Last updated November 2023

The Church and Ministry Committee adopted and published the following policies and processes for Licensed Ministry for the Living Waters Association.

The Church and Ministry Committee has edited, adopted, and published the following updated processes for Ordained Ministerial Standing (including continuing education requirements) in the Living Waters Association.
*Note: There are only three types of Standing for UCC Ordained Ministers: Active, Leave of Absence, and Exempt. There is no such category as "retired" standing.

Required for all authorized ministers - a faith formation and continuing education review. Due to the Registrar, October 31, 2022.
--2022 Memo to All Authorized Ministers:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16G6UuNFYBrwXPQEQBNpCy0omkXFgFh0q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107992021687882180259&rtpof=true&sd=true
--See the "Triannual Video" link (below) for more instruction.

The password: LWA2019

The Church and Ministry Committee has edited, adopted, and published the updated MID Processes for the LWA as outlined in the updated Manual on Ministry to reflect the Faithful and Effective Marks of Ministry for Authorized Ministers.

The Church and Ministry Committee has edited, adopted, and published the following updated Processes for Ordained Ministers from Ecumenical Bodies for the Living Waters Association: Dual Standing, Ordained Ministerial Partner, and Privilege of Call.