Reporting to the Diocese

Financial Commitment to our Diocese and Region

CANON 5: Financial Support of This Diocese, Section 1: In order to provide funds which shall be expended, distributed, or used in any way by this diocese, a program of mandatory assessment will be established by Diocesan Convention, under which each parish and mission of this diocese shall be led to report and make an annual payment to this diocese of a portion of its receipts. Such payments shall be made in monthly installments. The program of assessment established by one Diocesan Convention remains in effect unless, and until, changed by a subsequent Diocesan Convention.

In 2008, at the 121st Diocesan Convention, a resolution by churches was brought forth and passed, defining the responsibility of churches for funding the diocese:

RESOLVED, that the Diocese of Colorado hereby sets the program of mandatory assessment to fund diocesan activities as described in Canon 5, Section 1, as a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the unrestricted annual plate and pledge income of each parish and mission in the diocese to fund the diocesan budget.

RESOLVED, that in addition to the program of mandatory assessment of ten percent (10%) to the Diocese of Colorado, each parish and mission is encouraged to contribute an additional five percent (5%) of their unrestricted annual plate and pledge for the support of Regional ministries.

If the congregation is not currently at the Diocesan standard regarding giving to the Diocese, please contact Canon Jon Anderson at Jon@EpiscopalColorado.org to develop a plan to achieve the Diocesan standard.

Audit and Financials

Complete Audit and Financials – Due Sept. 1 – send to Pam Greenfield at Pam@EpiscopalColorado.org. Audit Guidelines | Alternative Audit Requirements

Parochial Reports

Parochial reports are a critical element in helping us understand the state of the church. They are also a Canonical requirement. By having clear and accurate data, we will be in a better position to listen to the Holy Spirit as we lead and respond to the challenges in our congregations and ministries, the Episcopal Church in Colorado, and the Episcopal Church at large.

Important Parochial Report Changes

Please share the following information with the person or team in your church responsible for completing the 2025 Parochial Report.

For last year's reporting cycle (the 2024 reports due March 1, 2025), The Episcopal Church (TEC) closed the reporting portal at the exact deadline—a change from previous years. TEC will continue this practice in accordance with General Convention canons. The portal will close at 11:59 pm Eastern on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

TEC will send email instructions to the address they have on file for your congregation. The reporting portal will be open January 5 through March 1, closing promptly at 11:59 pm Eastern. No extensions or late submissions will be permitted.

If you have any questions—including verifying which email address TEC has on file—please contact Kirsten Manica at kirsten@episcopalcolorado.org. If you need to reset your password, use the "Forgot Password" option on the portal once TEC sends their notification. A video walkthrough is available here: https://generalconvention.org/forms-and-instructions/#pr-report-info. Thank you for your timely attention to this annual report.

New Parochial Report Tool Includes Online Worship Attendance Tracking