The Parish Council Toolbox
Welcome to the Parish Council!
It is an honor to serve Christ in this capacity.
To help you be the most equipped to serve, please watch the videos below, read the readings below, and take the quiz.
Parish Council Orientation Video
2. Working Toward Consensus Video Series
3. Parish Council Meeting Structures and Robert’s Rules of Order.
4. Better Understanding the Finances of the Parish
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds
The Balance Sheet for Beginners
Take the Orientation Quiz Below
Required Reading for Parish Council Members
REQUIRED READING MATERIAL
https://oca.org/PDF/sexual-misconduct/2017-0313-abbreviated-psp.pdf (Please read, sign, and return)
https://www.nynjoca.org/files/BY-LAWS/Diocesan_By_Laws_Approved_Diocesan-Assembly_2017.pdf
http://oca.org/Documents/OfficialDocumentsPDF/ocaguidelines.pdf
https://www.nynjoca.org/files/Guidelines/Parish_Council_and_Clergy_Compensation_Guidelines_2021.pdf
Our Bylaws and Guidelines
Here are our own Parish By-Laws (Approved 2024)
Legacy Fund Bylaws (Approved February 2021)
Legacy Fund Q and A (February 2021)
Legacy Fund Investment Account Policy
Charity and Outreach Guidelines (November 2021)
Charity and Outreach Q and A (November 2021)
Scholarship Fund By-Laws (2010)
Scholarship Fund Letter to Parishioners (2/27/2008)