages at church functions in effect for the Diocese of Olympia.
Worship Leader is a lay person who regularly leads public worship under the direction of the clergy or other leader. Most commonly this leadership is for the Daily Office, but may include other...
Preacher is a lay person authorized to preach within that congregation or in another parish by invitation of the priest in charge. Training occurs in the congregation and perhaps through other...
Preacher is a lay person authorized to preach within that congregation or in another parish by invitation of the priest in charge. Training occurs in the congregation and perhaps through other...
Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were...
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...
2022 Mileage Reimbursement Rates The IRS reimbursement rate for business miles is 58.5 cents/mile The IRS reimbursement rate for volunteer miles remains at 14 cents/mile
Diocesan policy regarding email, internet and social media use by church employees. This is now incorporated in the document Archives and Records Management .