CLERGY RESOURCES

Annual Reports

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• Parochial Report (Year ending 2019) - link to online PR page

  • Workbook for Page 2 - Membership, Attendance, Services

  • Workbook for Page 3 - Stewardship & Financial Information

• Audit Guidelines & Form (Year ending 2018)

  • PDF format

  • Word format

• Pledge Report Form (2020 budget - due Jan. 2020)

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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• 2019 Tax Guide for Episcopal Ministers (for 2018 returns (new)

• 2019 Federal Reporting Guidelines for Episcopal Churches (new)

• 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

• Worship Leader 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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• 2018 Medicare Supplement Info (CPG website)

• 2018 Medicare Supplement Handbook (.pdf)

• Pharmacy - Fact Sheet for Medicare Supplement Plans

• SilverSneakers: Enrollees in Medicare Supplement Health Plans can access the popular Healthways SilverSneakers® fitness program at no extra cost.

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 - RECTOR

• Letter of Agreement - INTERIM (updated 2/24/20)

• Letter of Agreement - CLERGY STAFF

• 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 Form