Policies

Clergy Misconduct – Title IV: What is it and who you should contact

Continuing Education Policy and Application Form

Discretionary Funds Guidelines

Gift Acceptance Policy

Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs; Accounting Principles and Practices for Dioceses, Parishes, and Other Congregations

Parish Charter and Bylaws – Samples
• Sample Parish Charter
• Sample Parish Bylaws

Petition for Remarriage

Policy on Parish Guidelines for Dealing with Registered Sex Offenders
• (Model) Covenant and Limited Access Agreement

Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Adults
• Key Information at a Glance
• Chart – What is Required for Whom
• Safe Church Notice
• Annual Adoption of Safeguarding policy
• Safeguarding Resolution for Vestries
• About Safe Church Training
• Guidelines for Use of Social Media and Other Forms of Digital Communication

Preparedness Planning Guide For Congregations and Parishes In the Diocese of East Tennessee
• See additional resources in Episcopal Relief and Development’s Resource Library

Sabbatical Leave Policy and Sabbatical Leave Grant Application form

Standing Committee Policies and Procedures regarding the Acquisition, Encumbrance, or Alienation of Real Property