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for Vestries

Vestry Resource Guide
(from Forward Movement Publications) A helpful manual that covers subjects such as: the role and definition of a vestry; canons regarding clergy and vestry roles; job descriptions for wardens, treasurers and clerks; stewardship. Includes four brochures: What is a Vestry? What is a Congregation? What is a Diocese? and The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.

The Vestry Papers

(from the Episcopal Church Foundation)  For vestries, wardens and clergy.  A national award winning newsletter designed to provide vestries with information that is spiritually grounded, yet offers practical illustrations and resources to assist them in their job as the elected lay leadership in their congregations.

Diocesan Consulting Team

Diocesan Resource Notebook

Topics included in the Diocesan Resource Notebook: