Do you find yourself asking any of these questions?

What am I going to do with my life? How can I make a difference? For what purpose was I created? Am I called to be a minister in the United Church of Christ?

Did you answer "yes" to any of these questions? Then this site is for you! Here you will find resources to help you on your journey of exploration. Take time to listen to some of the video testimonies or pray with the beautiful and provocative images. Join our online forum about vocation and call. God has called us and claimed our lives. What shape will that call take in your life?
 
 
 Video stories
See how six women and men first experienced the call to ministry. What was it like? How did they find support as they pursued the call? Did they feel they had to fit some kind of "mold" of a typical minister?
 Questions and Answers
What is "ministry?" What is a "call" to ministry? How do I know if God is calling me? Do I have to make this decision alone? What does the church look for in a minister? What is "ordination?" Do I need a formal education? Where can I get support?
 
 
 
 Interactive Conference Map
One step towards ministry is to contact your local UCC Association. You can reach your Association through your Conference—a statewide or regional body of the United Church of Christ. Use this map to identify and contact your Conference.
 
 
 Forum
Would you like to talk about call and ministry with other members of the church? Join our online forum! It's a good place to be!
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