Congregational Handbook
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
The Congregational Handbook is a publication of the Diocese of Ontario and this version has been developed by the Stewardship and Congregational Development Committee.
This Handbook has been designed to grow and to be updated over time as contact information changes, new policies and procedures are approved, and key programs and core services are developed to meet the needs of the congregations of the Diocese.
Errors, omissions, and suggestions for additions to the Congregational Handbook should be directed to:
Mark Hauser
Communications Officer
Diocese of Ontario
165 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 2Y6
Phone: 613-544-4774 x 125
Email: mhauser@ontario.anglican.ca
Table of Contents
- 1. The Wider Church
- 2. The Diocesan Church—Leadership and Governance
- 2.1 The Diocese in Profile
- 2.2 Mission, Vision, and Strategic Direction
- 2.3 The Bishop of Ontario
- 2.4 The Diocesan Executive Officer
- 2.5 Diocesan Synod & Synod Council
- 2.6 Diocesan Committees & Committee Chairs
- 2.7 Diocesan Committee Profiles
- 2.8 Archdeacons
- 2.9 Regional Deans
- 2.10 Parishes of the Diocese of Ontario
- 3. The Diocesan Centre
- 4. The Local Church
- 5. The Local Church—The Office of Churchwarden
- 6. Effective Finances—Resources to Assist Churchwardens and Treasurers
- 6.1 Financial Responsibilities – Overview
- 6.2 Accounting & Reporting System
- 6.3 Budgeting
- 6.4 Charitable Status & Charitable Receipting
- 6.5 Investing
- 6.6 Sales Tax Issues
- 6.7 Diocese of Ontario Summary of Insurance Coverages
- 6.8 Audit
- 6.9 Sample Financial Statements
- 6.10 Internal Control Questionnaire
- 6.11 Common Ministry and Mission/Assessable Income – FAQ’s
- 7. Stewardship
- 7.1 A Plan for Year-Round Stewardship & Communications
- 7.2 Narrative Budgets
- 7.3 Gift Planning—An Overview
- 7.4 Draft Gift Acceptance Policy & Sample Memorial Gift Acceptance Policy
- 7.5 Volunteer Management
- 7.6 Month-by-Month Giving Analysis
- 7.7 Diocesan Screening in Faith Policy
1. screening in faith resources - 7.8 Environmental Stewardship Best Practices
- 7.9 A Festival of Thanksgiving
- 7.10 Supplemental Documents
1. Stewardship Follow-up Questionnaire
2. Sample Stewardship Plan
3. Best Practices in Stewardship
- 8. Leadership & Congregational Development Resources
- Canon of the Diocese of Ontario
The Diocesan A.C.W. Annual meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26. Registration will start at 9 am, followed by Eucharist at 10 am with Bishop Michael Oulton. Our guest speaker will be Malcolm Robinson who will speak on ‘the Bethany project in Africa’.
he final concert of the season for the Kingston Chamber Choir will be held on April 29 with the featured work, J.S. Bach: Cantat 4 Christ lag in Todesbanden. Guest Artists will be the Limestone Ringers handbell choir. Tickets are available at