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There are approximately 350 clergy (canonically resident or licensed to officiate) in the diocese.

NEW! Vocational Discernment Standards
for those examining lay ministry and ministry to the priesthood

NEW! Guidelines for ordaining clergy from other Christian traditions [pdf]

NEW! Draft Guidelines for the Vocational Diaconate [pdf]
At their December 2007 meeting the members of the Commission on Ministry approved an initial draft of guidelines for the discernment of a call to the diaconate. The COM will be holding three public hearings in February. Dates, times and location are listed below. In addition the Commission on Ministry welcomes public comment in written form. These comments may be sent by email to Mary Sulerud, canon for deployment and vocational ministry at msulerud@edow.org or George McConnell assistant for deployment at gmcconnell@edow.org or by USPS. Comments should be submitted by March 3, 2008.

  • Feb. 19th (Tue), 7-9 pm - Epiphany Forestville, Parish Hall - (please note Parish Hall address is different from Church) 3125 Ritchie Rd, Forestville, MD 20747-4434
    Church phone: 301.735.7717
  • Feb. 23rd (Sat), 9:30-11:30 am - St. John's, Broadcreek, 9801 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744-4925 Church phone: 301.248.4290
  • Feb. 26th (Tue), 7-9 pm - Good Shepherd, 818 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1039 Church phone: 301.593.3282

 

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Employment, transition   pointer Available clergy positions in the diocese (link launches in a new browser window.)
    pointer Deployment resources
    pointer Interactive guide for clergy changing employment
    pointer Clergy change of address form
    pointer Register as a supply clergy or update your information
    pointer Supply clergy compensation tables and mileage reimbursement
    pointer Clergy compensation tables and benefits
    pointer Available non-clergy (lay) positions in the diocese
    pointer Resources for clergy in new cures (Fresh Start)
     
Education, grants   pointer Education and training opportunities
    pointer Grants and scholarships
     
Licensing, forms   pointer Clergy licensing and forms
    pointer Vestry election and delegate certification forms
    -Bishop's Guidelines for Marriage and Remarriage [doc]
     
Lay worship leaders   pointer Information for lay worship leaders
     
Conference   Clergy conference