Preparing for Ministry

The United Church of Canada recognizes that God’s call to ministry is to the whole church. Every member is called to participate in and extend the ministry of Jesus Christ by witnessing to the gospel in church and society.

Some people are called to be ministry personnel. Read more about the church’s understanding of call and vocation.

Aboriginal Theological Education: These schools provide training for Aboriginal people for lay and ordered ministry in The United Church of Canada.
Discernment of Ministry: Information about the different types of lay and ordered ministry in The United Church of Canada.
United Church-Related Colleges and Universities: The statement of partnership between The United Church of Canada and United Church–related universities and colleges.

Further information is also available from:

Ministry Vocations
Human Resources
The United Church of Canada
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario M8X 2Y4
E-mail: Ministry Vocations