The canons (Title III, Canon 9, Section 6; Title I, Canon 14, Section 2) of the Episcopal Church stipulate that the Interim shall have authority and responsibility:

  • …for worship, music and the spiritual life of the congregation, subject to the Rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer, the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, and the pastoral direction of the Bishop.
  • …for the education of all ages in the Scriptures; the doctrine, disciple and worship of the Church; and in the exercise of their ministry as baptized persons.
  • …for the provision of comprehensive stewardship education for all ages. This is to include appropriate provision for an offering for charitable uses.
  • …to prepare people for baptism, confirmation, reception and reaffirmation of baptismal vows.
  • …for a healthy working relationship between the congregation members, the Diocese and the broader Episcopal Church.
  • …to be ex officio a member of the Vestry with presiding authority that may be delegated by the Interim to another member of the Vestry. The Interim shall not vote except to break a tie.
  • All Parish staff – lay and clergy – report to and are supervised by the Interim.