Church Policies & Constitution & Bylaws

This is a list of policies developed by the St. Paul Lutheran Church Council. The forms mentioned within each policy are also included. Just click on the policy or form to link to it. Constitution & Bylaws

Core Values (Policy 8)

Vision Statement (Policy 13)

Membership for those Living Together Without Marriage (Policy 16)

Weddings for those Living Together Without Marriage (Policy 17)

Baptism (Policy 20) Baptism Application Giving Ceremony & Baptism Application The Story of Our Baptismal Font Brochure

Same-Sex Union (Policy 30)

Statement of Faith with Regard to Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Policy 43)

Guidelines for Membership (Policy 56)

Please contact Church Office for Safety Policy

Activity Sponsorship Approval (Policy 1) Activity Sponsoring Request Form

LCD Sign Display (Policy 2)

Gathering Area Use (Policy 3) Gathering Area Reservation Form

Safe Building Use (Policy 11) Appropriate Use of Building Agreement

Cancellation of Worship Services (Policy 12)

Kitchen (Policy 14) Kitchen Use Guidelines

Facility Rental (Policy 15) Facility Rental Brochure Facility Rental Agreement Appropriate Use of Building

Open Flame (Policy 28)

Silver Alert (Policy 29)

Bell Usage (Policy 40)

Use of Building Space (Policy 45) Ministry Statement for Volunteers Ministry Statement for Host Sites Ministry Statement for Building Use

Absentee Ballot (Policy 4)

Volunteer Appreciation (Policy 9)

One on One Meeting (Policy 19)

Handling of Wine (Policy 25)

Communion Assistant Dress Code (Policy 26)

Communion Assistant Selection (Policy 27)

Volunteers Working with Children, Youth or Vulnerable Adults (Policy 31) Background Authorization Form Adult Day Care Background Verification Form Ministry Driver Screening Form Vehicle Insurance Verification Form

Volunteer Dismissal (Policy 32)

Grievance (Policy33)

Ushers (Policy 36)

Nomination of Church Council (Policy 46)

Election of Church Council (Policy 47)

Church Council (Policy48)

Ministry Action & Advisory Teams (Policy 49)

Elder Team (Policy 50)

Executive Team Roles (Policy 51)

Ministry Staff (Policy 53)

Electronic Communication with Minors (Policy 61) Forms for different Electronic Communications | Volunteer Leader Consent form for Electronic Communication | Minor Participant Consent form for Electronic Communication | Staff Consent form for Electronic Communication

Social Media Usage (Policy 63)

Capital Improvement Fund (Policy 5)

Establishment of Dedicated Funds (Policy 6)

Handling of Fundraising Money (Policy 7)

Mission Partner Scrip (Policy 18)

Capitalization & Depreciation (Policy 22)

Unbudgeted Expense (Policy 24)

Acknowledgement of Monetary Donations (Policy 34)

Building Fund (Policy 38)

Endowment Fund (Policy 39)

Undesignated Monetary Donations (Policy 41)

Funeral Compensation (Policy 42)

Emergency Repair (Policy 44)

Ministry Development Fund (Policy 54) 139 – Fundraising Match Program Application

Investment Options for Church Funds (Policy 55)

Early Childhood Center Scholarships (Policy 57) ECC Scholarship Application Form

Gift Acceptance (Policy 58)

Small Group Study Acquisition (Policy 59) To develop a standard for the purchase of Bible Study Materials Small Group Study Purchase Form

TGP Dedicated Account (Policy 60)

Social Ministry Fund (Policy 62)

Travel Reimbursements (Policy 10) Travel / Activity Plan Form

Guidelines for Missions Trips (Policy 35) Mission Trip Form Mission Trip Follow-up Form