Documentation Checklist

Member in Discernment

Application for standing.

Candidate’s request for “In-Care status and a meeting with the Commission.

Documentation of education.

Verification of local church membership.

3 letters of reference: including one from your local church pastor (UCC).

letter of reference.

letter of reference.

1-2 pages faith journey paper.

1-2 pages My understanding of the UCC paper.

Ordination

Member in Discernment for 1 year

Letter from called position requesting ordination

Ordination Paper ( outline provided on request)

History and Polity of UCC

Sermon (tape or written)

Verification of membership and participation in local church

Psychological Evaluation

UCC Ministerial Profile or ENCA Equivalent (CBC)

Documentation of:

Bachelor’s Degree

Master of Divinity Degree (ATS)

Other Training (ATS)

PLD

3 letters of reference:

Pastor

MID Mentor

Letter of reference

Privilege of Call/ Dual or Partner Standing

Application for Standing

Candidate’s request for Privilege of Call/Dual/Partner Standing and a meeting with the Commission

Paper regarding theological perspectives, spiritual pilgrimage and understanding of ordained ministry

UCC History and Polity

Statement in regard to reasons for leaving current denomination and for seeking standing in UCC

Certification of Ordination

Verification of ordained ministerial standing in current denomination

Verification of:

Bachelor’s Degree

Master of Divinity

Other

3 letters of Reference:

From a UCC Minister

From equivalent of Associate or Conference Minister in current denomination

Letter of reference

Transfer Standing

Letter of transfer from Association where standing is currently held

Letter from calling body in the ENCA requesting installation

Current profile or ENCA application

Commissioned Minister

Application for standing

Candidate’s request for Commissioned Minister status and a meeting with the commission

Paper of Christian Experience stating current and future ministry plans

1-2 page paper of your understanding of UCC History and Polity

3 letters of reference:

Local UCC pastor

Letter of reference

Letter of reference

Letter of endorsement from local church