The functions of Commissions on Ministry specified in the canon are to assist the bishop “in determining present and future needs for ministry in the diocese” and to assist “in enlisting and selecting persons for Holy Orders.”
Commissions are to develop, train, and affirm lay ministries. They interview and assist the bishop in guiding and counseling lay ministers, postulants, candidates, and deacons prior to their ordination as priests. They also assist in matters pertaining to the continuing education of the clergy.
15.1.1 The powers, functions and duties of the Commission on Ministry shall be those prescribed in the General Constitution, General Canons and Canons and such other duties as shall be assigned by the Convention and the Bishop.
15.1.2 The Commission on Ministry shall assist the Bishop in the implementation of Title III “Ministry” of the General Canons of the Episcopal Church. In working for the development and support of the ministries of all baptized persons, clergy and lay, the Commission shall organize itself and collaborate with other Diocesan and parochial entities.
The Commission on Ministry shall consist of six (6) lay persons who are adult Communicants in Good Standing of a Congregation and three (3) Clergy canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese. The members shall be appointed by the Bishop, subject to confirmation by the Convention with two (2) lay persons and one (1) Clergy appointed and subject to confirmation at each Annual Meeting of the Convention for three (3)-year terms. The Bishop shall be an ex officio member of the Commission on Ministry with seat and voice but not vote. The Standing Committee may select one of its members to be an ex officio member of the Commission on Ministry with seat and voice, but not vote. A member who has served two (2) consecutive full three (3)-year terms shall not be eligible for re-appointment until one (1) year shall have elapsed.
No person who has entered the process leading to ordination by the issuance of the canonical certificate (Title III, Canon 4, Section 4(d) of the General Canons of The Episcopal Church) from the Vestry of the Congregation of which he or she is a Communicant shall be eligible for election to the Commission on Ministry. Any member of the Commission on Ministry who enters the process leading to ordination shall resign, effective the date of the issuance of the canonical certificate.
15.4.1 When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission on Ministry between annual Conventions, the Bishop shall appoint a successor to serve until the next Annual Meeting of the Convention.
15.4.2 Any elected member of the Commission on Ministry missing more than one-third (1/3) of the regularly scheduled meetings in any one (1) year unless excused by the Commission, shall be deemed to have vacated his or her office.
The Bishop shall appoint leadership from among the members of the Commission.
The Commission on Ministry shall annually report in full to the Convention.
The functions of Commissions on Ministry specified in the canon are to assist the bishop "in determining present and future needs for ministry in the diocese" and to assist "in enlisting and selecting persons for Holy Orders."
The Commission on Ministry is composed of clergy and lay communicants of the Diocese as provided by the Canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Utah.
Current members assist the Bishop in identifying the diverse gifts of the people of God and supporting the development of both lay and ordained leadership across our congregations.
The Commission on Ministry (COM) identifies and supports the diverse gifts of the people of God across our congregations. As outlined in the canons, its primary responsibilities are to assist the Bishop in determining present and emerging needs for ministry within the diocese.
Assists the Bishop in implementing Title III "Ministry" and collaborating with diocesan entities to support the ministries of all baptized persons.
Composed of six (6) lay persons and three (3) clergy. The Bishop is an ex officio member with seat and voice.
No person who has formally entered the process leading to ordination is eligible for election or appointment to the Commission.
Any member missing more than one-third of scheduled meetings in a year without excuse is deemed to have vacated their office.
The Bishop appoints leadership and officers from among the members to guide the Commission's regular meetings and discernment functions.
The Commission provides a full report to the Annual Convention regarding its activities and the development of leadership in the Diocese.
Please download and review the appropriate handbooks or applications below. These documents outline the requirements and procedures for both ordained and licensed lay ministries.