Prior to beginning, read Updating Background Checks as well as the Background Check Instructions.
Updated Information for 2016 - 2017 Clergy Compensation has been posted and may be read HERE.
The Revised OCA Statutes can be found HERE.
Scriptural Guidelines for Parish Conflict Resolution can be viewed HERE.
Orthodox Christians moving to another Diocese/Parish should complete this Letter of Transfer.
His Eminence Archbishop Mark, has released a message regarding insurance coverage for the Diocese. The new policy will require ALL parishes to abide by the carrier, Church Mutual's, policy on sexual misconduct, in addtion to those of the Orthodox Church in America.
His Eminence’s message regarding Church Mutual may be read HERE.
Church Mutual's policy on sexual offenders may be read HERE.
Church Mutual's policy on child and youth abuse prevention may be read HERE.
The OCA has published a Stewardship Resource Kit which can be accessed HERE.
An article reviewing proper Orthodox Stewardship can be found HERE.
A document written by Fr. John Toulumes explaining the policy and beliefs of the Orthodox Church regarding cremation can be found HERE.
