Permission for Remarriage
The bishop must give permission for remarriage when either or both parties have been married or in a civil union that ...
Safe Church
Safe Church, Safe Communities The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Rhode Island recognize the potential for harm when a priest, ...
Licensed Lay Ministers
The Bishop will license a lay person at the request of the priest in charge. In order to be considered ...
Lay Worship Leaders
Diocesan Guidelines for Licensed Worship Leaders According to Title III, Canon 4 of The Constitution and Canons of the General ...
Eucharistic Visitor
The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island licenses lay people to serve as Eucharistic Visitors. Training for this ministry is conducted ...
Eucharistic Minister
The Ministry A Eucharistic Minister is a lay person authorized to administer the consecrated elements at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist ...
Bexley-Seabury Offerings
The Diocese of Rhode Island, as part of Province I, has partnered with Bexley-Seabury Seminary to offer Pathways for Baptismal ...
Supply Clergy
The clergy listed here have indicated their availability for short-term supply work in RI churches. The current list of clergy ...
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 1 Advent 2023 – Last Pentecost 2024
The 2023-2024 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available for congregations to use in their weekly intercessions. Each congregation is prayed ...
Worship at Home
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Music Streaming Licenses
Streaming License Grants These grants are no longer available as of December 31, 2021. To apply to this grant for ...
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 1 Advent 2021–Last Pentecost 2022
The 2021-2022 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available for congregations to use in their weekly intercessions. Each congregation is prayed ...
Responding to Coronavirus and other emergencies
Statements Our Covid-19 Reopening plan, Journeying by Stages. Updated 3-19-21 May 26, 2020 - A joint statement from RI Faith ...
Substitute/Supply Organists
If you need an organist the Rhode Island American Guild of Organists website maintains a list of musicians you can ...
Getting your service Online
Paraphrasing from a webinar: Online is not the backdoor to worship anymore. It is the front door for many newcomers, ...
Prayers In a Time of Pandemic
A Litany, from Earth and Altar For Doctors and Nurses Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the ...
How2charist videos and discussion guide
An instructed Eucharist in digital format, available 24/7. All of the How2charist videos for viewing on our diocesan video portal ...
Litany in the Wake of a Mass Shooting
Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a group of more than 80 Episcopal bishops working to curtail the epidemic of gun ...
Resources for Choirs
Resources for Adult / Parish Choirs The Taize Community Small Church Choirs – Resources / Ideas – For church choirs with ...
Altar Guild
The ministry of the Altar Guild is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. Altar ...
Royal School of Church Music
The Royal School of Church Music is a structured choral training program that provides a framework for choral singers to ...
Altar Bread Recipe
Making your own altar bread can be a spiritual practice as well as a gift to your congregation. Several recipes ...
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM)…are you being called?
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM)…are you being called? My name is Jacki Zahn, and I am a parishioner at St. Thomas ...
Safe Church
Safe Church, Safe Communities The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Rhode Island recognize the potential for harm when a priest, ...
Education for Ministry
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ...
Congregational Development Commission
The Congregational Development Commission (CDC) provides funds for programs that strengthen congregations, especially those that are field testing new programs/initiatives ...
Bexley-Seabury Offerings
The Diocese of Rhode Island, as part of Province I, has partnered with Bexley-Seabury Seminary to offer Pathways for Baptismal ...
Learn and Lead – Spring 2023
Come and See our Keynote speaker Emily Keniston, Director of Faith Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, talk to ...
Congregational Renewal Resources
Congregational Renewal Resources Tuesdays at 2 (EST) conversations are offered to support lay and ordained leaders as they reengage their ...
The Inevitable and the Optional
Some thoughts on taking care during these uncertain times, from the Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower ...
Advent Way of Love
New Advent resources include digital invitation kits Your church can "Prepare the Way of Love this Advent" with a new ...
Grant money available for your congregation’s Way of Love events
The Congregational Development Commission (CDC) would love to help fund events and programs sponsored and run by YOUR congregation which ...
