This video was created for church leaders to explain the first steps to take after your pastor has announced their resignation or retirement. If your pastor is leaving, please contact […]
Becoming an Affiliated Congregation of the PSEC
We are thrilled that you and your congregation are curious about becoming a part of the United Church of Christ! The purpose of this document is to introduce you to […]
Exempt Standing
The Retiree Subcommittee of the PSEC Church and Ministry Council has compiled a resource of what Exempt Standing is and is not. This document was approved by the PSEC Church […]
Resources for Lay-led Worship
When your pastor is unavailable, many churches will attempt to find a fill-in pastor from the Sunday Supply List. Sometimes, a Sunday Supply pastor is not available. Other times, churches […]
Treasurer’s Handbook
This Treasurer’s Handbook, compiled by the Penn Central Conference UCC, is a recommended resource for local church treasurers. Treasurer Handbook
Counseling, Spiritual Director recommendations
Counseling Resources recommended by PSEC Clergy: https://councilforrelationships.org/ Located in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, CFR’ mission is to help people from all walks of life improve their important relationships by providing […]
Draft Manual on Church
At the 32nd General Synod, the church was charged with convening a working group to produce a Manual on the Local Church. The Manual on Church Working Group has worked […]
Our Church’s Wider Mission: OCWM Resources
The United Church of Christ website features useful materials for sharing information on Our Church’s Wider Mission within your faith community. Check out this site for free brochures, infographics, an […]
Wider Church Generosity Remittal Form (Formerly the OCWM Remittal Form)
Churches should complete this form and submit it with contributions to any type of OCWM so that we know where to allocate your funds. For 2024: 2024-Wider-Church-Generosity-Fillable Remittal-Form 2024-Wider-Church-Generosity-Remittal-Form 2024-Wider-Church-Generosity-Remittal-Form […]
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501(c)3 Documentation
All churches that are members of the United Church of Christ are tax exempt under the UCC tax number. If your church is asked — usually by a vendor — […]
