Permissions

Copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original work. Copyright is a protection for the creators and as well as the publishers. The resources offered by Forward Movement are copyrighted, and permission must be received before use. Uses that typically require permission include photocopying, reproduction on websites, inclusion in videos, excerpts in local resources such as newsletters and devotional books, and more.

As a ministry of the Episcopal Church, Forward Movement seeks to be generous with our permission conditions and fees. Many one-time, non-commercial uses will be approved at no charge. We require a written request, which provides an important record for Forward Movement and for users. Please fill out this form for permissions requests and allow two weeks for a response.

If you have additional questions, please fill out this contact form and select “Copyright Permissions” in the dropdown menu provided.

For additional information on copyrights, visit the Library of Congress at www.loc.gov.