How2charist videos and discussion guide
An instructed Eucharist in digital format, available 24/7. All of the How2charist videos for viewing on our diocesan video portal ...
Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John
Have you ever wished to deepen your relationship with God? To experience a warm friendship with God? Maybe even fall ...
Rule of Life
A Rule of Life is an intentional pattern of spiritual disciplines that provides structure and direction for growth in holiness ...
The Way of Love:
An Intergenerational Gathering
As a means to introduce The Way of Love to children and families (including grandparents), this resource describes a 90-minute session ...
LENT: Life Transformed
Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We ...
Spiritual Practices
What are Spiritual (or Christian) Practices? "Christian practices are not activities we do to make something spiritual happen in our ...
TURN Overview
Pause, listen, and choose to follow Jesus. Like the disciples, we are called by Jesus to follow the Way of Love. With ...
Overview of the Way of Love:
Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life
Seven Spiritual Practices TURN: Pause, listen and choose to follow Jesus As Jesus was walking along, he saw Levi son ...
Church Publishing
Church Publishing is the foundational imprint owned by the Church Pension Group (which provides pensions for clergy and lay employees of ...
Forward Movement
Best known for Forward Day by Day, a daily devotion providing meditations on scripture readings, Forward Movement continues to build on ...
Building Faith
Building Faith website is published by Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. Their mission is to equip and inspire churches and ...
Diocesan Library
The Diocese has a variety of books, curricula and other resources that are available to congregations. These resources are stored ...
LeaderResources
LeaderResources is an Episcopal publishing and consulting organization that offers downloadable resources -- most of them developed by Episcopalians for ...
Diocesan Plans for Way of Love
Presiding Bishop Curry has invited the whole church to take up The Way of Love, a “rule of life” focused ...
Introduction to the Way of Love
The Way of Love Presiding Bishop Curry has invited the whole church to take up The Way of Love, a ...
Advent Curriculum: Journeying the Way of Love
For the season of Advent, Journeying the Way of Love offers four sessions to be explored as we await the coming of ...
50 Ways to Welcome Newcomers
Hospitality is a key ministry within a congregation. All too often newcomers are greeted at the "Passing of the Peace" ...
Choosing Curriculum
Guidance for how to choose a curricula for your church can be found on Building Faith. Some of the more commonly used curricula are listed ...
Faith and Leadership
Faith & Leadership is a website that provides a host of resources designed to "create lasting change by strengthening the ...
Healthy Eating
Churches can help its members and members of their community improve their eating habits by offering programs, education and support ...
“The Cross and the Lynching Tree” Study Guide
The Center for Reconciliation has created a study guide for "The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James H. Cone ...
50 Ways to Take Church to the Community
Don’t sit in your church building waiting for people to come. Be prepared to meet people where they are. A ...
RenewalWorks
RenewalWorks is a catalyst for refocusing parishes (and the individuals in them) on spiritual vitality. It has been tailored to ...
Episcopal Evangelism Initiatives
The Episcopal Church has established evangelism initiatives for the whole church. Your congregation can participate in this by downloading and ...
Spirituality Resources
The Presiding Bishop has called our church to follow the Way of Love -- practicing seven spiritual practices (turn, learn, ...
Seasonal Resources
Many congregations offer special educational programs that match the liturgical season. Advent, Lent and Holy Week/Easter are the most common ...
Youth Ministry Resources
The Episcopal Church offers a wide variety of resources for youth ministry leaders. Whether you have enough youth to do ...
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Summer can be a valuable time to engage children in Christian Education -- and can be an important offering to ...
Yale Divinity School Summer Study Program
Seminaries offer education opportunities for laity as well as clergy. For example, the Yale Divinity School Summer Study Program (New Haven, CT) ...
Count Your Blessings
Thanksgiving is a time when many people pause, often just before digging into Thanksgiving dinner, to count their blessings. This ...
From Richard Rohr
A System of Too Much I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. —Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Father ...
Ten Ways to Care for Creation as a Congregation
Ideas for your congregation, compiled by the Creation Care Task Force of Diocesan Council The Creation Care Task Force is ...
