Resources for Clergy in our Diocese

(please click on the following resources)

• Policy for Retiring Clergy
• Church Deployment Office
• Clergy Supply List
• Clergy Compensation Standards
• Diocesan Calendar with upcoming events
• Holy Habits resolution
• Licensing Requirements in the Diocese of Western Michigan
• Worship resources
• Diocesan Deployment Page

Planning for Retirement

"Retirement with Grace for Clergy and Spouses"

-a conference/retreat for clergy and spouses planning retirement in the next decade

April 14-16, 2008

Virginia Theological Seminary

Click here to to view the .pdf flyer

Click here to view the website for VTS events

The Diaconate

• Click here to see information on the Diaconate in our Diocese

Parish Openings

To find parishes that are open and looking for clergy in our Diocese, please go here:

http://www.edwm.org/clergy/deployment/index.htm

Fresh Start is a resource for Clergy and Congregations in transition

The Diocese of Western Michigan offers the Fresh Start program with a monthly meeting.

Click on the following link to see the official webpage: http://www.episcopalfreshstart.org/

For more information, please contact the Canon to the Ordinary, The Rev. Bill Spaid

Clergy Council

The Clergy of the Diocese of Western Michigan are invited to a monthly meeting with the Bishop.  The Deanery Clergy gather for a time of Bible Study and Discussion.

To see the dates for the upcoming Clergy Councils, please click the following link to go to the Diocesan Calendar: http://www.edwm.org/Calendar-EDWM.htm

For more information, please contact the Archdeacon, The Rev. Anne Reed

Find a Clergy Person

This is the place to search for Episcopal Clergy - both inside and outside the Diocese.

Click here to go to the Church Publishing website to search:  http://www.ecdplus.org/clergy/