Policies and Forms

Aided Curacy

Alcohol Policy

Clergy Misconduct – FAQ of Ecclesiastical Discipline

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

Marriage Resources

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

Policy on Parish Guidelines for Dealing with Registered Sex Offenders – Contact Diocesan Office

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

Safe Church

• Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Adults
• Policies for the Prevention ofSexual Exploitation of Adults
• Key Information at a Glance
• Safe Church Course Requirements
• Annual Adoption of Safe Church Policy
• About Safe Church Training
• Guidelines for Use of Social Media and Other Forms of Digital Communication

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