policies & Documents


  • 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 March 2025.

  • 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 March 2025.

  • SIPC ANTIRACISM POLICY

    As a multicultural community of faith, we affirm the truth of scripture that affirms the church to be composed of a diversity of people who are one in Christ for There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  Galatian 3: 28.  Click here to view a PDF of this policy. Adopted by the SIPC Session in August 2025. 

  • SIPC ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

    A respectful workplace/church is about more than compliance with the law. It is an environment that is free of inappropriate behavior of all kinds. We are committed to providing a workplace/church environment in which the dignity of every individual is respected. In accordance with the Book of Order, SIPC has adopted the following Anti-Harassment Policy. Click here to view a PDF of this policy. Adopted by the SIPC Session in August 2025. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Click here for a copy of the SIPC Wedding Policy and Fee Schedule.

  • Click here for a copy of the SIPC Funeral Policy and Fee Schedule.