Eucharistic Visitor
The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island licenses lay people to serve as Eucharistic Visitors. Training for this ministry is conducted ...
United Thank Offering (ECW)
United Thank Offering: A partner with The Episcopal Church Women The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of The ...
First Creation Care Grant Awarded
Creation Care Grant Awarded to All Saints, Providence The Creation Care Ministry of the Diocese is pleased to announce the ...
Creation Care – Summer 2023
Meet Reverend Dante A. Tavolaro, Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Greenville, RI. Dante joined St. Thomas Church in ...
Learn and Lead – Spring 2023
Come and See our Keynote speaker Emily Keniston, Director of Faith Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, talk to ...
Worship at Home
We Are the Church As we are unable to attend worship services in person, here are a few suggestions for ...
Thrift Shop Ministry
Several Episcopal churches in the diocese have thrift shops. While there are different purposes and audiences for these shops, they ...
Episcopal Church Women
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is an organization within the Episcopal Church that “empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in ...
Responding to Coronavirus and other emergencies
Statements Our Covid-19 Reopening plan, Journeying by Stages. Updated 3-19-21 May 26, 2020 - A joint statement from RI Faith ...
Center for Reconciliation News
The Center for Reconciliation, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of ...
CFR Unveils new Black History Walking Tour
The Center for Reconciliation (CFR) has introduced a new Black history self-led walking tour on the east side of Providence ...
Response from the Center for Reconciliation
The Center for Reconciliation celebrates the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd in all their fullness, beauty, and complexity, along ...
Charities NOW
Many have asked in this time of pandemic, “What can I do? How can I love my neighbor when I ...
Apply for an Episcopal Charities Grant
Congregations as well as agencies may apply for grants to do outreach activities by or hosted the church or by ...
The Inevitable and the Optional
Some thoughts on taking care during these uncertain times, from the Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower ...
Prayers In a Time of Pandemic
A Litany, from Earth and Altar For Doctors and Nurses Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the ...
Emergency Management
Is your congregation prepared in the event of an emergency? If a devastating storm hits, or there is an outbreak ...
Social services resources
Is someone you know looking for help with housing, food, healthcare, or other human services? The internet search engine of ...
Workshop materials from Leadership Institute on March 23, 2019
A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
Starting a Lay Pastoral Care Ministry Team
A Lay Pastoral Care Team is a group of people dedicated to supporting people with specific needs. At a time ...
Memory Cafes
What is a Memory Café? One of the most difficult parts of advancing neurocognitive disorders, better known as dementia, is ...
Fighting Bias and Hate
Bias is a human condition, and American history is rife with prejudice against groups and individuals because of their race, ...
Center for Reconciliation
The Center for Reconciliation fosters interracial reconciliation through programs that educate, inspire and engage. We envision a time when people ...
Becoming Beloved Community
As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we dream and work to foster Beloved Communities where all people may ...
Beloved Community StorySharing Guide
In StorySharing, we tell our own stories and welcome other’s stories of what matters most. Through StorySharing, you will articulate ...
50 Ways to Welcome Newcomers
Hospitality is a key ministry within a congregation. All too often newcomers are greeted at the "Passing of the Peace" ...
Help Raise Funds for Episcopal Charities
Episcopal Charities was founded in 1952 with the desire and sense of responsibility to help those in need, and this ...
Interfaith Power and Light
Rhode Island Interfaith Power and Light is a group that advocates for action taken to mitigate the impact of climate ...
Episcopal Ecological Network
The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN) is a nationwide network within the Episcopal Church USA that coordinates with the Peace and Justice Ministries Office of ...
To Serve Christ in All Creation
The environmental crisis is at heart a spiritual issue. This Study Guide is designed to assist each parish in forming ...
Genesis Covenant
Getting Started on the Genesis Covenant: Reduce Energy Use, Save Money, and Care for God’s Creation On the surface, the ...
Why should a congregation consider health ministry?
The current health care system in the U.S. doesn't focus on health, too often doesn't seem to care, and isn't ...
