Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry and its committees is charged with the preparation of candidates for ministry as well as the oversight and authorization of ministers. In the UCC there are three categories of authorization for ministry; licensed, commissioned, or ordination.  The Commission also acts to work with local churches that wish to affiliate with the United Church of Christ. On this site we have located resources that do the following:

  • Provide guidance to churches that seek to affiliate with the United Church of Christ
  • Offer summaries of steps toward becoming a licensed, commissioned or ordained minister in the UCC
  • Guide candidates through the process of becoming members in discernment
  • Provide an oversight of ways to secure scholarship support for theological education and training.
  • Annual report forms for all the categories of ministry and members in discernment.

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Pastoral Letter to Authorized Ministers and Lay Leaders

“After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was...

Ecclesiastical Council for Elliot Trojanowski

The Commission on Ministry of the Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ invites you to the Ecclesiastical Council for Elliot Trojanowski on...

Ecclesiastical Council for Thomas Mitchell is July 26

The Commission on Ministry of the Southeast Conference Invites you to participate in the Ecclesiastical Council for Thomas Mitchell on July 26 at 7...

Pastoral Anniversaries 2022

Congratulations to everyone who is celebrating Ordination Anniversaries in 2022. We celebrate you and your ministry over the years. 65 years Ann C. Schoup 60 Years ...

Celebrating the Installation of our Conference Ministers

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, folks gathered in both Atlanta, GA and Huntsville, AL to celebrate the installation of Rev. Kim Wood as our...