The category of cooperating ministry was added to our diocesan canons at the 2019 Diocesan Convention after the approval of a resolution proposed by the diocesan Evangelism Taskforce.
The resolution sought to allow for non-congregational entities to be formally recognized as participating members of our community in the belief that making ourselves open and expecting of new and innovative forms of community and discipleship would empower new, non-congregational ministries to flourish within our diocese.
Plainsong Farm in Rockford, MI – Learn more
The Order of Naucratius, based in Northwest Michigan – Learn more
Approval Process
Audits & Reporting
Within 60 days after the end of the CM’s fiscal year, the CM must deliver an annual report to the diocesan council, including the following information:
An audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Manual for Business Methods in Church Affairs shall be submitted to the Diocesan Treasurer by September 1 of each fiscal year.
Renewal of Agreement
Cooperating Ministries, having fulfilled their annual reporting requirements and maintaining activities consistent with the mission and vision of the diocese, may be renewed for annual periods upon agreement by the organization and approval of the Diocesan Council acting upon the recommendation of the Bishop.
Katie Forsyth, Canon for Evangelism & Networking
