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 […]
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference’s Resources library. Resources are listed below with those most recently added to the site at the top. If you’re looking for a specific type of resource, select a category in the box on the right side to browse those resources (Church Resources, Authorized Minister Resources, Members in Discernment Resources, Retiree Resources, Search and Call Resources, or Stewardship/Financial Resources). Or, if you are looking for a specific resource, use the “Search PSEC Resources” bar at the top right.
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 […]
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 — […]
Self-Disclosure Form
The self-disclose form is used for Member in Discernment candidates and for authorized ministers who are transferring their ministerial standing into an association of the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference and do […]
