Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Aptos, CA
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Policies & Procedures

Official policies and procedures of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, as set by the vestry (governing board).
​Facilities
Columbarium Policy
Facilities Use Permit
Facility Use Rates
Quick Emergency Guide


Financial (Work in progress; additional sections coming soon.)
Introduction & Division of Duties​
Receipts (Money Coming In)
Disbursements (Money Going Out)



Personnel
Personnel Policies, Procedures & Practices
May 2, 2024.  ​

Parish Life/Events
Animal Policy
Guidelines for Serving Alcoholic Beverages at Church Events
Guidelines for Use of Photographs
Photo Release Form
​Two-Person Policy for Ministry

Easter Vigil Fire Instructions

Vestry
Vestry Guest Policy ​​​

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Check Request Form    Download PDF (can be filled electronically)
Use this form when requesting payment for something that has not yet been paid. 

Reimbursement Request Form     Download PDF 
Use this form when requesting a reimbursement from the church for something you have paid for out of your own pocket.

Endowment Fund Policies
These policies governing the structure and use of our endowment fund were adopted by the vestry on Aug. 12, 2004.
  • Document 1: Resolution to Establish the Endowment Fund and the Board of the Endowment Fund
  • Document 2: Gift Acceptance Policy
  • Document A: Policy Regarding the Disposition of Bequests
  • Document B.  Policy Regarding Designated Funds of the Endowment Fund
  • Document C.  Investment Policy
  • Document D.  Spending Policy








Governance Documents

Parish Level

Restated Articles of Incorporation
By-laws of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Aptos (2019)

Diocesan Level
Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real (as revised September 2024)

Denomination-Wide 
Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church (2018)
Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs (2019)
Donate to St. John's
The Episcopal Church of ​St. John the Baptist
Aptos, California

ADDRESS
​
125 Canterbury Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
OFFICE HOURS
​
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
​Mon. - Thurs.

​TELEPHONE

831-708-2278

Email

Office Manager: [email protected]​
Rector (Priest): [email protected]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
​
Sundays, 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, in person & online
Mondays, 4:30 p.m., Evening Prayer, online
Mon-Fri, 10 p.m., Compline, online
Fridays, 12 p.m., NoonTime Prayer, in person

​See Virtual Worship & In Person Worship pages for more information.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Values
    • Interim Rector
    • Assisting Clergy
    • Staff
    • Vestry
    • Joining St. John's
    • Our History
    • Campus Development History
    • Parish Survey 2022
    • Our Church Structure >
      • Anglican Communion
      • The Episcopal Church
      • Diocese of El Camino Real
  • Rector Search
  • Worship
    • Bulletins
    • 8:00 Sunday Service
    • 10:30 Sunday Service
    • Weekday Services
    • Music Ministries
    • Serving in Worship
    • Virtual Worship
    • Sacraments & Life Events >
      • Memorial
  • Facilities
    • Building & Grounds
    • Our Campus
    • Operations
  • News & Events
    • Announcements
    • Events & Happenings
    • eNews
    • Calendar
  • Outreach
    • Community Youth Program
    • Helpful Shop
    • Advocacy
    • Local Outreach
    • Global Outreach
  • Parish Life
    • Pastoral Care
    • ECW
    • Hospitality
    • Small Groups
  • Formation
    • Children & Youth
    • Adult Formation
  • Documents
    • Vestry Meetings
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Committee Charges
    • Financials