Each congregation in union with our Diocesan Convention contributes to our annual diocesan budget in support of our common mission and ministry. The attached documents provide more information.
Congregations now have the option for the diocese to withdraw a recurring assessment payment on a monthly or quarterly basis. Please complete and submit this online form. The form is fully secure and encrypted, and information will be kept confidential. Questions about payments and the electronic payment process may be sent to assessments@diomass.org.
Assessment Coordination Process
The Diocesan Council has tasked the Assessment Coordinating Committee with assisting congregations in correcting errors in their annual Parochial Reports and recommending assessment relief for congregations facing undue hardship. The committee strives to ensure fair and equitable contributions from each congregation.
Parochial Report Corrections
Errors in the Financial Section of a congregation's annual Parochial Report may result in an incorrect assessment. The 2023 Parochial Report forms the basis for the 2025 assessment. If a congregation believes there are errors in its report, the congregation may apply for a revision by using the form available on this webpage.
Assessment Adjustment Consideration
Congregations experiencing financial hardship can apply for assessment adjustments. The Diocesan Council aims to make assessments fair and equitable. The application form and instructions are available on this webpage.
The Application Process
Congregations may apply for both Parochial Report corrections and assessment adjustments in the same year if needed. For questions or comments, contact AssessCoCom@Diomass.org with the subject line “Question: [your church’s city or town], [your church's name].”