CLERGY RESOURCES

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Bishop's Visitations

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• Confirmation Reporting Form

• Customary Form-Appendix A-for Clergy 

• Customary Form-Appendix B-for Candidate

• Customary for Ordinations

• Visitation Guidelines

 

Clergy Wellness

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• Summary of Available Wellness Opportunities

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Continuing Education

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• Continuing Ed Policy

• Continuing Ed Form​

 

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

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Directories

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• Active Clergy

• Church Mailing, Email Addresses

• Clergy Spouses & Widows

• Retired Clergy

• Supply Clergy

 

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

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Discernment

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• Manual for Discernment Process for Vocational Ministry (updated 04.21)

• Discerning and Identifying Lay Leaders Process and Policy Manual (updated 06.21)

  • The Ministry of the Laity​ (updated 06.21)

 

Helpful Publications

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• 2021 Clergy Tax Return Preparation Guide (for year ending 2020)

• Supplement to the 2021 Clergy Tax Return Preparation Guide for 2020 Returns

• Quick Reference Guide to Diocesan Benefits & Policies

• Clergy Topic Papers (taxes, housing, discretionary funds)

• Understanding The Church Pension Fund - Clergy Pension Plan (online course)

• Clergy Tax Assistance?  Contact CPG Tax Hotline...

 

Lay Licensing

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• Catechist Form

• Eucharistic Minister Form

• Eucharistic Visitor Form

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Liturgical Resources

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• Welcome Rite for New Members of the Congregation

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Marriage and Remarriage

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• Amendment to the Alabama Marriage Act

• Remarriage Policy

• Remarriage Application

 

Retiree Resources

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Effective 1/2022, Medicare Supplement Plans will migrate to Medicare Advantage Plan provided by United Healthcare

• 2022 Retiree Resource Page (CPG website)

• 2022 United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Guide (.pdf)

 

Transition Ministry

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For all inquiries regarding Transition Ministry, please contact the Rev. Massey Gentry at mgfairhope@gmail.com.

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No congregation in this diocese may issue and/or announce a call for a new clergy person of any Order until permission to do so has been given by the bishop.

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Current listing of Congregations in Transition

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• Letter of Agreement - GENERAL (updated 6/23/21)

• Appendix to Letter of Agreement

• Letter of Agreement - VOCATIONAL DEACON

• Parish Profile definitions (updated 2/24/20)

• FAQ's for Search Process

• General Guidelines for the Search Process (updated 2/24/20)

• Search Committee (updated 2/24/20)

• Checklist for Clergy in Transition to a New Call (updated 2/24/20)

• Timeline for Calling a New Rector

• Community Ministry Portfolio Worksheet

• Search Request For

• Vestry Call Resolution