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The Mission of the Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries
(UUSCM) is to support community ministers as they
discern, articulate, promote, and engage in their ministerial calling.
UUSCM recognizes that community ministries are diverse
in who and how they serve the world.
We strive to heal what is broken, create an environment where justice is service,
inspire humanity toward a sustainable peace on Earth,
and promote harmony with the Spirit of Life.
UUSCM is a professional organization of ordained and lay ministers,
affiliated with the UUA through the Memorandum of Understanding,
and are in covenant with one another through our Code of Practice.
Community Ministers are called to serve the greater community,
locally and globally as chaplains, spiritual directors, state action network advocates,
entrepreneurial ministers, community organizers, justice makers, and more.
We preach with our lives.
Community Ministry
Membership Benefits
Professional
Developement
Often community ministers have variegated backgrounds. We build on our skills by offering learning to one another .
Beyond the Walls
Newsletter
This newsletter is full of goodies and a reflection each month from the board member who hosts our First Friday
Collegial
Connections
Ministry is better together.
First Friday Salon and our Facebook group create powerful connections for our
members
Professional
ID Badges
The opportunity to obtain an official Member ID badge for identification in public witness, work settings, and beyond.
Code of Conduct
A code of ethics will help you be accoutable to others and yourself. It also creates trust for the communities looking to partner with your ministries.
This also includes Good Offices.
Ecclesiastical Endorsement for Bcci- ACPE
The opportunity to apply for faith endorsement is essential for many people's professional goals
Joint UUMA membership dues
Collegial opportunities to be dual members is an unique opportunity.
This also comes with a UUMA discount!
Become a Member!
Embracing the Call: The UUSCM Faith Endorsement for UU Professional Chaplains
The Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries (UUSCM) extends a sacred invitation to those Unitarian Universalists discerning a call to professional chaplaincy. Our Faith Endorsement process is a focused spiritual and vocational assessment, designed for individuals seeking certification by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCi).
UUSCM is a vibrant covenantal community of ordained and lay ministers dedicated to serving the wider world beyond congregational walls. We champion diverse ministries that strive to heal brokenness, embody justice, inspire humanity towards its highest aspirations, and cultivate profound harmony with the Spirit of Life. This endorsement pathway, created in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), offers a distinct route to BCCi certification, centering on your lived UU faith without requiring UUA Ministerial Fellowship.
The Essence of UUSCM Faith Endorsement:
This endorsement affirms your deep grounding in Unitarian Universalist traditions, your capacity to articulate and embody our living faith, and your commitment to serve as a professional chaplain with integrity and compassion. It is a testament to your journey of preparation to minister in diverse settings, upholding UU values.
