Guidelines

• Congregational Lay Chaplaincy Manual
• Lay Chaplaincy Committee Recruiting Checklist
• Lay Chaplaincy Model Interview Form
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
• MSWord file (doc)
• Model Contract (for congregational use)*
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
• MSWord file (doc)
• Pamphlet
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
• MSWord file (doc)
• Guidelines for wearing stoles
• Introduction to Lay Chaplaincy
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
• Powerpoint file (ppt)
• Website suggestions
• Lay Chaplaincy Training Fund Fees

*Please revise to suit the needs of your congregation

Evaluation

• Lay Chaplaincy Program Kit For Large Congregations
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format
• MSWord file (doc)
• Lay Chaplaincy Program Kit For Small and Medium Congregations
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format 
• MSWord file (doc)

Lay Chaplaincy Application Information

If at all possible please use the online forms or download the .doc files and submit by e-mail. Please do not print and mail unless necessary.

Only member congregations can apply to the CUC on behalf of prospective lay chaplains. Please consult the Lay Chaplain Application Process guide for detailed instructions on how to register Lay Chaplains.

• Application Process Checklist
• Application Process Flowchart

Regular Registration to Perform Marriages

Application For Endorsement and Registration of Lay Chaplain – To be filled out by Congregation Contact Person/Lay Chaplain Supervisor NOT the prospective Lay Chaplain:

• Online Application
• As above in Word (doc) format
• As above in Acrobat (pdf) format

Lay Chaplain Information Sheet – To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

• Online Form
• As above in Word (doc) format
• As above in Acrobat (pdf) format

Additional Form for Ontario Marriages

• Acrobat (pdf) format 

Please note that the item above – the Ontario Government form – has to be mailed in as Vital Statistics needs original signatures. It also needs to be signed by a witness – this can be anyone.

Temporary and Permanent Registration to Perform Marriages

• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format

Additional Form for Ontario Marriages - To be filled out by Lay Chaplain

• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format

Please note that the item above – the Ontario Government form – has to be mailed in as Vital Statistics needs original signatures. It also needs to be signed by a witness – this can be anyone.

If you are not using the online forms, please mail/email/fax these forms to the CUC Toronto Office:

RE: Lay Chaplaincy
Canadian Unitarian Council
100-344 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON  M5R 1V9

Email:info@cuc.ca
Fax: 416 489 9010

Change of Address

The CUC is required to notify vital statistics when lay chaplains move. Please email us the following information:

• Name
• Full address of both old and new residence
• Phone number (both old and new if applicable)
• Marriage license number
• If you are moving congregations, the name of both old and new congregation

Please contact: info@cuc.ca

Renewal and Fee Assessment Information

• Online Annual Renewal Form
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format

If you need assistance or more information, send an email to lcc@cuc.ca.

Canadian Unitarian Council Resolutions

Lay Chaplaincy Recommendations Review Report – 2008

Lay Chaplaincy Recommendations (2001) Implementation Review Task Force

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