The conference’s Church Closure Team created this document to help congregation’s discerning their future. The team is made up of conference staff, clergy who have worked with closing and selling […]
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.
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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Three Great Loves
The United Church of Christ has a vision of a just world for all. In this world all are welcomed, everyone is loved and justice is inherent. The 3 Great […]
Healthy Boundaries in Retirement
This document details boundary guidelines for retirees in their actions in the church, in the community, and on social media. There is also information on clergy requirements after retirement, pastor […]
Leadership Project
First United Church of Christ in Royersford, using a New Ministries Grant from the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference, developed a training program to strengthen volunteer leaders in churches. The objective was […]
All Saints Sunday
All Saints Sunday is the first Sunday in November. We celebrate long ago saints and those known to us as saints; people who inspired us by grit and determination to […]
Participating in the Shared Economy
If you use one of the many online platforms available to rent a spare bedroom, provide car rides, or to connect and provide a number of other goods or services, […]
PSEC Gift Acceptance Policy Summary
This policy serves as a guideline to the members of the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference staff, Conference Consistory, and Endowment Committee involved with accepting gifts on behalf of the Conference. This […]
Pennsylvania Southeast Conference “Safe Conference” Policy
The Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ has adopted a “Safe Conference” policy. To read more about what we’re doing to prohibit abuse, exploitation and harassment, protect […]
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Pennsylvania Southeast Conference bylaws
The Constitution and Bylaws of the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference were most recently updated on June 4, 2022. For the most recent copy, view this Constitution Bylaws – Revised 6-4-22.