Directories & Resources
Compensation Guidelines
Congregational Finance
The ELCA Office of the Treasurer offers advice for handling congregation funds, including how to conduct an internal audit. Please visit the ELCA's Financial Page for documents and helpful information.
Congregational Mission Support
Congregations may download their mission support form here.
Congregational Revitalization Grant
Note: All grant applications are due by December 15 each year. Please read the grant description below for grant specific details and include the completed grant application with your request. Completed applications, including the form below, should be sent to Synod House either by email, attention of
The Congregational Renewal Grants assist in efforts designed to bring renewed vitality to your congregation.
Employee Handbook (Sample)
Download a sample of an employee handbook from one of our congregations. This template can be used as a guide for congregations wishing to develop their own employee handbook.
eNews Archives
First Contact Brochure
For a definition of sexual misconduct and more information please read the linked document
Gift Acceptance Policy
I Have a Dream Grant
Note: All grant applications are due by December 15 each year. Please read the grant description below for grant specific details and include the completed grant application with your request. Completed applications, including the form below, should be sent to Synod House by email, attention of
The I Have a Dream Fund, established by Margaret and John Payne, provides financial resources for those who long for an end to racism and an increase in understanding across cultural barriers.
Model Constitution for ELCA Congregations
The ELCA Office of the Secretary has a page from which you can access a copy of the Model Constitution.
New Clergy Welcome Packet
Options for Missional Sustainability
Pulpit Supply List
PULPIT SUPPLY LIST & LAY PRESIDING GUIDE
Recommended Honoraria for Supply Pastors (from the New England Synod 2023 Compensation Guidelines): $200 minimum for a single worship service, plus $0.70 per mile (2025 IRS rate); $75 for each additional service that week (same preparation). NOTE: LAY PERSONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PRESIDE AT EUCHARIST WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE BISHOP.
If your name or information is listed incorrectly, or if you would like your name added, please
Reconciling in Christ
Release Forms - Image Use
The Synod encourages congregations, groups and individuals to utilize these forms to secure permission and release for the use of photos and video images - particularly when securing the image of a person under 18.
Rostered Ministers and Congregations
Safe Church: Child & Senior Safety
All congregations are encouraged to develop Safe Church Policies and have all volunteers with Youth and Children attend or view the Safe Church Training materials.
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Synod Budget 2024-2025
Synod Budget proposed for fiscal year 2024, to be read alongside Synod Budget Narrative.
Synod Budget Narrative for 2025 - to be utilized with Proposed Synod Budget for 2024.
Synod Constitution
Synod Staff & Teams Directory
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Grant
Note: All grant applications are due by December 15 each year. Please read the grant description below for grant specific details and include the completed grant application with your request. Completed applications, including the form below, should be sent to Synod House by email, attention of
The Youth and Young Adult Grants support ministries to serve outreach to those particular age groups.