Deacon's Customary - The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York

APPENDIX ALetter of Agreement (SAMPLE)The Rev. ____________ and the Rt. Rev. Gladstone B. Adams III, Bishop of the Dioceseof Central New York, agree that the exercise of the diaconate by____________________________ shall be subject to the guidelines set forth in thisCustomary for the Diocese of Central New York and the terms set forth in this Letter ofAgreement:1. The Bishop assigns the Reverend_________________________, Deacon, to servein____________________Church,__________________________N.Y.,where he/she shall function as a part-time, non-stipendiary Deacon under thedirection of the Rev. ____________________ (hereafter referred to as Priest). Thisassignment is to be reviewed annually by the Priest and the Bishop, and a newagreement signed when necessary.2. Ministry Guidelinesa. All parties to this agreement understand that the deacon‘s secular employmenttakes precedent over community involvement and church activities.b. The deacon generally expects to serve the church a maximum of 10 hours perweek, with an overall goal of a maximum of 30 hours per month.c. The deacon shall receive financial assistance for the cost of ContinuingEducation, the annual Diocesan Convention, the annual Deacon‘s Conference,and travel required for fulfillment of diaconal responsibilities.d. The deacon shall have access to a Discretionary Fund established by the parishfor such purposes.3. The deacon shall serve in the world as follows:a. Encourage the Church‘s participation in all opportunities for ministry in theworld, locally, regionally, nationally and world wide.b. Make Christ and his redemptive love known, by word and example to thepeople of the world through:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. The deacon’s ministry in this parish shall include the following:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10