The Priest must obtain three written estimates for removals, and the diocese will pay the full amount of the lowest estimate. The new priest is entitled to a Resettlement Grant, and a First Appointment Grant is paid if it is the priest's first living. The relevant forms will be sent to the new incumbent by the Area Bishop or Archdeacon.
The Parish Priest designate and Churchwardens in consultation with the Area Dean or the Bishop's Chaplain draw up an order of service of Institution & Induction or of Licensing. A copy of the service must be sent well in advance to the Bishop for approval.
The costs of printing the order of service, the invitation cards and the refreshments afterwards are a charge on PCC funds.
The total collection at this service is to be sent to the Area Bishop, and the cheque should be made payable to the "Bishop of ……………….'s Discretionary Fund." The following notice should be printed at the appropriate place in the order of service: "The collection will be taken during the hymn for the Bishop's Discretionary Fund. You are asked to support this generously, as it is used by the Bishop to assist clergy in special need and emergencies."
Please ensure that the gas, electricity and any other meters are read, and
that the telephone bill and other bills are put in the name of the incumbent
as appropriate. The incumbent should be responsible for any bills from the day
of his or her occupation of the parsonage.
