Keystone Conference Sunday Supply list
For the convenience of pastors who are seeking a colleague to fill the pulpit while they are on vacation, or otherwise away from the pulpit for a very short duration,…
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Crisis Phone Numbers and Warm Lines
If you are suicidal, or otherwise in crisis, please seek help. Below are some phone numbers where you can find immediate support. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Available 24/7/365. Free…
Interviewing Potential Church Staff
Churches, like any other employers, are not allowed to discriminate and this applies generally to both lay and ordained positions. During job application interviews, care must be exercised in asking…
Employee Manuals
Each church should have written personnel policies that are FOLLOWED. However, no matter how you try, the best drafted policies will not cover every personnel issue that may arise. Therefore,…
Church Break-Ins
Here are some tips to add to your church’s safety plans and practices. DO NOT leave money in the church; always make deposits immediately following any kind of a service…
Terminating Employment
All employees of the church are employees-at-will, and either the employee or the church can terminate the employment relationship at any given time, for any reason NOT prohibited by law….
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…
Special Mission Offerings
In addition to OCWM, there are four Special Mission Offerings in the United Church of Christ. The offerings are One Great Hour of Sharing, Strengthen the Church, Neighbors in Need,…
UCC Stewardship Resources
Use this resource from the United Church of Christ to find more than 30 stewardship resources and tips covering important topics like planned giving, stewardship-focused sermons, grants and much more….
Financial Procedures
These resources from the United Church of Christ include Best Practices for Handling Church Offerings, Audit Committee Handbook, and Tools for Effective Local Church Management. Visit www.ucc.org/finance_financial-procedures.
