March 18, 2008

Bishop Smith has requested a general review of the Diocesan Policy Manual. The links below may be used while this process is underway. Please feel free to call my office at (941) 556-0315 with any questions you might have.

(The Rev. Canon) Michael P. Durning, Canon to the Ordinary

Click on the individual section heading you wish to access/download.

Section I:     A Guide to the Constitution and Canons and Other Standards of the Diocese, with special reference to congregational requirements for vestries, treasurers, wardens and clerks.

Section II:     Mission statement and diocesan policies.

Section III:   Diocesan guidelines pertaining to clergy customary, Episcopal visitations and customary for confirmation and customary for Vocational Deacons.

• Clergy (Diocesan Customary)
• Episcopal Visitations and Customary for Confirmation
• Customary for Vocational Deacons

Additional Resources:

• 2007 Parish Disaster Preparation and Response Guidelines
• Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA)

Clergy/Congregations Forms:

Application for Ordained Ministry License

Application for License as a Eucharistic Minister 

Application for License as a Eucharistic Visitor 

Application for a Marital Judgment 

Background Check Form 

Clergy Continuing Education Report Form 

Report of Retired, Non-Parochial and Licensed Clergy

Model letters of agreement:
Deacon
Interim Rector
Priest-in-Charge
Rector

Youth and Young Adult Resources:
Abuse Resources: Children, Youth and Young Adult 

Florida Statutes Pertaining to Child Abuse

Confidential Notice of Concern

Safeguarding All God's Children Program 

Forms for Youth Events:
Individual Event Packet (contains individual registration form, medical update form, scholarship request form and parish event form).
Annual Forms Packet (contains liability release agreement, registration guidelines, information and permission slip, health history form, insurance certification form, community covenant and youth pick-up release form).

Form for Young Adult Event:   Vocare Registration Form for young adults (Ages 18-32)