Our goal is to be mindful and caring of those at risk; who that is may shift depending on research, vaccination, and individual health concerns.
Please note: Parishes’ protocols may be more restrictive than diocesan protocols to protect people in your context. Parish protocols may not be less restrictive than diocesan protocols. Read the latest message from Bishop Lucinda
Updated April 29: The Paycheck Protection Program reopened January 11 for new and existing PPP borrowers. Updated PPP guidance outlining program changes was released Jan. 6 in accordance with the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits and Venues Act.
Please review the following documents and email the Rev. David Starr, interim parish resource, for questions.
Recent COVID relief legislation expands the tax credits available for employers, including non-profits, for relief from certain payroll taxes, including an employer’s share of Social Security taxes on wages paid in 2020 and 2021. Looking at the program’s requirements, however, it appears that it will be difficult for a parish to qualify for this relief, particularly if it received a PPP loan. We have nevertheless posted information here if your parish wishes to investigate the ERC’s benefits and requirements.
The newest guidance on PPP and Employee Retention Credit is available here.
Legislation was signed into law by President Biden on March 30 which extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application period to May 31, 2021. More information is available here.
Diocesan Re-Entry Planning Policy
Powerpoint for parish presentations
Pastoral Letter from the Episcopal Bishops of California – May 2020
Pastoral Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Lucinda Ashby – English
Pastoral Letter to the Diocese from Bishop Lucinda Ashby – Spanish
Church employees’ re-entry guidelines
Re-entering Church Workplace Powerpoint (PDF)
Webinar video: Completing the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, presented by Horizons Giving (*presentation slides available here)
Below are clergy and lay personnel resources for congregations in El Camino Real:
Personnel Policies & Procedures 2021
2021 Amendment to California FAMILY RIGHTS ACT
2022 Minimum Clergy Compensation
Employment Law Changes in 2022
ECR approved list of supply clergy and licensed lay ministers — contact Canon Martha Korienek or Kirstin Nielsen.
Below are presentation slides from the workshops for vestry members, treasurers, and church leaders across the Diocese of El Camino Real, held during March 2021.
The Constitution and Canons are the written rules governing diocesan policy, structure and procedure. They must be in conformance with the Constitution and Canons of the national church.
Title IV of The Episcopal Church canons details the grounds and process for ecclesiastical discipline. It encourages accountability, justice, reconciliation, restoration and pastoral responses. You can read Title IV in the most recent edition of The Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church beginning on page 131 and learn more about the disciplinary process on the Understanding Title IV website.
Concerns about inappropriate behavior by a clergy of the Diocese of El Camino Real should be directed to our Clergy Disciplinary Intake Officer, The Rev. Maly Hughes.
Manual for Business Methods – The Episcopal Church
ECR Gift Acceptance-Spending Policies
Diocesan Conflict of Interest Policy
Year Round Diocesan Key Dates – PDF
Social Media and Photo Permission Policy
ECR Alcohol Guidelines based on GC 158 (9-17-15)
Delegates/Alternates Report Form 2020
Congregation Fairshare information: Please email Joanna Shreve, Diocesan Treasurer.
Cover Letter from Diocesan Deployment Officer – PDF