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Dear , New York–
As we approach the new year, please take note of the following details regarding the upcoming filing of the 2024 Parochial Report:
1.Online Filing Begins January 6, 2025
- All reports must be filed online.
- While PDF forms are available for offline preparation, they must be entered manually on the filing site.
- If you lack internet access, contact your diocesan office for support.
2.Filing Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Reports must be filed by this date.
- Late submissions will require assistance from your diocesan office.
3.Filing Site Access
- The filing site has been updated to reflect the new report questions.
- You may view these questions now, but data entry will not be available until January 6, 2025.
4.Updated Instructions
- Separate workbooks will no longer be provided.
- Examples and help text are available directly on the filing site.
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For video walkthroughs on how to file online and an overview of the new 2024 Parochial Report, please visit the General Convention website at https://generalconvention.org/forms-and-instructions/
- Updated video walkthroughs of the site will be available Friday, December 20, 2024. Please feel free to review those before filing your report.
- For additional support, please contact your diocesan office.
- Please note there are a number of changes to the 2024 report. It has been simplified as well as streamlined if you're using the Parish Register App for Church Services.
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Please note that if you use the Parish Register App to record information on your worship services, the data from there will automatically be synced. However, you will have the ability to update the sync if needed.
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It's not too late to start using the Parish Register app! You can backdate your information for the year 2024 or begin fresh in the new year to prepare for filing the 2025 parochial report—whichever works best for you. To register, please visit the following website at Parish Register App
5.Login Information
- Login credentials remain the same each year.
DFMS Filing Website: https://reports.dfms.org/login
Login Name:
Password: Passwords are encrypted.
- If you have forgotten your password, use the “I forgot my password” link on the login page.
- A temporary password will be sent to the email address associated with your account.
- If you no longer have access to that email, reach out to the account holder or your diocesan office for assistance.
- To update your login email address, contact your diocesan office directly.
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If you cannot get assistance from your diocesan office, please then email The General Convention Office for further assistance at reports@episcopalchurch.org
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