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MDC Brochure

As part of the Ministries Council’s commitment to supporting all those involved in the ministries of the Church, we are pleased to provide for you the Ministers’ Handbook. You will be aware that, as ministers, you are legally considered to be ‘office holders’ rather than ‘employees’ – an important and historic distinction. That does not mean, however, that you should be left without the protection which modern legislation has brought to all kinds of workers in terms of employment law. It is the policy of the Ministries Council to seek to extend to office holders, as far as possible, rights equivalent to those enjoyed by employees. You will find in this handbook a range of policies and provisions which offer support to you in your role. Contact details are included throughout the handbook so please get in touch if you would like more detailed information or advice.

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Diverse Gender Identities

This new booklet is entitled Diverse Gender Identities and Pastoral Care and has been created to help our pastoral teams to support those in our communities who identify themselves as transgender.

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