Congregational Financial Software
The following documents summarize financial software used by congregations in the Eastern Synod based on a survey conduced in November, 2019
Cemetery Regulations
Developing A Narrative Budget
The narrative budgeting tools developed by the Anglican Diocese of
Niagara provide an excellent starting point for developing a narrative
budget for your congregation.
Follow the links to How to Create a Narrative Budget and Narrative Budget Toolkit Example for details.
Additional resources can be found by Googling: Implementing Narrative Budgeting in Your Parish
Protecting Your Congregation’s Finances
Congregations are advised to review and revise their financial practices on a regular basis. Here
are a few commonly asked questions and some responses for you to consider as you assess
your congregation’s situation:
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Rental of Church Facilities
A congregation is permitted to rent its facilities (e.g. specific room(s), the entire building,
parking lot, etc.) to individuals and/or groups at its discretion, provided that it adheres to the
following rental fee considerations. Note that since congregations are registered charities,
facility rentals are HST-exempt:
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