There are many resources, both practical and inspirational, that the Diocese provides to help fuel your ministry.
2021 Quick Reference Guide for Leaders
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Policies
Clergy
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Anti-Racism Work Reports
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Resolution 2 of the 2020 Diocesan Convention, titled “Congregational Anti-Racism Work,” directs each congregation and member of the clergy to report on their work toward dismantling racism by August 31. Reports can be filed by filling out this online form by August 31, 2021.
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- 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
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- Supply Clergy List 2021
- Supply Clergy rates: $135 for one service, $160 for two services, plus mileage
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- Rector Leave-Taking Guide
COVID-19
- Reopening Guidelines (version 5, April 7, 2021)
- Application for Apportionment Relief
- Application for Emergency Aid
Vestries (Parish Leaders)
- Legal Services for Parishes
- Certification of Parish Leadership
- Change of Leadership
- 2021 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
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Anti-Racism Work Reports
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Resolution 2 of the 2020 Diocesan Convention, titled “Congregational Anti-Racism Work,” directs each congregation and member of the clergy to report on their work toward dismantling racism by August 31. Reports can be filed by filling out this online form by August 31, 2021.
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- Lay Eucharistic Visitors
- Upcoming trainings are listed in the diocesan newsletter as well the diocesan calendar. Those attending LEV trainings must:
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- Complete Safeguarding Training
- Download and complete a background check release form and send to Janet Brinkworth via encrypted email using this link: https://www.encyro.com/indydio-brinkworth.
- Read a Manual for Eucharistic Visitors
- LEV Application and Training Form
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- Contact Mary Taflinger or Fatima Yakubu-Madus with any questions.
- Upcoming trainings are listed in the diocesan newsletter as well the diocesan calendar. Those attending LEV trainings must:
- Strengthening Lay Leaders
- Customary for Episcopal Visitations
- Supply Clergy List 2021
- 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
- Prayer Cycles
Diocese
- Commission on Ministry
- Committee Member Updates
- Constitution and Canons of the Diocese of Indianapolis
- Finance:
- Budget Documents
- 2021 Budget Revision (approved by Executive Council on 3.27.21)
- Budget Application
- Revolving Loan Fund Application
- Investments
- Budget Documents
- Personnel
Policies
- Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis Visual Identity Guidelines (updated July 24)