Church Policies

A directory of important Association documents.

Living Waters Association Documents

Bylaws
- Association Bylaws 2023 (Last updated November 2023)
Forms (General):
Licensed Ministers Standing:
The Church and Ministry Committee adopted and published the following policies and processes for Licensed Ministry for the Living Waters Association.
Ordained Standing:
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.
Continuing Education Requirements (Triannual Document)
- Triannual Review Document 2022 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
- See the “Triannual Video” link for more instruction. Triannual Review Video
  The password: LWA2019
Members In Discernment (MID)
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.
1. Guide to MID Process
  
  Creating a Marks Portfolio
  
  Creating a Proposal
  
  MID Appendix A through I Combined – Forms
Ordained Ministers From Ecumenical Bodies
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.