Church Administration

The Administrative Services section of our site is the hub for the professional needs of clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese of Virginia.

• Alcohol Policies: The Diocese of Virginia's policy for responsible use of alcohol. 
• Amending Church Records for Identity Changes: Guidelines from The Episcopal Church for making name and gender changes to church records.
• Best Practices for Conducting Virtual Meetings, including Vestry Meetings, Annual Meetings, etc.
• Clergy Licensure: Canonical residency and licensing, registration to serve as a supply cleric, etc. 
• Customary for the Diocese of Virginia: Includes guidelines for Bishop's visitations and liturgical expectations for services such as weddings and funerals. 
• Customary for Deacons of the Diocese of Virginia 
• Customary for Communion Guidelines 
• Cycle of Prayer: For use in the Prayers of the People. 
• Ecclesiastical Discipline: Includes info on clergy conduct expectations, how to report suspected misconduct, and proceedings following a report of misconduct. 
• Finance & Management: Resources from the Treasurer's Office: pledges, parochial reports, compensation guidelines, benefits, payroll, etc.
• Forms: A repository of online forms and registrations. 
• Human Resources: Benefits administration, Misconduct Prevention Training, and background check procedures.
• Interacting with the Diocese: Contains need-to-know dates and information for clergy and lay professionals, especially those transitioning in to new positions in Virginia.
• Lay Leader Guidelines: Guides and forms for licensed lay ministry. 
• Marriage Guidelines: Forms and guides for clergy for marriage and re-marriage, including approved liturgies for same gender couples.
• Sexual Misconduct Prevention (Safe Church): Guide on who needs training, training opportunities and registration, calendar of workshops, policy manual.

Having trouble finding what you're looking for? Please call us at 800-DIOCESE.