Healthy Eating
Churches can help its members and members of their community improve their eating habits by offering programs, education and support ...
Starting a Walking Program
Walking doesn't get the respect it deserves, either for its health benefits, its value for transportation, or its role in ...
Church Periodical Club
The ministry of the Church Periodical Club (CPC) is to provide books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs free to ...
Lay Pastoral Care Team
Many congregations have a Lay Pastoral Care Team (or Pastoral Visitors) who make regular contact with members who are no ...
Health and Wellness Fairs
Health & wellness fairs are a cost-effective way of providing valuable health information and screening services for all your employees ...
Why should a congregation consider health ministry?
The current health care system in the U.S. doesn't focus on health, too often doesn't seem to care, and isn't ...
Healthy Meetings
This Guide was developed by Medical Trust for workplaces -- but the ideas here apply to congregational meetings as well ...
Why would a Rector want a Health Ministry?
Answers! “Our parish nurse taught me how to take the ministry of pastoral care to the next level, by providing ...
Older Adult Checklist
Every 30 seconds someone turns 65. Is your church older adult friendly? The Older Adult Ministries Task Force compiled a list of ...
Young Couples Connection
Here are seven ideas for starting and growing a newly married couples class that you or another leader in your ...
50 Ways to Take Church to the Community
Don’t sit in your church building waiting for people to come. Be prepared to meet people where they are. A ...
Permission for Remarriage
The bishop must give permission for remarriage when either or both parties have been married or in a civil union that ...
Safe Church
Safe Church, Safe Communities The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Rhode Island recognize the potential for harm when a priest, ...
Licensed Lay Ministers
The Bishop will license a lay person at the request of the priest in charge. In order to be considered ...
Lay Worship Leaders
Diocesan Guidelines for Licensed Worship Leaders According to Title III, Canon 4 of The Constitution and Canons of the General ...
Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT)
The following documents provide information about the DIT funds: DIT INFORMATION DIT INVESTING DIT CLASS SUMMARY 2023 DIT FUNDS 2023 ...
Diocesan Convention Journals
What to know what went on during last year’s convention -- or one several years ago? Read what has happened ...
Employee Assistance Program
The Church Pension Group provides an Employee Assistance Program to clergy and other church employees. Can it be of help ...
Bexley-Seabury Offerings
The Diocese of Rhode Island, as part of Province I, has partnered with Bexley-Seabury Seminary to offer Pathways for Baptismal ...
Holy Eucharist of Convention
The Holy Eucharist of Convention was held on Friday, November 4 at 7 pm, at St Luke's Church in East ...
Church Information Form
The Church Information Form lets the bishop and diocesan leaders know who to communicate with about important events, forms and resources ...
Parochial Reports
Each year our churches are required to file their annual Parochial Report forms with both the national church and with the Diocesan ...
Certificate of Delegates 2024 to Diocesan Convention
Download the CERTIFICATE OF DELEGATES 2024 Delegates and Alternates certifies that delegates and alternates for Diocesan Convention have been ...
Audit information for congregations
Each congregation’s annual audit must be submitted to the diocesan Finance Office each year by SEPTEMBER 1. Here are the ...
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer 1 Advent 2023 – Last Pentecost 2024
The 2023-2024 Diocesan Cycle of Prayer is available for congregations to use in their weekly intercessions. Each congregation is prayed ...
Clergy Compensation and Benefits
Each fall the Diocesan Council approves the Clergy Salary and Benefits Minimum Requirements for the coming year. Congregations are required ...
License to Officiate
Canon III. 7. a: No Priest shall preach, minister the Sacraments, or hold any public service, within the limits of any ...
Learn and Lead – Spring 2023
Come and See our Keynote speaker Emily Keniston, Director of Faith Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, talk to ...
Nomination form for elected positions
Click here for nomination form for elected positions for Diocesan Convention ...
TENS -The Episcopal Network for Stewardship
When Jesus tells the parable of the unproductive fig tree, it is told as a conversation between a man, perhaps ...
