policies & Documents
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Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." As a congregation of disciples, we see ourselves as stewards to our children and youth. In accordance with the Book of Order, SIPC has adopted the following Child Protection Policy in order to hold ourselves accountable to care for the young ones among us. Click here to view a pdf of this policy. Adopted by the SIPC Session in August 2016.
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We are called to live as a righteous community where every member feels safe and free from any and all kinds of abuse. In accordance with the Book of Order, SIPC has hoped the following Sexual Misconduct Policy in order to hold ourselves accountable to care for the health and wellbeing of all people in our midst. Click here to view a pdf of this policy. Adopted by the SIPC Session in September 2015.
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This policy is aimed at building understanding, equity, and effective administration of personnel policies for all staff of Shelter Island Presbyterian Church. This policy provides an overview of the guiding principles, policies, and procedures of SIPC. Click here to view a pdf of this manual.
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These by laws of the corporation of Shelter Island Presbyterian Church are consistent with the PC(USA) Book of Order. Click here to view a pdf of these bylaws. Approved by the congregation June 2014.
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The Book of Confessions is the book containing the creeds and confessions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Click here to view a pdf copy.
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This book is Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and contains the Foundations of Presbyterian Polity, the Form of Government, the Directory for Worship, and the Rules of Discipline. Click here for a pdf of this document.
