Guidelines and Policies

Ministry personnel are expected to maintain healthy, professional relationships within the practice of ministry. These guidelines and policies govern the practice of professional ministry.

Online Racial Justice Training Resources

These materials are available for workshop participants, or for anyone interested in exploring anti-racism and racial justice work within the church.
Racial Justice Training

To work together for racial justice within our church and as a "whole people of God" with a "priesthood of all believers," racial justice workshops are open to both lay people and ministry personnel.
Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response

Introduction to the Sexual Abuse Prevention and Response Policy and Procedures of The United Church of Canada, effective April 1, 2011.

Guidelines for Counselling by Ministry Personnel

These guidelines for counselling [PDF: 4 pp/172 KB] are meant to assist ministry personnel with discerning how to proceed when called into a counselling role that goes beyond regular pastoral care, guidance, and support. Also available as an attractive brochure.

Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for Ministry Personnel

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These ethical standards [PDF: 8 pp/110 KB] are a resource for ministry personnel that enable accountability to self, church, and community. The standards of practice describe standards to which personnel aspire. Adopted by the 39th General Council (2006). Also available as an attractive brochure.

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