Diocesan Constitution and Canons
The diocesan constitution as approved in Diocesan Convention in November 2016, and Canons and Rules of Order revised in November ...
Convention Address 2022
At our Diocesan Convention on November 5, the Bishop spoke about the need to identify and uplift younger leadership. Watch ...
Convention 2021
The Diocese of Rhode Island’s 230th Diocesan Convention will be held November 6, 2021 via Zoom. Anyone who would like ...
Mustard Seed and Vinyard Grants
The following projects have all been aided by grants from the Congregational Development Commission. Food Pantry Outreach Project at St ...
Responding to Coronavirus and other emergencies
Statements Our Covid-19 Reopening plan, Journeying by Stages. Updated 3-19-21 May 26, 2020 - A joint statement from RI Faith ...
Substitute/Supply Organists
If you need an organist the Rhode Island American Guild of Organists website maintains a list of musicians you can ...
Changes – A message from the Bishop
There have been some changes in the diocesan staff and in the staff of the Center for Reconciliation (CFR). We ...
Special Convention 2020
SPECIAL CONVENTION IN LIEU OF THE 2020 ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE DIOCESE OF RHODE ISLAND Our Special Convention was convened ...
Susan Beaumont Webinar
How do we lead when we don't know where we're going? How do you lead an organization stuck between an ...
Getting your service Online
Paraphrasing from a webinar: Online is not the backdoor to worship anymore. It is the front door for many newcomers, ...
ECC Community Spotlight
Dr. Robert Power Newport School Committee 2013 - 2015 “My time at ECC certainly impacted my work in schools and ...
Congregational Renewal Resources
Congregational Renewal Resources Tuesdays at 2 (EST) conversations are offered to support lay and ordained leaders as they reengage their ...
Ordination as a Priest
Derived from the Greek presbyteros, "elder, or "old man, " the term is used as a synonym for presbyter. Presbyters constituted ...
Reporting Misconduct
Reporting an Incident of Misconduct To report an incident of misconduct by a lay volunteer or church employee in a parish, in ...
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
The format and design of this manual should assist you in fulfilling the responsibilities for the financial oversight of a ...
Emergency Management
Is your congregation prepared in the event of an emergency? If a devastating storm hits, or there is an outbreak ...
Document retention guidelines for parish records
Here are two sources for information on what records your congregation needs to keep and for how long. The Manual ...
Province I Coordinator
Province I of The Episcopal Church, comprised of the Episcopal dioceses in New England –Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Western ...
Province 1 School for Deacons
The bishops of Province One are excited to announce the call of the Rev Dr. Lynda Tyson to be the ...
Warning: Email and text message scams targeting church members by impersonating clergy
If you receive an email that appears to be from the Bishop, or your clergy person, asking you to take ...
Church Membership & Transfers
Membership Membership in the Episcopal Church is simply through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. If you have not been Baptized, ...
Committees and Commissions
Click here for descriptions of committees and commissions of this Diocese of Rhode Island ...
Fiduciary Responsibility Checklist
This checklist itemizes the practices that the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee of a church are responsible for overseeing to ensure ...
Workshop materials from Leadership Institute on March 23, 2019
A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
How2charist videos and discussion guide
An instructed Eucharist in digital format, available 24/7. All of the How2charist videos for viewing on our diocesan video portal ...
Bishop’s Address to Diocesan Convention 2018
Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely's address to the 228th Convention of the Diocese of Rhode Island. The Bishop's Address ...
Clergy Position, Salary & Life Changes
Clergy are required to file a variety of forms with the CPG whenever a change occurs that impacts your pension ...
How do we publicize our parish’s events to a larger audience?
The best way to publicize your parish’s events is in your local community. Develop relationships with the community-news editors of ...
Faith and Leadership
Faith & Leadership is a website that provides a host of resources designed to "create lasting change by strengthening the ...
Ordination as a Deacon
Deacons are members of one of three distinct orders of ordained ministry (with bishops and presbyters). In the Episcopal Church ...
Lay Employee Pension Plan
All lay employees of the diocese or any congregation that work more than 1000 hours in a year receive pension ...
