Diocese of Kentucky
DIOCESAN POLICY MANUAL (Cont)
Diocesan Policies and Guidelines
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A. Parish Vestries and the Cathedral Chapter 30
B. Missions and Bishop’s Committees 31
C. Deaneries 31
D. Congregation Bylaws 31
E. Records and Reports 311. Service and Congregation Registers 31
2. Parochial Reports 31
3. Property Deeds and Insurance Documents 31
F. Establishing a New Congregation 32
G. Requirements for Approval of New Construction 32
H. Clergy Deployment 321. Notification of Diocese 32
2. Search, Discernment and Calling Process 32a. Rector 32
b. Interim Priest 33
c. Priest-in-Charge 33
c. Other 33
I. Episcopal Visitations 33
J. Use of Church Facilities 33
VI. Finance 33
A. Accounting Principles and Reporting Procedures 33
B. Auditing Procedures 34
C. Fidelity Bond(s) 34
D. Insurance 341. Property 34
2. Liability 35
E. Congregation Pledges to Diocese 35
F. Miscellaneous Income and Expenses 351. Memorial Funds and Other Special Designated Gifts or Bequests 35
2. Building and/or Capital Improvement Funds 35
G. Encumbrance and Alienation of Property 35
H. Episcopal Church Foundation and Co-mingled Fund 35
VII. Communications 36
A. Web-based Communications 36
B. Diocesan Newspaper 36
C. Direct Mail and E-mail Communications 36
VIII. Miscellaneous Policies/Guidelines 37
A. Alcoholic Beverages 37
B. Tobacco Usage 38
C. Gambling 38
Appendices:
Appendix 1 Sample Letters of Agreement for Rectors and
Interim Rectors 39
Appendix 2 Guidelines for Supply Clergy 48
Appendix 3 Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy 49
Appendix 4 Application for Licensing Eucharistic Ministers
and Visitors 50
Appendix 5 Ordination Exploration Guidelines with
Application 52
Appendix 6 Application to the Bishop for the Consent to
Solemnize a Marriage after Divorce or Annulment 53
Appendix 7 Community Covenant for Youth and Young
Adult Interaction 56
Appendix 8 Code of Conduct for Protection of Children
and Youth 57
Appendix 9 Congregation Search and Discernment Manual 69
Appendix 10 Bishop’s Visitation Form (#1) 70
Appendix 11 Bishop’s Visitation Form (#2) 71
Appendix 12 Diocesan Audit Program 72
