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UCC_OM1The partnership relationship between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ provides their clergy unique opportunities to have access to one another's Search and Call systems as well as serving congregations in each tradition.  These professes are governed by the Ministry Manuals, Policies and Criteria documents, and respective Ministry Committee procedures (Regions for the Disciples and Associations for the UCC).

One critical standard that must be met is "understanding of and appreciation for" the History and Polity of the respective denomination in which one wishes to serve.  The standards vary; but generally if a minister has completed an approved History and Polity course, the expectations are met.

CCIW offers an intensive CC/DoC History and Polity course every even-number summer.  Attendance at it meets the expectations for UCC Clergy seeking Ordained Ministerial Partner standing (as well as for licensed ministers, students under care and any other interested person clergy or lay).

Similarly, the UCC offers a national History and Polity experience, often around their national General Synod meeting.

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UCC History & Polity Course - 2012
The UCC History and Polity course will be offered at Pilgrim Park Camp & Conference Center  on three Fridays & Saturdays:  March 9-10, 2012; April 13-14, 2012; and May 11-12, 2012.  This study of UCC History and Polity satisfies requirements of the Associations of the Illinois Conference.  Disciples Clergy wishing to have Dual Standing with the United Church of Christ are required to take this course.  For more information, see the  Brochure & Registration Form. 
 
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