Planning for Retirement
The Church Pension Fund provides ample resources to help you plan for your retirement. Begin by visiting their website: www.cpg.org ...
Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Insurance
Why Most Churches Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance • In most states, Workers’ Compensation is compulsory for all employees. • A priest ...
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is an annual, one-day event for congregational leaders offered each spring. It seeks to equip wardens, treasurers, bishop's committee/vestry ...
Lease and License Agreements
Leases and License Agreements are legal agreements between a church and an outside group that uses all or part of a church’s facility ...
Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT)
The following documents provide information about the DIT funds: DIT INFORMATION DIT INVESTING DIT CLASS SUMMARY 2023 DIT FUNDS 2023 ...
Congregational Development Commission
The Congregational Development Commission (CDC) provides funds for programs that strengthen congregations, especially those that are field testing new programs/initiatives ...
First Creation Care Grant Awarded
Creation Care Grant Awarded to All Saints, Providence The Creation Care Ministry of the Diocese is pleased to announce the ...
How much of your income is subject to apportionment for the Parochial Report
The Parochial Report asks for the amount of your church's income which is subject to Apportionment, in Box A of ...
Parochial Reports
Each year our churches are required to file their annual Parochial Report forms with both the national church and with the Diocesan ...
Audit information for congregations
Each congregation’s annual audit must be submitted to the diocesan Finance Office each year by SEPTEMBER 1. Here are the ...
Clergy Compensation and Benefits
Each fall the Diocesan Council approves the Clergy Salary and Benefits Minimum Requirements for the coming year. Congregations are required ...
2022 Diocesan Audit and Financial Statements
The 2022 diocesan audit, more properly titled "The Financial Statements for the Diocese of Rhode Island as of December 31, ...
Juliette M. Mudrak Fund
This fund was established in 1989 by a bequest from the estate of Juliette M. Mudrak “for the purpose of ...
Grants and Loans for Churches
All Grants and Loans applications are reviewed through the Grants and Loans Committee to determine which commission should consider and ...
TENS -The Episcopal Network for Stewardship
When Jesus tells the parable of the unproductive fig tree, it is told as a conversation between a man, perhaps ...
2023 Diocesan Budget
The 2023 budget for the Diocese of Rhode Island as voted on at the Diocesan Convention of November 5, 2022 ...
2021 Diocesan Audit and Financial Statements
The 2021 diocesan audit, more properly titled "The Financial Statements for the Diocese of Rhode Island as of December 31, ...
Revolving Loans
The Revolving Loan Fund was created to aid Parishes and Missions to support building improvements, information technology, and communication projects. Applications ...
Music Streaming Licenses
Streaming License Grants These grants are no longer available as of December 31, 2021. To apply to this grant for ...
2022 Diocesan Budget
The 2022 budget for the Diocese of Rhode Island as voted on at the Diocesan Convention of November 6, 2021 ...
Thrift Shop Ministry
Several Episcopal churches in the diocese have thrift shops. While there are different purposes and audiences for these shops, they ...
Mustard Seed and Vinyard Grants
The following projects have all been aided by grants from the Congregational Development Commission. Food Pantry Outreach Project at St ...
Episcopal Church Women
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) is an organization within the Episcopal Church that “empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in ...
Apply for an Episcopal Charities Grant
Congregations as well as agencies may apply for grants to do outreach activities by or hosted the church or by ...
2020 Episcopal Charities Champions Toolkit
Parish Champions, here are links to the materials in the event you need more for your campaign. Color Bulletin Insert ...
Project Resources
Project Resource is a teaching and resource movement that assists philanthropy and raises funds needed in God’s mission. If the ...
Fiduciary Responsibility Checklist
This checklist itemizes the practices that the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee of a church are responsible for overseeing to ensure ...
Grant money available for your congregation’s Way of Love events
The Congregational Development Commission (CDC) would love to help fund events and programs sponsored and run by YOUR congregation which ...
Workshop materials from Leadership Institute on March 23, 2019
A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
The Episcopal Church Foundation has prepared a list of ways you can give to your church, the diocese or one ...
