“The Pastoral Relations Committee” contains suggestions of policies, principles, and procedures which may enhance the work of the Pastoral Relations Committee. If your church does not have a Pastoral Relations […]
Guide to Pastoral Search and Call: Notes for the Local Church
This guide overviews the practical work of transition, the faithful work of discernment, and the ethical expectations for a fair and honest search process. Liturgical and logistical tools are suggested […]
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MissionInsite
MissionInsite is a mission context analysis tool for the churches. Because of your church’s contributions to Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM), you can receive free-of-charge high quality demographic research, real-time […]
UCC Ministry Opportunities
Ministry opportunities — including local church pastorates, conference and association positions, national staff positions, global positions, and administrative or chaplaincy vacancies — are posted to the UCC Ministry Opportunities database. […]
Sunday Supply Profile Form
The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference Sunday Supply list (available here) is for use when pastors need a fill-in for just a few weeks. It is the policy of the Pennsylvania Southeast […]
Ministerial Profile Portal
The UCC has long recognized the need to improve the process of Search and Call. This need prompted the Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA) Ministry Team to work with […]
UCC Insurance Board Health and Dental Rates
The United Church of Christ Medical and Dental Benefits Plan assists thousands of clergy and lay employees, and their eligible dependents, in meeting ever-increasing health care costs. For more information, […]
Compensation Guidelines
In the call to ministry, a pastor and a congregation enter into a covenantal relationship. In this relationship, the pastor pledges to care for the spiritual needs of the community and […]
Search and Call Ministry in Southeastern Pennsylvania
This document provides information on the search and call process in Pennsylvania Southeast Conference, as well as details on PSEC history, ministries within the conference, the culture of our region, […]
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Housing Allowance
With respect to housing allowance, churches MUST annually adopt resolutions authorizing the housing allowance in advance of the next tax year. Pastors should absolutely be sure that the designation of […]
