Policies and Forms Hub
Welcome to the Policies and Forms Hub of the Diocese of East Tennessee. Here you can find a copy of all our policies and forms for reference. If you are having a hard time finding a policy or form, contact the Communications office.
Acquisition, Encumbrance, or Alienation of Real Property
Clergy
Diocesan Administration
Marriage Resources
Officiating Within the Diocese
If you are a visiting clergy wishing to officiate a wedding (or other sacrament) at a parish, worshipping community, or Grace Point Camp and Retreat Center, please first contact the Rector, Priest or Deacons in Charge, Vicar, or Senior Warden of that facility. It will then be their responsibility to request that permission in writing (by electronic means) from the Bishop.
If you wish to officiate a wedding (or other sacrament) at a non-sacred venue within the physical boundaries of the Diocese, you may request permission directly from the Office of Bishop and Canon.
- 2015 Letter on Same-Sex Marriage and Addendum
- 2018 Resolution B012: Authorize Trial LIturgies for Same-Sex Marriage — This resolution contains information on the Episcopal Church authorization of same-sex marriage
- Petition for Remarriage
Parish Administration, Business, Finance, and Governance
Safe Church, Safe Communities
- Background Check Request
- Confidential Notice of Concern
- Guidelines for Use of Social Media and Other Forms of Digital Communication
- Image Release Form
- Key Information at a Glance
- Model Covenant and Limited Access Agreement — Please Contact Diocesan Office
- Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults
- Policies for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of Adults
- Policy on Parish Guidelines for Dealing with Registered Sex Offenders — Please Contact Diocesan Office
- Safe Church Parish Guidebook
- Safe Church School Guidebook
- Safe Church Screening Requirements
- Safe Church Training Course Requirements
- Sample Job Application
- Travel Consent Form