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It’s parish Annual Meeting season!! Not sure what needs to be included in your meeting agenda? The Canons of the Diocese are here to help.

As per Canon 5.85, your agenda should include:

  • Call to order and opening prayers
  • Approval of previous Annual Meeting minutes
  • Report from the Incumbent (Rector)
  • Presentation of previous year’s financials
  • Approval of a coming year budget
  • Election of parish officers (if required)
  • Consideration of motions
  • Appointment of an Accounts Examiner for the coming year
  • Closing prayers

Of course, you can add other items for your Annual Meeting but the above list outlines the required items.

For more information about the requirements for your Annual Meeting, please refer to Canons 5.84-5.96 found on pages 42 and 43 of the Canons and Constitution document (found here).