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Forms and Documents

There are many resources, both practical and inspirational, that the Diocese provides to help fuel your ministry.

2020 Quick Reference Guide for Leaders

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Clergy

  • Clergy Housing Allowance Form
  • Sabbatical
    • All clergy of the Diocese of Indianapolis are expected to apply for both Lilly Endowment’s Clergy Renewal Program and the Louisville Institute’s Pastoral Study Project Program as well as any other Sabbatical grant resource currently available through the Episcopal Church or ecumenical resources before submitting an application for a Sabbatical Grant to the diocese. A limited amount of financial assistance is available to clergy who do not qualify for the above named programs. Please contact Canon Kristin White for more information.
  • Legal Services for Parishes
  • Clergy Continuing Education Grant Application
  • Mutual Ministry Review — expectations and process overview
  • Supply Clergy
      • Supply List/October 2020
      • Supply Clergy rates:  $135 for one service, $160 for two services, plus mileage
  • Rector Leave-Taking Guide

Vestries (Parish Leaders)

  • Legal Services for Parishes
  • Certification of Parish Leadership
  • Change of Leadership
  • 2020 Diocesan Convention Delegates Form

Treasurers & Finance Committees

  • Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs
  • 2020 Compensation Guidelines
  • Property Purchase or Gift Check List
  • 501c3 Tax Exemption 2020 Update

Congregations

  • Episcopal Fund for Human Need Grant Application
  • Congregational Development Grant Application
  • Strengthening Lay Leaders
    • Education for Ministry Grant Application
    • Lay Leadership Grant Application
  • Supply List/October 2020
  • Customary for Episcopal Visitations
  • Communications Resources
    • Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Visual Identity Guidelines  (updated July 24)
      • Visual Identity Assets (.zip file)
      • Blank communications plan grid (Word)
      • Know Your Neighborhood mapping tool from the General Convention Office
      • The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Photo Release Form
        • Word
        • PDF
    • Prayer Cycles
      • Anglican Cycle of Prayer 
      • Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

    Diocese

    • Commission on Ministry
      • Clergy Responsibilities for the Discernment of Holy Orders
      • Handbook for Congregational Discernment Groups
      • Seminary Debt Assistance Application
      • Seminary Tuition Assistance Application
      • Contact List
      • Discernment Process
      • Diaconal Formation Program
    • Committee Member Updates
    • Constitutions and Canons
      • Canons of the Diocese of Indianapolis
      • Constitution of the Diocese of Indianapolis
    • Finance:
      • Budget Documents
        • 2021 Budget Request Form
        • 2021 Draft Budget (approved by Executive Council on 9.19.20)
        • 2020 Budget
        • Budget Application
        • Revolving Loan Fund Application
      •  Investments
        • Special Fund Investment Form
        • Investment Guidelines
    • Personnel
      • Background Check Authorization for Volunteers
      • Background Check Authorization for Employees
      • Background Check Authorization for Executives/Clergy
      • Diocesan Employee Handbook

    Policies

    • Annual Record of Marriages Involving Divorced Persons
    • Alcoholic Beverages Policy
    • Conflict of Interest Policy
    • Reimbursement Policy 2020
    • Sexual Misconduct:  see Safeguarding page

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