CONGREGATIONAL RESOURCES

Archives

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• Resources

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Christian Formation

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• Daily Office Resources

• Forma

• Building Faith

• Church Next

• Vacation Bible School

  • Online Forum Recording from 6/3/2020​

  • VBS Resources

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Diocesan Programs

• Give Me a Word - video series 

• Good Book Club

• Praying the Collects of the Book of Common Prayer - video and curriculum series

• Stepping onto Soggy Ground - video series

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Church Street Signs

 

Forward Movement is the official partner of The Episcopal Church as a vendor for Episcopal street signs. 

• Order signs

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Communion Under Special Circumstances

• Bishop Kendrick Letter to Worship Leaders Regarding Rubrics

• Rubrics

• Rationale [Appendix A]

• Order of Service [Appendix B]

• Online Form for Use of the Administration of Communion Under Special Circumstances

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Congregational Loan Fund

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• Congregational Loan Fund Guidelines & Application

 

Convocations

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• Convocation Map w/Deans and Congregations 

• Convocation Structure and Job Description for Deans ​

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Cycle of Prayer

• Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

• Prison Ministry Cycle of Prayer

 

Diocesan Alcohol Policy

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• Alcohol Policy Update 

 

Directories

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• Active Clergy

• Church Mailing, Email Addresses

• Clergy Spouses & Widows

• Lay Leaders

• Retired Clergy

• Supply Clergy

 

Please use one of the convenient update forms listed in the blue box to the right to let the Diocesan Office know of any changes in personal information. Thank you.

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Discipleship Resources

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• Baptized for Life

• Dealing with Loss and Grief in the Midst of a Pandemic - ECF webinar

• Mental Health Series - a series of videos focused on mental health issues, treatments, and hopeful outcomes

• Racial Reconciliation presentation by the Rev. Jay Augustine

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Emergency Preparedness and Response

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• Emergency Plans and Toolkit

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Insurance

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Church Insurance has many good publications and tip-sheets including:​

• Safety and Insurance Handbook for Churches  (recommended)

• Risk Management & Insurance Basics for Religious Organizations  (recommended)

• How to Handle Money and Protect Contributions

• How to Hire a Contractor

• Automobiles used for church-sponsored activities

• Directors’ & Officers’ Employment Practices Liability

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Lay Licensing

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• Lay Ministry Licensing Guidelines

• Eucharistic Minister Form

• Eucharistic Visitor Form

• Eucharistic Visitor Training

 

Liturgical Resources

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• Welcome Rite for New Members of the Congregation

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Music Licensing

• Music Licensing (Copyright) Guidelines

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Planned Giving and Stewardship

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• Digital Giving

• Episcopal Church Foundation

• Planned Giving On-Demand

• TENS - The Episcopal Network for Stewardship - stewardship resources online (Diocesan-wide membership license)

• Studying Your Congregation - social and demographic reports about your community​

 

Scholarships and Grants

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• Scholarships and Grants

• PDF listing of grants, scholarships, & other resources

 

Style Guidelines

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• Diocesan Seal Images

• Guide to Rules of Address

• Style Guidelines for The Episcopal Church

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Vestry Toolkit

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• Episcopal Church Foundation - Vestry Papers - Vestry Papers shares articles about congregational vitality from vestry members, wardens, clergy

• Sermons that Work - resources that include weekly bulletin inserts about the history, music, liturgy, mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church

• Forward Movement - Resources for congregations including books, downloadable resources, apps (including the Vestry Resource Guide)

• Transforming Churches - case studies that offer in-depth analyses of Episcopal parishes

• Sample By-Laws Template

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Workshops

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• Diocesan Convention

• Discipleship Day

• Senior Warden Day