Come and see. Go and be.
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip found Nathanael ...
Help Raise Funds for Episcopal Charities
Episcopal Charities was founded in 1952 with the desire and sense of responsibility to help those in need, and this ...
Pledge Campaigns
The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) sets an annual theme that has templates for letters, pledge cards, and other resources. ...
Donating Stock and Securities
The Diocese cannot carry out its many ministries without the generous gifts of supporters both past and present. One way ...
Thrivent Loans & Grants
Church Loans Thrivent Church Financing lends exclusively to Christian churches and organizations with a goal of helping them grow their ministries and ...
Church Periodical Club
The ministry of the Church Periodical Club (CPC) is to provide books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs free to ...
Capital Campaigns
A sizable campaign will probably need a consultant. Confer with the Diocese or other churches to locate consultants. Episcopal Church ...
Making a gift from your IRA
If you are 70½ years of age or older and have an IRA you may be able to direct tax‐free lifetime ...
Third-Party Fundraisers
Third-party fundraising is a way you can raise funds for a cause with very little work on your part. It ...
Guide to Good Yard Sales
Yard Sales, whether on the church lawn or parish hall, can accomplish several things at the same time. They are, ...
Donut Fundraiser
A few years ago, it was cupcakes with little shops popping up everywhere. Today, cupcakes are passé and the new ...
Sustainable Church
The rising costs of staff combined with declining memberships and, in many cases, buildings requiring increased capital investment are impacting ...
Planned Giving
Episcopal Church Foundation Vital Practices has many resources on planned giving Thrivent Financial provides workshops on a variety of topics; they also provide ...
Count Your Blessings
Thanksgiving is a time when many people pause, often just before digging into Thanksgiving dinner, to count their blessings. This ...
Silent Auction Fundraiser
Silent Auction Fundraiser One of the easiest ways to raise money for your church is to hold a silent auction, ...
Harry Potter and the church pledge drive
Good idea: by Dave Seifert Harry Potter is coming to church in Cumberland. The popular books and movies, celebrating their ...
Lease and License Agreements
Leases and License Agreements are legal agreements between a church and an outside group that uses all or part of a church’s facility ...
Responding to Coronavirus and other emergencies
Statements Our Covid-19 Reopening plan, Journeying by Stages. Updated 3-19-21 May 26, 2020 - A joint statement from RI Faith ...
Safety and Insurance Handbook
Many predicaments might befall a church or religious institution. These problems range from natural disasters to embezzlement to auto accidents ...
Emergency Management
Is your congregation prepared in the event of an emergency? If a devastating storm hits, or there is an outbreak ...
Hurricane Preparedness
Provided for you are a list of resources to help you prepare in the event that a hurricane heads our ...
Outside Groups and Special Events
The Church Insurance Agency Corporation (CIAC) has helpful recommendations in regard to the use of your church property by outside ...
Liability Insurance for Lay Leaders & Volunteers
You may have a vestry members or other volunteer ask you if they are covered by your insurance. Or you ...
Certificate of Insurance
There may be times when someone asks you for your church's Certificate of Insurance. This is usually when you are ...
Stained Glass Windows
Many Episcopal churches incorporate a variety of stained glass windows that glorify God, memorialize benefactors, and beautify the worship space ...
Dealing with Outside Contractors
The Church Pension Group has provided a nifty little brochure that lists some helpful tips for churches hiring someone to ...
Filing an Insurance Claim
To Report a Claim Whenever there is knowledge of an actual claim or potential claim, a report to The Church ...
Capital Campaigns
A sizable campaign will probably need a consultant. Confer with the Diocese or other churches to locate consultants. Episcopal Church ...
Disaster Preparation: Keeping our Lamps Filled with Oil
Don't Forget the Oil: Advice on Disaster Preparedness --Joannie Collins, Diocesan Risk Officer In the parable of the ten bridesmaids ...
Fine Arts Appraisals
Commercial package policies purchased through Church Insurance Companies provide coverage for fine arts up to $500,000. Higher limits will be ...
