Please contact the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Director of Human Resources with any questions related to HR policies, forms or documents at (313) 833-4414.
This is a reminder that the vestry/bishop’s committee must approve housing allowances before the end of the calendar year for the tax exemption to be valid for the entire following year. According to IRS guidelines, housing allowances only operate prospectively, never retroactively, and the allowance must be re-approved every year. So, it is important to approve the next year’s clergy housing allowance in December. Clergy housing allowances not approved in December should be approved as soon as possible in January and, even then, the tax exemption becomes valid only from the date of resolution of the governing body forward; no retroactive housing allowances are allowed. If you have any questions about the vestry’s/bishop’s committee’s role in approving this tax exemption or if any clergy have any questions about calculating your housing allowance, please contact Chris Ventura, Chief Financial Officer, at cventura@edomi.org.
Please contact Human Resources if you need further information regarding health insurance updates.
Affordable Care Act Update for Clergy, Employees
We have important information on the Affordable Care Act and the opportunity to purchase health care coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Click here to read the notice.
Also, to inquire about diocesan policies and procedures regarding Insurance and Benefits, please contact Diocesan Administrator, Crystal Ramirez cramirez@edomi.org, or call (313) 833-4422.
Personnel Forms
A thorough background check, within the bounds of permissible law, is required for all clergy and lay employees, volunteers who have supervisory responsibility, and volunteers who deal with the congregation’s finances. The background check will be conducted prior to ordination, employment or acceptance into the Diocese of Michigan (either by initial licensing or by letters dimissory) or, in the case of volunteers working with children, youth, vulnerable adults, or church finances prior to assignment to such duties.
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