Templates

By-Laws are developed by each congregation and approved by the Standing Committee. In working towards having a standardized template that all ...
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Canons are the written rules that provide a code of laws for the governance of the church. The canons of ...
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Diocesan Guidelines for Licensed Worship Leaders According to Title III, Canon 4 of The Constitution and Canons of the General ...
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The diocesan constitution as approved in Diocesan Convention in November 2016, and Canons and Rules of Order revised in November ...
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The University of Rhode Island serves as the official depository of non-current and historical records of many of the Episcopal ...
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It is helpful for congregations to have an employee manual that spells out the church's policies, benefits, etc. The following ...
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The news today from the Supreme Court is not unexpected, but it is very hard for many. While the issue ...
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Several Episcopal churches in the diocese have thrift shops. While there are different purposes and audiences for these shops, they ...
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Governor Raimondo and her staff are talking about plans to start relaxing restrictions here in Rhode Island and allowing more ...
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This checklist itemizes the practices that the Vestry or Bishop’s Committee of a church are responsible for overseeing to ensure ...
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A 'Parish Legacy Society' as Planned Giving How to create and nurture a Legacy Society, honoring those who name your ...
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The Episcopal Church Foundation has prepared a list of ways you can give to your church, the diocese or one ...
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Dear clergy colleagues, Please be mindful of weather conditions that can affect our regular worship schedules. If the State or ...
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Before that picture is included in your newsletter, added to your church's website or posted on FaceBook, Instagram, YouTube, etc., ...
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Churches can and are sued for copyright violations. Therefore, it is important for church leaders to be aware of and ...
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The following information is designed to help those who write about the Episcopal Church, its clergy and ministries. The official ...
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The Episcopal Church has a guide that provides you with the font name, shield, colors and other communications norms that ...
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XYZ Church is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual ...
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Model Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Church Workers The Church Pension Group and The Nathan Network provide ...
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The diocesan logo can be used by congregations which may also wish to use the colors in their communications. PMS 300 ...
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The Toolkit of the Public Affairs Office is designed for your use to help enhance your message, broaden your reach ...
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Each church has a responsibility under Rhode Island law and has a moral responsibility of not encouraging excessive use of ...
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The General Convention Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies has updated the Safe Church Policies for the Episcopal Church ...
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The Episcopal Church adopts policies on a range of issues related to justice and peace through its triennial General Convention ...
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In the Episcopal Church each congregation serves as the primary record-keeper of its baptisms, confirmations, marriages and burials. If you ...
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