Clergy listed in the directory linked below have indicated their availability for supply but others may also be available. Congregations and clerics should make arrangements and negotiate compensation directly, based on compensation guidelines passed at Diocesan Convention. In addition:

• Clergy must have a certificate on file in the Bishop’s Office documenting completion of all required trainings before being added to this list.
• Consult the Licensing Requirements for Clergy in the Diocese of Maryland before calling clergy who are not canonically resident in our diocese.
• Contact the Office for Transitions, Human Resources and Benefits when hiring supply or “assisting” clergy who are not canonically resident to ensure they’ve met licensing requirements.

The honoraria for supply clergy in 2022:

• 1 service: between $200 and $300 plus travel expenses
• 2 services: between $225 and $350 plus travel expenses
• 3 services: between $275and $400 plus travel expenses
• Midweek services may be compensated at a lesser rate
• The compensation for Guest Preachers, including deacons preaching a sermon, should be appropriate to the circumstances with a minimum of $150.

Mileage and travel expenses should be paid in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Congregations are required to reimburse supply clergy for actual mileage traveled to and from the parish, at prevailing IRS rates. IRS rules for deducting “unreimbursed business expenses” make it imperative that congregations issue separate checks for business expense reimbursements (e.g., mileage) and honoraria or stipends. These reimbursements must not be mingled in the same check. At the end of 2021, the mileage reimbursement rate is $0.575 per mile. This reimbursement should be in addition to the honorarium paid for conducting services. Payments for mileage and travel expenses are to be considered reimbursements and should not be included in any reporting of earnings for year-end 1099s.

CONTACT

The Rev. Kristin Krantz
Canon for Transitions 
kkrantz@episcopalmaryland.org