Church Inventory
The contents of your properties have great accumulated value as personal property. In the event they are lost or destroyed, ...
Workers’ Compensation & Employer’s Insurance
Why Most Churches Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance • In most states, Workers’ Compensation is compulsory for all employees. • A priest ...
Safeguarding Your Assets
Church Insurance provides a booklet about insurance with the “average” buyer in mind, hoping to provide a user-friendly overview of ...
FREE Safety Posters
Download and print safety posters -- a gift from Church Insurance! Nursery Safety Kitchen Safety Emergency Safety Boiler Room Safety ...
Insurance & Risk Tips
Church Insurance offers a set of tips to help you manage a range of risks you may encounter in your ...
Church Insurance
All types of insurances for congregations are provided through the Church Pension Group (CPG). This includes employee benefits and property ...
Common Insurance Questions
Does my church have enough property and casualty coverage? How do I report an injury on church property? How do ...
Seasonal Checklists
Church Insurance provides helpful seasonal checklists for property teams, Jr. Wardens or anyone thinking about risk management at your church ...
Church Insurance Newsletter
Church Insurance issues a quarterly newsletter, The Good Steward. It provides helpful articles about ways you can protect your property, appraise ...
Lay Worship Leaders
Diocesan Guidelines for Licensed Worship Leaders According to Title III, Canon 4 of The Constitution and Canons of the General ...
Church-wide Canons
Canons are the written rules that provide a code of laws for the governance of the church. The canons of ...
Diocesan Constitution and Canons
The diocesan constitution as approved in Diocesan Convention in November 2016, and Canons and Rules of Order revised in November ...
Diocesan Archives
The University of Rhode Island serves as the official depository of non-current and historical records of many of the Episcopal ...
Employee Manuals
It is helpful for congregations to have an employee manual that spells out the church's policies, benefits, etc. The following ...
Thrift Shop Ministry
Several Episcopal churches in the diocese have thrift shops. While there are different purposes and audiences for these shops, they ...
Bishop’s Message – What Comes Next?
Governor Raimondo and her staff are talking about plans to start relaxing restrictions here in Rhode Island and allowing more ...
Fiduciary Responsibility Checklist
This checklist itemizes the practices that the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee of a church are responsible for overseeing to ensure ...
Workshop materials from Leadership Institute on March 23, 2019
A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
The Episcopal Church Foundation has prepared a list of ways you can give to your church, the diocese or one ...
Bishop’s policy on cancelling worship in inclement weather
Dear clergy colleagues, Please be mindful of weather conditions that can affect our regular worship schedules. If the State or ...
Photo Release Template
Before that picture is included in your newsletter, added to your church's website or posted on FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube, etc., ...
Copyright Guidelines for Churches
Churches can and are sued for copyright violations. Therefore, it is important for church leaders to be aware of and ...
Episcopal Church Style Guide
The following information is designed to help those who write about the Episcopal Church, its clergy and ministries. The official ...
Episcopal Church Media Guide
The Episcopal Church has a guide that provides you with the font name, shield, colors and other communications norms that ...
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
XYZ Church is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual ...
Model Anti-Harrassment Policy
Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers The Church Pension Group and The Nathan Network provide ...
Diocesan Logo
The diocesan logo can be used by congregations which may also wish to use the colors in their communications. PMS 300 ...
Public Affairs Policies Toolkit
The Toolkit of the Public Affairs Office is designed for your use to help enhance your message, broaden your reach ...
Alcoholic Beverage Policy
Each church has a responsibility under Rhode Island law and has a moral responsibility of not encouraging excessive use of ...
Sexual Misconduct Policies
The General Convention Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies has updated the Safe Church Policies for the Episcopal Church ...
Peace and Justice Policies
The Episcopal Church adopts policies on a range of issues related to justice and peace through its triennial General Convention ...
Finding Baptism, Marriage or Burial Records
In the Episcopal Church each congregation serves as the primary record-keeper of its baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials. If you ...