Downloads

Here you may download or view documents and forms relevant to the Diocese of the Midwest.

General Forms

Expense Reimbursement Form (Travel Voucher)
Parish Council Confirmation Form
Annual Metrical Report (due February 28)

Sexual Misconduct – Policies, Standards & Procedures (PSP)

Annual PSP Compliance Report (due February 28):

• Write-In Form
• Type-In Form

Abbreviated PSP for Parish Use
Background Check Guidelines
Youth Volunteer Application Packet
Sexual Misconduct Statement (Affidavit)

Stewardship

Parish Proportional Giving Policy
Parish Financial Worksheet XLS
Parish Financial Worksheet DOC

Clergy Compensation Policy (rev. 2025)
OCA Pension Plan Description

Parish Audit Guidelines
Tax Help for Parish Treasurers

Documents

Diocesan Bylaws

Uniform Parish Bylaws
Uniform Parish Bylaws – editable document

Guidelines for Clergy of the Orthodox Church in America
Social Media Guidelines for Clergy and Lay Leaders

Document Retention Policy

For Ordination

Guidelines for Ordination

For Readers and Subdeacons:
Minor Orders Questionnaire:

• Write-In Form
• Type-In Form

Sexual Misconduct Statement (Affidavit)

To the Holy Diaconate:
Comprehensive Ordination Packet
Diaconal Oath & Statement Forms

To the Holy Priesthood:
Comprehensive Ordination Packet
Priesthood Oath & Statement Forms

Resources

Health Care Power of Attorney and Advance Directive for Health Care – Living Will
Arrangements for Funeral and Burial

Diocesan Reports

Full Reports from the 2025 Diocesan Assembly 
Full reports from the 2024 Diocesan Assembly
Full reports from the 2023 Diocesan Assembly

Diocesan Council Minutes Archive